ADI Road Procedure 2

Question 1

As an ADI, how should you teach a learner to deal with an unmarked crossroads?

Accepted Answer

Approach with extreme caution, be prepared to stop, look effectively in all directions, and give way to any road user who has priority or poses a risk

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Always give way to the right

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Accelerate through to clear the junction quickly

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Always stop before proceeding

Question 2

What is the correct procedure for a learner encountering a school crossing patrol (lollipop person)?

Accepted Answer

Stop when the patrol displays the stop sign, remain stationary until the patrol withdraws the sign, and only then proceed with caution

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Slow down only if children are visible

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Continue if you can see a gap between the children

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Sound the horn to alert the patrol officer

Question 3

A learner driver is approaching a narrow bridge with oncoming traffic. There are no priority signs. What should they do?

Accepted Answer

Assess the situation, be prepared to give way, and if necessary wait for the oncoming vehicle to clear before proceeding

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Always proceed as they have the right of way

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Flash headlights to claim priority

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Sound the horn continuously while crossing

Question 4

When should a learner driver use the horn, according to the Highway Code?

Accepted Answer

Only to alert other road users of their presence when reasonably necessary, and never while stationary or in a built-up area between 11:30 PM and 7:00 AM

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To express frustration at other drivers

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Whenever approaching a junction

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To greet other drivers

Question 5

A learner is driving on a single carriageway and approaches a slow-moving vehicle. When is it safe to overtake?

Accepted Answer

Only when there is a clear view of the road ahead, no solid white centre line prohibits it, there is sufficient space, and it can be completed safely before any hazard

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Whenever the driver feels confident

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Only on straight roads

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Whenever the vehicle ahead is travelling below the speed limit

Question 6

What procedure should an ADI teach for emerging from a T-junction onto a busy road?

Accepted Answer

Use the LADA routine (Look, Assess, Decide, Act), checking both directions effectively, assessing gaps in traffic, and only emerging when safe to do so

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Pull out quickly to avoid blocking the junction

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Always turn left as it is safer

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Wait for another driver to flash their headlights