ADI Theory Test Questions

786 Questions

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	It’s very windy. What should you do if you’re behind a motorcyclist who’s overtaking a high-sided vehicle?
	Just before starting a journey, you’re involved in an argument. What should you do if this has made you feel angry?
	Normally, how far apart are emergency telephones on a motorway?
	On a motorway, where would vehicles travelling in opposite directions share the same carriageway?
	On a motorway, where would you see green reflective studs?
	On a road where trams operate, which vehicles are most at risk from the tram rails?
	Part of the MSM routine is referred to by the abbreviation PSL. What does PSL stand for?
	Signals are normally given by direction indicators and brake lights. What should drivers do before giving a signal?
	Some two-way roads are divided into three lanes. Why are these particularly dangerous?
	The car’s ignition light comes on during a journey. What fault does this indicate?
	The MOT certificate on your vehicle has expired. When can you drive the vehicle on the road?
	The timing of directions to a pupil is very important. What’s the recommended method of doing this clearly?
	The traffic light ahead is showing an amber light. Which colour light(s) will it show next?
	The vehicle ahead is being driven slowly. What should you do if you’re unsure of the driver’s intentions?
	There are double white lines in the middle of the road. What does it mean when the line nearest to you is broken?
	There are no speed-limit signs on the road. What would suggest a 30 mph speed limit?
	There’s a ‘give way’ sign where a one-way street joins a main road. What road markings would you see across the mouth of the junction?
	There’s been a crash and a motorcyclist is lying injured and unconscious. What’s the main reason you should leave their helmet in place?
	There’s been a crash. What should you do to help a driver who’s suffering from shock?
	This plate is used with which sign?
	Trams can move both quietly and quickly. What other feature of trams should you be especially aware of?
	Typically, how does ageing affect people’s driving ability?
	Tyres on cars, light vans and trailers must have a continuous tread depth of at least 1.6 mm. How much of the tyre must have this depth of tread?
	Under the New Drivers Act, a new driver will have their licence revoked if they get six or more penalty points on their licence. This only applies to drivers after they pass their first practical driving test. Over what period of time does it apply?
	Until you’re 70 years old, how often should you renew your photocard driving licence?
	What advice should you give to a pupil about driving through shallow flood water in a car fitted with manual transmission?
	What advice should you give to a pupil about moving off on snow or ice?
	What advice should you give to a pupil about parking in a driveway?
	What advice should you give to a pupil who asks whether it’s permitted to drive on the hatch markings?
	What advice should you give to a pupil who wishes to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road?
	What advice should you give to someone who intends to drive a left-hand-drive vehicle in the UK?
	What advice should you give to your pupils about using cruise control?
	What advice should you give your pupils about turning right around to check blind spots while they’re driving?
	What can a candidate do if they consider that their driving test wasn’t conducted properly?
	What can be established through an appropriate use of open questions?
	What can cause heavy steering?
	What can cause the most harm to the environment?
	What can happen if an instructor’s expectations of a pupil are too high?
	What can you do to help protect the environment?
	What colour are circular traffic signs that give positive instructions?
	What colour are the reflective studs at the left-hand edge of the motorway?
	What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?
	What colour are the reflective studs where a slip road joins a motorway?
	What could happen if you put too much oil in your engine?
	What could happen if you use front fog lights in clear daytime conditions?
	What could you do to guard against the risk of a vehicle fire?
	What could you do to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads?
	What do pupils need to do in order to learn to drive safely and responsibly?
	What do these lines along the centre of the road mean?
	What do these signs indicate?
	What do you need before you can drive legally?
	What do zigzag lines at a pedestrian crossing mean?
	What does a differential do when a car is cornering?
	What does a red traffic light mean?
	What does excessive wear of the central area of tread on a car tyre suggest?
	What does excessive wear on the outer edges of the tread of a car’s tyre generally indicate?
	What does it mean if a bus-lane sign shows no times of operation?
	What does it mean if you see a pedestrian carrying a white cane that has a red band or bands wrapped around it?
	What does it mean if you see a vehicle showing a flashing green light?
	What does it mean if your motor insurance policy has an excess of £100?
	What does it mean when an area of road is painted with white diagonal stripes and surrounded by a broken white line?
	What does it mean when another driver flashes their headlights?
	What does it mean when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?
	What does it mean when you see a pedestrian carrying a white stick that has a red band or bands?
	What does it mean when you see this line along the centre of the road?
	What does ‘tailgating’ mean?
	What does the continuous white line at the side of the road indicate?
	What does the curved direction arrow on the road indicate?
	What does the phrase ‘thinking distance’ mean?
	What does the term ‘blind spot’ mean?
	What does the white line along the edge of the road mean?
	What does this sign mean?
	What does this sign mean?
	What does this sign mean?
	What does this symbol on a direction sign indicate?
	What does this white arrow on the road mean?
	What does your vehicle’s catalytic converter reduce?
	What effect does a convex mirror have on the appearance of following vehicles?
	What effect does alcohol have on your driving?
	What effect will a roof rack have when it’s fitted to your car?
	What fault would you suspect if the footbrake on your car starts to feel spongy?
	What happens if your vehicle starts to aquaplane?
	What happens in a controlled zone?
	What instruction should you give a pupil about controlling the vehicle’s speed when going down a long, steep hill?
	What is known to cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
	What is road camber?
	What lights should you use if daytime visibility is poor but not seriously reduced?
	What liquid should you use to top up your battery?
	What major advantage does a pupil gain from agreeing learning objectives?
	What may help if a driver’s behaviour has upset you?
	What may help to deter a thief from stealing your car?
	What must a driver do at a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing?
	What must a learner driver have before they drive on the road for the first time?
	What must you display clearly on your vehicle while you’re being paid to give driving lessons?
	What must you do to any load that you carry on a roof rack?
	What must you do when you arrive at a blind junction?
	What must you have when you’re renewing your vehicle tax?
	What plate would you normally find with this sign?
	What restrictions apply to category B provisional licence holders?
	What restrictions are placed on someone’s driving licence if they’re blind in one eye?