Example Theory Tests In Ireland #41 / driverly

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1. You are driving in the dark along a brightly lit shopping street. What do you need to be aware of?

You should turn on your hazard lights.

Any traffic lights on this route will be difficult to make out amongst all the other lights.

You may find it hard to see pedestrians.

You may find it hard to see other vehicles on the road.

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2. 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.

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3. How can you prevent harsh braking?

Drive slowly, under the speed limit.

Keep your eyes ahead and try to predict what other drivers may do next.

Do not tailgate.

Drive only in lower gears.

4. You need to stop suddenly when driving on a road, what should you do?

Firmly press the brake and keep firm pressure on the brake.

Continue to quickly pump the brake.

Move to a higher gear.

Move to a lower gear.

5. When making a turn to the left, what mirrors should you look in?

Left interior and exterior mirror.

Right interior and exterior mirror.

Your exterior left mirror.

Your rear mirror.

6. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a major road.

Approaching a crossroads with a dual carriageway.

Approaching a minor road.

Motorway ahead.

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7. What is the purpose of a hard shoulder on a motorway?

To make a phone call.

For stopping in case of emergency.

To overtake slow vehicles.

For drivers to pull into and take a nap.

8. You are driving and see children on the road ahead, what should you do?

Change to a low gear.

Maintain a safe distance and be ready to apply the brake if needed.

Overtake them.

Slow down.

9. How can a driver avoid making an emergency stop?

Drive above the speed limit so you can overtake quicker.

Drive in a low gear.

Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you and read the road to ensure you are prepared for any emergencies.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

10. You wish to reverse on a busy road, what should you do?

Look in your rear view mirror only and then reverse.

Make the manoevre quickly.

Use your indicators to let other drivers know.

Look in all mirrors and blind spots to ensure it is safe before reversing slowly.

11. What is the meaning of this hand signal?

The driver wishes to reduce speed or stop.

The driver wishes to make a U-turn.

The driver wishes to drive straight on.

The driver wished to make a left turn.

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12. 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.

13. You are driving on a road with many potholes and there is a cyclist in front of you, what should you do?

Stay close to the cyclist.

Speed up and drive next to the cyclist.

Maintain a safe distance behind the cyclist in case he/she suddenly swerves around a pothole.

Speed up and pass out the cyclist.

14. What is the meaning of this sign?

Traffic will be merging from the left.

Yield to vehicles coming from the right.

Road changes to one-way system ahead.

Obstruction ahead.

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15. You are about to drive through a large puddle and notice pedestrians on the footpath next to it.

Speed up and manoevre around the puddle.

Slow down and if safe to do so manoevre around the puddle so as not to soak the pedestrians.

Keep the same speed and drive through the puddle.

Quickly swerve the puddle.

16. 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.

17. Why does a vehicle need engine oil?

Lowers the vehicles consumption of fuel.

It calculates your vehicles fuel consumption.

It helps to lubricate the parts in the engine.

It prevents issues with the engine.

18. What should you do if your engine suddenly fails when driving?

Steer the vehicle onto the centre line.

Indicate left and steer the vehicle safely off the road.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Keep the car on the road and call a mechanic.

19. You are stopped at traffic lights and they turn green but pedestrians are still on the crossing, what should you do?

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

Keep driving, your lights have turned green.

Allow the pedestrians to cross safely.

Overtake the pedestrians before the lights turn red.

20. What should you do before reversing a vehicle with an audible parking sensor?

You should look to the front of the vehicle only.

You should look to the front, both sides and back of the vehicle plus your blind spots.

You don't need to do anything.

You should look to both sides of your vehicle only.

21. How would driving fast continuously affect your vehicles fuel consumption?

Increases your fuel consumption.

It lowers your fuel consumption.

It can cause a leak in your fuel tank.

It doesn't effect it.

22. 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.

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23. How can drivers help the environment?

Only drive on rural roads.

Drive slower than the speed limit.

Only use their lights when its dark.

They could car share to reduce traffic and emissions.

24. You are driving and notice an oil spill on the road, what should you do?

Speed up to pass through the area quickly.

Call emergency services.

Slow down by pressing your brake gently and turn on your hazard lights to notify other drivers of the hazard.

Call the Gardai.

25. You notice your car has a worn front tyre, what should you do?

Replace the affected tyre.

Take it to a mechanic.

Swap it with one of the rear tyres, as they are not as important.

Put more air into the tyre.

26. What is the meaning of this sign?

May be cattle on the rooad ahead.

May be horses on the road ahead.

May be sheep on the road ahead.

May be deer on the road ahead.

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27. What is the meaning of this sign?

Humpback bridge ahead.

Approaching a series of dangerous corners.

Unprotected cliff ahead.

Road ahead may be slippery.

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28. How might you find driving on a motorway different from driving on other road types?

Other drivers tend to be calmer when driving on a motorway.

The surface is more uneven on other road types.

Vehicles drive slower on a motorway.

Vehicles drive faster on a motorway.

29. What is the meaning of this road marking?

You cannot enter this section unless you are turning right and there's no traffic.

Pedestrian crossing coming up.

No parking allowed here.

Parking allowed here.

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30. 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.