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ADI Question Bank 1


1.When breaking while steering round a bend most of the vehicle weight is thrown onto

a.Both front wheels equally
b.The front wheel on the inside of the radius
c.The front wheel on the outside of the radius



2.The clutch is positioned between

a.The steering mechanism and the engine
b.The engine and the gear box
c.The gear box and the transmission shaft



3.A candidate who considers that his/her test was not properly conducted in england & wales may appeal to

a.The supervising examiner responsible for that test centre
b.A court of summary jurisdiction acting for the petty sessional division where they reside
c.The chief examiner at dsa headquarters, nottingham



4.A driver who has difficulty braking due to a physical handicap should

a.Be advised to have his car adapted
b.Be taught to brake with the other foot
c.Be told he can only drive an automatic



5.You should instruct a learner to negotiate a large roundabout

a.In the highest possible gear
b.In second gear only
c.In the appropriate gear for the speed



6.A test candidate who only has multiple minor faults Will

a.Pass
b.Either pass or fail at the examiner’s discretion
c.Fail



7.A test candidate who has failed may not take another test

a.Within three months
b.Within two months
c.Within one month



8.If a pupil hits the kerb with the rear wheels when turning left you should advise him that

a.He should slow down when cornering
b.The rear wheels follow a shorter line than the front
c.He should swing out wider on the approach



9.If a pupil wishes his instructor to sit in on the test the following procedure should be followed

a.The instructor must ask the examiner’s permission
b.The pupil must ask the examiner’s permission
c.The instructor must ask the senior examiner’s permission



10.It is illegal to park and leave the engine running unless

a.You are unloading goods
b.You stay within ten yards of the vehicle
c.You stay in the vehicle



11.When changing through the gears an automatic gearbox allows for

a.Changes in road speed and load on the engine
b.Changes in road speed only
c.Changes in load on the engine only



12.Casualties in a traffic accident should

a.Be given nothing to drink
b.Be given a cold drink
c.Be give a drink of spirits if available



13.An a.d.i. Candidate must be able to read a car number plate at a distance of not less than

a.67 feet
b.75 feet
c.90 feet



14.Crossply tyres are not as good as radial tyres because

a.They do not last as long in terms of mileage
b.They do not provide as good a road contact
c.They are more likely to puncture



15.A test candidate with only one potentially dangerous fault will

a.Pass
b.Fail
c.Pass or fail at the examiner’s discretion



16.A driving test cannot be taken in

a.A van
b.A left hand drive vehicle
c.A vehicle with faulty seat belts



17.A test candidate must be able to read a car number plate at

a.A distance of 15 metres
b.A distance of 20.5 metres
c.A distance of 25 metres



18.A vehicle with a dual braking system will

a.Be safer should one set fail
b.Be less likely to skid
c.Be more likely to skid



19.It is advised that when there is no footpath pedestrians should

a.Not walk in the road
b. Walk on the right facing opposing traffic
c.Walk on the left



20.It is suggested in the driving manual that a person with an arm which is too weak to operate a gear lever could

a.Possible operate small and easily moved selector levers
b.Be better advised to drive an automatic
c.Have an extention arm fitted to the gear lever to add leverage



21.During the first three months of his licence a trainee a.d.i. Must be supervised by a qualified a.d.i. For

a.20% of the time
b.25% of the time
c.50% of the time



22.When negotiating a corner in an automatic car a driver should be advised to

a.Maintain a constant speed throughout
b.Slow down on approach and accelerate gently as he turns
c.Use kickdown as he comes out of the corner



23.It is better driving practice to slow down

a.Using the gears only
b.Using the brakes and gears together
c.Using the brakes



24.On a test, driving continuously too close to the kerb would be recorded as

a.A steering fault
b.Not making effective observation
c.Incorrect driving position



25.When about to descend on a long steep hill in an automatic car you should

a.Keep your foot on the brake
b.Use kickdown to select a lower gear
c.Slow down and lock into an lower gear



26.A pupil who has done a particular thing well shold be given feedback

a.When the lesson has finished
b.The next time you stop
c.Immediately



27.When approaching test standard a pupil’s level of instruction should be

a.Increasing
b.Decreasing
c.Kept the same



28.When a pedestrian sees a flashing green man at a signal controlled crossing he should

a.Not start to cross
b.Cross if it is safe to do so
c.Stretch out his hand to signal his intention to cross



29.A driver with tunnel vision is described as

a.Being able to see for long distances
b.Having a narrow field of vision directly ahead
c.Being unable to see clearly in the dark



30.Most cars are fitted with

a.A pre-ignition engine
b.An internal combustion engine
c.An external combustion engine



31.If a driver fails to observe a provision of the highway code it shall

a.Render him liable to prosecution
b.Not of itself render him liable to prosection
c.Not render him liable to prosection



32.When driving n thick night time fog you should use

a.Main beam headlights
b.Side lights only
c.Dipped headlights



33.To cancel a driving test without losing the test fee requires notice of at least

a.Ten days including weekends
b.Ten working days
c.Ten days excluding weekends



34.When negotiating a bend on an icy road you should use

a.As low a gear as possible
b.The gear you would normally engage
c.As high a gear as possible



35.When freezing spray covers the windscreen after starting off you should

a.Switch on the hot air blowers
b.Stop and clear the screen properly
c.Switch on the windscreen wipers



36.At the end of a test a candidate will be asked questions from

a.The highway code only
b.The driving manual
c.The highway code and othe motoring matters



37.When moving off uphill you should

a.Avoid baulking other traffic coming up behind you
b.Use the highest possible gear to move off quickly
c.Signal as a matter of course



38.When you see flashing amber lights on certain motorways you should

a.Stop
b.Slow down
c.Slow down to 30mph



39.Direction indicators must have a flashing frequency of

a.Between 50 and 100 per minute
b. Between 60 and 120 per minute
c.Between 100 and 150 per minute



40.When the driver of a slow moving vehicle is crossing a level crossing he should inform the signal man beforehand when there are half barriers. In this instance a slow moving vehicle is described as one which cannot cross at more than

a.Five miles per hour
b.Seven miles per hour
c.Ten miles per hour



41.In an automatic car ‘kick down’ is used for

a.Giving rapid acceleration
b.Braking hard in an emergency
c.Changing quickly to a higher gear



42.When an oncoming car is overtaking on your side of the road you should

a.Sound your horn to warn of the danger
b.Flash your headlights and slow downand stop if necessary
c.Mount the pavement to avoid him



43.If a direction indictator fails in the course of a test

a.Hand signals will be used for the remainder of the test
b.The test will continue without them
c.The test will be terminated



44.If your brakes are affected by flood water you should

a.Dry them out by driving with your left floot placed lightly on the foot brake
b.Dry them out by driving with the handbrake on
c.Stop and let them dry out naturally



45.When instructing learner drivers on how to approach green traffic lights you should advise them to

a.Maintain a constant speed on the approach
b.Continuously assess their ability to pull up safely
c.Increase their speed in case the lights change



46.When travelling at 70mph on an empty three lane motorway you should position you vehicle

a.In the fast lane
b.In the acceleration lane
c.In the left hand lane



47.When turning right from a major road which only has room for one line of traffic in each direction you should

a.Position your vehicle just left of centre
b.Position your vehicle in the centre of the road
c.Position your vehicle well to the left



48.An instructor should advise a person with no legs that

a.He can only drive an automatic car
b.He will not be allowed to drive at all
c.He should seek advice from specialist organisations



49.A pupil applying for a test must advise the d.s.a. Regional office on a separate sheet of paper attached to the application if he/she is

a.Suffering from defective vision
b.Deaf and dumb
c.Intending to take the test in an automatic car



50.When turning right from a minor one way street onto a major road with two way traffic a pupil should position his vehicle

a.Well to the left before turning
b.In the centre of the road before turning
c.On the right before turning



51.When instructing a learner on the use of the horn you should

a.Tell them not to use it on the test
b.Tell them the examiner will use it for them
c.Tell them only to use it to warn and inform other road users of their presence



52.You should instruct a learner to use cadence braking

a.In an emergency only
b.When going uphill only
c.When braking on a bend



53.Tests are conducted to establish whether a person is

a.An experienced driver
b.Competent to drive
c.A good driver



54.Walklin describes ‘skill analysis’ as follows

a.Defining the degree of skill
b.A full description of the skill
c.Breaking a skill down into its component parts



55.A pupil with only one eye will

a.Not be allowed to take a test
b.Be allowed to take a test, but will have restrictions on his licence
c.Be allowed to take a test with no restrictions



56.When parking facing uphill and parallel to the nearside kerb a pupil should leave his front wheels

a.Pointing to the right
b.Parallel to the kerb
c.Pointing to the left



57.A person in receipt of mobility allowance can obtain a provisional licence at the age of

a.16
b.17
c.18



58.On a driving test a pupil should adjust his mirrors so that he

a.Has to move his head for the examiner’s benefit
b.Can see clearly behind without moving his head
c.Can see clearly behind with the minimum of head movement



59.The percentage equivalent of the steep hill warning sigh 1:8 is

a.0.08
b. 0.1
c.0.12



60.When approaching junctions a test standard learner should be instructed to

a.Change down through the gears
b.Miss out intermediate gears as appropriate
c.Use the gears to slow down



61.The test includes the following specific manoeuvres

a.Angled start – emergency stop – turn in the road – hill start
b.Emergency stop – turn in the road – reverse parking – reverse into a limited opening
c.Hill start – emergency stop – turn in the road – reverse into a limited opening



62.The main aid to a driver is considered to be

a.Synchromesh gears
b.Power steering
c.Rear view mirrors



63.At crossroads where opposing traffic wish to turn right they should pass

a.Nearside to nearside
b.Offside to offside
c.Whichever way is more convenient



64.When turning into a road where pedestrians are already crossing you should

a.Stop and let them finish crossing
b.Sound your horn to warn them
c.Carry on if they are still on the other side from you



65.When on a two lane motorway you should position your vehicle

a.In either lane if you are not obstructing others
b.On the left except when overtaking
c.On the left except when turning right



66.The reason for fitting suspension dampers is to

a.Absorb the energy in the springs
b.Keep the suspension properly lubricated
c.Keep the springs free of rust



67.Opposing cars travelling at 25mph and 70mph respectively will have a closing speed of

a.45mph
b.70mph
c.95mph



68.The motto of the driving standards agency is

a.Mirror, signal, manoeuvre
b.Safe driving for life
c.Don’t drink and drive



69.When directing a learner to turn left you should say

a.Follow the road to the left
b.Take the next road on the left please
c.Turn left please



70.A pupil should be told that mirrors should be used

a.Slowing down and stopping
b.Changing direction or turning left and right
c.Both of the above



71.When in a skid with the rear wheels skidding to the left you should control it by

a.Steering to the left without braking
b.Braking and steering to the left
c.Simply easing of the brakes



72.Does a woman who is 7 months pregnant have to carry out an emergency stop on the test?

a.Yes, she should know the risks
b.No, it is too dangerous for her
c.Only if she is not wearing a seat belt



73.The give way lines at a roundabout are usually

a.Continuous double white lines
b.A single broken line
c.A single continuous white line



74.A disabled person will be expected to take a

a.Special driving test
b.Normal driving test
c.An extra long driving test



75.Collapsible steering wheels are fitted to cars to

a.Give increased driver safety
b.Give greater adjustment on the main controls
c.Enable them to be easily removed



76.A thermostat in a car’s cooling system is there to

a.Ensure that the interior of the car is kept warm
b.Control the temperature of the engine coolant
c.Control the temperature of the engine oil



77.In order to ensure right of way on a crossing, a pedestrian must

a.Give an arm signal to drivers
b.Place one foot on the crossing
c.Step quickly onto the crossing



78.If a test is cancelled at short notice due to the examiner’s illness the instructor may

a.Not make a claim for compensation
b.The d.s.a. May make an ex-gratia payment
c.May claim the pupil’s expenses



79.Triangular signs give

a.Orders
b. Information
c.Warnings



80.Bends most dangerous to pedestrian at any time are

a.Bends to the left with backs to nearside traffic
b.Bends to the left facing nearside traffic
c.Bends to the right with backs to nearside traffic



81.On a test the insructor’s accelerator must be

a.Left in place
b.Disconnected
c.Removed



82.The term ‘coasting’ is a fault relating to

a.The clutch
b.The accelerator
c.The gears



83.Arm signals should be given in addition to indicators when

a.To do so would help other road users
b.It is dark
c.The roads are busy



84.In the highway code the words must/must not refer to

a.Pedestrians only
b.Drivers only
c.Requirements of the law



85.When overtaking a parked vehicle you should allow

a.The width of a door
b.Plenty of room
c.The width of a car



86.A relief valve fitted in the engine lubricating system is to

a.Ensure there is a reserve of oil available
b.Ensure the water does not boil
c.Control the maximum oil pressure



87.The term ‘brake fade’ means

a.The brakes are badly worn
b.The brakes lose their efficiency due to overheating
c.The brakes are simply not working properly



88.Before the engine is started the driver should

a.Ensure that his seat belt is on
b.Check the handbrake is on
c.Always press the clutch pedal down



89.A pupil who is unable to read a number plate at the prescribed distance on the test will

a.Be reappointed for a later date when he has acquired glasses
b.Fail and the test will be abandoned
c.Be allowed to continue subject to a later eye test



90.A learner doing a downhill start should be insructed to

a.Select 2nd gear, keep clutch pedal down and handbrake on
b.Select 2nd gear, keep clutch pedal down and footbrake on
c.Select 1st gear, get clutch control and keep footbrake on



91.According to walklin the term ‘psycho-analysis’ means

a.Estimating the actions required when there are no options
b.Breaking a problem down into its consituent components
c.Influencing the actions of others



92.A failed test candidate with an ‘x’ in the ‘crossing the path of other vehicles’ box will have failed because

a.He met oncoming vehicles incorrectly
b.Turned left incorrectly at traffic lights
c.Incorrectly turned right at a junction



93.When required to do so you must produce the vehicle’s mot at a police Station of your choice within

a.5 days
b.7 days
c.10 days



94.In an automatic car a disabled learner driver should apply the handbrake

a.Only when necessary
b.Only when his disability permits it
c.Only on steep hills



95.A potential pupil tells the instructor he has applied for his provisional licence but not yet received it, the instructor should

a.Advise him he cannot drive until he receives it
b.Proceed with the first lesson subject to seeing it later
c.Check with d.v.l.c. At swansea before proceeding



96.The term ‘aquaplaning’ is used to describe

a.The build up of water under the tyres raising them off the road Surface
b.Driving fast in heavy rain
c.Cornering too fast in the wet



97.The form dl68 is

a.The guidance notes on the driving test
b.A statement of failure form
c.The examiner’s pass certificate



98.Emerging from a minor road in front of traffic on a test would be

a.Recorded as crossing the path of other traffic without regard
b.Recorded as reckless driving
c.Failing to make effective observation



99.Circular signs generally give

a.Information
b. Directions
c.Orders



100.You should phone the signalman at a level crossing fi the barriers remain down longer than

a.One minute
b.Two minutes
c.Three minutes



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