Failed ADI Part 1: what happens next

If you fail ADI Part 1 you resit the whole test, not just the part you failed. You must wait at least 3 working days and pay the £81 test fee again.

Your result

• These rules apply in Great Britain. The ADI part 1 test works differently in Northern Ireland. [1]
• You get the result at the test centre after taking the test. You must pass both parts to pass the test. [1]
• If you fail, you get a letter at the test centre. It tells you which parts you did not score enough points on, so you know what to practise. [1]
• You fail the multiple-choice part if you score 85 or higher overall but do not score high enough in each of the 4 categories. [1]

Booking the resit

• You must book and take the full test again, including both parts. [1]
• To resit, you rebook your ADI Part 1 test and choose a date at least 3 working days after your last test. [1]

The resit fee

• The ADI Part 1 test costs £81 in Great Britain. [2]
• You have to pay the full amount again if you do not pass and want to take another test. [2]
• There are different fees for taking the ADI qualifying tests and registering in Northern Ireland. [2]

Sources

1. GOV.UK: Approved driving instructor (ADI) part 1 test
2. GOV.UK: Approved driving instructor (ADI) fees