ADI Question Bank 5

1.The firing order of the cylinders in a 4 cylinder car is normally

a.One – three – four – two
b.One – two – three – four
c.One – four – two – three

2.Projection markers are required when a load overhangs a vehicle by

a.More than one metre
b.More than two metres
c.More than three metres

3.Test candidates are normally informed of their test date by

a.Phone
b.Personal visit to the test centre
c.Post

4.Some serious driving offences, including drink-driving also apply to

a.Pedestrians
b.Public car parks
c.Both of the above

5.When trying to correct a skid in the correct manner and you oversteer the result is that

a.The car will skid in the opposite direction
b.The car will overturn
c.The skid will simply get worse

a.Any change in your general health
b.Any serious illness after you have recovered
c.Any health condition likely to affect your driving

7.The highway code states the ‘headlight flashing code’ is

a.To thank another driver for giving way to you
b.To indicate to another driver that you are giving way to him
c.Warn and advise others of your presence

8.If involved in an accident which results in injury to a third party you must report it to the police within

a.24 hours
b.7 days
c.10 days

9.The d.s.a. book ‘your driving test’ gives details of

a.The laws referred to in the highway code
b.How the test is conducted and the do’s and don’t’s that pupils need to comply with
c.The regulations examiners must comply with

10.The part of the engine known as the camshaft is related to

a.The valves and timing gears
b.The drive shaft
c.The clutch

11.A pupil living in wales and wishing to take his test in welsh should make an application on

a.Form dl 28w
b.A separate sheet of paper
c.Form dl 26

12.If convicted of driving while disqualified the maximum penalty points which can be imposed is

a.Three points
b.Six points
c.Ten points

13.The a.d.i. register was made compulsory is

a.1965
b.1970
c.1975

14.The highway code says that when you leave a vehicle you should

a.Remove all valuables or lock them in the boot
b.Never leave the vehicle documents in the car
c.Both of the above

15.The piston connecting rods are connected to the crankshaft by

a.The big end bearings
b.The transmission shaft
c.The clutch mechanism

16.The highway code interprets the average car length as being

a.Three and a half metres
b.Four metres
c.Twelve feet

a.A car over 2000cc in capacity
b.Any vehicle with over nine passenger seats
c.A goods vehicle up to 3.5 tonnes laden weight

a.The major bad driving offences
b.The penalties available to deal with bad driving offences
c.Both of the above

19.A full driving licence normally lasts until the holder is

a.Sixty years of age
b. Sixty five years of age
c.Seventy years of age

a.Overload your vehicle
b.Carry more than four people in a normal family saloon car
c.Both of the above

21.When approaching the end of a road which is a ‘t’ junction and wishing to turn right onto a main road the instruction to the pupil should be

a.Turn right onto the main road please
b.At the end of the road turn right please
c.Turn right at the end of the road please

22.If a pupil on a teest overshoots a right turn into a minor road it would be marked as

a.Incorrect speed on approach
b.Incorrect position when turning
c.A steering fault

23.A white triangle painted on the road with its apex nearest to the front of the car means

a.Warning – give way just ahead
b.These are chevrons and must not be crossed over
c.Stop at the end of the road

24.The highway code states that a car being driven by a learner must display ‘l’ plates, but that they should

a.Be removed or covered up at all other times
b.Be placed only on the offside front and rear
c.Be placed only on the nearside front and rear

25.A pupil on a test who selects the wrong gear when about to perform a reversing manoeuvre would have it marked as

a.Failing to reverse under control
b.Incorrect use of gears
c.Driving without proper car and attention

26.For a child under 3 years of age sitting in the front passenger seat, the highway code says that

a.A seat belt must be worn
b.A seat belt must be worn if available
c.An appropriate child restraint must be worn

27.When faced with an oncoming vehicle approacing uphill on a narrow road and there is a stopping place on the right, would you

a.Pull in to the stopping place on the right and let him pass
b.Drive on and expect the other vehicle to pull over and stop
c.Stop opposite the stopping place and let him pass

28.Signals should be given to help and inform

a.Vehicles behind you
b.Vehicles both behind and in front of you
c.Other road users including pedestrians

29.An instructor should avoid taking an intermediate standard pupil on

a.Quiet side roads
b.Single carriageways
c.Dual carriageways

30.The highway code says with regard to speed that

a.You must not exceed themaximum speed limit for the road
b.You must not exceed the maximum speed limit for your vehicle
c.Both of the above

31.Pupils will only be allowed to take a test in vehicles up to a maximum weight of

a.3.5 tonnes
b.5 tonnes
c.7.5 tonnes

32.The highway code says that stopping distances increase greatly with

a.Poor brakes and tyres
b.Tired drivers
c.Both of the above

33.Duplicate licences are supplied at a cost of

34.In freezing or near freezing conditions you should drive with great care because

a.Even if the roads have been gritted they may still be slippery
b.Surface conditions can change abruptly
c.Both of the above

35.On the ignition system of a car the part which transforms the voltage from 12 volts to about 9000 volts is the

a.Altenator
b.Coil
c.Battery

36.On single track roads ‘passing places’ should not be used for

a.Parking
b.Overtaking
c.Giving way

37.When deciding on a speed which is considered to be safe a driver should take into account

a.The speed and volume of other traffic
b.All the prevailing conditions
c.The weather and condition of the road surface

38.Green coloured studs or ‘cats eyes’ may be found

a.Across lay-bys and side road
b.Separating the green central reservation from the main carriageway on motorways
c.Between the carriageway and the gaps on dual carriageways

39.A pupil who, on test, stays in third gear and drives at low speeds on busy roads would have it recorded as

a.Not making proper progress at normal speeds
b. Not taking proper care in the use of speed
c.Undue hesitancy

40.Where a single carriageway has four or more lanes you must not

a.Use the lanes on the right hand side of the road unless signs or markings indicate you can
b.Use the right hand lanes under any circumstances
c.Use the right hand lanes unless turning right

41.A person who is asked to produce a seat belt exemption certificate at a police station must do so within

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

a.Cyclists and motorcyclists
b.Pedestrians
c.Both of the above

43.Skill training follows the generally accepted pattern of

a.Explanation – demonstration – practice
b.Explanation – practice – demonstration
c.Demonstration – explanation – practice

44.If traffic lights are not working you should

a.Not cross the junction
b.Proceed with caution
c.Turn left only

a.Only drive with special glasses
b.Move his head more than normal
c.Not drive at all

46.If you want to turn left across a bus lane you should

a.Signal your itentions earlier than usual
b.Give way to any vehicles using it from either direction
c.Both of the above

47.On a motorway a vehicle with an operating weight of 7.75 tonnes must

a.Not exceed 50mph
b.Not use the right hand lane when there are three available
c.Both of the above

48.When there are more than three lanes on the approach to a roundabout you should use

a.The centre lanes when going straight ahead
b.The left two lanes when turning left
c.The most appropriate lane on the approach and through the roundabout

49.The highway code describes an appropriate child restraint as being

a.A baby carrier or child seat
b.Harness or booster seat appropriate to the child’s weight
c.Either of the above

50.The maximum fine for failing to identify the driver of a vehicle is

a.1000
b.500
c.Unlimited

51.The unit which maintains the drive to the wheels on the outer radius whilst still allowing the wheels on the inner radius to turn more slowly is called

a.The transmission shaft
b.The differential
c.The hydro-elastic suspension

a.To keep the traffic flowing
b.To separate traffic flows
c.To slow traffic down

53.According to the highway code children and old people may

a.Be able to judge distances better than others
b.Be slower at crossing the road
c.Step unexpectedly into the road

54.On roads with speed limits of more than 50mph you should at night

a.Switch on your headlights
b.Keep your main beams on all the while
c.Keep your headlights dipped all the while

55.The cats eyes separating the main carriageway from the central reservation on a motorway are coloured#

a.White
b.Red
c.Amber

a.Be able to drive any vehicle
b.Not be able to drive at all
c.Only be able to drive vehicles under 2000cc

57.With regard to the flashing of headlights a driver should

a.Interpret them as a signal to proceed
b.Not interpret them as a warning to other road users
c.Never assume they are a signal to proceed

58.Before giving a learner his first lesson an instructor should ensure that he has

a.A current provisional licence covering groups b and p
b.A current provisional licence covering groups a and e
c.A current provisional licence covering group a only

59.In order to be able to drive a goods vehicle with a maximum mass exceeding 7.5 tonnes a driver must be at least

a.Eighteen years of age
b. Twenty one years of age
c.Twenty five years of age

60.The highway code says it is especially dangerous to park

a.On an urban road at night
b.In front of an entrance to propety
c.On the road in fog

61.In order to be able to cancel a driving test without loss of the fee it is necessary to

a.Telephone the test centre with at least 10 clear working days notice
b.Give at least 10 clear working days notice to the area booking office of the d.s.a.
c.Give at least 10 clear working days notice to the d.v.l.c. swansea

62.At night or in por visibility you or anyone else should not stand behind your vehicle when on a hill because

a.You may prevent other drivers seeing your rear lights
b.It may roll back into you
c.Both of the above

63.On the approach to a pelican crossing which is not staggered but has a central reservation the lights change to flashing amber at the moment a pedestrian steps onto the crossing on your right, you should

a.Stop and give way
b.Not need to stop
c.Only stop and give way if they are moving quickly

64.At some motorway junctions the slip road will continue as an extra lane, where signs say this will happen you should

a.Move to the next lane on the right as soon as it is safe
b.Stay in that lane long enough to match the speed of traffic already on the motorway and then move to the right
c.Stay in that lane until it becomes part of the motorway

65.The correct functioning sequence of a normal conventional engine is

a.Induction – compression – exhaust – power
b.Induction – compression – power exhaust
c.Compression – induction – power – exhaust

66.On a motorway any danger ahead is signalled by

a.Red flashing lights
b.Amber flashing lights
c.White flashing lights with a temporary speed limiit

67.If the engine temperature rises very quickly after being normal it may be a sign that

a.The incorrect fuel is being used
b.The oil level is too low
c.The fan belt has broken

68.The emergency telephones on a motorway are

a.Free to use
b.Connected directly to the police
c.Both of the above

69.A deaf person applying for a test should notify d.s.a. of his disability by the following method

a.Noting the fact on the relevant section of form dl26
b.Attaching a separate letter to the application
c.Getting his doctor to advise the d.s.a. separately

70.The maximum number of penalty points a traffic light offence carries is

a.Three
b.Six
c.Eight

a.The transmission shaft
b.The gearbox
c.The steering mechanism

a.On dual carriageways
b.Too close to the vehicle in front
c.More than one metre from the kerb

73.If a candidate on a test cannot speak english it is dealt with by

a.His instructor may act as interpreter on the test
b.Someone who is not his instructor may act as interpreter on the test
c.The d.s.a. must provide an examiner who can speak their language

a.Keep it to his left
b.Keep it to his right
c.Keep it off the road

75.With regard to overtaking the hgihway code says

a.Do it as fast as you can
b.Warn the vehicle you are aboutt o overtake of your intentions
c.Move quickly past the vehicle and give it plenty of room

a.On a main road at night
b.In a one way street
c.Close to a level crossing

77.The best time to check the engine oil level is

a.Just after a long journey
b.When the vehicle has not been used for a long time
c.After filling the oil filter by running the engine for a short while then letting it settle for a few minutes

78.The speed limit for an articulated goods vehicle not exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum laden weight on a motorway is

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

79.The method an instructor may use of teaching by ‘rote’ means

a.Learning by ‘trial and error’
b. Learning ‘parrot fashion’
c.Learning by experience

a.Plates below them
b.Repeating them at regular intervals
c.Both of the above

81.The position d2 on the gear shift of an automatic moves the car off

a.Uphill
b.Downhill
c.Quickly at roundabouts

82.The driving test appointment card is numbered

a.Dl10
b.Dl26
c.Dl28

83.The highway code does not illustrate all known signs, where in fact can they be found?

a.The driving manual
b.Know your traffic signs
c.Your driving test

a.He gives at least 10 clear working days notice
b.The test is abandoned by the examiner
c.The weather causes cancellation

85.You must ensure that your windows and windscreen are

a.Free from obstruction to vision
b.Kept clean
c.Both of the above

86.When a driver feels vibration through the steering wheel it would probably be caused by

a.Badly balanced front wheels
b.High winds from the side
c.Badly worn shock absorbers

87.The maximum fine for careless and inconsiderate driving is

88.Feedback of a pupil’s progress may be re-inforced by

a.A question and answer session at the end of the lesson
b.Asking the pupil if he understands the instruction
c.Setting easily attainable objectives during the lesson

89.An endorsement for a drinking and driving offence lasts for

a.Six years
b.Ten years
c.Eleven years

90.If brake fluid gets contaminated the result could be

a.No braking power at all
b.The brake pedal will be inoperative
c. Pressure on the brake pedal will feel spongy

a.A subsidiary of the department of transport
b.An executive agency of the department of transport
c.An independent private organisation

92.If an instructor has to use the dual controls on a lesson he should

a.Immediately explain to the pupil the reason why
b.Mention it at the end of the lesson so as not to make the pupil more nervous at the time
c.Take the pupil to task over his error

93.In order to become a competent and safe driver a pupil’s training should include the following important factors

a.A good instructor
b.Plenty of practice and a good attitude
c.Both of the above

94.A person with a full licence to drive an invalid carriage and wants to drive a motor tricycle will have to

a.Take a new test
b.Obtain an exchange licence
c.Neither of the above

95.On a test the examiner will say as little as possible because

a.He will not want to confuse the pupil
b.He will not want to distract the pupil
c.Both of the above

96.The condition known as ‘pre-ignition’ can be caused by

a.Using diesel fuel instead of petrol
b.The petrol octane rating being too low
c.Spark plugs being dirty

97.On a test if a pupil does not understand the examiner’s instructions he should

a.Ask for clarification
b.Carry on and do what he thinks is best
c.Either of the above

a.Brakes – steering – tyres – lights
b.Brakes – steering – exhaust – indicators
c.Steering – lights – tyres – exhaust

99.To establish when a pupil is ready for his test he should

a.Be able to drive consistently well and with confidence
b. Be able to drive without assistance or guidance from his tutor
c.Both of the above

100.A licence will not normally be granted to a person who’s field of vision is less than