ADI Road Procedure & Highway Code 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway road in England, unless signs indicate otherwise?
- 50 mph
- 60 mph (Correct answer)
- 70 mph
- 65 mph
Correct answer: 60 mph
The national speed limit of 60 mph applies to cars on single carriageway roads in England and Wales; 70 mph applies on dual carriageways and motorways.
Question 2: When driving in a one-way street, where should you position before turning right?
- In the left lane regardless of direction
- In the right-hand lane, as near to the right as possible (Correct answer)
- In the centre of the road
- It is illegal to turn right from a one-way street
Correct answer: In the right-hand lane, as near to the right as possible
In a one-way street, the Highway Code (Rule 143) requires drivers intending to turn right to take up position in the right-hand lane well before the turning.
Question 3: How should you deal with a driver who is flashing their headlights at you?
- Immediately pull over to let them pass
- Flash back to acknowledge that you will take action
- Treat the signal as a warning that it is safe for you to proceed
- Treat it as a signal only that the driver is letting you know of their presence (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Treat it as a signal only that the driver is letting you know of their presence
Rule 111 of the Highway Code states that flashing headlights should only be used to let other road users know you are there; they convey no other message such as 'come on' or 'I'll wait'.
Question 4: What does a solid white line along the centre of a road indicate?
- You must not cross or straddle it (Correct answer)
- You should not cross unless safe to do so
- A bus lane is ahead
- A pedestrian crossing is ahead
Correct answer: You must not cross or straddle it
A solid white centre line (hazard warning line that has become solid) means do not cross or straddle it unless it is safe to pass a stationary obstruction, a cyclist, horse or a road maintenance vehicle.
Question 5: An ADI must inform the DVSA within what period of a change of name or address?
- 28 days (Correct answer)
- 7 days
- 3 months
- At the next renewal
Correct answer: 28 days
ADIs must notify DVSA of any change to their personal details, including name or address, within 7 days to maintain the accuracy of the ADI Register.
Question 6: What is the minimum eyesight standard required for a driver, which an ADI should reinforce in lessons?
- Read a number plate at 15 metres
- Read a new-style number plate (79mm characters) at 20 metres in good daylight (Correct answer)
- Read a number plate at 25 metres with spectacles only
- Have 6/6 vision when tested by an optician
Correct answer: Read a new-style number plate (79mm characters) at 20 metres in good daylight
The driving eyesight standard requires reading a new-style number plate at 20 metres (66 feet) in good daylight, with glasses or contact lenses if worn; this is checked at the start of every practical test.
ADI Road Procedure & Highway Code 2
What is the national speed limit for a car on a single carriageway road in England, unless signs indicate otherwise?