Example Theory Tests In Ireland #36 / driverly

1. How can you safely drive on icy roads?

Switch to a lower gear.

Be more careful than usual.

Reduce speed and gently accelerate and brake if needed.

Turn on your hazard lights until you have cleared the icy section.

2. A tractor with trailer should have what lighting switched on during lighting-up hours?

Brake lights.

Rear number plate light and rear tail lights.

Red reflectors.

Brake lights, indicators, rear number plate light, rear tail lights and red reflectors.

3. In what instance are you allowed to overtake another vehicle in the left-hand lane

If the vehicle is indicating to turn right.

If the vehicle is indicating to turn left.

You should never overtake on the left.

If the vehicle is going too slow.

4. 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.

5. When is it okay to increase your tyre's pressure before driving for a long distance?

If you will be driving for more than 200 km.

Never.

If you will be driving for more than 100 km.

If your tyre pressure is low.

6. 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.

7. What may affect your vehicles braking distance?

How heavy your vehicle is.

Your vehicles weight and speed.

How fast you are going.

Your vehicles weight, width and height.

8. 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.

9. What is the meaning of this sign?

Contra-flow bus lane to the left.

Tram crossing, cyclists can not enter.

Approaching a tram crossing.

Tram crossing to the right.

10. What do you need to be aware of in this instance?

The cyclist might fall off their bike.

The cyclist might go onto the road without looking around.

The cyclist might move into your blind spot.

The cyclist may not signal.

11. If you are involved in a crash, when should you tell your insurance provider?

24 hours after the crash.

As soon as possible.

48 hours after the crash.

A few minutes after the crash.

12. Where must you rest your left foot when driving?

Rest it on the left door.

Rest it on your clutch.

Rest it on the brake.

Rest it on the floor or on a foot rest.

13. 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.

14. What is the meaning of this sign?

The motorway begins here.

The motorway ends now.

There is a motorway entrance ahead in 500 metres.

The motorway will end in 500 metres.

15. You are driving and think that an oncoming vehicle might crash into you, what do you do in this situation?

Reduce speed .

Flash your headlights and beep your horn to alert him/her.

Move immediately into the hard shoulder.

Remain calm and keep driving as you were.

16. What is the meaning of this sign?

Vehicles should keep to the right.

Vehicles should keep to the left.

Roadworks in right lane.

Right lane ahead closed.

17. 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.

18. What should you do if you come across a person injured in a crash?

Remain in your vehivle until an ambulance has arrived.

Leave the person where they are unless there is a risk of fire or further injury.

Safely lift the person to a safe place.

Move the person so they are facing up and place a blanket on them.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. When may you use your hazard lights on a motorway?

If passing out another vehicle.

If you need to slow down or stop because of an emergency ahead or if your vehicle has broken down.

When driving in the rain.

When you need to make a phone call.

22. How might driving too fast affect your vehicles road holding?

It triples your road holding ability.

It increases your road holding ability.

Your road holding ability will be lower than if you were driving at the speed limit.

It doesn't effect it.

23. 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.

24. The green light comes on when you're at a traffic light but pedestrians are still on the crossing, what should you do?

Proceed wuth care.

Speed up and overtake the pedestrians.

Stop and allow the pedestrians to make the crossing safely.

Beep your horn.

25. What is the meaning of this road marking?

Approaching continuous white lines on the road ahead.

No undertaking.

No overtaking allowed.

Fines apply if you cross the line.

26. You are driving on an unlit rural road at dark, what should you watch out for in terms of pedestrians and cyclists?

These road users may get angry at drivers.

These road users are more likely to stumble onto the road at dark.

There are likely to be more of them on rural roads.

You may not see the pedestrians or cyclists clearly.

27. How might a warm car effect you when driving at night?

It will make you drowsy.

It will make you feel more awake.

It will make you feel hungry.

It will make you feel anger towards other users.

28. You are driving in a narrow gap with vehicles parked on the left and oncoming vehicles on the right, what should you do?

Signal left and stop if needed to let the oncoming vehicles pass you.

Signal right and stop if needed to let the oncoming vehicles pass you.

Drive onto the footpath until the road is clear.

Speed up so that you can get through the narrow gap as quickly as possible.

29. Your tyre blows-out while driving, what should you do?

Drive off to the hard shoulder.

Turn on your hazard lights and stop immediately.

Keep the same speed and turn off at the next exit.

Stop your vehicle slowly and carefully using the brake.

30. How should you approach a sharp bend to the right on a narrow road?

Speed up, stay to the left and look out for approching traffic.

Slow down, stay to the left and look out for approaching traffic.

Apply the accelerator gently while turning the corner.

Slow down, stay to the right and look out for approaching traffic.

Example Test #36