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Example Test #21

1. What is the meaning of this sign?
The road narrows ahead to the left.

There is traffic merging and diverging coming up.

The road is narrowing ahead.

T-junction ahead.

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2. You are involved in a crash where there is only damage to property, what should you do?
Report it to the property owner.

Call your insurance company.

Call the Gardai.

Report it to both the property owner and Gardai.

3. What may cause a higher consumption of fuel?
Changing gears too regularly.

Accelerating harshly.

Driving in wet weather.

Using a higher gear.

4. When must a learner driver display L-plates on their vehicle?
They don't need to.

Any time they drive on a public road.

If driving on motorways only.

If driving at night only.

5. What is the meaning of temporary traffic lights at road works?
You must obey the traffic lights always.

Only obey during business hours.

Only obey when there is oncoming traffic.

Only obey when there are road workers there.

6. You are driving on a windy day and see a cyclist in front, what should you do?
Slow down and change to a lower gear.

Speed up and pass out the cyclist.

Drive ahead with care.

Give extra space between you and the cyclist in case he/she is blown off path.

7. What is the meaning of this hand signal?
The driver wants to make a right turn.

The driver wants to reduce speed or stop.

The driver wants to make a left turn.

The driver wants to move out or make a right turn.

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8. What does a tyres speed rating mean?
The maximum speed the tyre is designed for.

The highest tyre pressure allowed.

The lowest tyre pressure needed.

The minimum speed the tyre is designed for.

9. What is the meaning of this sign?
Your vehicle cannot weigh less than 3 tonnes.

No parking allowed for vehicles weighing less than 3 tonnes.

No parking allowed for vehicles weighing more than 3 tonnes.

Your vehicle cannot weigh more than 3 tonnes.

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10. How can you safely drive on icy roads?
Switch to a lower gear.

Be more careful than usual.

Reduce speed and gently accelerate and brake if needed.

Turn on your hazard lights until you have cleared the icy section.

11. If traffic is moving slow in an urban area, how should you approach a zebra crossing?
You can stop on the zebra crossing if necessary.

Time your stop/starts so y don't drive onto the zebra crossing and block pedestrians from crossing.

Pedestrians should waot for the next green light if I'm on the crossing.

Drive into the middle of the road to avoid the crossing.

12. What can you put in your windscreen washer fluid to help in cold weather?
A drop of engine oil.

Anti-freezing product for windows.

Washing up liquid.

Fill it half-way with warm water.

13. What traffic light follows the green light?
Red.

Flashing red.

Amber.

Flashing green.

14. What is the meaning of these road markings?
You cannot make a U-tur here.

You cannot overtake in this instance.

You can overtake but only if it's safe.

No parking.

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15. If driving a diesel vehicle in freezing temperatures, what must you ensure?
That you don't let your fuel tank get too low.

That your oil levels are high.

That the diesel has an anti-waxing agent in it.

That you heat your vehicle up before driving.

16. Upon leaving a motorway, what should you do?
Slow down.

Indicate in good time.

Maintain the same speed as on the motorway.

Be aware of approaching and crossing vehicles.

17. What is the meaning of this sign?
The central reserves or obstruction ends.

Warning of traffic congestion ahead.

The left lane is closed.

The central reserve or obstruction begins.

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18. What is the meaning of this sign?
Do not enter this area if your vehicle is above the height indicated.

Goods vehicles with more than fice axles are not permitted to enter.

No parking.

No parking permitted for vehicles below the height indicated.

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19. What lights do a car, tractor or works vehicle need to have when driving in the dark?
They need to have headlights, side lights at the front and back, back number plate lights, red rear reflector lights, brake lights and indicator lights.

Indicator lights and brake lights.

Just headlights.

Headlights as well as side lights at the front and back.

20. If attaching a trailer to your vehicle, what must you check?
That all your tyres are infalted.

That your indicators are working.

Ensure the load is evenly distributed.

That your licence plate can be seen clearly other vehicles.

21. An adult passenger should wear a seatbelt in what situation(s)?
When driving on motorways only.

All the time.

When driving on rural roads only.

When driving at night.

22. What is the meaning of this garda signal?
Stop if approaching from wither direction.

Vehicles approaching from the front can continue.

Stop if approaching the Garda from behind.

Stop if approaching the Garda from the front.

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23. When may you use your hazard lights on a motorway?
If passing out another vehicle.

If you need to slow down or stop because of an emergency ahead or if your vehicle has broken down.

When driving in the rain.

When you need to make a phone call.

24. What is the meaning of this sign?
Approaching a set of traffic lights.

Temporary traffic signals coming up.

One-way traffic only.

Slow down, heavy traffic ahead.

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25. What should you do if you have a crash with another vehicle, but no-one is injured?
Swap all details (insurance, contact information etc.) and then call the Gardai.

You don't need to report it because nobody was injured.

Call your insurance company immediately.

Call the Gardai.

26. A tractor with trailer should have what lighting switched on during lighting-up hours?
Brake lights.

Rear number plate light and rear tail lights.

Red reflectors.

Brake lights, indicators, rear number plate light, rear tail lights and red reflectors.

27. What is the meaning of this sign?
Approaching a mini-roundabout.

There is a T-junction ahead.

There is a dual carriageway ahead.

You are approaching merging and diverging traffic.

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28. You wish to turn left at this junction, what should you do?
Continue as normal and make your turn.

Yield to the cyclist and allow them to procced before making your turn.

Stop your vehicle and let the cyclist pass you.

Spped up and pass out the cyclist.

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29. What is the meaning of this sign?
The surface ahead may be slippery.

There may be loose chippings on the road ahead.

Road surface ahead may be uneven.

There is a steep hill ahead.

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30. In what instance are you allowed to overtake another vehicle in the left-hand lane
If the vehicle is indicating to turn right.

If the vehicle is indicating to turn left.

You should never overtake on the left.

If the vehicle is going too slow.