Example Theory Tests In Ireland #23 / driverly

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1. What is the meaning of this sign at a junction?

Stop.

Give way to traffic from the right.

Give way to vehicles on the major road.

Give way to pedestrians.

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2. What is the meaning of this sign?

Road merges/diverges ahead.

Approaching a dangerous bend.

Road will narrow to the left.

Road will narrow to the right.

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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. You are at a roadworks and see this sign, what does it mean?

You may proceed with caution through roadworks.

Traffic lights ahead.

School children crossing ahead.

Zebra crossing ahead.

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5. How should you secure a childrens car seat system in your vehicle.

Tie it down with a rope on both sides.

You don't need to secure the car seat.

Place it in the front passenger seat and secure it with the seatbelt.

It needs to be secured with either a seatbelt or ISOFIX.

6. 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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7. What is the purpose of a hard shoulder on a motorway?

To make a phone call.

For stopping in case of emergency.

To overtake slow vehicles.

For drivers to pull into and take a nap.

8. What is the meaning of this sign?

No overtaking on the right.

Right turn not permitted.

Give way to vehicles to the right.

Give way to vehicles to the left.

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9. How should you approach a vehicle that has blocked your right of way at a junction?

Shout at the other driver.

Attempt to overtake the vehicle.

Beep your horn.

Keep calm.

10. Where can you find out your vehicle's total load-carrying capacity?

Nowhere, there is no way to know this.

On your tax disc.

In your insurance documentation.

In the vehicle manufacturer's specification.

11. What is the meaning of this sign?

Road surface may be uneven.

The motorway ends shortly.

Approaching a tunnel.

May be crosswinds ahead.

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12. If you are dazzled by the headlights of an approaching vehicle, what should you do?

Flash your full lights to inform the other vehicle.

Stop your vehicle.

Turn your head to the left and slow down if needed.

Turn on your hazard lights.

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13. What must you be aware of in this instance?

Pedestrians ahead may walk onto the road unexpectedly.

That something may be in your blind spot.

Skidding may be likely after rain on the tram lines.

The vehicles driving towards you.

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14. What is the meaning of this traffic light?

You may continue if you are turning left.

You may continue if you are turning right.

You may continue in the direction of the arrow if the route is clear.

Stop at the traffic light.

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15. In what instance is a trailer allowed to be towed on a public road without a rear number plate?

When the person who owns the trailer is driving it.

If a tractor is pulling the trailer.

All trailers must display a rear number plate when driving on public roads.

If you are only driving it a couple of kms.

16. 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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17. 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.

18. If you see a red warning light on your dashboard, what should you do?

Stop in a safe place and check it out.

Keep driving.

Stop and check your fuel gauge.

Change your oil as soon as you can.

19. You want to complete a U-turn, what should you do?

Look in front and behind for any traffic.

Speed up and complete the U-turn as quickly as possible.

Look in your rear mirror only.

Stop your vehicle and indicate to let other drivers know.

20. What is the purpose of the engine oil filter?

It stops water from going into the engine.

It stops sediment from circulating in the oil.

It stops dirt building up on your engine.

It reduces damage and wear and tear on the engine.

21. What is the meaning of this sign?

You are approaching a mini- roundabout.

You are approaching a steep hill.

You are coming up to an area of restricted headroom, for example a low bridge.

There are electric cables coming up.

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22. Why should you take extra care for pedestrians when driving in the dark In winter?

There is likely to be more pedestrians walking the road when it's dark.

Pedestrians could be wearing black (or dark-colored) clothes.

Pedestrians may be walking on the road and will be difficult to see in the dark, be especially mindful of school children.

A person could suddenly jump in front of your vehicle.

23. Why should you not allow children to stand up in the space between the two front seats?

If you have to brake suddenly they will be thrown to the front.

The children may fall in between the front seats.

They may catch their feet in the seatbelts.

The children may fall onto an adult.

24. What is the meaning of this hand signal?

The driver wishes to reduce speed or stop.

The driver wishes to make a U-turn.

The driver wishes to drive straight on.

The driver wished to make a left turn.

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25. 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.

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26. What should you do in this instance?

You should yield to the blue truck.

You should slow down.

You can make your turn before the blue truck?

You should use your indicators before contimuing.

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27. When may you switch on your rear fog lights?

When driving on a rural road.

When driving in the dark.

Never.

If there is fog or snow falling.

28. If a vehicle cuts in front of you too soon, what could happen?

It wouldn't make any difference.

The other vehicles exhaust fumes migt make you feel ill.

It may block your view of the road.

You could crash into said vehicle.

29. What rules must pedestrians follow if walking on a narrow congested road?

They should walk faster than normal.

They must walk next to one another.

They should have their backs to oncoming traffic.

They must walk in single file.

30. You are due to drive on a motorway, should you make any changes to your tyre pressure?

Increase your tyre pressure.

Make sure your tyre pressure is normal.

Do nothing.

Decrease your tyre pressure.