Example Theory Tests In Ireland #14 / driverly

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1. Why is it not permitted to park on a footpath?

Because it will make pedestrians angry.

Because your car could get damaged.

Because the Gardai could revoke your driver license.

Because pedestrians will be inconvenienced.

2. How might you find driving on a motorway different from driving on other road types?

Other drivers tend to be calmer when driving on a motorway.

The surface is more uneven on other road types.

Vehicles drive slower on a motorway.

Vehicles drive faster on a motorway.

3. The silver car is passing out the red car, what should you (the driver) do in this instance?

Keep driving carefully.

Stop and exit the car to get the ball.

Slow down and be prepared to brake.

Speed up so the ball doesn't hit your vehicle.

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4. If you have had your vehicles engine capacity altered, what should you do next?

Call your motor tax office.

Call your insurance company and motor tax office to inform them.

You don't need to do anything.

Call your insurance company only.

5. If your vehicle breaks down on a road, what should you do while waiting for help?

Drive into the hard shoulder and stay in your vehicle.

Call the Gardai.

Turn on your hazard light and stand outside the vehicle.

Stay in your vehicle.

6. If your engine stalled in busy traffic, how would your power steering be affected?

Your steering would feel light and be easy to turn.

It would stop working.

Your steering would feel heavy and needs more effort to turn the steering wheel.

It wouldn't change your power steering.

7. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a junction with minor roads on either side.

Approaching a crossroads with all minor roads.

Approaching a junction with a dual carriageway.

The main road follows to the right.

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8. What is the meaning of this sign?

Area of restricted headroom ahead e.g. a low bridge.

Loose chippings on road ahead.

Warning - risk of falling rocks.

Humpback bridge ahead.

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9. What decides your vehicles maximum allowed towing capacity?

Your local council.

Your insurance provider.

Your local motor tax office.

It is specified by the manufacturer.

10. How can drivers help the environment?

Only drive on rural roads.

Drive slower than the speed limit.

Only use their lights when its dark.

They could car share to reduce traffic and emissions.

11. What are a trucks blind spots that you need to be aware of if driving behind one?

The back of the truck.

The sides of the truck.

All areas to the front, sides and back of the truck.

The front areas of the truck.

12. Why must you make sure your headlights are aligned correctly?

It helps you to see better.

It makes your vehicle more efficient.

It makes the light bulbs last longer.

So that you don't dazzle other drivers.

13. What car (if any) has parked incorrectly?

None.

Both.

The blue car.

The red car.

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14. If you are involved in an accident and nobody is injured but the cars are obstructing the road, what should you do?

Call emergency services.

Move them to a safe place, off the road.

Mark the cars' position on the road and move them to a safe place.

You are involved in a crash, nobody is injured but the cars are an obstruction on the road, what should you do?

15. How should you proceed in this instance?

Allow the motorcyclist to pass first.

Speed up.

Stop your vehicle.

You may proceed ahead cautiously.

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16. If you start to feel drowsy whilst driving, what should you do?

Stop in a safe place and get some fresh air and stretch your legs.

Drink coffee or other caffeintaed beverage.

Turn the radio up loud.

Keep driving you will eventually feel more alert.

17. What is the load index of a tyre?

It indicates the minimum weight a tyre can carry.

It indicates the maximum weight a tyre can carry.

It indicates the average tyre pressure.

It indicates the maximum tyre pressure.

18. What is the meaning of this sign?

Drive on the right.

Right lane closed ahead.

Drive on the left.

Left lane closed ahead.

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19. You see these two signs together, what do they mean?

Be mindful of cyclists and buses.

There is a with-flow bus lane coming up on your left.

Buses, cyclists and taxis can only use this lane during the hours displayed.

There is a with-flow bus land and bicycle lane coming up on your right.

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20. Which road users are most vulnerable at a junction?

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

Pedestrians.

Truck drivers.

Cyclists and motorcyclists.

21. You are driving and wish to turn left into your home but there is a bus lane on your left, what should you do?

Look for buses, taxis and cyclists who may be in the lane, indicate left and make the turn when safe to do so.

Stop in the bus lane and turn when safe to do so.

Slow down and indicate early.

Speed up to make the turn as quickly as posssible.

22. What is the purpose of ABS?

It increases fuel efficiency.

It makes braking more difficult.

It makes the engine more efficient.

It stops your wheels from locking if you brake too harshly.

23. You are driving on a primary road that does not have central dividing line, what should you do?

Drive as if there is a central dividing line and keep to the left.

Drive as if there is a central dividing line and keep to the right.

Drive along the centre of the road.

Drive in the hard shoulder only.

24. How might under-inflated tyres effect your car's transmission?

It may permanently damage the transmission.

No effect.

It may change it permanently.

It may make it too hot.

25. You are driving on a rural road that has no footpath, what must you look out for on your side of the road?

Pedestrians.

Farm vehicles (e.g. a tractor).

Horses.

Cattle.

26. How might low oil pressure affect your vehicles engine.

It lessens wear and tear on the vehicles engine.

The vehicles engine will be overworked.

Engine friction is lowered.

It doesn't effect it.

27. What vehicles can use a with-flow bus lane during specific hours?

Cyclists, taxis and buses.

Pedestrians and cyclists.

Both cyclists and taxis.

Only cyclists.

28. What is the meaning of this hand signal?

Cyclist wishes to move straight on.

Cyclist wishes to make a left turn.

Cyclist wishes to make a right turn.

Cyclist wishes to reduce speed or stop.

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29. What should you do when the green light appears at traffic lights?

Stop.

Proceed if it is safe.

Speed up and drive off quickly.

Continue driving.

30. What is the meaning of this garda signal?

The Garda is telling traffic to keep moving in both directions.

Only stop if driving at it from behind.

Stop of driving at it from the front or back.

Only stop if driving at it from the front.

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