Example Theory Tests In Ireland #27 / driverly

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

10 metres.

20 metres.

30 metres.

15 metres.

2. How can you secure your vehicle when changing a wheel?

Only change the wheel on a flat road.

Engage the handbrake and put the vehicle into a low gear before jacking it up.

Turn on your hazard lights.

Have someone else hold the vehicle.

3. How can you maximise fuel efficiency whilst driving?

Don't transport anything too heavy in your vehicle.

Make sure that you have sufficient oil levels at all times.

Have lots of heavy items in your vehicle.

Use the brake regularly.

4. Above what gross weight must a trailer be to have brakes?

800kg.

600kg.

500kg.

750kg.

5. 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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6. 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.

7. How much clearance should you give to a parked vehicle?

3 feet.

The width of two car doors.

The length of an average car.

The width of one car door.

8. You are driving and your vehicle goes into a rear-wheel sideways skid?

Continually pump the accelerator.

Steer the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the rear wheels.

Slowly steer the steering wheel to the same direction the rear wheels are going.

Continually press the brake.

9. 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.

10. 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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11. If you must drive a vehicle you are not familiar with, what should you do?

Consider it the same as driving your own vehicle.

Only drive on rural roads.

Drive it at a higher speed than your own vehicle.

Drive at a reduced speed and take extra care on the road.

12. What is the meaning of this sign?

The road ahead suddenly narrows form the right.

Vehicles must change to the tright lane.

Road merges/diverges ahead.

Vehicles must switch to the left lane.

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13. Which wheels does the handbrake operate on?

All wheels.

Rear wheels.

Left wheels only.

Front wheels.

14. You are driving on a narrow road and see another vehicle driving towards you, what should you do?

Slow down and pull your vehicle to the right.

Slow down and pull your vehicle to the left.

Slow down and allow enough space between your vehicle and the oncoming vehicle.

Speed up and drive quickly past the other vehicle.

15. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a major road.

Approaching a crossroads with a dual carriageway.

Approaching a minor road.

Motorway ahead.

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16. 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.

17. 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.

18. Where should you position your vehicle when coming to a roundabout and you’re wanting to take the first left exit.

Come to the roundabout in the left lane and ensure to give way to vehicles on the roundabout.

Come to the roundabout in the right lane and ensure to give way to vehicles on the roundabout.

Come to the roundabout in the nearest entrance lane.

Come to the roundabout in the left lane and drive through the roundabout.

19. 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.

20. You are driving on a rural road and see a pedestrian but there are vehicles behind you, what should you do?

Stop your vehicle until the pedestrians have passed.

Slow down.

Drive around the pedestrians.

Look in your mirrors and indicate to let drivers behind know you intend to overtake the pedestrian.

21. What is the meaning of this sign?

Next exit approaching.

There are roadworks on the centre of the road.

End of rural road.

End of dual carriageway.

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22. What is the emaning of this sign?

Stay to the right.

Overtake in the left lane only.

Stay to the left.

No left turn.

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23. How might a worn shock absorber effect your vehicle?

Fuel consumption will be decreased.

It may damage your engine.

It can make your vehicle difficult to control especially on an uneven road where it may be more unstable.

It will make steering more difficult.

24. How might over-filling your engine oil effect your vehicle?

The catalytic converter may become damaged.

The engine may overheat.

It may damage the vehicles lights.

The oil filter may be damaged.

25. You are coming to a humpbacked hill, what should you do?

You should speed up, stay to the right and remain alert for any hazards that may be in front.

You should slow down, stay to the right and remain alert for any hazards that may be in front.

You should speed up, stay to the left and remain alert for any hazards that may be in front.

You should slow down, stay to the lft and remain alert for any hazards that may be in front.

26. In what sittuation can you park on a sharp bend?

Never, you cannot park on a sharp bend.

At peak times, when the road is congested.

If you get permission from the council.

If you have an emergency.

27. 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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28. What should you check before driving onto a roundabout?

The vehicles to your right - what speed they're going and how close they are to you.

The vehicles to your left - what speed they're going and how close they are to you.

Vehicles driving towards you.

Check for any cyclists or pedestrians in your blind spots.

29. What is the meaning of this traffic light?

You may drive on if your route is clear.

Motorcyclists and cyclists may only proceed.

Give way to traffic on your right.

You must stop.

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30. What is the meaning of this sign?

No parking.

Approaching electric cables overhead.

Area of restricted headroom coming up.

Approaching a level crossing with gates or barriers.

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