ADI Question Bank 6

2.Before a pupil will pay attention to what the instructor says he will need to be

a.Seated comfortably
b.Motivated
c.Of above average intelligence

a.Increase your speed to ensure you get all the way up without slowing down
b.Get into a gear which will take you all the way up
c.Change into a higher gear to take you all the way up

a.1965
b.1970
c.1975

5.According to walklin an ‘aim’ is defined as

a.Looking well ahead to guide the car
b.Instructing the pupil to keep the vehicle on a straight line
c.A broad statement of intent

6.When coming out of a brightly lit area at night you should

a.Put on your main beams before driving off
b.Not drive at more than 30mph until your eyes become fully accustomed to the dark
c.Give your eyes a minute or two to adjust to the darkness

7.An instructor who is disqualified from driving will

a.Suffer a further period of disqualification from the adi register
b.Not be further penalised
c.Will be struck off the adi register and not be readmitted

a.Seeing how fast a pupil can drive in certain conditions
b.A procedure for measuring what a pupil can do
c.A means of establishing what a pupil knows

9.When driving you will find it more difficult to decide what might happen on the road ahead

a.If you are driving a larger car than you are used to
b.When road works are encountered
c.If lighting conditions or the weather is poor

10.If fog is very thick and you can see the rear lights of the vehicle in front

a.You will probably be following at a safe distance
b.You are probably too close to stop in an emergency
c.You will be able to see ahead better

11.According to walklin the term ‘perception’ is defined as

a.The interpretation of sensory information received from a person’s surroundings through touch, hearing, sight, taste and smell
b.being able to see clearly in darkened conditions
c.understanding quickly what other people are saying

12.During a driving test any faults are graded into

a.Minor, serious and dangerous
b.Minor and serious
c.Serious and dangerous

13.When there are no road signs or markings a driver should

a.Not follow his intended route
b.Always slow down to 10mph
c.Never assume he has priority

14.When practising the emergency stop the responsibility for selecting a safe place lies with

a.The pupil
b.The instructor
c.Both of the above

15.A vehicle fitted with ‘automatic transmission’

a.Will be more powerful than a manual transmission car
b.Will be more economical to drive than a manual
c.Should be a safer car to drive than a manual

a.Holding the steering wheel very firmly to keep control
b.Looking well ahead, not just at the front of the vehicle
c.Lining the front of the vehicle up with the kerb

17.Before starting to teach a new pupil an instructor should

a.First establish what the pupil already knows
b.Give a full ‘controls lesson’ to ensure he is familiar with the vehicle
c.Obtain all the details of the pupil’s background

18.An instructor can improve the overall performance of a pupil

a.By repeating the instruction over and over again
b.By explaining the cause of any particular problem
c.By giving the pupil a sever reprimand at the end of the lesson

19.If a pedestrian does not react to a short sound of the horn it could mean

a.He or she is not paying attention
b. That he or she is in a hurry
c.That he or she is deaf

20.Moving off downhill is simpler than moving off uphill because

a.The weight of the vehicle helps you move away
b.Observation is easier
c.You do not have to use the handbrake

21.When conflict exists between instructor and pupil the net result is

a.The pupil will try harder to please
b.The instructor will give up on the pupil
c.Little or no learning can take place

22.It is illegal to give driving tuition in the driving ofa car for money or money’s worth unless you are

a.A qualified instructor and have your name on the dept. Of transport a.d.i. register
b.You hold a licence to give instruction issued by the registrar
c.Both of the above

23.When approaching green traffic lights you should

a.Not try to beat the signals by accelerating
b.Speed up slightly in case they change to red
c.Slow down to 10mph

24.Before you start the enging in an unfamiliar vehicle you should

a.Make sure you are pressing the footbrake firmly
b.Get to know the controls
c.Make sure all doors are locked

a.Operate in the same way as a pelican crossing
b.Have no flashing amber phase
c.Have a flashing green phase

26.When turning left into a minor road you should

a.Not cut in on a cyclist you have just overtaken
b.Give way to pedestrians already crossing when you turn
c.Both of the above

27.In order to amtch pupils’ expectations it is necessary to

a.Review lesson content in advance
b.Know your subject thoroughly
c.Both of the above

28.75 per cent of the brain’s input is received through

a.The eyes
b.The ears
c.Touch

a.Have an in-depth and detailed knowledge of the mechanics and workings of all cars
b.Be sensitive to the needs and hopes of the pupil
c.Be a perfect driver

30.If the engine oil level is hgiher than recommended

a.No harm will be caused to the engine
b.Excessive pressure might build up in the engine and force oil out, causing serious damage to the clutch
c.The engine will seize up

31.Any misunderstanding by a pupil could be caused by

a.Poor instructor communication
b.His total inability to learn
c.Both of the above

32.Where no times are shown for a bus lane, it is in operation

a.During the rush hours only
b.During the daytime only
c.24 hours a day

a.Ensure you maintain normal braking power
b.Not help your typres stay in contact with the road
c.Be more effective than conventional brakes

a.Brake as hard as possible
b.Put the clutch down first
c.Brake progressively

35.Fixed penalty fines for endorsable and non-endorsable offences are to be paid

a.Immediately
b.Within 10 days
c.Within 28 days

36.A pupil who ceases to make any progress on his lesson is

a.Said to have reached a learning plateau
b.Not going to be able to learn any more no matter how hard he tries
c.Ready for his test

a.Need not display his licence int eh vehicle
b.Must display his licence in the bottom left hand corner of his windscreen whilst giving instruction
c.Need only keep his licence with him to produce on demand

a.Must not be picked up
b.Can be picked up
c.Can only be picked up if it is clear behind

39.When re-joining the motorway from the hard shoulder after a breakdown a driver should

a.Move to the main carriageway as quickly as possible
b. Use the hard shoulder as an acceleration lane to build up speed before re-joining the main carriageway
c.Wait for the police to direct him on

40.When reversing into a side road on the left you should look out particularly for

a.Vehicles approaching from any direction
b.Pedestrians about to cross behind you
c.Both of the above

41.Before any lesson starts the instructor should

a.State the lesson objectives
b.Ensure he is paid in advance
c.Ask the pupil what he wants to do on the lesson

42.A person who passes the driving test in a motor car is then entitled to drive

a.Goods vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes
b.Passenger vehicles up to 17 seats
c.Both of the above

43.When crossing a major road at a staggered junction you should

a.Make sure the gap in traffic is wide enough in both directions
b.Cross in two separate moves
c.Cross as quickly as possible

44.A learner driver will tend to pay more attention to

a.Controlling the vehicle rather than reading the road
b.Reading the road rather than controlling the vehicle
c.Looking for road signs and markings

a.To slow the traffic down
b.Allow traffic from different roads to merge or cross without necessarily stopping
c.To ensure traffic never stops

46.The effectiveness of communication can be measured by

a.Asking a pupil to repeat the instrucion verbally
b.Asking a pupil to write an instruction down from memory
c.Observing its results

a.Anything they hear verbally
b.Anything they see which is left unexplained
c.New information which is not actually used

48.Simple causes of driving errors by pupils could be

a.Unsuitable shoes being worn
b.Incorrect seating position
c.Both of the above

49.Driving is a continuous process of attending to

a.Perceiving and responding to constantly changing needs involving the vehicle
b.Perceiving and responding to constantly changing needs involving the road layout and traffic conditions
c.Both of the above

50.To comply with regulations, indicators must flash at a rate of

a.One flash per second
b.Between one and two flashes per second
c.Two flashes per second

51.If the tick-over is set too fast on an automatic car it could

a.Make your speed more difficult to control
b.Save wear and tear on the engine
c.Make acceleration slower from a standing start

52.In terms of educational or institutional objectives the ‘affective’ domain relates to

a.Knowing or thinking
b.Feeling or valuing
c.Physical or practical skills

53.In order to develop the skills necessary to become a good driver a pupil should also develop and use

a.A sense of responsibility
b.Patience and courtesy
c.Both of the above

a.To make drivers aware of their speed after a period of driving at hgiher speeds
b.To show the difference between miles and kilometres
c.To remind a driver of the speed limte

55.When carrying out the reverse parking manoevre on a test

a.The pupil will only have the leading vehicle present
b.It will have to be completed as fast as possible to avoid restricting the flow of traffic
c.Both of the above

a.Allows a pupil to make a mistake and tells him what he did wrong afterwards
b.Encourages the pupil to analyse a situation and think about the problems invovled before he makes the mistake
c.Uses the dual controls to avoid an accident

57.If a pupil is made aware that the instructor is likely to ask questions either during or after the lesson it is probable that

a.The pupil will be put off the lesson
b.The pupil will worry about it and not pay attention
c.The pupil will pay more attention

58.If you break down and have to pull onto the verge you should

a.be aware that long grass could be ignited by the heat from a Catalytic converter
b.phone the police immediately
c.switch on your fog lights to warn other drivers who may stop to help

59.When a learner can steer a straight course with both hands on the wheel he should then try steering

a.Straight with only one hand on the wheel
b. Around a corner with only one hand
c.And changing gear with the left hand only

60.When the wheels spin while starting off in deep snow you should

a.Increase the revs to get a better grip
b.Not race the engine or the wheels will dig in even further
c.Let the clutch up faster than usual to pull away quickly

61.When you emerge from a road after turning either left or right you should

a.Use your mirrors to check the speed of traffic behind you
b.Use your mirrors to check the position of traffic behind you
c.Both of the above

62.When being taught to reverse into a side road, pupils should be made aware of the

a.Need to find a safe and legal site
b.Need to find a convenient site
c.Both of the above

a.Gain a university degree in environmental studies
b.Gain a city & guilds further education certificate
c.Gain both of the above

64.An instructor can try to ensure that a pupil achieves early success by

a.Giving instructions in the correct sequence
b.By timing his instructions properly
c.Both of the above

65.A pupil with no arms who wishes to learn to drive should be advised that

a.He may still be able to learn with certain specialist adaptations to the car
b.He will not be allowed to drive at all
c.He will only be able to drive with the use of artificial arms fitted to the steering wheel

66.When driving at night another vehicle’s lights can

a.Tell you which direction they are heading in
b.Give you an idea of their speed
c.Both of the above

67.Yellow zig-zag markings outside a school with the words ‘school – keep clear’ mean you

a.Can only stop to drop off or pick up children
b.Must not stop even to drop off or pick up children
c.Can stop but not for more than three minutes

a.Add cold water to cool it down
b.Never add cold water until after it has cooled down
c.Switch on the cool air ventilation system

69.An instructor should maintain his pupil’s attention by

a.Attempting to shut out other distractions
b.Raising his voice periodically
c.Both of the above

70.A candidate who fails his part 3 test of instructional ability for the third time will

a.Not ever be able to take the test again
b.Have to wait at least two years from the date he passed the part 1 test before re-taking it
c.Be able to take the test again after a one month wait

71.For being in charge of a vehicle while unfit to drive you may receive the following number of penalty points

a.Five
b.Six to eight
c.Ten

72.When a driver’s vision is restricted it often helps to

a.Use reflections in shop windows
b.Obey the flashing headlights of other drivers
c.Be guided by pedestrians’ signals

a.Always signal
b.Not keep the signal on when you cannot move away safely
c.Never need to signal as you should not move off until it is clear behind

74.The braking distance at 70mph on a wet road could be

a.75 metres
b.96 metres
c.150 metres

a.Do so in as high a gear as possible
b.Avoid doing so in too high a gear
c.Always us first gear

76.When crossing the path of other vehicles you should

a.Do so as fast as you can
b.Wait until it is clear for 200 yards ahead
c.Not go beyond the correct turning point before you begin to turn

a.You must stop at level crossings and lifting bridges
b.You must stop at airfields and fire stations
c.Both of the above

78.During a course of instruction the performance of a pupil

a.Will remain at a constant level fo rsome time and may even drop
b.Will improve at a constant rate
c.Will reach a point where it can improve no further

79.A pupil who is given new information which is not practised will

a.Remember it for future reference
b. Tend to forget it
c.Never remember it

80.With regard to motorcyclists a driver should

a.Think once. Think twice. Think bike
b.Be aware that they are often less easy to notice than other motor vehicles
c.Both of the above

a.Always do so no matter what the situation
b.Never assume that because the signal has been made it is safe to carry out the manoeuvre
c.Both of the above

82.With regard to the need to ‘make progress’ a driver should

a.Not drive too slowly and hold up traffic behind
b.Always keep his speed up to the limit for the road he is on
c.Ensure he keeps as close as possible to the vehicle in front

83.When carrying out the ‘turn in the road’ a driver should

a.Let the tyres just touch the kerb so that he knows where to stop
b.Ensure all-round observation throughout the manoeuvre
c.Both of the above

84.A penalty points endorsement can be removed from a driver’s licence after

a.Two years from the date of the offence
b.Three years from the date of the offence
c.Four years from the date of the offence

85.One of the most important principles of safe driving is

a.Always signalling before carrying out a manoeuvre
b.The mirror, signal, manoeuvre routine
c.Always to keep well to the left

86.One of the main means of obtaining a clear view behind is

a.The rear view mirrors
b.Looking over your right shoulder
c.Looking over your left shoulder

87.One of the most important elements to safe driving is

a.Good ventilation in the car
b.The brakes
c.The horn

a.Keep the lights of the vehicle in front in clear view
b.Use your main beam headlights to be able to see thecar ahead
c.Not let drivers behind push you into driving faster

89.One of the faults to be avoided on the test is

a.Changing your speed erratically
b.Holding up traffic behind by not getting close enough to the vehicle in front
c.Leaving only two seconds between you and the vehicle in front

90.With regard to the eyesight test, if you cannot satisfy the examiner that your eyesight is up to the required standard you

a.Will have failed the test
b.Will not be allowed to continue the test
c.Both of the above

91.A vehicle’s headlamps must have minimum rating of

a.20 watts displaying a white or yellow beam
b.30 watts displaying a white or yellow beam
c.30 watts displaying a white beam only

92.A person who is fitted with a cardiac pacemaker will

a.Not be issued with a licence
b.Be issued with a special licence
c.Be issued with a licence if other medical conditions are satisfied

a.Allow the vehicle to be driven at varying speeds with the minimum strain on the engine
b.Make the vehicle go faster
c.Slow the vehicle down when approaching a corner

a.Seen to be enthusiastic
b.Serious at all times
c.Dogmatic at all times

a.15 metres
b.18 metres
c.21 metres

96.In normal driving conditions vehicles are allowed to overtake on either side only on the following types of road

a.Motorways
b.Dual carriageways
c.One way streets

97.The overall shortest stopping distance at 70mph is equal to approximately

a.20 car lengths
b.24 car lengths
c.30 car lengths

a.Any situation which could involve adjusting speed
b.Any situation which involves turning a corner
c.Both of the above

99.When a tyre bursts while driving along at 50mph you should

a.Brake as little as possible according to the circumstances
b. Brake as hard as possible as in an emergency stop
c.Push the clutch pedal down to disengage the engine prior to braking hard

a.Using boiling water
b.Using a propriety de-icer
c.Both of the above