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Example Test #35

1. What is the meaning of this sign?
Hump back bridge ahead.

Road may be slippery ahead.

Danger of falling rocks.

Area of open water ahead, e.g. a quay or canal.

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2. What car (if any) has parked incorrectly?
None.

Both.

The blue car.

The red car.

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3. If your brake pedal feels too soft or "spongy", what does it mean?
There is an error with your brake fluid system.

Your oil levels have become too low.

That you need to take your vehicle to a mechanic.

There is dirt or debris stuck to the brake pad.

4. You wish to turn left at a congested city junction but there are cyclists and pedestrians at the junction too, what should you do?
Look for cyclists and pedestrians to the left.

Look for pedestrians and cyclists who may unexpectedly cross the road in front or to your left, be prepared to brake if needed.

Look for cyclists and pedestrians to the right.

Give sufficient space to any pedestrians to your left.

5. What is the meaning of painted white arrows on the road?
The driver may only drive straight ahead.

No overtaking in this area.

Bus lane onnly ahead.

Move into the correct lane for the exit you wish to take.

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6. If you are carrying young children in your vehicle, what do you need to do?
Call your insurance company and let them know.

Drive faster so that you can get to your destination quicker.

Ensure every child is wearing a seatbelt or seated in an appropriate carseat.

Drive more slowly.

7. In what instance might your vehicle jack-knife?
If you speed up too fast.

If driving in wet conditions.

If yu turn your vehicle too quickly.

If you brake sharply while driving downhill.

8. Which lights should you switch on at dusk?
Your dipped headlights.

Full beam headlights.

Hazard warning lights.

Low beam headlights.

9. Why does a driver need to be careful in this instance?
You have a greater chance of your wheels locking.

You have a higher chance of skidding.

You have a greater chance of your brakes failing.

Falling leaves may block your view.

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10. What is the meaning of this sign?
Approaching a bus and cycle lane on the left.

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

There is a with-flow bus lane coming up on the right.

Watch out for cyclists and buses.

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11. 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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12. What is the safest way to drive at night?
Drive the speed limit at all times.

Drive in the right lane.

Drive at a safe speed that will enable you to maintain a safe stopping distance.

Drive with your full headlights on.

13. 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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14. What is the meaning of these signs when seen together?
Parking not allowed at times displayed on the sign.

No parking at any time.

Taxi rank.

Parking allowed only at times indicated on the sign.

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15. What is the meaning of this sign?
The left lane of three ahead is closed.

You must switch to the left lane.

You must switch to the far right lane.

Road narrows suddenly from the left.

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16. What should you do if you see a vehicle with flashing blue lights?
Pull to the right.

Stay close to the vehicle.

Speed up.

Slow down, pull to the left and be prepared to stop.

17. Why must you have clean windows?
So that you can see in your mirrors more clearly.

So that you don't get too tired while driving.

You don't need to have clean windows.

So you can see the road and any traffic clearly.

18. 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.

19. What is the meaning of this sign?
Motorway ends in 30km.

Minimum legal speed limit is 30km/h.

Maximum legal speed limit is 30km/h.

Next exit in 30km.

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20. Why do you need to replace the valve when fitting a new tubeless tyre?
To deflate the air in your tyre.

To increase the air pressure.

To guarauntee your tyre remains inflated.

To reduce the air pressure.

21. 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.

22. The traffic lights have changed but pedestrians are still present on the crossing, what should you do?
Speed up and beep your horn.

Put on your hazard lights.

Drive ahead but watch out for the pedestrians.

Wait until they have safely crossed.

23. You are due to drive on a motorway, should you make any changes to your tyre pressure?
Increase your tyre pressure.

Make sure your tyre pressure is normal.

Do nothing.

Decrease your tyre pressure.

24. How might drinking alcohol effect a drivers behaviour?
It negatively effects your ability to react quickly and makes you feel drowsy.

It helps you to react quicker to situations.

It makes you feel more alert.

It makes you feel more calm towards other drivers.

25. What is the meaning of this sign?
Drive on the right.

Right lane closed ahead.

Drive on the left.

Left lane closed ahead.

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26. How should you reverse your car into a section you cannot clearly see?
Check all blind spots and reverse quickly.

Look in all mirrors and reverse slowly.

Quickly reverse so as not to inconvenience other road users.

Find someone who can help you safely reverse in.

27. What should you do if you notice horse riders ahead?
Slow down and give the riders extra space and overtake if safe to do so.

Speed up.

Overtake the riders.

Move into the hard shoulder.

28. What is the meaning of this road marking?
Stop.

Two-way street ahead.

No entry allowed.

No parking.

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29. 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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30. What must you consider before make a right turn from a major road onto a minor road?
Check your blindspots.

Look in your mirrors and signal to let other drivers know of your intention.

Give way to approaching traffic and any pedestrians on the crossing.

Slow down.