Example Theory Tests In Ireland #19 / driverly

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1. What is the meaning of this sign?

There are electric cables overhead.

Approaching traffic lights.

Approaching a tram crossing.

Dangerous cliff edge ahead.

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2. What is the meaning of this sign?

You are approaching a flagman.

You are approaching roadworks.

School ahead.

The road ahead is uneven.

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3. You are driving and see that your engine power is lower than normal, what should you do?

Take your vehicle to a mechanic.

Speed up and see if that makes a difference.

Drive into the hard shoulder and call emergency services.

Change to a low gear and see if that makes a difference.

4. Which lights should you switch on if you're driving close behind other vehicles in the dark?

Your indicators.

Your dipped headlights.

Your full beam headlights.

Your hazard lights.

5. What is the meaning of this sign?

The main road bears towards the right-side.

You are approaching a staggered crossroads with roads of the same importance.

You are approaching a crossroads with roads of the same importance.

You are approaching a T-Junction.

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6. In what situation can you use your hazard lights on a motorway?

You should never use hazard lights on a motorway.

If you have broken down.

If visibility is bad.

Between 7:30am - 8:30pm.

7. When should you use coolant or antifreeze?

In Summer only.

Throughout the year.

In Winter only.

Only when the temperature falls below 0 Celsius.

8. How must you apply the brake if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

Accelerate firmly.

Move your steering wheel in the same direction the rear wheels are going.

Move your steering wheel in the opposite direction to the skid.

Apply the brake firmly and hold the position.

9. What is the meaning of this road marking?

Pedestrian crossing.

Motorcycle lane only.

No parking permitted here.

Pedestrians are not permitted to cross here.

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10. What should you do if you're in traffic that is controlled by traffic lights?

Try to move to a different space or lane.

Try to overtake to get to the front of the traffic.

Do a U-turn to avoid the traffic.

Keep your space in the traffic queue.

11. How many metres in front of a zebra crossing can you not park?

10 metres.

20 metres.

30 metres.

15 metres.

12. Your vehicle has PAS (power assisted steering) but it suddenly becomes more difficult to steer, what should you do?

Pull into a safe place and call a mechanic.

Pull into a safe place and check the PAS fluid level, fill it up if needed.

Speed up and continue turning the wheel until it becomes lighter.

Drive slower and turn the wheel harshly until you fix the issue.

13. What do you need to know in this instance?

Be prepared to stop.

You are approaching a sharp left bend in the road.

The speed limit will decrease shortly.

You are approaching a sharp right bend in the road.

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14. What is the advantage of 'eco-driving'?

It reduces emissions and fuel consumption and makes you a more efficient driver.

Increases engine performance.

Increases emissions.

Makes you less likely to be involved in a crash.

15. 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.

16. What must you consider before make a right turn from a major road onto a minor road?

Check your blindspots.

Look in your mirrors and signal to let other drivers know of your intention.

Give way to approaching traffic and any pedestrians on the crossing.

Slow down.

17. How might coasting effect your vehicles tyres?

It may cause a flat tyre.

It can cause a tyre blow-out.

It can increase your tyre pressure.

It wouldn't make any difference.

18. You are driving and come to an obstacle, what should you do?

Pump the accelerator continuously.

Pump the braek continuously.

Press the brake firmly and hold position.

Switch to a low gear.

19. What is the meaning of this sign?

Humpback bridge ahead.

Unguarded level crossing ahead.

Approaching a steep upward hill.

Sharp dip in the road ahead.

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20. What is the meaning of this sign?

Minimum legal speed limit is 100km/h.

Road ends in 100km.

Next exit is in 100 km.

Maximum legal speed limit is 100km/h.

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21. What is the meaning of this sign?

One-way system in place ahead.

There is a sharp change in direction to your right.

There is a sharp change in direction to your left.

Dangerous corner ahead.

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22. When should you put on your seat belt?

Before driving off.

When you sit into the vehicle.

Only when driving in rural areas.

Only when you are driving faster than 10 km/h.

23. If you are prescribed medication what should you check before driving?

Check the lights aren't too bright in the vehicle.

Take a look at the ingredients in the medicine.

Check your breathing and blood pressure.

Make sure that the medication does not affect your driving ability.

24. Why shouldn't you drive too close to the vehicl in front?

You won't be able to see in your blind spots.

You won't be able to see pedestrians and cyclists ahead.

You won't be able to see other vehicles indicating.

You won't have a safe stopping distnace in case you need to brake suddenly.

25. If a vehicle is driven by someone other than the owner, who is responsible for ensuring the tax disc is visible?

The insurance company.

Both parties involved – the owner and the driver.

Only the owner of the vehicle.

Only the driver.

26. You want to turn right off a minor road onto a dual-carriageway that has a median strip, what should you do?

Keep to the right and make the turn when the route ahead is clear.

Drive onto the dual-carriageway at speed.

Wait and only drive ahead when it is safe to do so.

Slow down and proceed carefully.

27. What is the meaning of this sign?

Risk of rockfall ahead.

Speedbumps ahead.

There may be loose chippings on the road ahead.

Road ahead is uneven.

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28. What is the meaning of this sign?

The minimum speed allowed is 60km per hour.

Your average speed on this road must be 60km per hour.

There is a rest stop 60km ahead.

The fastest speed allowed on this road is 60km per hour.

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29. You see this sign but it is NOT accompanied by a white stop road marking, what should you do?

Drive on cautiously.

Give way to pedestrians.

Give way to traffic on your right.

You must stop at the sign.

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30. You are driving on an unlit rural road at dark, what should you watch out for in terms of pedestrians and cyclists?

These road users may get angry at drivers.

These road users are more likely to stumble onto the road at dark.

There are likely to be more of them on rural roads.

You may not see the pedestrians or cyclists clearly.