Part 2 – Ability to drive

The ADI Part two Ability to Drive test lasts for approximately 60 minutes and consists of 2 sections that must both be passes in the same attempt. The test assesses if your competency level of driving is high and confident. You have 3 chances to pass the Part 2 Ability to Drive Test.

The first stage of the test involves your eyesight in which you must be able to read in daylight, a registration number that contains both letters and numbers.

Here are the following distances:

• 26.5 metres for vehicles with a new-style number plate
• 27.5 metres for vehicles with an old-style number plate

If you need to use glasses or contact lenses you will be allowed. The eyesight test must be passed or you will not be permitted to carry out the ability to drive section. You will fail the test and it will be counted towards one of your attempts.

Before getting into the car and putting your seatbelt on you will be asked 5 Show Me, Tell Me Questions.
You will be asked 3 show and 2 tell questions. For each question you get incorrect, you will receive 1 minor fault.

The practical part will last approximately 60 mins and will include the following:

• Turn in the road

• Reverse to the left

• Reverse to the right

• Parallel park/Bay Park

• Independent driving

• Emergency stop

The ADI part 2 test is also different from the learner’s test because you are only allowed up to 6 minor faults over the course of 60 minutes.

The examiner is looking for the following skills to be shown during the 60 minutes driving:

• Expert handling and control of the vehicle.

• Concentration and anticipation of other road users.

• Demonstrate good following distances and use of speed.

• Follow road procedures.

• Safe driving and consideration to other road users.

• Follow the rules of the road and highway code at all times.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PART 2 ABILITY TO DRIVE

In order to take your part 2, you should have passed your part 1 ADI theory test. You should also bring the certificate with you on the day of your part 2.

WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR PART 2 TEST

You must take along to your ADI Part 2 test:

• your ADI Part 1 test certificate
• your valid Great Britain or Northern Ireland driving licence, plus a valid passport if you have the old-style paper licence
• a suitable car for the test to be conducted in

CAR ON THE DAY OF PART 2

First impressions count, although it’s not essential, we would recommend you turn up to your part 2 ADI exam in a clean, tidy car that is in good condition.

THE MINIMUM CAR REQUIREMENTS ARE THE FOLLOWING:

• Car should be insured, taxed and MOT if necessary.
• Should be road worthy. Tyre depth okay, windscreen has no large chips, all lights/signals are working etc…
• Right hand drive only
• Hardtop, saloon or hatchback okay. Most convertibles are not okay.
• Fully adjustable front passenger seat, head restraint
• Manual only
• No L Plates required
• Normal tyres. No space saver tyre or snow chains

You should supply an adjustable interior mirror for the examiners use. Not essential but recommended.