ADI - Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge
How much more than the normal braking distance should you allow in icy weather?
Why are yellow lines painted across the road on the approach to some roundabouts?
Apart from pedestrians, what should you be aware of at toucan crossings?
You park on a hill in a vehicle that has automatic transmission. When you leave the vehicle, in which position would you put the gear selector?
What's the most likely cause of a car pulling to the right when the footbrake is applied?
You're driving a vehicle that has automatic transmission. How are you advised to negotiate corners safely?
You've just driven through flood water. How should you dry out the brakes?
How should you apply the footbrake when you're stopping normally?
Which stream of traffic has priority at a roundabout?
Signals are normally given by direction indicators and brake lights. What should drivers do before giving a signal?
You're driving on a motorway. What does it mean if the car ahead shows its hazard warning lights for a short time?
What does it mean when you see a pedestrian carrying a white stick that has a red band or bands?
You're in the right-hand lane of a dual carriageway. What should you do when you see this sign?
Another driver flashes their headlights at you. How should you interpret this signal?
Apart from routine maintenance, when should you check your engine's oil level?
What happens if your vehicle starts to aquaplane?
You're giving a driving lesson in an unfamiliar town. What should you tell your pupil if you see this sign?
What should you do if a tyre bursts while you're driving?
Why should you make sure that your indicators are cancelled after turning?
Your pupil is driving in a stream of traffic. You see this sign ahead. What advice should you give to your pupil?
You're driving a car on a motorway. Unless signs show otherwise, what's the speed limit?
How can you help the environment and avoid wasting fuel?
While you're driving, what will happen if you hold the clutch pedal down or roll in neutral for too long?
What effect will a roof rack have when it's fitted to your car?
You're approaching a junction where the traffic lights aren't working. What should you do when a police officer gives this signal?
Anti-lock brakes prevent the vehicle's wheels from locking under heavy braking. What will this help to reduce?
What will happen if you brake firmly as you drive around a right-hand bend?
A bus has stopped at a bus stop ahead of you. What should you do if its right-hand indicator is flashing?
What does a red traffic light mean?
What's the most likely cause when the brake pedal feels spongy?
Can you park on the zigzag lines of a zebra crossing when there are no other parking spaces to be found?
You're driving towards a level crossing. What would be the first warning of an approaching train?
What effect does a convex mirror have on the appearance of following vehicles?
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?
Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?
At a puffin crossing, which colour traffic light follows the green light?
How is a toucan crossing different from a pelican crossing?
You're looking for somewhere to park your vehicle. Neither you or your passenger are disabled. What should you do if the only spaces available are marked for disabled use?
You're waiting at a railway level crossing. What should you do if the red lights keep flashing after a train has passed?
What can cause heavy steering?
What does it mean if you see a vehicle showing a flashing green light?
What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?
Why should you test your brakes after driving through a ford?
You're making a right turn. What could you do if you think your indicators might be difficult to see?
You're testing your vehicle's suspension. What does it mean if the vehicle continues to bounce when you test it?
What's the national speed limit on the motorway for a car?
You're at a pelican crossing. What does the flashing amber light mean?
What will improve your vehicle's fuel consumption?
What's the main benefit in having four-wheel drive?
Your vehicle has anti-lock brakes. In which conditions may they be ineffective at preventing skidding?
You're approaching traffic lights. What does the amber light on its own mean?
How often should you check your brake lights are working?
You're driving on an urban clearway during its time of operation. Apart from breakdowns, when may you stop on this road?
On a motorway, where would you see green reflective studs?
Why are vehicles fitted with high-intensity rear fog lights?
You're waiting at a pelican crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are halfway across when the lights change to green?
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 see a vehicle with a flashing amber beacon ahead. What warning does this give you?
What should you do if your vehicle has a fire in the engine compartment?
How often should tyre pressures be checked?
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?
What should you do if you see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead?
When may you use hazard warning lights while you're driving?
How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?
What colour are circular traffic signs that give positive instructions?
What should you do when you've driven through a flood?
What should you do when you're being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue beacon?
Who has priority when traffic lights are out of order?
What should you do if you're driving behind a cyclist who's giving a right turn signal?
Which light won't show to a driver at a puffin crossing?
What should you do when you approach a bus signalling to move away from a bus stop?
What does excessive wear on the outer edges of the tread of a car's tyre generally indicate?
Why could keeping the clutch down or selecting neutral for long periods of time be dangerous?
You're driving in the right-hand lane on a three-lane motorway. What should you do when you see this sign?
Your car is fitted with anti-lock brakes. What technique should you use to stop in an emergency?
Which colour light shows before the flashing amber signal at a pelican crossing?
What should you do if you discover that the coolant in the vehicle radiator needs topping up during a long journey?
How can you use your vehicle's engine to help control your speed?
Which road users can use a toucan crossing?
What's the national speed limit for cars and motorcycles on a dual carriageway?
How does an anti-lock braking system help you keep control during emergency braking?
You see a pedestrian with a dog. What does it mean if the dog is wearing a distinctive yellow or burgundy coat?
What sort of message is given by a triangular sign?
How can you identify motorway signs?
When are you advised to increase your tyre pressures so that they're higher than normal?
Why would you fit chains to your wheels?
Why should you take care to avoid spillage when refuelling a vehicle fitted with a diesel engine?
What instruction should you give a pupil about controlling the vehicle's speed when going down a long, steep hill?
What does it mean when the amber light is flashing at a pelican crossing?
Where do waiting restrictions allow you to stop to pick up or set down passengers?
What type of road uses direction signs with a green background?
What should you do when you're cornering on an icy or snow-covered road?
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're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. What should you do when you approach a very steep downhill gradient?
When must you stop on a motorway?
What should you do if your vehicle pulls to one side when you're braking?
What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?
As a recommendation, how often should you check the brake lights on the car you use?
Which traffic-light signal will follow a red light?
What speed limit would you expect to find in residential streets?
Why have 'Red Routes' been introduced into major cities?
You have to make a journey in fog. What's the most important thing you should do before you set out?
You see white diagonal lines, bounded by broken lines, painted on the road. One of their uses is to protect traffic turning right. What other purpose do these markings have?
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?
How can you tell when you're driving on black ice?
You're driving a car fitted with automatic transmission. Why would you use kick-down?
What advice should you give to a pupil about moving off on snow or ice?
Your pupil asks you about this sign, which they've seen recently. What should you tell them it means?
What warning is given by a large white triangle painted on the road surface before a junction?
You're about to reverse into a side road. What should you do if you see a pedestrian who wants to cross behind your car?
What advice should you give to your pupils about using cruise control?
Where are the amber reflective studs on a motorway?
How do following vehicles appear in a convex door mirror?
Why are vehicle mirrors often slightly convex?
Why would you flash your headlights to another road user?
Which road surface may cause anti-lock brakes to be less effective?
What will increase your vehicle's fuel consumption?
What does your vehicle's catalytic converter reduce?
The car's ignition light comes on during a journey. What fault does this indicate?
How would you recognise signs giving orders?
You're driving towards roadworks and you see this temporary speed-limit sign. When must you comply with the sign?
What should you do if a dashboard warning light comes on while you're driving?
You're driving along a dual carriageway and have to brake hard in a straight line. Which wheels do most of the braking?
Where would you find a catalytic converter on your vehicle?
Which sign shows a lane for use by pedal cycles only?
How will a convex mirror affect the appearance of following vehicles?
On a motorway, where would vehicles travelling in opposite directions share the same carriageway?
What type of vehicle would have a green flashing beacon?
You're waiting at a level crossing. What should you do if the red warning lights continue to flash after a train has passed?
There are no speed-limit signs on the road. In England, Scotland and Northern Ireland, what would suggest a 30 mph speed limit?
You're driving towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if you see a person in a wheelchair waiting to cross?
What advice should you give to a pupil who asks whether it's permitted to drive on the hatch markings?
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 towards a zebra crossing. What should you do if pedestrians are waiting to cross?
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 along a wet road. How might you tell that your vehicle's tyres are losing their grip on the surface?
You're driving in town and see these lights flashing. What hazard would you expect to see next?
For the cockpit drill to be effective, some items should be checked before others. What's the correct sequence?
You're parking on the left, facing downhill. You apply the parking brake firmly. What further safety precautions should you take?
You're approaching a pelican crossing. What should you do if the amber light is flashing?
As you're approaching this junction, the green light changes to amber. What should you do if you're unable to stop at the first white line?
When are you allowed to use your vehicle's hazard warning lights?
What liquid should you use to top up your battery?
Your vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes. How should you use your brakes to stop quickly in an emergency?
When would you inflate your tyres above the recommended normal pressure?
You park on the left, facing uphill. In which position should you leave the steering wheel?
You apply the brakes while you're travelling forwards and in a straight line. How will this affect the grip of the tyres on the road?
When should regular tyre-pressure checks be made?
You're driving down a steep hill. Why could keeping the clutch down or selecting neutral for too long be dangerous?
What will happen if the power-assisted steering system fails?
What would a spongy-feeling footbrake indicate?
How does coasting affect a driver's control of their vehicle?
You're approaching traffic lights. What should you do if the red and amber lights are showing together?
A driver wants to go ahead at a crossroads controlled by a police officer. What recognised arm signal should they give?
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?
What must you do to any load that you carry on a roof rack?
You're driving over a level crossing. What should you do if the warning lights come on and a bell rings?
At which type of crossing are cyclists and pedestrians allowed to cross together?
What will be affected if you overload your vehicle?
What does excessive wear of the central area of tread on a car tyre suggest?
What should you do if you have to stop your vehicle in an emergency?
How can you avoid fuel spillage after you've refuelled your car?
What colour are the reflective studs at the left-hand edge of the motorway?
What will a heavy load on your roof rack cause?
What must a driver do at a pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing?
What colour are the reflective studs where a slip road joins a motorway?
What can you do to help protect the environment?
How can you avoid wheelspin when you're driving on an icy road?
When will anti-lock brakes be activated?
What's most likely to waste fuel?
How do anti-lock brakes help drivers?
Your car's front wheels are out of balance. How will this affect your car?
What advice should you give to someone who intends to drive a left-hand-drive vehicle in the UK?
How does a convex mirror affect the appearance of a following vehicle?
What's the national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway?
What should you tell a pupil when teaching them to brake normally?
A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left?
Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?
What shape is a 'give way' sign?
Which vehicle is least likely to be affected by side winds?
Which road users are most likely to be permitted to share a bus lane during its times of operation?
You're on a long downhill slope. What should you do to help control the speed of your vehicle?
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?
What's most likely to cause a crash, if it's allowed to get too low?
What fault would you suspect if the footbrake on your car starts to feel spongy?
What is known to cause excessive or uneven tyre wear?
You're at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you wait, even if the green light is showing?
You want to turn right at a box junction. What should you do if there's oncoming traffic?
Why are new vehicles fitted with catalytic converters?
Head restraints should be adjusted correctly. What injuries do they protect you from?
When are you allowed to stop on a motorway?
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 a car that has manual transmission. What should you do if you have to drive through shallow flood water?
What could happen if you put too much oil in your engine?
What advice should you give to a pupil about driving through shallow flood water in a car fitted with manual transmission?
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 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?
What does a differential do when a car is cornering?
Where should the head restraint be positioned for it to be most effective?
What shape is a 'stop' sign at a junction?
You're driving in heavy rain. What should you do if your steering suddenly feels very light?
Why should you make sure your head restraint is properly adjusted?
Where are amber reflective road studs used?
The traffic light ahead is showing an amber light. Which colour light(s) will it show next?
There are double white lines in the middle of the road. What does it mean when the line nearest to you is broken?
You're about to drive down a steep hill. What should you do to control the speed of your vehicle?
Where are fluorescent green/yellow reflective studs used to mark the carriageway?
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?
What will happen if the brake-fluid level falls too low?
Why is coasting a bad driving technique?
You're driving at night in a built-up area. The road is well lit. Why should you use dipped headlights?
What's the purpose of a catalytic converter?
How does a puffin crossing operate?
Why is it particularly important to carry out a check on your vehicle before making a long motorway journey?
You're waiting at a level crossing. What must you do if a train has passed but the lights keep flashing?
What type of injury can be prevented by a correctly adjusted head restraint?
How can you modify your driving to help the environment?
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