ADI Theory Test Questions

786 Questions

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	A 17 year-old wants to learn to drive. What must they have before they start practising on the public highway?
	A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. What should you do if its right-hand indicator is flashing?
	A candidate taking their practical driving test is allowed to have someone accompany them on the test. How should this person behave during the test?
	A car driving-test candidate with sight in only one eye passes the test. What restriction will the examiner place on their licence?
	A car is fitted with dual accelerator, clutch and brake pedals. Which of the pedals must be removed before the car can be used for a driving test?
	A casualty has stopped breathing and you’ve started giving them chest compressions. How long should you continue trying to resuscitate them?
	A child under 3 years old is travelling in the front seat of a car. What must the driver ensure?
	A crash has just happened. A casualty is lying in the busy road. What’s the first thing you should do to help?
	A disabled driver has difficulty turning their head. What will help overcome this disability when they’re driving?
	A driver is convicted of drinking and driving twice within 10 years. They wish to have their licence returned. Who do they have to satisfy that they don’t have an alcohol problem?
	A driver (not subject to the New Drivers Act) will be disqualified if they accumulate 12 or more penalty points within what period of time?
	A driver wants to go ahead at a crossroads controlled by a police officer. What recognised arm signal should they give?
	A learner driver with a disability wants to take a driving test. What advice should you give them?
	A novice driver is able to steer a straight course. How could you help them improve their steering skills?
	A physically disabled driver passes their driving test in a specially adapted vehicle. How will their driving licence be restricted?
	A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left?
	A police officer asks to see your documents. You don’t have them with you. How long do you have to produce them at a police station?
	A pupil asks about driving a right-hand-drive car in a European country where they drive on the right. What should your advice include?
	A pupil has a friend who’s agreed to help with their driving tuition. What age and driving experience must they have?
	A pupil with a physical disability is concerned that the examiner won’t understand their special needs. What should you tell them?
	A pupil’s driving is well below driving-test standard. What should you do if they insist on taking the driving test?
	A road-incident casualty has an injured arm that’s bleeding but not broken. Why should the arm be kept in a raised position?
	After a breakdown on the motorway, how should you rejoin the carriageway from the hard shoulder?
	After passing your driving test, you suffer from ill health. What must you do if your health affects your driving?
	An approved driving instructor (ADI) must always display red L plates (in Wales, red D or L plates or both) on the car when teaching learner drivers. What else must they display if they’re charging for the driving lesson?
	Another driver flashes their headlights at you. How should you interpret this signal?
	Anti-lock brakes prevent the vehicle’s wheels from locking under heavy braking. What will this help to reduce?
	Apart from pedestrians, what should you be aware of at toucan crossings?
	Apart from routine maintenance, when should you check your engine’s oil level?
	As a recommendation, how often should you check the brake lights on the car you use?
	As you drive towards a roundabout, you see a horse and rider ahead. What should you do if the rider is signalling right but keeping well to the left?
	As you’re approaching this junction, the green light changes to amber. What should you do if you’re unable to stop at the first white line?
	At a puffin crossing, which colour traffic light follows the green light?
	At an incident, a casualty has stopped breathing. What should you do to help them?
	At an incident, you suspect a casualty has back injuries. What should you do when the area is safe?
	At the scene of an incident, a pedestrian’s leg is bleeding heavily. It’s not broken and there are no objects in the wound. How could you help stop the bleeding?
	At what age does a passenger become responsible for fastening their own seat belt?
	At what age does category B driving entitlement normally expire?
	At which type of crossing are cyclists and pedestrians allowed to cross together?
	Can you park on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing when there are no other parking spaces to be found?
	Diamond-shaped signs give instructions to drivers of which vehicles?
	Drivers convicted of certain dangerous driving offences are required to take an extended driving test. How does the extended test differ from the standard driving test?
	During a driving lesson, your vehicle is involved in a collision. What should you do if your pupil is physically unhurt but is suffering from shock?
	For a few days you’ve been taking medicine that makes you feel drowsy. Today you feel better, but you still need to take the medicine. When should you drive?
	For how long does a driving-test pass certificate remain valid?
	For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?
	For the cockpit drill to be effective, some items should be checked before others. What’s the correct sequence?
	Head restraints should be adjusted correctly. What injuries do they protect you from?
	How can the process of perception be described?
	How can you avoid fuel spillage after you’ve refuelled your car?
	How can you avoid wheelspin when you’re driving on an icy road?
	How can you encourage a pupil to develop a good driving attitude?
	How can you help prevent your car radio from being stolen?
	How can you help the environment and avoid wasting fuel?
	How can you identify motorway signs?
	How can you modify your driving to help the environment?
	How can you tell when you’re driving on black ice?
	How can you use your vehicle’s engine to help control your speed?
	How do anti-lock brakes help drivers?
	How do following vehicles appear in a convex door mirror?
	How does a convex mirror affect the appearance of a following vehicle?
	How does a puffin crossing operate?
	How does an anti-lock braking system help you keep control during emergency braking?
	How does coasting affect a driver’s control of their vehicle?
	How is a toucan crossing different from a pelican crossing?
	How is overtaking in a one-way street different from overtaking on a two-way road?
	How many years after they’re newly registered must cars in Great Britain have an MOT test?
	How much more than the normal braking distance should you allow in icy weather?
	How much verbal instruction is needed to help a pupil attain a good standard of driving?
	How must you treat a pelican crossing that crosses the road in a straight line and has a central island?
	How often do you have to renew your photo on a photocard car driving licence?
	How often should tyre pressures be checked?
	How often should you check your brake lights are working?
	How should a driving instructor approach each lesson?
	How should driving lessons be planned?
	How should you adjust your speed when you’re joining a busy motorway from a slip road?
	How should you apply the footbrake when you’re stopping normally?
	How should you choose your method of instruction?
	How should you drive in areas where there are traffic-calming measures?
	How should you drive on a road where there are road humps?
	How should you drive when the roads are icy?
	How should you overtake a horse and rider?
	How should you park when you leave your vehicle overnight on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?
	How should you react to drivers who appear to be inexperienced?
	How should you rejoin the motorway after a breakdown on the hard shoulder?
	How should you signal when you’re going ahead at a roundabout and taking the second exit?
	How should you treat a zebra crossing that’s split by an island?
	How should you turn right at a mini-roundabout?
	How should you use the ‘question and answer technique’?
	How will a convex mirror affect the appearance of following vehicles?
	How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?
	How would it be illegal for a provisional licence holder to drive?
	How would you recognise signs giving orders?
	If you provide a demonstration of a skill in a lesson, how should you follow it up?
	If you saw this sign, what would you tell your pupil?
	In some circumstances, you’re allowed to park your car on the road at night without lights. It must be facing in the direction of traffic flow and at least 10 metres (32 feet) from any junction. What other restriction applies?
	In what conditions should you leave a two-second separation gap?
	Is it necessary to give a signal when you’re passing parked vehicles?
	It’s a foggy day. What should you do if you have to park your car on the road?
	It’s raining and you’re following a motorcyclist as they ride around a bend. Why would the motorcyclist steer around a metal drain cover?