Part One Questions Flashcards
At traffic lights, amber means what?
Stop, unless it would be unsafe to do so
A Theory test pass certificate is valid for how long?
24 months
What shape are signs giving directions usually?
Rectangular
What does a long white line with short gaps down the centre of the road indicate?
A hazard
Where does the Highway Code say that you should never reverse?
From a minor road onto a major road
What colour are reflective studs along the left edge of the road?
Red
When should pupils apply for their theory test?
When they have studied and the ADI advises them to do so
Unless exempt, when must passengers travelling in a car wear seatbelts?
Any seat of the car
You must report to the licensing authority when you have any medical condition that…
Is likely to last more than three months
Who is responsible for car passengers under three years of age?
The driver
What are the speed limits for learner drivers?
The same as for full licence holders
How should you control the speed of your car when travelling downhill?
Slowing down and then changing to a lower gear
What is client centres learning all about?
An ongoing conversation with the pupil to ensure that you understand their learning needs
To ensure uniformity of tests, examiners are…
Closely supervised by a senior examiner
A full driving licence is valid until when?
The drivers 70th birthday
If you are involved in an incident and do not have your insurance certificate with you, how long do you have to produce it at a police station?
7 days
Children under 14 must wear seatbelts…
In the front and the rear of the car
In a built up area, what speed limit applies (unless there are signs indicating otherwise)?
30mph
What weight of vehicle is a provisional licence holder entitled to drive?
Up to 3.5 tonnes
True or false.
Using the gears to slow down is normal practice.
False
Where should groups of people marching on the road keep to?
The left hand side
What is the minimum legal age for driving a car?
17
When would the minimum legal age for driving a car differ?
If you are in receipt of the higher rate disability living allowance, whereby the age is reduced to 16
When turning right at a junction, and the oncoming vehicle is also turning right, what is the safest position to undertake?
Offside to offside (where possible)
At night, when driving in a built up area, which lights should be used?
Dipped headlights
One of the most basic teaching principles is…
E______, D______, P______.
Explain-Demonstrate-Practice
What must candidate produce when attending a theory test?
A current valid provisional driving licence
What is the minimum acceptable tyre tread depth?
1.6mm
How would you identify a deaf and blind person?
A white stick with a red band
How many serious faults is a driver allowed to commit during a test?
None
How many days notice are required to cancel a driving test without losing the fee?
Three working days
What are the requirements for anyone to supervise a learner driver?
That they are at least 21, and have held a full driving licence of that type for at least three years
What is recorded on a test paper if a driving examiner has to take action?
Dangerous fault
What does the exhaust system do?
It gets rid of burnt gasses
What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?
it reduces toxic gasses and pollutants
What should you look out for when passing stationary busses?
Pass slowly, as there may be pedestrians
You have a fire in the engine compartment. What should you do?
Get out of the vehicle and to a safe place quickly. Do not attempt to tackle the fire yourself, and call the fire brigade.
What does PSL stand for?
Position - Position your vehicle correctly and in good time
Speed - adjust your speed as necessary
Look - look for other traffic or road users
You want to park overnight on a road with a 40mph speed limit. What should you do?
Switch on your parking lights
You feel drowsy whilst driving along the motorway. What should you do?
You need to find a safe and legal place to park as soon as possible. This may mean the taking the next exit or pulling gun at the nearest services.
Opening the window and allowing fresh air in will help.
The timing of directions to a pupil is very important.
What is the recommended method of doing this clearly?
A______, D______, I______.
Alert - eg. “at the roundabout”
Direct - eg. “take the road off to the right, it’s the third exit”
Identify - eg. “it’s signposted to Bristol”
Another driver flashes their headlights. What should this mean?
They’re warning you of their presence .
What should you do when you’re teaching someone who is profoundly deaf?
Give instructions slowly and distinctly, whilst stationary.
This may involve a combination of different methods, including use of diagrams and gestures.
Your pupil is approaching a junction where the traffic lights have failed. What should you advise them to do?
Be prepared to stop for any traffic.
When braking, what is thinking distance?
the distance travelled in time to react to a situation
When braking, what is the braking distance?
the distance travelled from when you use the brakes to when your car completely stops
When braking, what is stopping distance?
The combined distance of thinking distance and braking distance
What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 20 mph?
6 metres
What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 30 mph?
9 metres
What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 40 mph?
12 metres
What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 50 mph?
15 metres
What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 60 mph?
18 metres
What is the thinking distance of a car travelling at 70 mph?
21 metres
What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 20 mph?
6 metres
What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 30 mph?
14 metres
What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 40 mph?
24 metres
What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 50 mph?
38 metres
What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 60 mph?
55 metres
What is the braking distance of a car travelling at 70 mph?
75 metres
What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 20 mph?
12 metres
What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 30 mph?
23 metres
What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 40 mph?
36 metres
What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 50 mph?
55 metres
What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 60 mph?
73 metres
What is the stopping distance of a car travelling at 70 mph?
96 metres
