The Part 1 test comprises of a touch-screen computer based theory test consisting of 100 multi-choice questions. DIC provide you with all the necessary training materials including CD Roms, Module guides and the DIC Helpline for any help you may need.

The overall pass mark is 85% however, candidates must achieve 80% or more in any one of the four “bands” being:

• Road procedure
  
  
• Traffic signs
  
  
• Car control
  
  
• instructional techniques

Additionally there is a hazard perception test which must be taken and passed at the same time (no partial passes are allowed) again all necessary learning material is provided as part of the DIC training course.