Example Theory Tests In Ireland #25 / driverly

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1. If you are driving on a congested city road, what do you need to be aware of in terms of pedestrians?

Pedestrians shouldn't be walking on city roads.

You should keep driving as normal, you have right of way.

Pedestrians may be in your blind spots.

Pedestrians may unexpectedly walk in front of your vehicle.

2. 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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3. Why might your vehicle skid?

Braking too heavily, accelerating unnessarily and driving too slow.

If you accelerate harshly at the wrong time, apply the brake too strongly or drive too fast.

Too much heavy braking and driving too fast.

Accelerating harshly, braking cautiously, driving too fast.

4. What is the meaning of this hand signal?

Driver wishes to make a right turn.

Driver wishes to drive straight ahead.

Driver wishes to turn left.

Driver wishes to reduce speed or stop.

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5. 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.

6. 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.

7. What should you do if intending to make a right turn at this junction?

Let the red car continue.

Pull into the right.

Indicate before turning right.

Speed up and pass out the red car.

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8. What blind spots must you look for if towing a loaded trailer?

The sides and rear of the vehicle and the trailer.

The front of your vehicle.

The rear of the vehicle.

The rear and front of the vehicle and the trailer.

9. What is the meaning of this sign?

Motorway begins.

Approaching a crossroads with two roads of the same importance.

Motorway ends.

The road ahead divides.

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10. How should the car drive handle this situation?

The car driver should indicate before continuing.

The car driver should check all blind spots before continuing.

The car driver must yield to the cyclist and allow him/her to proceed.

The car driver may continue carefully.

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11. You see this sign at a roundabout, what does it mean?

Increase speed.

Give way to vehicles from the right.

Proceed with care.

Give way to vehicles from the left.

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12. 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.

13. What is the meaning of this sign?

The motorway begins here.

The motorway ends now.

There is a motorway entrance ahead in 500 metres.

The motorway will end in 500 metres.

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14. What should you do before reversing onto a side road?

Look in your wing mirrors.

Check all around to make sure it is clear before and while reversing.

Look in your rear view mirror only.

Use your indicators to let other drivers know what you're about to do.

15. 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.

16. What do you need to be aware of in this situation?

You will need to turn left due to road works.

The roads surface may be uneven and have loose chippings.

Road workers may come onto your path suddenly.

You will need to turn right due to road works.

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17. What must you do before unhitching a trailer from your vehicle?

Engage the handbrake, turn off the engine and place the vehicle into a low gear.

Turn off the engine.

Park it on flat ground.

Make sure all passengers are out of the vehicle.

18. How should you perform a turnabout safely?

Look in all mirrors first.

Speed up and turn as fast as you can.

Look all around for traffic and complete the turnabout efficiently while still keeping an eye on the road.

Slow down, look in side mirrors only and make the turn.

19. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a series of dangerous bends.

Road merges/diverges ahead.

Approaching a series of dangerous bumps or hollows in the road.

Slow down.

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20. What is the meaning of this sign?

Tunnel ahead.

Unguarded level crossing ahead.

Approaching a level crossing with barriers or gates.

Humpback bridge ahead.

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21. When driving up to oncoming traffic on a national road can you pull into the hard shoulder to let traffic behind you overtake?

No.

Yes for a short time only if the hard shoulder is clear.

Yes, but only at peak traffic hours.

Yes, but only at night.

22. In what situation should you apply the handbrake to stop your vehicle?

In an emergency.

You should never only use the handbrake to stop your vehicle.

If driving in a low gear.

If driving in wet weather.

23. What is the meaning of this road marking?

You cannot cross over the broken white line unless you consider it safe.

Stay to the left of the line.

Overtaking allowed if it is safe.

No overtaking allowed.

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24. Why are traffic-calming measures important?

To warn road users of roadworks ahead.

Reduce speed of vehicles in the area.

Increase speed of vehicles in the area.

To warn road users of pedestrians ahead.

25. If your tyre gets a puncture on a motorway, what should you do?

Pull in safely to the hard shoulder and call the Gardai.

Pull in and change the tyre.

Stop in your lane and call for help.

Try to get other drivers to stop and assist.

26. 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.

27. What is the maximum legal speed of a car towing a trailer (or caravan) on a motorway?

60 km per hour.

80km per hour.

100 km per hour.

120 km per hour.

28. 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.

29. You are driving and smell a strong fuel smell, what should you do?

Bring your vehicle to a mechanic.

Keep driving as normal.

Change to a higher gear and speed up.

Pull into a safe place to check it out.

30. A faulty exhaust system may affect your vehicle, how?

It may decrease the noise from the engine and create less exhaust fumes.

It may cause increased noise from the engine and more exhaust fumes.

It may damage the engine.

It will make your vehicle more fuel-efficient.