Band 3 driving test, disabilities, law questions ADI theory test
This topic has 82 practice questions. Here are 10 of them with the right answer and why.
Which vehicles are not allowed in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?
- Cars with L plates
- Vehicles with roof racks
- Vehicles towing a caravanRight answer
- Motorcycles fitted with a sidecar
A 60 mph speed limit applies to a vehicle towing a caravan or trailer on a motorway; these vehicles are also not allowed in the right-hand lane of a motorway that has more than 2 lanes.
Where are you not allowed to park?
- In a one-way street
- In a home zone
- In a bus lane, outside of its hours of operation
- On zigzag lines near a pedestrian crossingRight answer
Parking near a pedestrian crossing creates an obstruction that prevents both drivers and pedestrians from having a clear view. Careless parking is selfish and could put other road users in danger.
For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?
- 3 years
- 10,000 miles
- One yearRight answer
- 30,000 miles
An MOT certificate will normally be valid for one year. The certificate does not warrant the condition of the vehicle at a later date, but simply shows that at the time the certificate was issued the vehicle met the MOT requirements. It's the driver's responsibility to make sure that the vehicle is roadworthy whenever it's driven.
What's the nearest you may park to a junction in England, Scotland or Wales?
- 10 metres (32 feet)Right answer
- 12 metres (39 feet)
- 15 metres (49 feet)
- 20 metres (66 feet)
Do not park within 10 metres (32 feet) of a junction (unless in an authorised parking place). This is to allow drivers emerging from, or turning into, the junction a clear view of the road they're joining. It also allows them to see hazards such as pedestrians or cyclists at the junction.
Your vehicle is stationary in traffic. When are you allowed to use the horn?
- When a moving vehicle may cause you dangerRight answer
- At any time you wish between 7am and 11:30pm
- If your hazard warning lights are not working
- When the driver in front of you is not reacting to a green traffic light
If your vehicle is stationary, only sound the horn if you think there's a risk of danger. Do not use it to attract attention. This causes unnecessary noise and could be misleading to other road users.
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?
- Clutch and brake
- Accelerator and clutch
- Clutch
- AcceleratorRight answer
Dual accelerators are not normally fitted to training vehicles. If one is fitted, it must be removed while the vehicle is being used for a driving test.
For how long does a driving test pass certificate remain valid?
- 1 year
- 2 yearsRight answer
- 3 years
- 10 years
When a candidate passes a practical driving test, their full licence is normally issued directly by the licensing authority. However, if this does not happen, successful candidates should apply for a full licence as soon as possible. The driving test pass certificate is valid for 2 years; if a full licence is not applied for within that time, the driver will need to retake their test.
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?
- It's the same length of time as the standard driving test but includes additional manoeuvres
- It lasts for approximately 70 minutes and includes additional manoeuvres
- It lasts for approximately 70 minutes but includes the same manoeuvres as the standard driving testRight answer
- It varies to be focused on the cause of the candidate's conviction
The extended test takes about twice as long as a standard driving test and is assessed to the same level as the standard driving test for learner drivers.
When will an approved driving instructor (ADI) be subject to standards checks?
- Only for the first 6 months that they're on the register
- For the whole time that they're on the registerRight answer
- Only for the first 12 months that they're on the register
- Only until they achieve a Grade A
As part of the regulations, an ADI must undergo at least one standards check during each four-year period that they're on the register. The standards check should be approached with a positive attitude and looked upon as a development opportunity.
For additional practice, your pupil's partner wishes to accompany your pupil while they drive. What rules will apply?
- They must have held a full licence for the category of vehicle being driven for at least 3 years and they must be at least 21 years oldRight answer
- They must have held a full licence for the category of vehicle being driven for at least 3 years and they must be at least 25 years old
- They must have held a full licence for the category of vehicle being driven for at least 4 years and they must be at least 21 years old
- They must have held a full licence for the category of vehicle being driven for at least 4 years and they must be at least 25 years old
Anyone who accompanies a learner car driver must hold a full licence (issued in the UK, the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein) for the category of vehicle being driven, and they must have held it for at least 3 years. They must also be at least 21 years old. This applies even if they're just helping a friend and no money is exchanged.