ADI Driving Test Technique 2

Question 1

As an ADI, when preparing a pupil for their driving test, how should you teach them to handle the examiner's directions?

Accepted Answer

Listen carefully, ask for clarification if unsure, and execute manoeuvres safely rather than rushing — the examiner will repeat directions if needed

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Follow every instruction immediately without thinking

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Anticipate what the examiner will say and act before they speak

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Ignore the examiner and drive as they normally would

Question 2

What constitutes a dangerous fault during the driving test?

Accepted Answer

An action that causes actual danger to the candidate, examiner, public, or property, or that requires physical intervention from the examiner

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Any minor mistake

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Stalling the engine once

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Taking a wrong turn during independent driving

Question 3

During the driving test, a pupil stalls the engine at a junction. How will this likely be assessed?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the context — a stall alone may be a minor fault, but if it causes danger or the pupil panics and makes the situation worse, it could become a serious or dangerous fault

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It is always a serious fault

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It is never marked as a fault

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It automatically results in a test failure

Question 4

How should an ADI prepare a pupil for the eyesight test at the start of the driving test?

Accepted Answer

Ensure the pupil can read a number plate at 20 metres (or 20.5 metres for the older-style plates) and advise them to wear their glasses or contact lenses if prescribed for driving

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The pupil should memorise the test number plate in advance

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Tell the pupil the eyesight test is optional

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The pupil only needs to see the examiner clearly

Question 5

What is the difference between a minor fault and a serious fault on the driving test?

Accepted Answer

A minor fault is a less serious driving error that does not create a dangerous situation, while a serious fault is one that is potentially dangerous or involves a habitual pattern of minor faults

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There is no practical difference

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Minor faults relate to speed and serious faults relate to steering

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Minor faults are only given for signalling errors

Question 6

An ADI pupil asks what the examiner is looking for during normal driving between manoeuvres. What should the ADI explain?

Accepted Answer

The examiner continuously assesses all aspects of driving including observation, use of mirrors, signalling, road positioning, speed control, following distance, anticipation, and response to other road users

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The examiner only assesses manoeuvres and junction work

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The examiner only marks faults at specific pre-determined points

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Normal driving between manoeuvres is not assessed