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Example Test #30

1. What should you be aware of in this instance?
The bus may pull out without indicating.

That pedestrians may walk out in front of the bus.

That you must overtake the bus.

That pedestrians may walk out from behind the bus.

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2. Where can a pedestrian walk if there is no footpath?
In the middle of the road.

Left side of road (with their back to traffic).

Right side of the road (facing traffic).

They should walk an alternative route.

3. You are driving up a hill behind a slow driver, what should you do?
Speed up to overtake the vehicle.

Maintain a safe distance until you can safely overtake.

Pull into the left.

Stay as close as possible to the vehicle.

4. What action should you take if your vehicle breaks down or has a crash in a tunnel?
Pull into the left and call emergency services.

Stop, your vehicle, turn on your hazard lights and use the emergency phone to call for help.

Try to get other vehicles to stop and help.

Call emergency services.

5. You have driven through a flooded road, what should you do next?
Replace your windscreen wipers.

Check the pressure of yur tyres.

Safely pull your vehicle over to check all is okay.

Press the brakes gently, whilst driving slowly so that you dry out the brakes.

6. You are in a crash with an overseas uninsured driver, who should you call?
The Gardai only.

The gaurds in the uninsured persons home country.

Your insurance provider and the Gardai.

Your insurance provider only.

7. How should you secure an infant in your vehicle?
With a seatbelt.

On the lap of an adult.

In the front passenger seat with a seatbelt.

In a suitable car seat (child restraint system).

8. 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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9. 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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10. What situation may occur after you brake suddenly?
You may lose control of the vehicle.

An oncoming vehicle may crash into you.

Another vehicle may crash into you from behind.

Your brakes may make a squeaking sound.

11. Before making a left turn what should the driver of the silver car do?
Look in all mirrors.

Speed up and pass out the cyclist.

Let the cyclist intending to go straight to pass you.

Stop and turn on your hazard lights.

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12. How might wet weather effect your exterior mirrors?
It won't make any difference.

It might break or crack the glass on the mirror.

Water droplets may gather on the glass and make it harder to see the road.

It will make it easier to see.

13. You are at a junction and you have limited visbility, what should you do?
Speed up and drive through as normal.

Move into the left.

Change to a low gear.

Only move out when safe to do so and watch carefully in both directions.

14. What could happen if you drive when your brake fliuid is low?
The gears may stick.

Your brakes will be more efficient.

Your engine may overheat.

Your brakes may fail when applied.

15. What is a car or motorbikes normal stopping distance when driving on a wet road at a speed of 50km per hour.
Stopping distance is 30 metres.

Stopping distance is 35 metres.

Stopping distance is 25 metres.

Stopping distance is 20 metres.

16. How can you signal correctly if your indicators are broken?
By using hand signals.

By beeping the horn.

By using your brake lights.

Switching on your hazard lights.

17. What should you anticipate for when driving over the brow of the hill?
There may be a change in the traffic situation ahead such as a broken down vehicle or traffic jam.

The road surface may be uneven. The speed limit may increase or reduce.

You don't need to anticipate any changes.

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18. What precaution should you take before towing a caravan?
Fit extended wing mirrors to the vehicle that will be doing the towing.

Check that your indicator lights are working.

Make sure your tax disc isn't expired.

Call your insurance company.

19. What is the meaning of this sign?
Two-way system in operation.

The right lane ahead is closed.

One-way system in operation.

The left lane ahead is closed.

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20. What is the meaning of this sign?
Overtaking not permitted.

Cyclists only in the left lane.

No passing on the left.

No passing on the right.

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21. What should the driver do in this situation?
Slow down.

Proceed ahead carefully.

Stop the vehicle at the stop line.

Stop the vehicle unless doing so is unsafe.

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22. What is the meaning of this sign?
There may be horses and ponies on the road.

There may be sheep on the road.

There may be cows or other farm animals on the road.

There may be birds on the road.

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23. How might wet weather affect your engines performance?
Increases engine performance.

It can make it noisier.

It doesn't affect it.

Reduces engine performance.

24. If you wish to drive another vehicle and are unsure if you are insured to drive it, what should you do?
Call your local motor tax office.

Call the Gardai and ask them.

Get permission from the owner of the vehicle.

Call your insurance provider and check you can legally drive the vehicle.

25. What must you do if you come to a crash site where a vehicle carrying hazardous goods was involved?
Call the Gardai.

Phone emergency services.

Turn around and leave the scene.

Stay clear of the scene and call emergency services.

26. You are driving and come to an obstacle, what should you do?
Pump the accelerator continuously.

Pump the braek continuously.

Press the brake firmly and hold position.

Switch to a low gear.

27. What is the meaning of this sign?
May be horses on the road ahead.

May be cattle or other farm animals on the road ahead.

May be birds on the road ahead.

May be deer on the road ahead.

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28. What direction should you go when you enter a roundabout?
Right.

Every roundabout is different.

Left.

Straight ahead.

29. You want to drive your car but your tax disc has expired. What do you need to do?
Just drive the car in the countryside/ less congested areas.

Just drive the car on motorways.

Purchase a new taxi disc and still drive your car.

Do not drive the car.

30. What is the meaning of this sign?
There are electric cables overhead.

Approaching traffic lights.

Approaching a tram crossing.

Dangerous cliff edge ahead.

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