Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge questions ADI theory test
This topic has 94 practice questions. Here are 10 of them with the right answer and why.
You're parking your manual transmission car facing uphill with a kerb on your left. You apply the parking brake. What else should you do for added security?
- Leave the front wheels turned to the left, with the vehicle in first gear
- Leave the front wheels turned to the left, with the vehicle in reverse gear
- Leave the front wheels turned to the right, with the vehicle in first gearRight answer
- Leave the front wheels turned to the right, with the vehicle in reverse gear
If the parking brake fails, using first gear will help to prevent the vehicle from rolling backwards. By turning the front wheels to the right, they'll travel the shortest distance before running against the kerb. This will reduce the potential for the vehicle to move any further.
You're waiting in a traffic queue at night. What should you do to avoid dazzling drivers behind?
- Apply the parking brake onlyRight answer
- Apply the footbrake only
- Switch off your headlights
- Use both the parking brake and footbrake
You should consider the driver behind, as brake lights can dazzle. Applying the parking brake will prevent your car from rolling, or creeping if you have automatic transmission, without activating your brake lights.
The traffic light ahead is showing an amber light. Which colour light(s) will it show next?
- Red aloneRight answer
- Red and amber together
- Green and amber together
- Green alone
At junctions controlled by traffic lights, you must stop and wait behind the white line until the lights change to green. You may then proceed unless your exit road is blocked or it's not safe to do so, such as when pedestrians are crossing in front of you. After the green light, the amber light will show on its own for a short period, followed by the red light. When the amber light shows on its own, you should stop, providing it's safe to do so.
Why should you teach your pupils not to wave people across at pedestrian crossings?
- Because there may be another vehicle comingRight answer
- Because the pedestrians may be visually impaired
- Because it's safer for your pupils to carry on
- Because the pedestrians may not be ready to cross
If people are waiting to use a pedestrian crossing, teach your pupils to slow down and be prepared to stop. Do not let them wave pedestrians across the road, as another driver may not have seen them or your pupil's signal and may not be able to stop.
At a puffin crossing, which colour traffic light follows the green light?
- Steady red
- Flashing amber
- Steady amberRight answer
- Red and amber together
Puffin crossings have infra-red sensors that detect when pedestrians are crossing and hold the red traffic signal until the crossing is clear, up to a preset maximum length of time. The use of a sensor means there's no flashing amber phase, as there is with a pelican crossing; the lights follow the same sequence as traffic lights.
What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?
- Coastguard
- Mountain rescue
- Bomb disposal
- Doctor's carRight answer
A green flashing beacon on a vehicle means the driver or passenger is a doctor on an emergency call. Give way to them if it's safe to do so. Be aware that the vehicle may be travelling quickly.
Apart from routine maintenance, when should you check your engine's oil level?
- Before a long journeyRight answer
- When the engine is hot
- Early in the morning
- Before carrying a passenger
Before setting out on a long journey, check the oil level, as an engine can use more oil on a long journey than on shorter trips. Insufficient oil can lead to excessive wear and engine damage.
Why have 'Red Routes' been introduced into major cities?
- To reduce the number of vehicles
- To help the traffic flowRight answer
- To provide better parking
- To allow lorries to load more freely
Traffic signs and continuous red lines painted along the edge of the road identify a Red Route. Parking is banned along these routes and enforcement officers have powers to remove any vehicle that's illegally parked. These powers are in place to ensure the route remains unobstructed and so help the free flow of traffic.
How is a toucan crossing different from a puffin crossing?
- Pedestrians and horse riders can use it together
- It's controlled by infra-red sensors
- It's controlled by 2 flashing lights
- Pedestrians and cyclists can use it togetherRight answer
Puffin crossings are for use by pedestrians. Cyclists must dismount and push their bicycle over the crossing. Toucan crossings are shared by pedestrians and cyclists, who are permitted to cycle over the crossing. Toucan roadside signals show an icon of a pedestrian and a cyclist together.
How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?
- By pointing at your vehicle
- By displaying a red light
- By displaying a 'stop' signRight answer
- By giving you an arm signal
As you approach a school crossing patrol, you may see 2 amber lights, one above the other and flashing alternately. This will be accompanied by a 'school' warning sign. The school crossing patrol will display a 'stop' sign, so you must stop. Do not wave anyone across the road, get impatient or rev your engine.