ADI Question Bank 2

1.When street lights are more than 200 yds apart you should use

a.Sidelights
b.Dipped headlights
c.Full beam healights

2.You can control your speed down a stepp hill by

a.Using a higher gear
b.Using the footbrake alone
c.Using a lower gear and the footbrake

3.The term ‘kick down’ on an automatic, enables the driver to

a.Accelerate quickly with more engine power
b.Brake harder in emergencies
c.Cruise at a constant high speed

4.The maximum length of time a pupil should wait for a test appointment To be notified is

a.Ten days
b.Twenty one days
c.One month

5.When a pupil fails an eyesight test the rest of his test is

a.Cancelled and the test fee refunded
b.Not continued and the pupil fails
c.Continued, but the pupil is failed on completion

a.Pedestrians have right of way
b.Drivers have right of way
c.Neither of the above

7.On a test, being wide in the road on a left turn due to being too fast on The approach is recorded as

a.Incorrect steering
b.Excessive speed on approach
c.Incorrect position

8.A convex mirror will make vehicles behind appear

a.To be at the correct distance as seen in a flat mirror
b.Further away than as seen in a flat mirror
c.Closer than as seen in a flat mirror

9.Intentionally missing out gears when changing down or up is

a.Not recommended
b.Actually preferred
c.Dangerous

10.When on a test, is the examiner allowed to remove his seat belt?

a.Yes
b.No
c.Only while the vehicle is actually reversing

11.When instructing a pupil on the emergency stop you should tell them to

a.Quickly check the mirrors then brake hard
b.Brake firmly then check both mirros before stopping
c.Brake firmly without checking the mirrors

12.To change gear on cars with no synchromesh on the first gear you should

a.Change gear much more slowly than normal to avoid crunching
b.Double declutch with quick hand and feet co-ordination
c.Speed up the engine revs with a quick press on the accelerator

13.Lock-up on an automatic transmission is designed to

a.Avoid unnecessary gear changes when driving in slow traffic
b.Enable you to drive at a constant high speed on the open road
c.Ensure the gear does not jump out of reverse when reversing

a.Disconnect the engine from the drive wheels
b.Stop the transmission shaft from turning
c.Disconnect the accelerator from the engine while changing gear

15.When waiting to turn right from a narrow side road onto a major road you should position your vehicle

a.In the centre of the road
b.Just to the left of centre
c.Well to the left

16.Turning right across the front of a vehicle too closely on a test would be recorded as

a.Failing to cross the path of others safely
b.Incorrect timing
c.Driving without due care and attention

17.When instructing a pupil on his very first lesson you should

a.Explain – instruct – demonstrate
b.Explain – demonstrate – instruct
c.Demonstrate – explain – instruct

19.On a test, if a pupil fails to ‘exercise proper care in the use of speed’ he will have

a.Driven erratically
b. Driven too slowly
c.Driven too quickly

20.You should watch out for other drivers’ signals and respond by

a.Taking necessary action promptly
b.Obeying them promptly
c.Flashing your headlights

21.When driving along an open road in an automatic car the manual ‘driving’ advises that you should operate both pedals with

a.Both left and right feet
b.The right foot
c.The left foot

22.Applying digital pressure first aid to a road casualty means

a.Clearing his throat to allow him to breath properly
b.Applying finger pressure to a pressure point on the body
c.Applying firm hand pressure over an open wound

23.The ‘turn in the road’ should be completed

a.As quickly as possible to avoid obstructing other traffic
b.Under control with due care for other road users
c.As slowly as possible

24.When passing cyclists a learner should be advised to

a.Allow one metre clearance
b.Allow for any wobble
c.Allow two metres clearance

25.A steady amber light on traffic lights means stop unless

a.You have already crossed the line
b.You are too close to the line to pull up safely
c.Both of the above

26.Approaching flashing amber lights at a pelican crossing you should

a.Give way to pedestrians already on the crossing
b.Always stop
c.Not stop

27.Is an instructor allowed to remove his seat belt while instructing a pupil on reversing round a corner?

a.Yes
b.No
c.Only during darkness

28.How long does a person exempt from wearing a seat belt have to produce his certificate at a police station when asked to do so?

a.Five days
b.Seven days
c.Twenty four hours

29.An untrained dog travelling in a car should be

a.Tied up
b.Locked in the boot
c.Kept in a cage

30.When reversing in a car fitted with three mirrors you should

a.ignore the mirrors and look back the whole time while Reversing
b.use only the mirrors while reversing
c.keep looking around all the time using the mirrors to assist

31.An alternator, when fitted, is intended to

a.Switch from overdrive to a lower gear automatically on hills
b.Simply replace the dynamo
c.Complement the power assisted steering

a.Tested for the same standard of competence
b.Tested on a special route
c.Given a prolonged test

33.A learner driver, when turning right, should be instructed to

a.Position his vehicle in the centre of the road
b.Position his vehicle well to the left to avoid oncoming traffic
c.Position his vehicle just left of the centre of the road

34.The reference number on a test pass certificate is

a.D10
b.Dl14
c.Dsa24

35.The fee for a Saturday car driving test is currently

36.The cost of exchanging a provisional licence for a full one is

37.The correct instruction to a pupil who continuously drives in the middle of the road would be

a.Keep to the left
b.Drive two or three feet from the kerb
c.Stay away from the middle of the road

38.To obtain further details of a test failure

a.the pupil should make the initial request
b.The instructor should ask the chief examiner
c.The instructor should write to the d.s.a. at nottingham

39.On an automatic car d2 moves the vehicle off

a.Uphill
b. Downhill
c.Quickly

a.Is not allowed to take a driving test
b.Is allowed to take a driving test
c.May only take a test in an invalid carriage

41.On a ‘turn in the road’ how should you instruct a pupil regarding looking over his shoulders on the reverse element

a.He should look over his left shoulder
b.He should look over his left shoulder first then his right
c.He should look over his right shoulder

42.When crossing a dual carriageway with a wide central reservation a pupil should be instructed to

a.Treat each carriageway as a separate entity
b.Treat both carriageways as a single road
c.Wait until it is completely clear in both directions

43.A person without the use of his legs may drive a conventional car providing that

a.It is properly adapted for full hand control
b.It is an automatic
c.He does not exceed 30mph

44.The glass of a damaged laminated windscreen will

a.Explode into very small fragments
b.Will delaminate into separate sheets
c.Crack or splinter

45.A fundamental routine recommended in the highway code is

a.Signal – mirror – manoeuvre
b.Mirror – manoeuvre – signal
c.Mirror – signal – manoeuvre

46.When setting the interior mirrors they should be

a.Adjusted to give a clear view to the rear
b.Offset with preference towards the nearside
c.Set so as to see the bottom of the rear window fully

47.If an instructor helps a pupil in any way on a test it will result in

a.The instructor being struck from the register
b.The test being terminated
c.The instructor receiving a rebuke from the examiner

48.When overtaking a parked vehicle, you shol dinstruct the pupil to

a.Leave the width of a car clearance
b.Leave plenty of room
c.Not to get too close

49.When reversing into a limited opening you should instruct the pupil to

a.Keep as close as possible to the kerb all the way round
b.Carry on reversing for a good distance remaining reasonably close to the kerb
c.Keep as close to the kerb as possible and carry on until the examiner tells him to stop

50.On a test how many moves should it take to complete a ‘turn in the road’?

a.Two if possible
b.Three – any more will result in failure
c.No more than four

51.On a the approach to a concealed level crossing each red bar on the countdown markers indicates what distance

a.100 yards
b.100 metres
c.300 yards

52.The braking distance on a wet road at 50mph is

a.125 feet
b.175 feet
c.250 feet

53.In good conditions a safe following distance at 50mph is

a.175 feet
b.150 feet
c.50 feet

54.When towing an automatic car the selector lever should be placed in

a.Neutral
b.Drive
c.Park

a.An information document on becoming an a.d.i.
b.An information document on taking the driving test
c.An application form for a provision driving licence

56.An instructor approached by a full licence holder who has permanently lost the use of his lower limbs and is asking for advice should

a.Advise him to discontinue driving permanently
b.Advise him to have his car adapted and carry on driving
c.Advise him to notify d.v.l.c. Swansea of his disability

57.The full routine when turning off a major road to the right is

a.Mirror – signal – speed – position – look
b.Mirror – signal – position – look – speed
c.Mirror – signal – position – speed – look

58.During a controls lesson the emphasis concerning mirrors should be

a.Correct mirror adjustment
b.The sequence in which they should be used
c.Effective use of the mirrors

59.A pupil should be instructed that he may normally overtake on the left when

a.On a motorway
b. On a dual carriageway
c.On a one way street

60.In the highway code references to ‘road’ generally include

a.Footpaths and bridleways
b.Cycle tracks
c.Both of the above

61.The law states that a learner must be accompanied by

a.A fully qualified instructor
b.A person who is at least 21 years old and has held a full licence for at least 3 years
c.A person who is at least 21 years old

62.The meaning of the phrase ‘thinking distance’ is

a.The time it takes to stop the car in an emergency
b.The ‘two second rule’ safety margin when following another car
c.The time it takes to recognise the need to brake and actually applying them

63.If an automatic half barrier stays down for more than three minutes without a second train passing you should

a.Weave slowly and with full observation around the barriers
b.Phone the signalman and ask for advice
c.Wait a further five minutes before crossing

64.A disabled learner who has limited use of his left arm should be

a.Advised that there is no need for him to learn hand signals
b.Instructed to use hand signals in the normal way
c.Instructed in the meaning and use of hand signals

65.A pupil who takes his test in a vehicle with no rear window or rear side windows will be asked to

a.Reverse into an opening on the right
b.Reverse into an opening on the left as usual
c.Reverse in a straight line using wing or door mirrors only

66.The holder of an orange disabled badge would have considerable difficulty in

a.Walking
b.Seeing
c.Hearing

67.A learner driver going down a steep hill in an automatic should be instructed to control his speed by

a.Only using the footbrake
b.Engaging low gear hold
c.Slowing down with the footbrake and engaging low gear hold

68.In order to legally drive a motor car you must have

a.a valid driving licence and valid third party insurance
b.A current vehicle excise licence and mot if applicable
c.Both of the above

69.On a pupil’s first attempt at reversing, the instructor should place the emphasis on

a.Maintaining a constant speed of 4mph
b.Keeping full control of the vehicle
c.Keeping both hands on the steering wheel

70.You may park on the right-hand side of the road at night if

a.You leave your side lights on
b.You are in a one way street
c.The speed limit is less than 30mph

a.Any special speed limit applicable to his vehicle
b.The flashing headlight signals of other drivers
c.The need to keep up with the flow of traffic

72.When going abroad after having just passed a test, taking form d10 will

a.Cover you to drive any vehicle
b.Not enable you to drive
c.Cover you to drive group ‘b’ vehicles only

73.A general legal requirement concerning parking is that

a.You must not park where you are likely to cause danger to other road users
b.You must not park where yo are likely to cause an unnecessary obstruction
c.Both of the above

74.When negotiating a right hand bend more weight is thrown onto

a.The front nearside wheel
b.The rear nearside wheel
c.Both nearside wheels

75.You must not drive in the right hand lane of a 3 land motorway in a

a.Vehicle drawing a trailer
b.Bus or coach longer than 12 metres
c.Both of the above

76.When wishing to drive straight ahead at a junction from a one way street with two lanes you should position your vehicle

a.In the left hand lane
b.In the most convenient lane
c.In the right hand lane

a.Must obey the same rules as apply to drivers
b.May proceed with caution even when pedestrians are crossing
c.Are not bound by the same rules as drivers

78.When a tyre bursts while travelling at 70mph on a straight empty road you should

a.Stop as quickly as possible before other vehicles appear
b.Let the vehicle roll to a halt gradually
c.Apply gentle braking pressure.

79.The maximum penalties for road traffic offences are set by

a.The department of transport
b. Parliament
c.The driving standards agency

80.Pressure on the footbrake operates on the wheels as follows

a.All wheels simultaneously
b.Front wheels first followed by the rear wheels
c.Rear wheels first followed by the front wheels

81.When driving a vehicle with poor vision to the rear and sides and needing to reverse into a side road you should choose a road

a.To the left which is not a right angle
b.To the left
c.To the right

a.Stilll have to carry out an emergency stop
b.Not have to carry out an emergency stop
c.Only have to carry out an emergency stop at under 15mph

83.Where disqualification is not obligatory the courts have discretion to order

a.An extended retest
b.An ordinary retest
c.A written test

84.On the approach to a right hand bend a pupil should be instructed to

a.Slow down and change into third gear
b.Reduce speed by changing into thrid gear
c.Slow down and change gear if necessary

85.A single yellow line along the side of the road indicates

a.No parking at times shown on nearby plates
b.No loading or unloading
c.No parking at any time

86.The cause of a front wheel skid is usually

a.Excessive speed at a bend or corner
b.Being in too high a gear on a bend
c.Applying the handbrake on a bend or corner

87.The dangers to be aware of in a road accident are

a.Fire
b.Further collisions
c.Both of the above

88.Before switching on the engine you should position yourself so that

a.You do not have to move the mirrors
b.You can reach all the controls safely and easily
c.You are comfortable in the seat

89.The highway code interprets the shortest stopping distance at 60mph as being

a.The distance between street lights in an urban road
b.18 car lengths
c.The length of 6 buses

90.With regard to the use of gears a pupil should be instructed that in general

a.Low gears give greater control than the higher gears
b.High gears give greater control than lower gears
c.High gears must be used when going downhill

91.A disabled person may find a semi automatic car easier to driver because

a.There is no clutch pedal to operate
b.There is no gear lever to operate
c.It is not necessary to use the handbrake

92.When paying a driving test fee by cheque it should be made payable to

a.The department of transport
b.The driving and vehicle licencing centre
c.The driving standards agency

93.When approaching a stopping position where the handbrake will be required it should be applied

a.To help the main braking system bring the vehicle to a halt
b.Only when the car has stopped
c.Just as the vehicle is about to stop

94.The rules of the highway code should be followed for the following reasons

a.Because they are the law
b.For your own safety and the safety of others
c.Because not to would result in prosecution

95.A pupil who breaks down on a busy road should be advised to

a.Call for a breakdown vehicle immediately
b.Try and get the car off the road
c.Try to rectify the problem before moving it

96.In poor visibility pedestrians should wear something

a.Reflective
b.Bright or fluorescent
c.Red

97.With regard to signals when passing parked cars a learner should be instructed to

a.Never signal
b.Always signal
c.Only signal if it will help other road users

98.A tyre which is worn on the outside is likely to be

a.Under inflated
b.Over inflated
c.Both of the above

99.In the course of a driving lesson, when a pupil nearing his test makes several mistakes, the instructor should

a.Discuss the problems at the end of the lesson
b. Remind him of the problems just before his test
c.Discuss the errors immediately while on the move

100.When the power assisted steering on a car fails it will

a.Not be possible to turn the steering wheel
b.Oversteer on corners
c.Require more effort to turn the steering wheel