ADI Question List - Band 4 publications, instructional techniques


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1 Typically, how does ageing affect people's driving ability?

2 Why do motorcyclists often wear bright clothing?

3 How much verbal instruction is needed to help a pupil attain a good standard of driving?

4 When should you assess a learner driver's progress?

5 What should you do if you have to use the dual controls?

6 Why do you need to take time to identify your pupil's learning goals?

7 What should you teach your pupils to do when they're learning to turn their vehicle around in the road?

8 What should you do if a pupil drives the rear wheels over the kerb when they turn left?

9 If you provide a demonstration of a skill in a lesson, how should you follow it up?

10 What should you do if a pupil stops making progress in their learning?

11 What should you do if a pupil you're instructing fails to make the progress you were expecting?

12 You're teaching a pupil to move away on a downhill gradient. What advice would you give them about the gears?

13 What's meant by 'transfer of learning'?

14 Your pupil's knowledge and driving competence improve. What's likely to happen to the level of instructor involvement?

15 You're teaching a pupil who continually drives too fast. What should you do to correct this problem?

16 What should you do if a pupil seems to have reached a point where they've stopped making progress in their learning?

17 What should you do when you've agreed a lesson plan with a pupil?

18 How can you encourage a pupil to develop a good driving attitude?

19 What should you teach a pupil to do if another driver flashes their headlights?

20 You're teaching a pupil to stop. What should you teach them about using the gears to help slow the car?

21 Which organisation publishes guidance about medical conditions that might prevent someone from driving?

22 What should an instructor do when they see their pupil commit a driving fault?

23 How should you choose your method of instruction?

24 You're teaching a pupil to drive a car smoothly and with good coordination. In which area of activity will this learning mainly take place?

25 Why should an approved driving instructor (ADI) spend time clarifying a pupil's learning goals and needs?

26 What major advantage does a pupil gain from agreeing learning objectives?

27 What's the best way to maintain the motivation and interest of a pupil having difficulty in learning?

28 Part of the MSM routine is referred to by the abbreviation PSL. What does PSL stand for?

29 How should a driving instructor approach each lesson?

30 What can happen if an instructor's expectations of a pupil are too high?

31 You give instruction in short, progressive steps. What's this teaching technique likely to lead to?

32 How should driving lessons be planned?

33 You're teaching a pupil to move off from the side of the road. Why should you teach them to look around?

34 What do pupils need to do in order to learn to drive safely and responsibly?

35 How can the process of perception be described?

36 When should you give feedback to your pupil?

37 What can be established through an appropriate use of open questions?

38 What will reduce the risk of whiplash injury?

39 Which expense is likely to increase as a result of being convicted of driving while unfit through drink or drugs?

40 For a few days you've been taking medicine that makes you feel drowsy. Today you feel better, but you still need to take the medicine. When should you drive?

41 You're about to return home from holiday when you become ill. What should you do if a doctor prescribes drugs that are likely to affect your driving?

42 You've been unable to drive due to illness. What must you do before you start driving again?

43 You're about to drive home. What should you do if you feel very tired and have a severe headache?

44 What could you do to guard against the risk of a vehicle fire?

45 What should you do if you go to a social event and need to drive a short time after?

46 You've just taken some cough medicine given to you by a friend. What should you do before you drive your car?

47 What could you do to reduce the volume of traffic on the roads?

48 Just before starting a journey, you're involved in an argument. What should you do if this has made you feel angry?

49 When does the cost of vehicle insurance normally reduce?

50 What should you do if you have to leave valuables in your car?

51 What may help to deter a thief from stealing your car?

52 What effect does alcohol have on your driving?

53 Your doctor has given you a course of medicine. Why should you ask how it will affect you?

54 Which type of glasses shouldn't be worn when driving at night?

55 What's likely to happen if you continually use the steering or the dual controls while you're instructing?

56 A pupil's driving is well below driving-test standard. What should you do if they insist on taking the driving test?

57 The timing of directions to a pupil is very important. What's the recommended method of doing this clearly?

58 What should you do when a pupil gives a partially correct answer to a question?

59 What's the most likely outcome of using attainable learning targets for a pupil under instruction?

60 A novice driver is able to steer a straight course. How could you help them improve their steering skills?

61 What should you do when teaching a profoundly deaf pupil?

62 Your pupil is approaching a junction where the view is restricted. What should you tell them to do?

63 What should you do if your pupil fails to respond to something you're teaching?

64 What should you tell your pupil while you're teaching the turn-in-the-road exercise?

65 What should a deaf pupil be advised to do when they're ready to apply for their driving test?

66 What will a new driver have to do if they accrue six or more penalty points on their licence within the first two years after passing their first driving test?

67 What should you do if you see your pupil commit a driving fault during a lesson?

68 You're teaching a manoeuvre that involves reversing in the road. What should you teach your pupil to do?

69 How should you use the 'question and answer technique'?

70 What does it mean when another driver flashes their headlights?

71 Your pupil is approaching a crossroads. What advice should you give them if the traffic lights have failed?

72 You're teaching a learner driver who's following a slower-moving vehicle. You can see a junction ahead on the right. What should you tell your pupil?

73 You're following a large vehicle, approaching a crossroads. The driver of the vehicle signals to turn left. What advice would you give to your pupil?

74 What advice should you give to a pupil who wishes to overtake a long, slow-moving vehicle on a busy road?

75 What should you teach your pupil about changing lanes on a motorway?

76 Why should you provide feedback to your pupil?

77 What's the most important task at the end of every driving lesson?

78 What should you remove before leaving your car unattended?