ADI Question Bank 7

a.The road traffic act 1981
b.The driving standards agency in 1991
c.The road traffic act 1991

a.London
b.Manchester
c.Nottingham

3.A driver should be aware of the reduced effect of engine braking on

a.High powered cars
b.Cars with automatic transmission
c.Three wheeler cars

a.An unsafe or reckless driver
b.A slow learner
c.Argumentative

a.Be enthusiastic about the subject he is teaching
b.Be well spoken
c.Never be stern and humourless

a.To deliver the content of a lesson as quickly as possible
b.To help an inexperienced instructor acquire and develop basic training skills
c.Break down a large group of pupils into smaller more manageable groups

a.Only to obey the rules when they know the police are about
b.To keep going, unless it is obviously unsafe
c.Top when encountering a hazard

8.The reaction time of a driver who has just passed the test will be

a.The same as that of an experienced driver
b.One second slower than that of an experienced driver
c.Two seconds slower than that of an experienced driver

a.Last the lifetime of the car without needing replacement
b.Not need topping up with distilled water
c.Not need constant recharging

a.At the beginning of the test
b.In the middle of the test
c.At the end

11.The chances of a pupil having an accident within the first year of passing the test are

a.One in five
b.One in twenty
c.One in fifty

12.The overall stopping distance on a wet road at 50mph could be as much as

a.175 feet
b.250 feet
c.350 feet

13.The right hand lane of a three lane motorway may not be used by

a.Any vehicle drawing a trailer
b.Heavy goods vehicles with a maximum laden weight up to 7.5 tonnes
c.Any vehicle travelling at over 70mph

14.The headquarters of the royal society for the prevention of accidents is in

a.Birmingham
b.Nottingham
c.London

15.When driving in a strong crosswind a driver should take particular care when being overtaken by

a.Other cars
b.High sided vehicles
c.Motorcycles

16.A handicapped person who only has the use of the left arm would usually have a ‘steering ball’ fitted to the steering wheel at a position around

a.Twelve o’clock on a clock face
b.Ten o’clock on a clock face
c.Two o’clock on a clock face

17.When a pupil reaches a ‘plateau’ in his learning curve it means

a.He or she has fully learned all that is to be taught
b.He or she has reached the limit of his or her ability
c.His or her performance remains at a constant level for some time and may even drop, before again,improving steadily

a.Very high kerbs designed to stop drivers parking on verges
b.Wide yellow lines across the end of a motorway to remind drivers to slow down in good time
c.Rough ridges of either concrete or tarmac placed either across or along the edge of the carriageway to alert drivers of hazards

19.An instructor should be aware that pupils are not always properly motivated and he may need to

a.Drive, intimidate and even demand results
b. Threaten, compel or even coerce the pupil to get results
c.Both of the above

a.Give the supervising examiner the opportunity to establish whether or not an instructor’s tuition is up to the level required to remain on the adi register
b.Ensure that a pupil’s test is carried out properly
c.Ensure that an instructor has covered all aspects of a pupil’s driving course

21.When approaching an uphill gradient in ice or snow you should

a.Not rush at it thinking you can change gear on the way up
b.Approach it quickly in the highest possible gear and change gear half way up
c.Approach it quickly and use the most powerful gear you can to take you all the way up

22.The charter for the driving standards agency states that the national average waiting time for a car test will be no more than

a.Four weeks
b.Six weeks
c.Eight weeks

23.The studs separating the lanes on a motorway are coloured

a.Amber
b.White
c.Red

24.Bright yellow is used as a backdrop to some road signs because it

a.Does not reflect sunlight
b.Is a soothing colour
c.Is a very prominent, high profile colour

a.Not have to report it to the police or anyone else
b.Report it to the police within 24 hours
c.Report it to the rspca immediately

26.A pupil who feels his driving test was not conducted properly and who is dissatisfied witht eh response from the dsa should complain

a.To his member of parliament
b.To his instructor who will take the case up with the dsa
c.Directly to the relevant ombudsman

a.Illegal at all times
b.Illegal except in a one way street
c.Not actually illegal at any time

28.The material which shows up best in headlights at night is

a.Fluorescent
b.Reflective
c.Light coloured

29.Accelerating too fiercely or for too long in low gears could

a.Cause loss of control
b.Damage yor engine
c.Both of the above

30.The thinking distance when stoping in an embergency at 60mph is

a.Eighteen metres
b.Sixty metres
c.Eighteen feet

31.The parts of a car which should be checked on an mot test are

a.Brakes, steering, tyres, indicators, lights and horn
b.Exhaust system, windscreen, seat belts and wiper blades
c.All of the above, plus others

a.Harsh acceleration
b.Heavy braking
c.Both of the above

33.Black smoke emitted from the exhaust probably means that

a.Excess oil is being burned
b.The fule air mixture is too rich
c.The water seals are damaged

34.If you turn the wrong way into a one way street you should

a.Pull over onto the pavement out of the way
b.Carry on to the next junction and turn off
c.Stop and turn round or reverse out when it is safe

35.A driver who leaves his foot on the accelerator while changing gear on a test will have it recorded as

a.A fault relating to the gears
b.A fault relating to the accelerator
c.Excessive use of speed

a.Stop and switch on your hazard warnign lights to warn others
b.Stop 50 yards from the accident and display a red warnign tiangle to warn others
c.Stop and switch on your main beams to warn others behind you

37.The dsa service standards for test candidates states that the test appointment notification will be issued within

a.Two weeks of receipt of the appropriate fee
b.Seven working days ofa completed application form and fee
c.Ten working days of a completed application form and fee

38.In order to ensure that your eyesight is good enough for driving your should have your eyes tested

a.At least every two years
b.At least every five years
c.When you thnk they may need testing

a.Change up a gear to provide the necessary acceleration
b. Press the accelerator hard to provide the power you need
c.Change down a gear to provide the power you need

40.Prior to the oncome of winter the anti-freeze in the radiator should be checked with a

a.Dipstick
b.Hydrometer
c.Thermometer

a.Easy to achieve
b.Not too easy to achieve
c.Very hard to achieve

a.Your car is fitted with a nearside door mirror
b.Any seat belts are properly fitted and are in good working order
c.Your tyres have 1.6 mm of tread across the whole width of the tyre all the way round

43.If you turn on the ignition key and nothing happens it may means that

a.The battery leads are loose or disconnected
b.The fan belt is broken
c.A spark plug is burnt out

a.Drivers over the age of 70
b.Drivers who are only 17 years of age
c.Learner drivers

45.If the lights of an emergency vehicle appear in your mirror you should

a.Increase your speed rapidly to get out of the way
b.Stop immediately where you are so that it can get around you
c.Give way carefully and not stop suddenly

a.Put on your hazard warnign lights
b.Ensure no children are playing behind the vehicle
c.Sound your horn

a.Only when they will not dazzle other roar users
b.On all unlit roads at night
c.Both of the above

a.There is no legal right to park in the road except in certain circumstances
b.There is no legal right to park outside your own home
c.Both of the above

a.Your driving would be imparied by poor vision or illness
b.Your driving would be impaired by drugs or drink
c.Both of the above

a.Good driving practice
b.Not normally considered to be good driving practice
c.A very efficient and economical way of slowing down

51.If convicted of driving while unfit through drink disqualification will be

a.Obligatory
b.For a minimum of two years
c.At the discretion of the magistrate

a.Excell oil is being burned
b.The fuel air mixture is too rich
c.There is a leak in the engine coolant system

53.When the term ‘crabbing’ is used in connection with driving it generally means

a.The way in which some pedestrians walk diagonally across the road
b.The wa a car appears to travel diagonally when its tracking is out of alignment
c.The way in which the wheels of a car can become stuck in ruts or tram lines

a.70 feet
b.140 feet
c.315 feet

a.May cross your hands when steering if it helps
b.Must not cross your hands whensteering
c.Should only use one hand to steer with

56.When waiting at a crossroads to turn right with an onvoming vehcle wishing to come straight ahead, who has priority usually?

a.You do.
b.The oncoming vehicle
c.Neither

a.Not be barred from driving in this country
b.Not be able to drive at all
c.Only be able to drive with tinted glasses

a.The test is cancelled by the dsa for any reason
b.The test is cancelled by the dsa only due to bad weather
c.The pupil cancels the test because he feels he is not up to the required standard even within the ten day period

59.At the end of a period of disqualification a driver who is subject to a retest can apply for

a.His full licence to be returned
b. A special full licence
c.A provisional licence

60.If an examiner is unable to fasten a seat belt properly a candidate’s test will be

a.Continued without it being fastened
b.Continued without it being fastened, but the candidate will fail
c.Cancelled and the candidate will lose the fee

61.A learner driver must be supervised by a person who is at least

a.21 years of age
b.21 years of age and has held a full licence for at least 3 years
c.21 years of age and has held (and still holds) a full licence for the category of vehicle being driven for at least 3 years

62.When starting a vehicle with the use of jump leads you should

a.Always connect the leads to the booster battery first
b.Always connect the leads to the flat battery first to reduce the risk of sparks
c.Connect the negative of the booster battery to the positive of the flat battery and vice versa to reduce the risk of sparks or electric shocks

a.Ensure that the handbrake is on
b.Ensure that the gear is in either first or reverse position
c.Both of the above

64.If a petrol engine runs on when the ignition is switched off it could mean that

a.The engine is overheating and the coolant level is low
b.The wrong grade of petrol is being used
c.Both of the above

65.If the engine coolant is leaking through the head gasket it is probable that an outward sign would be

a.The temperature gauge would drop into the cold zone
b.White smoke would be emitted from the exhaust
c.The ignition light would come on

66.When a ‘glow plug’ is referred to the subject under discussion is likely to be

a.Petrol cars
b.Diesel cars
c.Electric cars

a.Rely entirely on his mirrors for all round observation
b.Look predominently in the direction in which he is going
c.Only look through the rear window

68.The driving standards agency are proposing to introduce the new ‘theory test’ on

a.September 1st 1995
b.January 1st 1996
c.July 1st 1996

a.May still be prosecuted
b.Will not be prosecuted
c.Will not be prosecuted unless he causes an accident

a.Need not be registered with the driving standards agency
b.Must still be registered with the driving standards agency but does not need to obtain an instructors licence
c.Must still obtain an instructors licence and be registeed with the driving standards agency

a.Improve the fuel flow
b.Enable the fuel to ignite more readily in the jet chambers
c.Improve the in-car heating system

72.If a vehicle pulls to one side when driven it could be caused by

a.An under inflated tyre
b.Oil, water or brake fluid on the linings
c.Both of the above

73.If a driver experiences difficulty in engaging a gear it could be because the

a.Idle speed of the engine is too high
b.Idle speed of the engine is too low
c.Oil pressure in the engine is too low

74.If when braking the brake pedal feels spongy the cause could be

a.The pedal spring is too weak
b.Air in the brake fluid system
c.The brake linings are worn down t the rivets

a.Fail the test
b.Not necessarily fail the test
c.Have the test abandoned

76.A test candidate who gets too close to the back of a parked car when about to overtake it would have it marked as

a.A fault with the brakes
b.A general road position fault
c.A steering fault

77.A white arrow pointing diagonally down to the left over a lane on a motorway means

a.Take the next exit off the motorway
b.Move to the next lane on the left
c.You may overtake on the left until further notice

78.The speed limit on a motorway for a car towing a caravan is

a.Fifty miles per hour
b.Sixty miles per hour
c.Seventy miles per hour

79.When waiting at a pedestrian crossing for a pedestrian to cross from left to right you

a.Must wait until they reach the other side before moving off
b. May move off before they reach the other side providing they are clear of your path
c.Must always use your handbrake

80.The headquarters of the institute of advanced motorists is based in

a.Cardington
b.Birmingham
c.London

a.Be sponsored by a fully qualified instructor and operate from the sponsor’s business address
b.Not instruct for more than twenty hours per week
c.Be accompanied by a fully qualified instructor at all times

82.For a person wishing to become an instructor, a full licence to drive ‘automatics’ can

a.Count towards the four yar qualifying period
b.Not count towards the four year qualifying period
c.Count towards the four year qualifying period providing it makes up no more than 25% of the time

83.In order to monitor a pupil’s progress ‘criterion’ tests should Be carried out

a.At the beginning and middle of the training
b.In the middle and at the end of the training
c.At the beginning and end of the training

a.Use any commonly used uk credit card
b.Only use visa and mastercard
c.Only use access and american express

a.Your registration number with the driving standards agency
b.A unique number allocated to you which ensures any tests books will not clash
c.A number given to driving schools by the motor schools association when they become members

a.Cause danger or inconvenience to other road users
b.Stop on a main road
c.Stop within twenty yards of a junction

87.When explaining the function and location of the main driving controls to a pupil an instructor should include

a.All three pedals, steering wheel, gear lever, handbrake and indicators
b.All three pedals, steering wheel, mirrors and gear lever
c.All three pedals, steering wheel, gear lever, mirrors, indicators and horn

88.When instructing a pupil on any aspect of learning to drive, an instructor should

a.Give as much guidance and information as possible in the time available
b.Keep the instruction short and simple
c.Only use jargon the pupil will understand

89.An instructor should try to establish a good rapport with his pupil because it

a.Helps to provide an atmosphere which could lead to effective learning
b.Will ensure the pupil retains your services
c.Will ensure that the pupil ‘gets it right first time’

90.The Banstead mobility centre in Carshalton, surrey provides

a.Advice on the best routes for long journeys
b.Advice on mobile communication systems for people who spend a great deal of time in the car
c.Special training courses for instructors interested in teaching people with physical disabilities

a.Stronger spectacles
b.A hearing aid
c.Power assisted steering

a.Not be able to take a test because he will be unable to see clearly behind when reversing
b.Be able to satisfy the safety standards required when taking a Test by using a panoramic mirror in conjunction with the two side mirrors
c.Have to rely only on the side mirrors when taking a test

a.Not having a disability
b.Having a disability
c.Having only a partial disability

94.Lack of awareness of potential or actual dangers by a learner driver is generally caused by

a.Poor imagination
b.Inexperience, lack of knowledge, or poor visual scanning
c.All of the above

95.If a car engine idles, but stalls when the accelerator is pressed it could be because

a.The fuel is ‘waxing’
b.The fuel filter is blocked
c.Both of the above

96.In terms of educational and instructional objectives ‘knowing and thinking’ have been classified as being in the

a.Affective domain
b.Cognitive domain
c.Psychomotor domain

97.Many learner drivers are reluctant to ask questions because they

a.Are embarrassed to do so
b.Assume all will be revealed in due course
c.Believe they should not interrupt the instructor

98.To facilitate gear changes a pupil should be instructed to

a.Put his hand on top of the gear lever with his palm facing down to the floor
b.Put his hand on the gear lever with his palm towards whichever direction is appropriate for the gear he wants
c.Hold the gear lever firmly by the stem to ensure accuracy

99.A pupil who is letting the clutch up too far should be given the instruction

a.Keep the clutch under control
b. Don’t let the clutch up any further
c.Hold the clutch still

100.If the dual controls have to be used by the instructor to correct a fault or avoid a hazard he should

a.Always explain to the pupil why it was necessary
b.Only explain to the pupil why it was necessary if it was potentially dangerous
c.Only explain to the pupil why it was necessary if it was actually dangerous