Cayman DVDL ADI Part 1

It is the first, student-instruction stage of the Cayman Islands Approved Driving Instructor pathway run by DVDL. It is for experienced, licensed drivers who intend to teach learners or private students and who need to show they know the instructor rules, paperwork and conduct before moving on to the road-based Part 2 competences.

DVDL's website does not publish a question count, time limit or pass mark for ADI Part 1, so treat any specific number you see online with caution. Confirm the current format and scoring directly with DVDL before you book, and plan your revision around the published ADI materials rather than rumoured figures.

The published DVDL ADI material is organised into the ADI Information Guide, the Schedule Of ADI Packet, the Code of Conduct, and Part 1 Student Qualified Driving Instructions, with Part 2 Road Competences covering the in-car stage. Expect questions on instructor obligations, the correct sequence of forms and approvals, professional conduct, and how to structure instruction for a learner.

Start with the ADI Information Guide to understand the pathway, then the Code of Conduct because conduct questions are easy marks if you know the rules. Work through the Schedule Of ADI Packet until you can list the steps in order, then study Part 1 Student Qualified Driving Instructions alongside the Road Code so theory and teaching practice connect.

The content is not deeply technical, but it is detail-heavy. Common failure modes are mixing up the order of steps in the ADI packet, assuming general driving knowledge is enough for conduct questions, and guessing at procedural details instead of checking the DVDL guide. Learn the published documents as written rather than relying on memory.

DVDL's website does not state an ADI Part 1 retake policy or the individual ADI and test fee amounts. Note that DVDL has confirmed revised fees effective 1 September 2026, so any older figure you find may be out of date. Ask DVDL directly about retakes and current fees.

Yes, the pathway continues. DVDL publishes Part 2 Road Competences For Students And Instructors, which covers the road and in-car teaching stage. Part 1 is the student qualified driving instruction stage, so treat it as a foundation you build on rather than the finish line.

DVDL operates Grand Cayman offices at 990 Crewe Road in George Town, West Bay at Jacques Scott Market Place, and Breakers at South Coast Plaza in Bodden Town. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman functions are handled through the District Administration buildings. Check DVDL's published opening hours and appointment process before travelling.

DVDL reports that Parliament passed the Traffic (Amendment & Validation) Bill, 2026. The published source does not describe any change to ADI Part 1 content, format or scoring as a result, so do not assume the syllabus has changed. Confirm with DVDL if you are unsure.