Example Theory Tests In Ireland #33 / driverly

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1. The oil pressure gauge on your vehicle is reading low or your red oil pressure warning light turns on, what should you do?

Stop in a safe place and investigate the oil levels.

Take your vehicle to a mechanic.

Stop and call the Gardai.

Change to a higher gear.

2. What is the meaning of the road marking shown?

No heavy machinery allowed.

No parking allowed in the yellow box.

You cannot enter unless turning immediately right or there is no oncoming traffic.

There is a zebra crossing here.

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3. You are driving on a road with tram lines, why must you be extra careful?

The track may be slippery due to grease.

Your tyres could become stuck in the tracks.

Driving on tram lines can affect your vehicles grip on the road.

Trams may suddenly appear.

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4. What must you be aware of in this situation?

That one of the parked cars may suddenly open a car door.

That one of the parked cars may suddenly pull out onto the road.

That a pedestrian may suddenly walk in front of you.

That a child may suddenly walk in front of you.

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5. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a mini-roundabout.

There is a T-junction ahead.

There is a dual carriageway ahead.

You are approaching merging and diverging traffic.

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6. How should you approach a set of traffic lights that have changed from green to amber?

Speed up to get in front of any other traffic.

Drive through slowly.

Continue through the lights.

Be prepared to stop unless it is safe to continue.

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7. In this section, what should you be aware of?

There may be a zebra crossing ahead.

Your blind spots.

Cyclists may come onto the road from between the parked cars.

A person may walk onto the road from between the parked cars.

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8. What is the maximum speed limit for cars or motorcycles on a single carriageway national road?

90 km/h.

120 km/h.

80 km/h.

100 km/h.

9. What information should you provide your insurance comapany with to get insurance?

Any information the insurance company requests.

The make, model and year of your vehicle.

Your date of birth and gender.

Your name and address.

10. Who must abide by traffic lights?

Only those with a learners drivers permit.

Pedestrians only.

Everyone using the road.

Motorcyclists and cyclists.

11. How might low tyre pressure effect your vehicle?

Makes it more difficult to steer and can badly affect your brakes.

Badly affects your suspension.

Increases fuel consumption.

It doesn't effect it.

12. How should you undertake a night-time drive if you have only been driving during the day previously?

Switch on your dipped headlights.

Increase your speed.

Drink a coffee or other caffeinated drink before driving.

Drive slower as it is harder to see in the dark.

13. What do you need to know in this instance?

Be prepared to stop.

You are approaching a sharp left bend in the road.

The speed limit will decrease shortly.

You are approaching a sharp right bend in the road.

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14. You are driving and the bus in front of you is indicating to turn left but there is oncoming traffic, what should you do?

Overtake the bus on the left.

Keep really close behind the bus.

Overtake the bus on the hard shoulder.

Maintain a safe distance behind the bus until it has turned.

15. 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.

16. You want to drive straight ahead on a cross junction of equal importance, what should you do?

Use your mirrors.

Yield to traffic coming from the left.

Slow down and drive ahead carefully.

Yield to traffic coming from the right.

17. You see an ambulance with flashing blue lights up ahead, what should you do?

Pull your vehicle towards the right.

Speed up.

Slow down and be prepared to stop if needed.

Stop your vehicle.

18. If you pass your driving test in an automatic vehicle, what type of vehicle can you drive?

All vehicles.

Only manual vehicles.

Motorcycles only.

Only automatic vehicles.

19. What is the meaning of this sign?

Train station ahead.

Approaching an unguarded railway crossing.

Dual carriageway ahead.

Approaching a railway crossing that has barriers and gates.

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20. What is a clearway used for?

No stopping or parking allowed in this area during certain hours.

A special section of road only for pedestrians.

A motorway used for heavy goods vehicles' only

A special section of road only for cyclists.

21. The bus in front of you has pulled away from the bus stop, what should you do?

Speed up so that you can get in front of the bus.

Move into the hard shoulder so the bus can pull out.

Beep your horn and proceed to pass out the bus.

Reduce your speed and let the bus pull out.

22. 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.

23. How far away from a junction can you park?

From 10 metres away.

From 2 metres away.

From 4 metres away.

From 5 metres away.

24. What must a driver be aware of if they see horses with riders on the road?

That horses are not permitted on public roads.

That the noise of their vehicle may frighten the horse and cause it to make a sudden movement.

That the horse may get angry.

That the horse may jump on their car.

25. How can you tell if your brake fluid is low?

You won't be able to change gears smoothly.

They will screech when you use them.

Only a mechanic can tell you.

Your brakes will feel soft and spongy.

26. Whose responsibility is it to ensure passengers under 17 years of age are wearing a seatbelt?

The drivers.

The passengers.

The Gardai.

Your insurance company.

27. 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.

28. In what instance are you allowed to carry a person on your trailer drawbar?

You should never carry a person on your trailer drawbar.

In case of emergency.

If driving in daylight.

If driving on a country road.

29. If driving on a busy road how should you let passengers out of your vehicle?

Drive into the hard shoulder and let them exit there.

Stop safely and let them exit on the side closest to the kerb.

Slow down and let them get out quickly.

Stop at traffic lights only to let them get out.

30. What is the meaning of this sign?

All vehicles must move into the right lane.

All vehicles must move into the left lane.

Obstruction ahead.

Road narrows ahead on both sides.

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