Band 1 road procedure questions ADI theory test
This topic has 146 practice questions. Here are 10 of them with the right answer and why.
What should your pupil do before turning left from a busy major road into a minor road?
- Look out for vehicles in front that may be stoppingRight answer
- Move out to the right to make the turn easier
- Check their offside mirror for overtaking vehicles
- Always select first gear on approach
When preparing to turn left into a side road, your pupil should watch out for obstructions or vehicles that may wish to stop and park. This could be before or after the turning.
Your pupil asks you for an example of when they should use their hazard warning lights. What could you tell them?
- When you stop on double yellow lines
- When your vehicle is stationary and temporarily obstructing trafficRight answer
- When you park your vehicle on the pavement
- When you park in a restricted area
Hazard warning lights are an important safety feature. Use them if your vehicle has broken down and is causing an obstruction. You can also use them to warn traffic behind of danger ahead when you're driving on a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway.
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?
- Apply the parking brake, select neutral and wait
- Make sure the vehicle is turning left before proceedingRight answer
- Assume the vehicle is turning left and proceed
- Cancel your signal to avoid causing confusion
If you're waiting at a junction and a vehicle is approaching from your right, signalling to turn left into your road, wait until you're sure it's turning before emerging. It may be that the driver intends to stop on the left beyond your road, or they may have forgotten to cancel the signal from a previous manoeuvre.
How should you teach your pupils to turn right at a mini-roundabout?
- Drive around the central markingsRight answer
- Take the shortest route
- Drive over the central markings
- Take the most direct route
Your pupils should approach mini-roundabouts in the same way as normal roundabouts. All vehicles must pass around the central markings except vehicles that are physically incapable of doing so, such as long vehicles or vehicles towing trailers.
Your pupil's turning left at traffic lights. What should they do just before turning?
- Check your right-hand mirror
- Move closer to the vehicle in front
- Straddle the lanes
- Check for cyclists on your leftRight answer
In traffic, cyclists often filter past on the left of slow-moving queues or stationary vehicles. Before making a left turn, your pupil should check their nearside and, if necessary, hold back until they can turn without cutting across a filtering cyclist.
Where should your pupils position their car when they're driving in traffic lanes?
- Well to the left of the lane
- Well to the right of the lane
- In the centre of the laneRight answer
- Anywhere within the lane
When driving in traffic, your pupils should keep within their lane. Driving in the centre of their lane makes sure there's as much space as possible between them and the traffic on either side. Drivers should always follow the lane markings, which are there for two reasons: they make the best possible use of road space and they guide the traffic.
Your client is driving on a narrow country road. What should they consider when deciding on the speed to drive at?
- The minimum speed limit
- They must drive faster than agricultural vehicles
- The distance they can see aheadRight answer
- Whether they're familiar with the road
Your client must always remain within the speed limit, but how fast they drive will depend on many other factors. Above all, they should never drive so fast that they cannot stop within the distance they can see to be clear.
Your pupil is approaching a zebra crossing that's split by an island. How should they treat the crossing?
- As a traffic-calming measure
- As one crossing
- As 2 crossingsRight answer
- As a double crossing
Some zebra crossings are divided by a central island. Each half is a separate crossing.
You're giving a lesson on a two-lane motorway. A lorry is taking a long time to overtake your learner. What action should they take?
- Slow down and let the lorry passRight answer
- Maintain a steady speed and let the lorry driver decide what to do
- Increase their speed, so the lorry can move into the left-hand lane behind you
- Slow down and flash their headlights
Large goods vehicles are fitted with speed limiters. This means it can take them a long time to overtake if the vehicle they're passing is travelling close to their limited speed. If a lorry is struggling to overtake your learner, encourage them to slow down to let it pass. This helps the lorry driver and also other drivers following behind who want to travel faster.
You want to reverse park a car between 2 vehicles on the side of the road. As a guide, what would be the minimum size for a suitable parking space?
- One car length
- 1.5 car lengthsRight answer
- 2 car lengths
- 2.5 car lengths
How large the space needs to be depends on your skill and the size of your car. A useful guide would be a minimum space of 1.5 times the length of your car. Learners will need more space until they master the manoeuvre.