Example Theory Tests In Ireland #28 / driverly

1. What is the meaning of both of these signs together?

Cycle track begins.

Only pedestrians permitted.

Pedestrians must give way to cyclists.

Only cyclists permitted.

2. You are driving and want to use your mobile phone, what should you do?

Put the phone on loud speaker.

Keep driving as normal but make the phone call quick.

Slow down and use the phone.

Stop in a safe place and then use the phone.

3. What is the meaning of this sign?

Slow down.

Vehicles can only pass on the right.

There is a dangerous corner coming up.

Right turn only.

4. How could you help a motorcyclist who has been involved in a crash and is in shock?

Gently lay the motorcyclist on their back.

Gently lay the victim on their stomach.

Gently lay the victim in the rocovery poitsion.

Offer the victim a drink of water.

5. 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.

6. What should you do to prevent a fire in your vehicle?

Have water in your vehicle.

Have a water gun in your vehicle to put out a fire.

Carry flammable items in your vehicle.

Ensure you have an appropriate fire extinguisher in your vehicle and aways investigate any fumes.

7. 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.

8. What is the meaning of this road marking?

All vehicles should stay left of the line.

All vehicles should stay right of the line.

No overtaking permitted.

Approaching a roundabout.

9. What will happen your vehicle if it has a flat battery.

Your air-conditioning won't work.

Your vehicle lights won't work.

The engine will get too cold.

The engine won't start.

10. How might overloading your vehicle effect your vehicle?

It would make it more difficult to control.

It would make your vehicle off-balanced.

It wouldn't make any difference.

It would make you more in control of the vehicle.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. You are going to drive on a road that has a tunnel, how should you be prepared?

Look up the height of the tunnel.

Ensure your brake lights are in working order.

Check that all your windows are clean.

See if there's an alternative route that avoids the tunnel, so you don't have to drive through it at night.

14. Can you leave a child in your vehicle unattended?

Never.

For 15 minutes only.

For 45 minutes only.

For 10 minutes only.

15. You are driving an notice road works machinery with flashing amber lights ahead, what should you do?

Turn on your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Speed up to pass out the machinery.

Pull over to the left and stop.

Reduce speed and be ready to stop if required.

16. If you force approaching traffic into the hard shoulder, is this considered safe?

Yes, but only in case of an emergency.

Yes, if the other vehicles are driving slow.

No.

Yes.

17. 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.

18. What type of vehicle does not need to adhere to the speed limit in an emergency?

Garda, Fire Brigade and Ambulance.

Fire Brigade only.

Every vehicle is exempt in an emergency.

No vehicle.

19. How might your hazard lights effect your brake lights?

Make it harder to see your brake lights.

They turn off your brake lights when in use.

The make your brake lights less visible.

Using them too much may damage your brake lights.

20. You see these two signs together, what do they mean?

Be mindful of cyclists and buses.

There is a with-flow bus lane coming up on your left.

Buses, cyclists and taxis can only use this lane during the hours displayed.

There is a with-flow bus land and bicycle lane coming up on your right.

21. If you want to drive another vehicle that isn't taxed, can you transfer your own tax from your vehicle onto it?

You cannot, motor tax is non-transferable.

Yes, tax discs can be transferred.

In case of an emergency only.

If your insurance company allows you.

22. If you're changing a wheel on the side of a public road how can you ensure your safety?

Use a torch.

Put on reflective clothing and turn on your hazard lights.

Wear dark clothing.

Wear appropriate footwear.

23. What should you prepare for in this instance?

A child may run onto the road to retrieve the ball.

School children crossing ahead.

A child could be under your car.

A child may be in your blind spot.

24. 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.

25. How should you ensure your vehicle is safely parked before leaving it?

Pull up the handbrake, turn off the engine and put the gear stick in a low gear.

Turn off the engine.

Pull up the handbrake and put the gear stick in a low gear.

Lock the vehicle.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. You are driving behind a vehicle that wishes to turn right on a wide road, what should you do?

You can overtake to the right.

Stop behind the vehicle until it has made the turn.

You can overtake in the left lane.

Stay close to the vehicle.

29. You are driving behind a cyclist who is about to pass out a parked car, there is no approaching traffic - what should you do?

Flash your lights at the cyclist.

Overtake before the cyclist can.

Pull in behind the parked car until it's safe to pull out again.

Let the cyclist overtake first.

30. What is the meaning of this sign?

Entrance not permitted to vehicles with more than five axles.

Vehicles entering this area must meet the height restriction indicated on the sign.

Vehicles entering this area must meet the weight restriction indicated on the sign.

Only vehicles with more than five axles can enter.

Example Test #28