It stops your wheels from locking if you brake too harshly.
2. In what instance can you park at a taxi rank?
In an emergency.
Between the hours of 9pm and 9am.
Never.
If there is a broken white line.
3. How would a broken lens effect your headlight?
It won't effect your headlights.
It may permanently damage your headlight.
Your headlight won't be as bright as I should.
The beam from the headlight would be reduced and distorted.
4. How many passengers can you carry on a category B drivers licence?
Up to 5 passengers.
Up to 10 passengers.
Up to 4 passengers.
Up to 8 passengers.
5. What is the meaning of this sign?
Children crossing ahead.
Approaching a series of dangerous corners.
Road may be slippery.
Approaching a series of hollows or bumps in the road.
6. Can you leave a child in your vehicle unattended?
Never.
For 15 minutes only.
For 45 minutes only.
For 10 minutes only.
7. How many metres in front of a zebra crossing can you not park?
10 metres.
20 metres.
30 metres.
15 metres.
8. What is the meaning of this garda signal?
Vehicles coming from the right may proceed.
Vehicles coming from the left must stop.
Vehicles coming from behind must stop.
Vehicles coming from the front can continue.
9. 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.
10. On what roads can a learner driver not drive on?
All roads.
Roads through a city or town.
Rural roads.
Motorways.
11. If you don’t change you engine oil frequently, what may happen?
It won't make any difference.
The engine may leak.
It will increase wear and tear on the engine.
It will effect your fuel gauge.
12. You are driving late at night what do you need to be aware of?
Other drivers may be in danger of falling asleep at the wheel.
You may fall asleep whilst driving.
You may find it hard to see any animals on the road.
Vehicles driving towards you may have overly bright headlights.
13. You notice your car has a worn front tyre, what should you do?
Replace the affected tyre.
Take it to a mechanic.
Swap it with one of the rear tyres, as they are not as important.
Put more air into the tyre.
14. What is the meaning of this sign?
Vehicles should keep to the right.
Vehicles should keep to the left.
Roadworks in right lane.
Right lane ahead closed.
15. How should you use indicators (or other signals) to notify other vehicles?
After you have made the turn.
Only if turning right.
You should use signals in good time to prepare other vehicles appropriately.
Only if turning left.
16. 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.
17. What is a catalytic convertor's purpose?
It increases harmful emissions from your exhaust.
It stabilises harmful emissions from your exhaust.
It makes your air conditioning more efficient.
It reduces harmful emissions from your exhaust.
18. What is the minimum tyre tread depth allowed on a car?
1.3mm
1mm
1.6mm
1.8mm
19. 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?
20. You are driving on a road with tram lines, why must you be extra careful?
The track may be slippery due to grease.
Your tyres could become stuck in the tracks.
Driving on tram lines can affect your vehicles grip on the road.
Trams may suddenly appear.
21. What is the meaning of this sign?
Stop.
Approaching a school.
There are school children crossing here.
Approaching a pedestrian crossing.
22. What do you need to do prior to exiting your vehicle?
Look in your wing and rear mirrors before opening your door, ensure there are no pedestrians or other vulnerable road users in your way and then get out on the side nearest the kerb if you can.
Turn off your engine.
Turn off all lights.
Apply the handbrake.
23. How can you distinguish an emergency vehicle?
It has flashing green lights.
It has flashing yellow lights.
It makes a loud beeping noise.
It has flashing blue or red lights.
24. What should you be able to see in your mirrors if they have been properly adjusted?
The road behind you and to each side.
The road on both sides of the vehicle.
The road in front and to each side.
The road behind you only.
25. What is the meaning of this road marking?
Pedestrian crossing.
Motorcycle lane only.
No parking permitted here.
Pedestrians are not permitted to cross here.
26. How can you ensure your vehicle is fuel efficient?
Through regular braking.
Only drive in a lower gear.
By gently accelarating and changing gears appropriately.
Ensuring your car has enough fuel at all times.
27. What saying can help you remember to keep a safe following distance on a dry road?
Five seconds makes the difference.
Only a fool breaks the 10 second rule.
Only a fool breaks the two second rule.
Only a fool breaks the three second rule.
28. You are driving up to this pedestrian crossing, what should you do?
Stop.
Continue driving.
Speed up to bypass the pedestrians quickly.
Reduce speed and be ready to stop if required.
29. How can you reduce your vehicles fuel consumption?
Try not to use harsh acceleration or sudden braking.
By using harsh acceleration and sudden braking.
Try to carry heavy items in your vehicle.
Keep oil levels topped up always.
30. What is the minimum insurance you need to drive on a public road?
Fully Comprehensive.
Third Party Insurance.
Second Party Insurance.
It is not a legal requirement to have vehicle insurance.
