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ADI Theory Test Questions

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	You’re driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. What should you do when you approach a very steep downhill gradient?
	You’re driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. Why would you use kick-down?
	You’re driving a car on a motorway. Unless signs show otherwise, what’s the speed limit?
	You’re driving a car that has manual transmission. What should you do if you have to drive through shallow flood water?
	You’re driving a car that’s skidding, with the rear wheels sliding to the left. What’s likely to happen if you oversteer to the left?
	You’re driving a car. What should you do before answering a call on your mobile phone?
	You’re driving a friend’s children home from school. They’re both under 14 years old. Who’s responsible for making sure they wear a seat belt?
	You’re driving a vehicle that has automatic transmission. How are you advised to negotiate corners safely?
	You’re driving a vehicle towing a trailer on a three-lane motorway. When can you use the right-hand lane?
	You’re driving along a country road. What should you do if you see a horse and rider approaching?
	You’re driving along a dual carriageway and have to brake hard in a straight line. Which wheels do most of the braking?
	You’re driving along a motorway in heavy rain. What should you be aware of if you see several lorries ahead?
	You’re driving along a motorway. When may you overtake on the left?
	You’re driving along a residential road. What should you do if a car is reversing into your path from a driveway on your left?
	You’re driving along a road that has a cycle lane marked by a solid white line. What does it mean if the road sign shows that the cycle lane is in operation?
	You’re driving along a three-lane motorway. When may you overtake on the left?
	You’re driving along a two-way road. What should you be prepared to do if an articulated lorry starts to emerge from a junction on your right?
	You’re driving along a wet road. How might you tell that your vehicle’s tyres are losing their grip on the surface?
	You’re driving along the left-hand lane of a three-lane motorway. You see traffic is joining from a slip road ahead. What should you do to help maintain the traffic flow?
	You’re driving along the motorway. What should you do if you have to slow down due to a hazard ahead?
	You’re driving around a left-hand bend at night. Which lights should you use if there’s oncoming traffic?
	You’re driving at 70 mph on a two-lane motorway. You’re overtaking vehicles on your left. What should you do if a vehicle approaches fast from behind?
	You’re driving at night in a built-up area. The road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?
	You’re driving at night on a road that has a 30 mph speed limit. You find somewhere to park near a junction. How close to the junction are you allowed to park?
	You’re driving at night on a road that has no street lighting. Which lights must you use?
	You’re driving at night on an unlit road. What should you do if you’re following a slower-moving vehicle?
	You’re driving at night. What does it mean if you see a pedestrian wearing reflective clothing and carrying a red light?
	You’re driving at night. What should you do if the headlights of a following vehicle are causing dazzle?
	You’re driving at night. What should you do if you’re dazzled by headlights coming towards you?
	You’re driving at night. When can you park on the right-hand side of a road?
	You’re driving at night. When can you park on the right-hand side of the road?
	You’re driving at night. When would you dip your headlights earlier than normal?
	You’re driving at night with your headlights on main beam. A vehicle overtakes you. When should you dip your headlights?
	You’re driving at the legal speed limit. What should you do if a vehicle comes up quickly behind, flashing its headlights?
	You’re driving at the speed limit, in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. A faster car is approaching from behind. What should you do if the driver wishes to overtake?
	You’re driving behind a large goods vehicle. What should you do if it signals left but steers to the right?
	You’re driving behind a large vehicle. What will happen if you’re too close to it?
	You’re driving behind two cyclists. They approach a roundabout in the left-hand lane. In which direction should you expect the cyclists to go?
	You’re driving down a steep hill on a two-way road. A car is parked ahead on the other side of the road. What should you do if a lorry coming uphill is going to arrive at the parked car at the same time as you?
	You’re driving down a steep hill. Why could keeping the clutch down or selecting neutral for too long be dangerous?
	You’re driving in a one-way street. Where should you position the car to turn right?
	You’re driving in a stream of traffic. What should you do if the vehicle behind is too close?
	You’re driving in a town and want to turn left at a junction. What should you do if pedestrians are crossing at the junction?
	You’re driving in falling snow. What should you do if your wipers aren’t clearing the windscreen?
	You’re driving in fog. What should you do if you use front fog lights?
	You’re driving in fog. When should high-intensity rear fog lights be used?
	You’re driving in fog. When should you switch on your rear fog lights?
	You’re driving in freezing conditions. What should you do when you approach a sharp bend?
	You’re driving in heavy motorway traffic. What should you do if you’re being followed too closely by the vehicle behind?
	You’re driving in heavy rain. What should you do if your steering suddenly feels very light?
	You’re driving in heavy traffic. What should you do if a vehicle is following very closely?
	You’re driving in slow-moving queues of traffic. What should you do just before you change lane?
	You’re driving in snow and you see this sign as you approach a junction. What does it mean?
	You’re driving in the left-hand lane of a three-lane dual carriageway. As you approach a junction, you see this sign on a gantry. What should you do if you wish to go straight ahead?
	You’re driving in the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. What should you do when you see this sign?
	You’re driving in town and see these lights flashing. What hazard would you expect to see next?
	You’re driving in town. Why should you be careful if there’s a bus at a bus stop on the other side of the road?
	You’re driving in traffic at the speed limit for the road. What should you do if the driver behind is trying to overtake?
	You’re driving in very heavy rain. How will your overall stopping distance be affected?
	You’re driving on a busy main road. What should you do if you find that you’re travelling in the wrong direction?
	You’re driving on a clear night, on a road where the national speed limit applies. Which lights should you use if there’s a steady stream of oncoming traffic?
	You’re driving on a country road that has no pavement. What should you be prepared to find coming towards you, on your side of the road?
	You’re driving on a country road. What should you be prepared for if there are no pavements?
	You’re driving on a dual carriageway. What’s the first thing you should do if you see a broken-down vehicle in the left-hand lane?
	You’re driving on a foggy night. Why should you switch off your rear fog lights as the fog clears?
	You’re driving on a main road. You intend to turn right into a side road. What should you do just before turning?
	You’re driving on a motorway at night. What should you do if you need to slow down because you’re dazzled by headlights?
	You’re driving on a motorway at night. When can you switch off your headlights?
	You’re driving on a motorway in daylight. What lights should you use in misty or hazy conditions?
	You’re driving on a motorway. Something falls from your vehicle. What should you do after you’ve stopped on the hard shoulder or in an emergency refuge area?
	You’re driving on a motorway that has chevrons painted on the carriageway. In good weather, at least how many chevrons should be visible between you and the next vehicle in your lane?
	You’re driving on a motorway that isn’t controlled by smart motorway technology. When should you use the hard shoulder?
	You’re driving on a motorway. The traffic ahead is braking sharply because of an incident. How could you warn traffic behind?
	You’re driving on a motorway. What does it mean if the car ahead shows its hazard warning lights for a short time?
	You’re driving on a motorway. What must you do if you see this signal above every lane?
	You’re driving on a motorway. What should you do if the overhead signs show a red cross with red flashing lights above your lane?
	You’re driving on a motorway. What should you do if there’s a red cross with flashing red lights on the gantry above your lane?
	You’re driving on a motorway. What should you do if you start to feel tired?
	You’re driving on a motorway. You see a large box fall onto the road from a lorry. What should you do if the lorry doesn’t stop?
	You’re driving on a road that has double solid white lines in the middle of the road. When may you cross these lines to overtake?
	You’re driving on a road that has double white lines along the centre of the road. The line nearest you is continuous. When may you cross this line to overtake?
	You’re driving on a three-lane motorway. There are red reflective road studs to your left and white ones to your right. Which lane are you using?
	You’re driving on a three-lane motorway. When would you use the right-hand lane?
	You’re driving on a two-lane motorway. What should you do if a lorry is taking a long time to overtake you?
	You’re driving on a two-way road. There are double solid white lines along the centre of the road. What should you do if there’s a stationary vehicle parked on the left?
	You’re driving on a windy day. When do you need to take account of the weather conditions?
	You’re driving on an icy road. What distance should you drive from the car in front?
	You’re driving on an urban clearway during its time of operation. Apart from breakdowns, when may you stop on this road?
	You’re driving on the motorway in windy conditions. What should you do when you’re passing high-sided vehicles?
	You’re driving over a level crossing. What should you do if the warning lights come on and a bell rings?
	You’re driving past a line of parked cars. What should you do if a ball suddenly bounces out into the road ahead?
	You’re driving towards a left-hand bend on a country road. What should you anticipate if there are no pavements?
	You’re driving towards a level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?
	You’re driving towards a right-hand bend. Why should you position yourself well to the left?
	You’re driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross?
	You’re driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if you see a person in a wheelchair waiting to cross?
	You’re driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if you see someone has started to cross at the crossing?
	You’re driving towards roadworks and you see this temporary speed-limit sign. When must you comply with the sign?
	You’re driving up to a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist, positioned to the left, is signalling to turn right?
	You’re driving up to a roundabout. What signal should you give if you’re going ahead and taking the second exit?
	You’re driving with your front fog lights switched on. What must you do if the fog has cleared?
	You’re entering an area of roadworks. What must you do if you see this sign?
	You’re following a large vehicle, approaching a crossroads. The driver of the vehicle signals to turn left. What advice would you give to your pupil?
	You’re following a large vehicle around a slight left-hand bend. How would you get the best view of the road ahead?
	You’re following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb?
	You’re following a long vehicle. What should you do if it approaches a crossroads and signals left, but moves out to the right?
	You’re following a lorry on a wet road. What should you do if spray makes it difficult to see?
	You’re following a moped. What should you do if you want to turn left a short distance ahead?
	You’re following a vehicle at a safe distance on a wet road. What should you do if another driver overtakes you and pulls into the safe gap you’ve allowed?
	You’re following a vehicle on a wet road. What time gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front?
	You’re following another vehicle in good weather conditions at 70 mph. What’s the minimum separation distance you should allow?
	You’re following other vehicles in fog and you have your dipped headlights switched on. How else can you reduce the risk of being involved in a collision?
	You’re giving a driving lesson in an unfamiliar town. What should you tell your pupil if you see this sign?
	You’re giving a lesson in a car fitted with automatic transmission. What should you tell the pupil to do whenever the vehicle is stationary?
	You’re going to drive a car that you haven’t driven before. What’s the most important consideration when you’re adjusting the seat?
	You’re in a line of traffic. What action should you take if the driver behind you is following very closely?
	You’re in a one-way street and intend to go ahead. Unless road markings indicate otherwise, which lane should you use?
	You’re in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. What should you do when you see this sign?
	You’re intending to turn right at a crossroads. An approaching driver is also turning right. What danger exists if you turn in front of each other?
	You’re invited to a pub lunch. What’s your best course of action if you know that you’ll have to drive in the evening?
	You’re involved in a traffic incident. Which document will you need to produce for a police officer?
	You’re joining a motorway. Why is it important to make full use of the slip road?
	You’re leaving your vehicle parked on a road. When may you leave the engine running?
	You’re leaving your vehicle unattended. How can you reduce the chance of it being broken into?
	You’re looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. What should you do if the only spaces available are marked for disabled use?
	You’re making a right turn. What could you do if you think your indicators might be difficult to see?
	You’re on a fast, open road in good conditions. How can you judge a safe distance from the vehicle in front?
	You’re on a long downhill slope. What should you do to help control the speed of your vehicle?
	You’re on a road that has speed humps. What should you do if the driver in front is travelling slowly?
	You’re on a road that’s only wide enough for one vehicle. What should you do if there’s a car coming towards you?
	You’re on a smart motorway where the active traffic management (ATM) isn’t in operation. When should you use the hard shoulder?
	You’re on a two-lane dual carriageway. When would you use the right-hand lane?
	You’re on the hard shoulder of a motorway, following a breakdown. How should you rejoin the main carriageway when your vehicle has been repaired?
	You’re parked in a busy high street. What’s the safest way to turn your vehicle around?
	You’re parking on a road that has a 30 mph speed limit. How close are you allowed to park to a junction?
	You’re parking on a two-way road at night. How should you park if the speed limit is 40 mph?
	You’re parking on the left, facing downhill. You apply the parking brake firmly. What further safety precautions should you take?
	You’re parking on the road at night. When should you use parking lights?
	You’re parking your car facing uphill with a kerb on your left. You apply the parking brake. What else should you do for added security?
	You’re planning a long journey. What should you include in your journey plan?
	You’re planning to turn right onto a major road at a Y-junction. Where should you position your vehicle in order to improve your view?
	You’re reversing into a side road. What should you do if you see a pedestrian crossing the road behind your vehicle?
	You’re reversing your car into a side road. When will it present the greatest obstruction to passing traffic?
	You’re reversing your car. Which road user will be especially hard to see?
	You’re signalling to turn right in busy traffic. How could you emphasise your intention?
	You’re starting a journey in freezing weather. What should you make sure is clear of snow and ice?
	You’re teaching a learner driver who’s following a slower-moving vehicle. You can see a junction ahead on the right. What should you tell your pupil?
	You’re teaching a manoeuvre that involves reversing in the road. What should you teach your pupil to do?
	You’re teaching a pupil how to turn the vehicle around. Can you remove your seat belt while you’re teaching this exercise?
	You’re teaching a pupil to drive a car smoothly and with good coordination. In which area of activity will this learning mainly take place?
	You’re teaching a pupil to move away on a downhill gradient. What advice would you give them about the gears?
	You’re teaching a pupil to move off from the side of the road. Why should you teach them to look around?
	You’re teaching a pupil to reverse into a side road. What’s the law governing your use of the seat belt?
	You’re teaching a pupil to stop. What should you teach them about using the gears to help slow the car?
	You’re teaching a pupil who continually drives too fast. What should you do to correct this problem?
	You’re teaching your pupil how to reverse a car into a side road on the left. What should you teach them to do if the rear nearside tyre gently touches the kerb?
	You’re testing your vehicle’s suspension. What does it mean if the vehicle continues to bounce when you test it?
	You’re the first person to arrive at the scene of a motorcycle crash. No other vehicle is involved. The rider is unconscious and lying in the middle of the road. What should you do first?
	You’re travelling along a single-track road. There’s a passing place on your right. What should you do if you see a vehicle coming towards you?
	You’re travelling on a narrow section of road. What should you do if a horse rider ahead is riding in the centre of the lane?
	You’re turning left from a main road into a side road. What should you do if there’s a pedestrian on the pavement waiting to cross the side road?
	You’re turning left into a side road. What must you do if pedestrians are crossing the road at the junction?
	You’re turning right across a dual carriageway from a side road. What should you do if the gap in the central reservation isn’t wide enough to contain your vehicle?
	You’re turning right at a crossroads. An oncoming vehicle is also turning right. What’s the advantage in turning behind the oncoming vehicle?
	You’re turning right onto a dual carriageway. What should you do before emerging?
	You’re waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train has passed but the lights keep flashing?
	You’re waiting at a level crossing. What should you do if the red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed?
	You’re waiting at a pelican crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are halfway across when the lights change to green?
	You’re waiting at a railway level crossing. What should you do if the red lights keep flashing after a train has passed?
	You’re waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if you see a vehicle coming from the right with its left indicator flashing?
	You’re waiting in a side road to cross a dual carriageway. What should you do if your car would safely fit in the gap in the central reservation?
	You’re waiting in a traffic queue at night. What should you do to avoid dazzling drivers behind?
	You’re waiting to drive out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?
	You’re waiting to emerge from a junction. What should you do if a vehicle is approaching quickly from your right with its left indicator flashing?
	You’re waiting to turn right onto a main road. The only vehicle in sight is approaching from the right with its left indicator flashing. When should you move out?
	You’re waiting to turn right out of a minor road. A large vehicle is approaching from the right. Why should you wait, even if you have time to turn in front of it?
	You’ve been unable to drive due to illness. What must you do before you start driving again?
	You’ve driven through a ford. What should you do when you’re out of the water?
	You’ve just driven out of fog. What must you do now that visibility has improved?
	You’ve just driven through flood water. How should you dry out the brakes?
	You’ve just taken some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before you drive your car?
	You’ve left a motorway after a long period of driving at 70 mph. How is your judgement of speed likely to be affected?
	You’ve parked your vehicle on the road at night. When must you leave the parking lights switched on?
	You’ve stalled in the middle of a level crossing and can’t restart the engine. What should you do if the warning bell starts to ring?
	You’ve stopped at a pelican crossing. What should you do if the lights change to green while someone is crossing slowly in front of you?
	You’ve stopped in an emergency area. What must you do before you rejoin the carriageway?