Example Theory Tests In Ireland #4 / driverly

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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. There are two lanes on the entry to a roundabout, which lane should you be in if you want to take the right exit?

Middle lane.

Right lane.

It doesn't matter what lane you choose.

Left lane.

5. What should you be able to see in your mirrors if they have been properly adjusted?

The road behind you and to each side.

The road on both sides of the vehicle.

The road in front and to each side.

The road behind you only.

6. 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.

7. What causes heavy steering?

If your tyres are over-inflated.

Driving in a high gear too regularly.

Driving in wet weather.

If your front tyres are under-inflated.

8. How many metres in front of a zebra crossing can you not park?

10 metres.

20 metres.

30 metres.

15 metres.

9. In what situation can you park on a footpath?

If you have a special parking permit.

Only in case of emergency.

If there are no pedestrians around.

Never.

10. Which part of your vehicle should always be in a good condition?

Your indicator lights and wing mirrors.

Your steering wheel and seatbelts.

Your headlights and seatbelts.

Your tyres and windscreen blades.

11. In what instance can you park at a taxi rank?

In an emergency.

Between the hours of 9pm and 9am.

Never.

If there is a broken white line.

12. What is the minimum insurance you need to drive on a public road?

Fully Comprehensive.

Third Party Insurance.

Second Party Insurance.

It is not a legal requirement to have vehicle insurance.

13. What do you need to be careful of when turning left?

That pedestrians and cyclists may come up on your inside.

That vehicles may be coming from the right.

That you have put the correct indiactor on.

That other vehicles may crash into the back of you.

14. 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.

15. In this driving situation, what should you do?

Change to a low gear.

You can turn your vehicle in front of the other two.

You should not turn your vehicle in front of the other two.

You should stop your vehicle completely.

16. In what way would a front tyre blow-out effect your vehicle?

Your steering will pull to the side.

Your windscreen may break because of the sudden jolt.

It could permanently damage your brakes.

You will lose control of the vehicle.

17. How can you maximise fuel efficiency whilst driving?

Don't transport anything too heavy in your vehicle.

Make sure that you have sufficient oil levels at all times.

Have lots of heavy items in your vehicle.

Use the brake regularly.

18. You see this sign but it is NOT accompanied by a white stop road marking, what should you do?

Drive on cautiously.

Give way to pedestrians.

Give way to traffic on your right.

You must stop at the sign.

19. What should you do if this sign is displayed next to a white stop line?

Stop your vehicle before the white line.

Drive into the hard shoulder or left lane.

Stop your vehicle at the white line.

You can ignore the white line.

20. 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.

21. When should you use your rear fog lights?

When it's raining.

In rural areas only.

In case of emergency.

In thick fog or if it's snowing.

22. If your tyre punctures while driving, what should you do?

Keep driving as normal.

Stop the vehicle straight away and replace the affected tyre.

Pull your vehicle into a safe spot and replace the affected tyre.

Pull over and turn on your hazard lights.

23. How would a broken lens effect your headlight?

It won't effect your headlights.

It may permanently damage your headlight.

Your headlight won't be as bright as I should.

The beam from the headlight would be reduced and distorted.

24. You are driving up to a junction and the traffic light is green but there are elderly pedestrians crossing, what should you do?

Speed up.

Be patient and give them time to cross safely.

Beep your horn to let the pedestrians know you're waiting.

Drive around them.

25. What must you do when you are passing out parked vehicles.

Stop your vehicle after passing the first parked car to ensure there is no pedestrian about to walk onto the road.

Overtake very close to the parked vehicles to ensure there is more space in the center of the road.

Aim to hit the wing morror of the parked vehicles.

Ensure there is sufficient space on both sides when overtaking.

26. How would wet weather affect your driving in this instance?

Decreases your braking distance from the vehicle in front.

It doesn't change your driving.

Rain makes it less likely for your vehicle to skid.

Rain makes your vehicle more likely to skid.

27. What danger may occur when driving in snow (other than skidding)?

Your tyre grip on the road will be reduced.

You are more likely to get a flat tyre.

You may lose control of your vehicle.

Road markings and road signs may be hidden by the snow.

28. You want to turn right at the traffic lights, the green light is showing but there is oncoming traffic. What should you do?

Drive to the center of the junction, check all mirrors and make the turn.

Slow down, move into the left of the junction and safely make the turn.

Speed up and make the turn as fast as you can.

Drive forward to the centre of the junction and wait for a break in the oncoming traffic.

29. How must you apply the brake if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

Accelerate firmly.

Move your steering wheel in the same direction the rear wheels are going.

Move your steering wheel in the opposite direction to the skid.

Apply the brake firmly and hold the position.

30. Why might it be dangerous to brake abruptly?

Your wheels may lock.

The driver only could be thrown forward.

The air bag might be engaged.

The occupants of the vehicle could be thrown forward.

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