Giving Route Directions QUIZ

When examiners give route directions, they follow a structure to ensure directions are clear and succinct.

Select ONE correct answer below.

Direct, inform, alert
Direct, identify, alert
Alert, direct, identify
Alert, identify, direct

Study the picture of the roundabout below.

Using the ADI method of giving route directions, how would you direct your pupil toward Cromer?

Right! Ahead at the roundabout, turn right.
At the roundabout ahead, turn right, third exit
At the roundabout, turn right, third exit
Turn right at the roundabout, third exit
At the roundabout, follow the road ahead

Your pupil struggles between left and right. What practical things can you do to help them?

Use different coloured tape on the steering wheel
Use post-it notes on the dashboard with the words LEFT and RIGHT written on them
Use an agreed hand signal when giving directions
Ask the pupil what works best for them.

Your pupil has dyspraxia and is worried about their practical driving test.

If they make the examiner aware at the start of the test, will the examiner make reasonable adjustments to help them?

Yes
No

Which TWO words would you remove from this route direction to make it clear and succinct?

Roundabout
Ahead
Right
Left

You are directing your pupil Helen to turn right.

The first road on the right has a no-entry sign.

How should you give her this direction?

Ok Helen, take the second road on the right
Ok Helen, take the next road on the right, be aware of the no-entry signs
Ok Helen, take the next available road on the right
Ok Helen, take the next road on the right, just after the no-entry signs

Considering the previous question, what skill are we assessing when giving the direction “take the next available road on the right”?

Judgement
Anticipation
Awareness
Planning
Car control

Your pupil is going the wrong way. It is safe to do so. What should you do?

Grab the wheel and steer them where you wanted to go
Reprimand the pupil for making a mistake
Allow them to go the wrong way
Stop the car with the dual brake, and tell them to steer the correct way

Giving directions and instructions clear and in good time is one of the 17 competencies found on the ADI Part 3 and Standards Check marking sheet.

Which section does it sit in?

Planning
Risk Management
Teaching & Learning Strategies

The instructor is late giving their pupil route directions.

What are the risks of doing this?

Select ONE correct answer.

The pupil is unable to follow the MSPSL routine in good time
The pupil may not have sufficient time to check and respond to what they see in the mirrors
The pupil may not have time to get into the correct lane safely
The pupil may panic and become erratic
All of the above. Directions should be given clearly and in good time to ensure the pupil can follow the MSPSL routine

During Cassandra’s lesson, her pupil went the wrong way at the roundabout.

Did you hear Cassandra direct the pupil clearly and in good time?

Yes
No

How do feel Cassandra dealt with the pupil going the ‘wrong’ way?

Very well
Poorly

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