Example Theory Tests In Ireland #40 / driverly

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1. In what sittuation can you park on a sharp bend?

Never, you cannot park on a sharp bend.

At peak times, when the road is congested.

If you get permission from the council.

If you have an emergency.

2. In what type of weather is black ice most likely to occur?

In warm, wet weather.

If the temperature is low and it has recently rained.

If the temperature is low and it has recently snowed.

In sunny weather.

3. What is the meaning of this hand signal?

The driver wants to make a right turn.

The driver wants to reduce speed or stop.

The driver wants to make a left turn.

The driver wants to move out or make a right turn.

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4. In good driving conditions how would you know what is considered a safe following distance from the vehicle in front.

By giving a minimum of two seconds between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain fixed point on the road.

By giving a minimum of four seconds between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain fixed point on the road.

By giving a minimum of five seconds between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain fixed point on the road.

By giving a minimum of one second between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain fixed point on the road.

5. Why must you make sure your headlights are aligned correctly?

It helps you to see better.

It makes your vehicle more efficient.

It makes the light bulbs last longer.

So that you don't dazzle other drivers.

6. What is the meaning of this garda signal?

The Garda is telling traffic to keep moving in both directions.

Only stop if driving at it from behind.

Stop of driving at it from the front or back.

Only stop if driving at it from the front.

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7. You are driving up to this pedestrian crossing, what should you do?

Stop.

Continue driving.

Speed up to bypass the pedestrians quickly.

Reduce speed and be ready to stop if required.

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8. What is the meaning of this sign?

Minimum legal speed limit is 100km/h.

Road ends in 100km.

Next exit is in 100 km.

Maximum legal speed limit is 100km/h.

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9. How can drivers help the environment?

Clean your vehicle regularly.

Don't undertake long journeys.

Don't use the radio while driving.

Drive as smooth as possible, avoid hard acceleration and drive at a slower speed.

10. Can you beep your horn if driving in an urban area at night?

Yes, during 9.30pm to 9.00am only.

Yes, however during 11.30pm to 7.00am you can only use it in an emergency.

Yes, at all times.

Never.

11. Why is there a battery in both petrol and diesel vehicles?

To ensure the vehicle is fuel-efficient.

So that the engine will start.

It helps to lubriacte the vehicles engine.

To prevent wear and tear to the engine.

12. How might overloading your vehicle effect your vehicle?

It would make it more difficult to control.

It would make your vehicle off-balanced.

It wouldn't make any difference.

It would make you more in control of the vehicle.

13. You want to turn right upon exiting a minor road onto a dual carriageway that has a wide median strip, what must you do?

If there is no traffic to your right, drive onto the central median strip and stop there until you are clear to the left before driving on.

Keep your vehicle to the right.

Use your indicators and check your wing mirrors.

Slow down.

14. 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.

15. What is the meaning of this sign?

The minimum speed you can drive on this section of road is 50km/h.

Advised speed limit is 50km/h but you can drive faster if necessary.

The speed limit on this section of road is 50km/h.

The next exit is in 50 km.

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16. What is the meaning of this sign?

No right turn allowed.

Left turn only allowed.

Give way to oncoming traffic.

No U-turn allowed.

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17. What lights should you turn on when driving in fog?

Dipped headlights together with your front and rear fog lights.

Front and rear fog lights.

Dipped headlights.

Full-beam hardlights.

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18. What should you do if you come across a vehicle with flashing amber beacons?

Speed up.

Pull your vehicle to the left or into the hard shoulder.

Do nothing and keep the same speed.

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop your vehicle if needed.

19. What is the meaning of this road marking?

Stop.

Two-way street ahead.

No entry allowed.

No parking.

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20. How would you navigate a bend in wet conditions?

Don't change your gears.

Gently speed up.

Slow down and drive smoothly (without any sudden movements).

Keep the vehicle tight to the hard shoulder.

21. Can you drive a vehicle with broken brake lights on a public road?

No.

Yes if driving on motorways only.

Yes.

Yes, if driving in the day only.

22. 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.

23. What is the meaning of this sign?

Watch out for pedestrians during hours indicated.

No pedestrians allowed on the street ahead.

Pedestrian street only ahead, traffic only permitted during hours indicated.

Stop at school warden.

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24. If replacing the wheel on your vehicle how should you tighten the wheel nuts?

You don't need to tighten them.

Diagonally.

Loosely.

Anti-clockwise.

25. What is the load index of a tyre?

It indicates the minimum weight a tyre can carry.

It indicates the maximum weight a tyre can carry.

It indicates the average tyre pressure.

It indicates the maximum tyre pressure.

26. 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.

27. What is the meaning of this traffic light?

Vehicles turning left can continue if it is safe to do so.

Stop.

Yield to traffic from the right.

Vehicles may continue in the direction of the arrow if it is safe to do so.

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28. 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.

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29. Where should you position your vehicle before making a right turn?

Just right of the middle.

In the middle of the road.

In the hard shoulder.

Just left of the middle.

30. What might a worn tread on the edge of your tyre mean?

Your suspension may be faulty.

Might be a problem with the suspension.

Might be a problem with your steering alignment.

Tyre pressure is low.