ADI Road Procedure & Highway Code

Question 1

When emerging from a side road onto a main road with limited visibility, what should a driver do?

Accepted Answer

Edge forward slowly until a clear view is obtained, then proceed when safe

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Accelerate quickly to merge with traffic

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Sound the horn before emerging

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Wait for a gap of at least 4 seconds before moving

Question 2

What is the correct lane discipline on a three-lane motorway in normal driving conditions?

Accepted Answer

Keep to the left lane unless overtaking

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Drive in the middle lane at all times for safety

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Use all lanes equally to prevent tailgating

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Use the right lane at speeds above 60 mph

Question 3

At a junction controlled by traffic lights that have failed, drivers should:

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a 'give way' junction and proceed with caution

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Treat the junction as an uncontrolled junction and give way to the right

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Stop and call the police before proceeding

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Give way to all traffic from all directions

Question 4

The 'two-second rule' for following distance should be extended to how many seconds in wet conditions?

Accepted Answer

4 seconds

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2 seconds

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3 seconds

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6 seconds

Question 5

When following a large vehicle such as an HGV, why should you leave a greater gap than normal?

Accepted Answer

Because your forward view is restricted and braking distances for the HGV are greater

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To allow other drivers to overtake both vehicles

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Because HGVs are allowed to travel at higher speeds

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To comply with a legal minimum following distance rule

Question 6

Before reversing, a driver should always:

Accepted Answer

Check all around the vehicle including blind spots for pedestrians and cyclists

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Sound the horn three times

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Switch on hazard warning lights

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Ask a passenger to direct from outside