Band 1

Road procedure — junctions, overtaking, observation, road positioning and signalling.

What this topic covers

Road procedure — junctions, overtaking, observation, road positioning and signalling. The full ADI / PDI Test & Toolkit app contains 315 questions on this topic, drawn from the official DVSA bank.

Worked examples

Here are a few practice questions from this topic. Try answering each before reading the explanation.

Example 1

How must you treat a pelican crossing that crosses the road in a straight line and has a central island?

A. As two crossings during darkness
B. As two separate crossings
C. As one complete crossing ✓ correct
D. As one crossing in daylight only

Explanation: The lights that control the crossing show to both directions of traffic. If a pedestrian from either side is still crossing when the amber light is flashing, you must wait.

Example 2

You're following a long vehicle approaching a crossroads. What should you do if the driver signals right but moves close to the left-hand kerb?

A. Overtake on the right-hand side
B. Report the driver to the police
C. Wait behind the long vehicle ✓ correct
D. Warn the driver of the wrong signal

Explanation: When a long vehicle is going to turn right, it may need to keep close to the left-hand kerb. This is to prevent the rear wheels from cutting the corner as it turns. You need to be aware of how long vehicles behave in these situations. Don't try to overtake, as the vehicle could turn while you're alongside. Stay behind and wait for it to complete the turn.

Example 3

How should you drive in areas where there are traffic-calming measures?

A. In third gear
B. In the centre of the road
C. At the speed limit
D. At a reduced speed ✓ correct

Explanation: Traffic-calming measures, such as road humps, chicanes and narrowings, are intended to slow traffic down and to protect vulnerable road users. Maintain a reduced speed until you reach the end of the traffic-calming zone.

Example 4

You leave a motorway, following a long period of fast driving. How is your judgement of speed likely to be affected?

A. Your judgement of speed is likely to be improved
B. You're likely to drive more slowly than you realise
C. Your judgement of speed is likely to be unaltered
D. You're likely to drive faster than you realise ✓ correct

Explanation: After driving at motorway speeds for some time, a driver's judgement of speed may be affected. Having left a motorway, it's important that drivers frequently check their speedometer to avoid driving faster than they realise.

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