ADI Question Bank 4

1.Disc brakes are considered to be better than drums because

a.They are self adjusting
b.They are power assisted
c.They act on all four wheels together

a.Both front and rear registration plates are lit
b.The rear registration plate is lit
c.The front registration plate is lit

a.Transmission
b.Steering mechanism
c.Engine

4.The main method of physical intervention used on a driving lesson is

a.The instructor giving a practical demonstration
b.The instructor demonstrating by means of a model board
c.The instructor usual the dual controls

5.A farmer herding cattle at night on the open road should warn others

a.By carrying a light
b.Relying on the sound ofthe cow bells
c.Ensuring they face oncoming traffic

6.The following vehicles must not use the right hand lane of a three land motorway

a.Good vehicles under the maximum laden weight of 7.5 tonnes
b.Buses or coaches longer than 12 metres
c.Both of the above

a.The front wheels only
b.All four wheels
c.The rear wheels only

8.When riding horses a properly secured approved safety helmet must be worn by

a.All riders
b.Children under 14 years of age
c.Those riding horses over ten hands tall

a.Shatter into small fragments
b.Crack and splinter
c.Delaminate

10.At railway level crossings with no gates, barriers, signals, signalman or phone a driver should take extra care by

a.Crossing very slowly
b.Crossing very quickly without stopping
c.Listening as well as looking before crossing

11.A pupil who asks the examiner to discuss the test at the end will

a.Only be allowed to do so if he has failed
b.Only be allowed to do so if he has passed
c.Not be allowed to do so

12.Drivers convicted of drink driving twice within ten years will

a.Have to satisfy the d.v.l.a. medical branch that they do not have an alcohol problem before their licence is returned
b.Have to take an extended driving test before their liecence is returned
c.Both of the above

a.Green
b.Red and amber
c.Red

a.About 50% longer than normal
b.About twice as long as normal
c.About two and a half times as long as normal

a.Ten minutes before lighting up time
b.When the street lights come on
c.As soon as the light begins to fade

16.When attending an accident, one of the actions you should take is

a.To impose a no smoking ban
b.Always move the injured to safety
c.Ensure an injured person is given a drink

a.Moving off uphill
b.Moving out from behind a parked vehicle
c.Moving off downhill

18.With regard to drinking and driving, the highway code says you may

a.Still be unfit to drive the evening after drinking the night before
b.Still be unfit to drive the morning after drinking the night before
c.Still be unfit to drive 24 hours after drinking

a.Running across them
b. Only crossing at a pedestrian crossing
c.Walking straight across them

a.At the beginning of a course of lessons
b.In the middle of a course of lessons
c.Towards the end of a course of lessons

21.A driver should treat dual carriageways as two separate roads

a.Sometimes
b.Always
c.Never

22.The national speed limit on a single carriageway for cars is

a.50 miles per hour
b.60 miles per hour
c.70 miles per hour

23.Pedestrians who arrive at a pelican crossing when the green man is flashing should

a.Not start to cross
b.Still be able to start crossing
c.Neither of the above

24.When the brakes are applied whilst travelling in a straight line more weight will be thrown onto

a.The two front wheels
b.The two rear wheels
c.All four wheels

a.In the front passenger seat
b.In the rear offside passenger seat
c.Behind the rear seats in an estate car or hatchback

26.Instructors should avoid letting pupils practise on test routes because

a.Prior knowledge of the route could give a false sense of security
b.The routes should be kept clear for test candidates
c.Annoyance could be caused to local residents

a.They should be used every 10 seconds
b.They should be used frequently
c.Use them only when about to carry out a manoeuvre

28.When practising steering for the first time an instructor should pick

a.A winding road
b.A straight road with no obstructions
c.A car park

a.They do not mean it is safe to drive at that speed
b.A driver should always drive just below the speed limit
c.It is recommended that drivers should not exceed them

a.You may overtake providing you do not cross the lines
b.You many only overtake if you can see clearly well ahead
c.You many only overtake if you are travelling uphill

a.Check your route carefully
b.Make sure your main beams are on
c.Make sure all your lights, including brake lights, are working

32.When having to wait any length of time in an automatic you should

a.Put on the handbrake and select neutral
b.Keep the footbrake depressed and select neutral
c.Put the handbrake on and remain in ‘drive’

a.Get past them as quickly as possible
b.Be careful, they may throw out snow on either side
c.You must not overtake them

34.A pupil who crosses his hands while steering on a test will have

a.Committed a serious fault
b.Normally committed a minor fault
c.Not actually committed a fault which needs recording

a.must obey any sign instructing you to use the railway telephone To obtain permission to cross
b.must telephone for permission to cross whether there is a sign Or not
c.need never telephone for permission to cross, they are all Fully automatic

a.Brake firmly and then gradually decrease the pressure
b.Brake firmly and gradually increase the pressure
c.Brake lightly and gradually increase the pressure

37.When approaching pedestrian crossings in a queue of traffic you

a.Need not stop unless the vehicle in front does so
b.Must keep the crossing clear when you have to stop
c.Both of the above

38.Which teaching method should an instructor use when a pupil seems to be making no progress with a manoeuvre?

a.Cognitive
b.Psychomotor
c.Demonstrative

39.When you see a flashing green light on another vehicle you should

a.Give way as soon as possible and let them pass
b. Not have to give way as it is a stationary roadworks vehicle
c.Give it a wide berth as it is a road gritting vehicle

40.An instructor should advise a pupil with no right leg that

a.He will not be able to learn to drive
b.He will only be able to learn to drive if he has an artificial leg fitted
c.He will be able to drive an automatic with a simple conversion

41.When approaching a horse and rider from behind you should

a.Be aware that they may not move to the centre of the road prior to turning right
b.Sound your horn to warn of your approach
c.Get past them as quickly as possible

42.When instructing a pupil on the correct method of changing gear an instructor should advise him to

a.Use his left hand to change the gear, stiffen up his right arm to enable him to steer properly
b.Change gear with his left hand and relax his right arm to enable him to steer more smoothly
c.Neither of the above

43.The highway code refers to ‘crawler lanes’, these are

a.The slow lanes on motorways
b.Special lanes provided for slow moving vehicles when going uphill
c.Lanes provided for cyclists and buses etc

44.On a busy main road if you wish to turn your car around you should

a.Turn into a road on the left and reverse out again
b.Turn into a road on the right and reverse out again
c.Stop on the left and reverse into a road on the left

a.Always signal your intention to move to the left
b.Move back to the left as soon as you can without cutting in
c.Wave to him as a ‘thank you’ for allowing you to pass

46.A pupil who wishes to take his test in a left hand drive vehicle should

a.Expect to be refused a test
b.Expect to have to reverse into a road on the right
c.Ensure that he makes the fullest use of his mirrors and exercise special care throughout

47.On a two lane single carriageway you should give way when

a.You have an obstruction on your side and are faced with oncoming traffic
b.The obstruction is on the other side of the road on a bend and you are faced with oncoming traffic
c.Travelling uphill and faced with oncoming traffic

48.A pedestrian is most at risk when walking in the road from his view

a.On the right of a left hand bend facing the oncoming traffic
b.On the left of a left hand bend with his back to the traffic
c.On the left of a right hand bend with his back to the traffic

49.A pupil can improve his steering by positioning his hands

a.Exactly at a position equal to ten to two on a clock face
b.Below a quarter to three on a clock face
c.No lower than a quarte to three on a clock face

a.Ensure uniformity of instruction
b.Ensure a high standard of driving is maintained
c.Ensure that tests are conducted to a standard format

a.Not follow another vehicle through
b.Flash your headlights to warn him you are about to overtake
c.Get as close as possible to him before moving out to overtake

52.When about to take a test you find the seat belt no longer works properly and would not hold you in an accident, you should

a.Take the test anyway
b.Inform the examiner who will note it and continue with the test
c.Ask the examiner if you can re-apply for the test

a.Stop at the end of the road
b.Stop behind the line
c.Stop on the line

54.On a normal car the opening and closing of the valves is controlled by

a.The camshaft
b.The thermostat
c.The points

55.At traffic lights you should not go forward when the green light is on unless

a.There is room for you to clear the junction safely
b.You are taking up a position to turn right
c.Both of the above

56.If you cannot adjust your interior mirror so that all four sides of the rear window can be seen then you should at least be able to see

a.The top and bottom of the window
b.The top and offside edges of the window
c.The bottom and offside edges of the window

57.When turning right from a main road into a side road you should

a.Leave room for other vehicles to pass on the left if possible
b.Keep well to the left and clear of oncoming vehicles
c.Doso without stopping and holding up traffic behind you

58.The wearing of seat belts became compulsory in front seats in

a.1980
b.Only as recently as 1990
c.1983

59.When turning right nearside to nearside with other traffic you should take extra care because

a.The other vehicle could obstruct your view
b. Your wing mirror may clip that of the other vehicle
c.The other vehicle may suddenly move before you are ready to go

60.When travelling at 70mph you find you are aquaplaning and losing control of your steering, you should immediately

a.Brake hard to regain control
b.Take your foot off the accelerator
c.Switch on your hazard lights

61.At some junctions there may be more than one roundabout, in which case you should

a.Use the normal rules for roundabouts at each one individually
b.Look for the signs indicating the special rules which apply
c.Treat them as one large roundabout

62.When giving a manual signal to someone controlling traffic that you wish to turn left you should do so by

a.Pointing in that direction
b.Put your right hand across your chest with palm facing forwards
c.Extend your left arm to the left with palm facing forwards

a.Long vehicles may have to take a different course to cars
b.Cyclists will often keep to the left although turning right
c.Both of the above

64.If a lorry or truck moves out to overtake you, you should

a.Do nothing, but watch him carefully
b.Let it overtake you
c.Wave him on with your arm through the window to reassure him

a.Particularly aware of the ‘blind spot’
b.Particularly sure there are no children behind you
c.Both of the above

a.The differential
b.The steering mechanism
c.The gear box

a.Dull daytime conditions
b.Built-up areas at night where there is good street lighting
c.Both of the above

68.According to walklin the meaning of the term ‘a closed sentence’ is

a.There are several possible answers
b.There is only one specific answer
c.There is no answer

a.It is safer for everyone to get out by their respective doors
b.It is safer for the driver and passengers to get out on the side nearest the kerb
c.Neither of the above

70.When manoeuvring in an automatic the pedals should be operated with

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

a.In spaces specifically reserved for residents
b.In front of the entrance to a property
c.Both of the above

72.You may park a goods vehicle up to 30cwt unladen weight on the road at night without lights providing

a.The speed limit is under 30mph and the road is well lit
b.The speed limit is over 30mph and the road is well lit
c.The speed limit is under 30mph and it is parked correctly and close to the kerb

73.Goods vehicles with a maximum laden weight over 7.5 tonnes must not

a.Park on a central reservation without police permission
b.Park on a verge or footway except where it is essential for loading or unloading
c.Both of the above

a.Eliminate blind spots
b.Provide a good all round view
c.Neither of the above

75.A learner who is over 17 years old and holds a full motorcycle licence and wants to learn in a car should

a.Apply for a further provisional licence
b.Not need to apply for a further licence
c.Apply for a supplementary licence

76.When arranging for emergency services to be called to the scene of an accident you should

a.Give full details of the accident, location and casualties
b.Give full details of the location and injuries
c.Give full details of the circumstances

77.When leaving a motorway via a slip road you should reduce your speed for one of the following reasons

a.You may encounter sharp bends
b.You may be faced with oncoming traffic
c.There are usually traffic lights at the end of slip roads

78.When attending an accident involving dangerous substances the highway code advises

a.Keep uninjured people well away from the vehicle
b.Try to move the vehicle off the road by any means
c.Both of the above

79.When roads are wet or icy the highway code advises you should

a.Switch on your headlights
b. Drive in lower gears
c.Allow more time to slow down or stop

80.When you can see well ahead and the road conditions are good, the highway code advises that on motorways you should

a.Maintain a constant speed of 70mph
b.Drive at a steady cruising speed which you and your vehicle can handle easily
c.Keep to the right hand lane

81.A person with poor eyesight wishing to learn to drive should be advised that

a.He cannot learn to drive
b.He should see an optician before taking lessons
c.He will be all right if he drives slower than normal

82.If red lights flash on a signal in the central reservation of a motorway you must

a.Not go any further in the right hand lane
b.Slow down to 50mph
c.Not go beyond the signal in any lane

a.Carburettors
b.Accelerators
c.Dual controls

a.The slip road of a motorway
b.On the motorway itself
c.Both of the above

85.When instructing a learner driver to turn right you should say

a.Turn right please
b.Turn right at the next road please
c.Take the next road on the right please

86.If you break down on the carriageway of a motorway and cannot move your vehicle you should

a.Not attempt to place a warning triangle on the carriageway
b.Place a warning triangle 150 yards behind your vehicle
c.Stay in your vehicle

87.Which side of the road should a pedestrian walk on when there is no pavement?

a.The left hand side with his back to the traffic
b.The right hand side facing oncoming traffic
c.Either side

88.Where a cycle track is shared with a footpath the highway code says

a.Cyclists must keep to the track intended for cyclists
b.Cyclists should use the road if the footpath is crowded
c.Cyclists need only use it when the road is busy

89.A vehicle approaching from the right is signaling left while you are waiting to emerge into the road he is already in, you should

a.Move out only if you are turning left
b.Wait until he has actually turned before moving out
c.Wait until you are sure he is turning before moving out

90.When a pupil has passed his test, the d.s.a. recommends that

a.He goes on to take an h.g.v. test
b.He goes on to take a p.s.v. test
c.He goes on to take motorway lessons

91.‘creep’ on an automatic car is controlled by means of

a.Using the footbrake
b.Using the handbrake
c.Having the gearbox adjusted

92.At railway level crossings which have barriers that have to be opened manually by the driver you should

a.Open the first then drive forward and open the second one
b.Open both barriers before driving across the crossing
c.Neither of the above

93.According to the highway code, drivers should be guided by lane markings when

a.Approaching junctions
b.Turning right only
c.Going straight ahead only

a.Park your vehicle where it would get in the way of them or where it would force other vehicles to do so
b.Drive between them and the left hand kerb if they are approaching
c.Both of the above

95.On a test, if a pupil drives too close to the vehicle in front it would be marked as

a.Not exercising proper care in the use of speed
b.Dangerous driving
c.Not exercising proper care and attention

96.The highway code states that the 30mph speed limit applies

a.To all traffic on all roads with street lighting unless signs show otherwise
b.To all traffic on all roads with street lighting
c.To all traffic on all roads unless signs show otherwise

a.Excessively high fuel consumption
b.Excessively high temperatures in the car
c.The battery to lose it’s charge

98.You are advised by the d.s.a. to arrive at the test centre for a test approximately

a.Two minutes before the test is due to begin
b.Ten minutes before the test is due to begin
c.Half an hour before the test is due to begin

99.Miller and stacey state that an instructor’s main asset is

a.Knowledge of driving matters
b. Good driving skills
c.The ability to communicate effectively

100.A pupil who fails his test and yet insists that he made no mistakes, was driving proficiently throughout and answered all the highway code questions correctly should d be

a.Advised to submit an immediate appeal to have the decision overturned
b.Reassured and encouraged to discuss and reappraise the drive and the way in which the test was conducted
c.Advised that ‘it’s the luck of the draw and test centres are only allowed to pass a specific quota each day’.