ADI Driving Test Technique

Question 1

During the UK driving test, how many serious or dangerous faults can a candidate accumulate and still pass?

Accepted Answer

None — any serious or dangerous fault results in a fail

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One serious fault

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Two serious faults

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Three serious faults

Question 2

What is the purpose of the 'show me, tell me' questions at the start of the driving test?

Accepted Answer

To assess whether the candidate can carry out basic vehicle safety checks — one 'tell me' question is asked before driving and one 'show me' is asked while driving

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To test the candidate's mechanical knowledge

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To distract the candidate before the test begins

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To check the instructor's teaching quality

Question 3

During the independent driving section of the test, what should a candidate do if they take a wrong turn?

Accepted Answer

Continue driving safely — taking a wrong turn is not penalised as long as the candidate drives safely and follows the examiner's subsequent directions

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Stop immediately and reverse back to the correct route

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Apologise to the examiner and request to restart

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Perform an emergency stop to correct the error

Question 4

How long does the independent driving section of the UK driving test last?

Accepted Answer

About 20 minutes — approximately half the total driving test time

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5 minutes

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The entire test

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10 minutes

Question 5

Which reversing manoeuvres may be tested during the current UK driving test?

Accepted Answer

Parallel parking, pulling up on the right and reversing, or bay parking (forward or reverse) — one will be selected

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Only the three-point turn

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Reversing around a corner and turn in the road

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Only reverse bay parking

Question 6

What should an ADI teach their pupil about the emergency stop during the driving test?

Accepted Answer

It is carried out in approximately 1 in 3 tests, and the candidate must stop the vehicle promptly and under full control while checking their mirrors before moving off again

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It is included in every test

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The candidate should use the handbrake immediately

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The engine must be switched off during the stop