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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?

Drive on, giving them plenty of room
Stop and wave at them to cross
Sound your horn and proceed
Give way to them

When should a vehicle's horn be used?

To alert others to your presence
To allow you right of way
To greet other road users
To signal your annoyance

What should you do if a driver comes out of a side road, causing you to brake hard?

Ignore the error and stay calm
Flash your headlights to show your annoyance
Sound your horn to show your annoyance
Overtake as soon as possible

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?

Psychomotor
Emotional
Intellectual
Psychological

You're in a line of traffic. What action should you take if the driver behind you is following very closely?

Ignore the following driver and continue to drive within the speed limit
Slow down, gradually increasing the gap between your vehicle and the one in front
Signal left and wave the following driver past
Move over to a position just left of the centre line of the road

What should you do when you come to a place where elderly people are crossing the road?

Wave them across so they know that you've seen them
Be patient and allow them to cross in their own time
Rev the engine to let them know that you're waiting
Tap the horn in case they're hard of hearing

You're at a pelican crossing. What does the flashing amber light mean?

Stop and wait for the green light
Stop and wait for the red light
Give way to pedestrians waiting to cross
Give way to pedestrians on the crossing

Why should you keep well back when you're following a large vehicle?

To prevent diesel exhaust particles from being sucked into your engine
To prevent radio or sat-nav interference
To help the driver see you in their mirrors
To help you save fuel

Your vehicle is stationary in traffic. When are you allowed to use the horn?

When a moving vehicle may cause you danger
At any time you wish
If your hazard warning lights aren't working
To signal that you're in a hurry

What colour are the reflective studs between the lanes on a motorway?

Green
Amber
White
Red

You're driving up to a roundabout. What should you do if a cyclist, positioned to the left, is signalling to turn right?

Overtake on the right
Sound your horn as a warning
Signal the cyclist to move across
Give the cyclist plenty of room

At what age does category B driving entitlement normally expire?

On your 60th birthday
On your 65th birthday
On your 70th birthday
On your 75th birthday

A child under 3 years old is travelling in the front seat of a car. What must the driver ensure?

The child must wear the adult seat belt where there's no appropriate child restraint
The child must wear an appropriate child restraint
The child must be carried by an adult
The child must be in a rear-facing seat

What's meant by 'transfer of learning'?

When parents take on the responsibility for teaching their children to drive
When associations are made with previously learned skills and knowledge
When trainees learn from friends and colleagues
When pupils learn from their mistakes

You're teaching a pupil who continually drives too fast. What should you do to correct this problem?

Explain what can happen as a result of driving too fast
Impose a speed limit that's lower than everyone else's
Let them learn from experience, using the dual brake to ensure safety
Give more demonstrations than normal

Why should you never wave people across at pedestrian crossings?

Because there may be another vehicle coming
Because they may not be looking
Because it's safer for you to carry on
Because they may not be ready to cross

You wish to turn right. Why should you take up the correct position in good time?

To allow other drivers to pull out in front of you
To give a better view into the road that you're joining
To help other road users know what you intend to do
To allow drivers to pass you on the right

You're driving behind a large vehicle. What will happen if you're too close to it?

Your vehicle's brakes will overheat
Your view ahead will be increased
Your vehicle's engine will overheat
Your view ahead will be reduced

How much verbal instruction is needed to help a pupil attain a good standard of driving?

A constant amount throughout, regardless of competence
More as the test date approaches
Just enough to ensure they understand what's required
None once they reach test standard

Which vehicles aren't allowed in the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

Vans
Motorcycles
Vehicles towing a trailer or caravan
Motorcycles fitted with a sidecar

Why do you need to take time to identify your pupil's learning goals?

To determine their range of general intelligence
To determine how much instruction will be required to complete the course
To help you and your pupil to agree the most effective learning plan
To confirm the final cost of their driver training

What's a cover note?

A driving licence
A temporary insurance certificate
A registration document
An MOT certificate

Which vehicle is least likely to be affected by side winds?

Bicycle
Motorcycle
High-sided vehicle
Car

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 takes about 70 minutes and includes additional manoeuvres
It takes about 70 minutes but includes the same manoeuvres as the standard driving test
It's focused on the cause of the candidate's conviction

Where are vehicles most likely to be affected by a side wind?

On a narrow country lane
On an exposed stretch of road
On a busy stretch of road
On a long, straight road

What's the purpose of these road humps?

To prevent buses from using these roads
To test vehicle suspension units
To calibrate satellite navigation systems
To slow traffic

You want to turn into the next side road on the left. What should you do if you're following a cyclist as you approach the junction?

Keep following the cyclist and turn behind them
Overtake the cyclist briskly and turn in front of them
Sound your horn to warn the cyclist you want to turn
Allow extra room when you overtake the cyclist, so that you can turn across them easily

How is a toucan crossing different from a pelican crossing?

At a toucan crossing, cyclists can cross with pedestrians
There are no road markings at a toucan crossing
There's a continuously flashing amber beacon at a toucan crossing
At a toucan crossing, you only stop if someone is waiting to cross

Your pupil's knowledge and driving competence improve. What's likely to happen to the level of instructor involvement?

It will remain the same
It will increase
It will decrease
It will finish

Why do motorcyclists often wear bright clothing?

They must do so by law
It keeps them cool in summer
Bright colours are very popular
To make it easier for other road users to see them

Why should an approved driving instructor (ADI) spend time clarifying a pupil's learning goals and needs?

To determine the level at which instruction should begin
To understand the general intelligence of the pupil
To establish the amount of instruction the pupil will need
To plan how often the pupil will need to have lessons

What should you do if a pupil drives the rear wheels over the kerb when they turn left?

Tell them that this fault can be avoided by first swinging out to the right
Ask them to explain why they think this happened
Explain that the rear wheels cut in when turning left
Demonstrate how this was caused by turning the steering wheel too late

What's the purpose of the yellow lines painted across the road?

To help you choose the correct lane
To help you keep the correct separation distance
To warn you to slow down
To tell you the distance to the roundabout

What rules apply to anyone who accompanies a learner driver while they drive on the road?

They must have held a full EC/EEA licence for the category of vehicle being driven for at least 3 years and they must be at least 21 years old
They must have held a full EC/EEA 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 EC/EEA 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 EC/EEA licence for the category of vehicle being driven for at least 4 years and they must be at least 25 years old

When should you use the 'two-second rule'?

Before restarting the engine after it has stalled
To keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front
Before using the 'Mirrors-Signal-Manoeuvre' routine
When emerging on wet roads

What must you do when you arrive at a blind junction?

Only stop if you're turning to the right
Stop beyond the line at a point where you can see clearly
Only stop if there's traffic on the main road
Stop behind the line, then edge forward to see clearly

Why should you look very carefully for motorcyclists and cyclists at junctions?

Because they may want to turn into the side road
Because they may slow down to let you turn
Because they can be difficult to see
Because they might not see you turn

What should you do with driving-school L plates when the vehicle isn't being used for tuition?

They must be covered
They must be removed completely
They can remain uncovered
They should be turned upside down

You're teaching a pupil to stop. What should you teach them about using the gears to help slow the car?

Second gear should always be selected
A downward gear change should be made
Changing gear isn't always necessary
First gear should always be selected

What should a driving-test candidate do if their inertia-reel seat belt has temporarily locked and they cannot put it on at the start of their test?

Carry on with the test without a seat belt
Ask the examiner to postpone the test and seek a further appointment
Put it on as soon as the belt has released
Ignore it and fit it sometime later

On a road where trams operate, which vehicles are most at risk from the tram rails?

Cars
Cycles
Buses
Lorries

Where is parking prohibited?

In a one-way street
Near a police station
In a side road
On zigzag lines near a pedestrian crossing

How should you park when you leave your vehicle overnight on a road that has a 40 mph speed limit?

Facing the traffic
With parking lights on
With dipped headlights on
Near a street light

Typically, how does ageing affect people's driving ability?

Older people take more risks
Older people overestimate their ability
Older people have slower reactions
Older people drive faster

What does this sign mean?

The road goes steeply uphill
The road goes steeply downhill
The road bends sharply to the left
The road is closed further ahead

How can you encourage a pupil to develop a good driving attitude?

By allowing them to take responsibility as soon as possible
By imposing your will as the instructor
By letting them learn from experience
By asking them to study the instruction manuals

What type of emergency vehicle is fitted with a green flashing beacon?

Fire engine
Road gritter
Ambulance
Doctor's car

For how long does a driving-test pass certificate remain valid?

1 year
2 years
3 years
10 years

What's the nearest you may park to a junction?

10 metres (32 feet)
12 metres (39 feet)
15 metres (49 feet)
20 metres (66 feet)

Which organisation publishes guidance about medical conditions that might prevent someone from driving?

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
The Automobile Association
The Police

You're waiting to drive out of a side road. Why should you look carefully for motorcycles?

Because motorcycles are usually faster than cars
Because police patrols often use motorcycles
Because motorcycles are narrow and hard to see
Because motorcycles have right of way

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?

10 metres (32 feet)
15 metres (50 feet)
20 metres (66 feet)
25 metres (82 feet)

How must you treat a pelican crossing that crosses the road in a straight line and has a central island?

As one crossing in daylight only
As one complete crossing
As two separate crossings
As two crossings during darkness

What should you do when you've agreed a lesson plan with a pupil?

Use the same plan every time the same area of competence is covered in the future
Keep strictly to the prepared plan
Adapt the lesson plan if it will help the pupil to achieve their learning objectives
Only continue with the lesson plan if the pupil agrees

How should you choose your method of instruction?

Use the same method for all pupils
Vary the method to suit the pupil
Use one method for male pupils and another for females
Use the method that suits your teaching style

What should you do if you think the driver of the vehicle in front has forgotten to cancel their right indicator?

Flash your headlights to alert the driver
Sound your horn before overtaking
Overtake on the left if there's room
Stay behind and don't overtake

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 register
Only for the first 12 months that they're on the register
Only until they achieve a Grade A

Apart from routine maintenance, when should you check your engine's oil level?

Before a long journey
When the engine is hot
Early in the morning
Before carrying a passenger

You're driving at night. When can you park on the right-hand side of the road?

When you're in a one-way street
When you're in a built-up area and at least 10 metres (32 feet) from a junction
When the road has street lighting
When you're in a two-way street

Who has priority at a crossroads where there are no signs or road markings?

No-one
The vehicle travelling the fastest
Oncoming vehicles turning right
Vehicles approaching from the right

What should you do if a pupil you're instructing fails to make the progress you were expecting?

Be patient and continue the well-tried methods that are working with other pupils
Go on to more advanced driving situations to speed up the learning process
Ask the pupil if there's a particular problem that's holding them back
Continue to repeat the same exercise until the pupil gets it right

Why have 'Red Routes' been introduced into major cities?

To raise the speed limits
To help the traffic flow
To provide better parking
To allow lorries to load more freely

What does 'tailgating' mean?

Using the rear door of a hatchback car
Reversing into a parking space
Following another vehicle too closely
Driving with rear fog lights on

You're driving at night. When can you park on the right-hand side of a road?

When you park in a one-way street
When you park with your offside parking lights switched on
When you park less than 10 metres (32 feet) from a junction
When you park under a lamppost

What should an instructor do when they see their pupil commit a driving fault?

Discuss it at the earliest opportunity
Use it as a warning to the pupil
Ignore it and continue with the lesson
Talk about it at the end of the lesson

How often do you have to renew your photo on a photocard car driving licence?

Every 10 years
Every 5 years
Every 25 years
Every 30 years

What should you do if you're driving behind a cyclist who's giving a right turn signal?

Overtake before the cyclist gets to the junction
Flash your headlights at the cyclist
Slow down and allow the cyclist to turn
Squeeze past the cyclist on the left-hand side

At a puffin crossing, which colour traffic light follows the green light?

Steady red
Flashing amber
Steady amber
Flashing green

What's the national speed limit on the motorway for a car?

30 mph
50 mph
60 mph
70 mph

What should you do if you wish to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road?

Follow it closely and keep moving out to see the road ahead
Flash your headlights for the oncoming traffic to give way
Stay behind until the driver waves you past
Keep well back until you can see that it's clear

Why would a motorcyclist use dipped headlights in daylight?

So that the rider can be seen more easily
To stop the battery overcharging
So that the rider can see further ahead
To intimidate other road users

What colour are the reflective studs where a slip road joins a motorway?

Amber
White
Green
Red

If you provide a demonstration of a skill in a lesson, how should you follow it up?

With an opportunity for the pupil to check understanding and consolidate by practising
With a detailed analysis of the manoeuvre carried out
With a discussion of possible faults that may occur
With the introduction of a new subject

What should you teach a pupil to do if another driver flashes their headlights?

Stay where they are, as the signal isn't an official one
Correctly interpret what the other driver is going to do
Make progress while the opportunity is available
Flash their headlights back at the other driver

What should you do if a pupil stops making progress in their learning?

Slow down the pace of instruction
Discuss blocks to progress and develop strategies to overcome the blocks
Make the pupil have extra lessons to help overcome the difficulty
Conclude they have learning difficulties and refer them to a specialist ADI

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
Accelerator

You're driving on a motorway. What must you do if you see this signal above every lane?

Stop on the hard shoulder
Slow down and watch for further signals
Leave at the next exit
Stop and wait

Which vehicles aren't allowed to use the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway?

Motorcycles
Vehicles under 3.5 tonnes
Vehicles towing a trailer
People carriers with seven seats

You're teaching a pupil to move away on a downhill gradient. What advice would you give them about the gears?

Use the lowest available gear
Use an appropriate gear for the gradient
Use the highest available gear
Use a lower gear than normal

What should you do if a pupil seems to have reached a point where they've stopped making progress in their learning?

Work with the pupil to identify any blocks to learning
Carry on with the set programme
Insist they get more practice
Cancel the next few lessons

For how long is an MOT certificate normally valid?

Three years
10,000 miles
One year
30,000 miles

What should you do when you approach a bus signalling to move away from a bus stop?

Get past before it moves
Allow it to move off, if it's safe to do so
Flash your headlights as you approach
Signal left and wave the bus on

What's the minimum driving age for a person receiving the enhanced rate of the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment?

15 years
16 years
17 years
21 years

Diamond-shaped signs give instructions to drivers of which vehicles?

Trams
Buses
Lorries
Taxis

Your pupil, who is profoundly deaf, intends to apply for a driving test. What advice should you give them about their application?

Declare their deafness on the application form
Complete an application form for a special test
Complete an application form for an extended test
Don't declare their deafness

You're driving in a one-way street. Where should you position the car to turn right?

In the right-hand lane
In the left-hand lane
In either lane, depending on the traffic
Just left of the centre line

Why is a toucan crossing different from other crossings?

Moped riders can ride across it with pedestrians
It's controlled by a traffic warden
It's controlled by two flashing lights
Pedestrians and cyclists can use it together

You're driving on a windy day. When do you need to take account of the weather conditions?

When you're using the brakes
When you're making a hill start
When you're turning into a narrow road
When you're passing cyclists

Where are the amber reflective studs on a motorway?

Between the hard shoulder and the carriageway
Between the acceleration lane and the carriageway
Between the central reservation and the carriageway
Between each pair of lanes

The traffic light ahead is showing an amber light. Which colour light(s) will it show next?

Red alone
Red and amber together
Green and amber together
Green alone

When should you assess a learner driver's progress?

When an improvement has been made
At the end of the course of lessons
Continuously, using dialogue and feedback
When the pupil has learnt as much as they can at that time

You're following a vehicle on a wet road. What time gap should you leave between your vehicle and the one in front?

At least one second
At least two seconds
At least three seconds
At least four seconds

What should you do when you're being followed by an ambulance showing a flashing blue beacon?

Move over as soon as it's safe to do so
Accelerate hard to get away from it
Maintain your speed and course
Brake harshly and immediately stop in the road

At what age does a passenger become responsible for fastening their own seat belt?

14 years old
15 years old
16 years old
18 years old

What should you do if you see two elderly pedestrians about to cross the road ahead?

Expect them to wait for you to pass
Speed up to get past them quickly
Stop and wave them across the road
Be careful; they may misjudge your speed

You're entering an area of roadworks. What must you do if you see this sign?

Not exceed the speed limit
Obey the limit only during rush hour
Treat the speed limit as advisory
Obey the limit except for overnight

What should you teach your pupils to do when they're learning to turn their vehicle around in the road?

Concentrate on looking over their left shoulder
Concentrate on looking over their right shoulder
Carry out effective all-round observation
Check their mirrors continuously

What should you do if you have to use the dual controls?

Say nothing to preserve the pupil's confidence
Ask the pupil if they understand why it was necessary to use them
Explain that it will be covered at the end of the lesson
Say nothing and expect the pupil to understand why

What does it mean when you see a pedestrian carrying a white stick that has a red band or bands?

The person is physically disabled
The person is a pensioner
The person has memory problems
The person is deaf and blind

How will a school crossing patrol signal you to stop?

By pointing to children on the opposite pavement
By displaying a red light
By displaying a 'stop' sign
By giving you an arm signal

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