Example Theory Tests In Ireland #43 / driverly

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1. If you see a red warning light on your dashboard, what should you do?

Stop in a safe place and check it out.

Keep driving.

Stop and check your fuel gauge.

Change your oil as soon as you can.

2. What is the meaning of both signs together?

Pedestrian only area ahead, no vehicles allowed outside the hours displayed on the sign.

No entry.

No pedestrians allowed.

Pedestrians not allowed on the street during hours displayed on the sign.

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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. When should you use coolant or antifreeze?

In Summer only.

Throughout the year.

In Winter only.

Only when the temperature falls below 0 Celsius.

5. What is the meaning of this garda signal?

Vehicles coming from the right may proceed.

Vehicles coming from the left must stop.

Vehicles coming from behind must stop.

Vehicles coming from the front can continue.

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6. What is the meaning of this sign?

There may be escaped zoo animals up ahead.

There is a school ahead.

There may be cows or other farm animals up ahead.

There may be deer or other wild animals up ahead.

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7. How should you ensure your vehicle is safely parked before leaving it?

Pull up the handbrake, turn off the engine and put the gear stick in a low gear.

Turn off the engine.

Pull up the handbrake and put the gear stick in a low gear.

Lock the vehicle.

8. If you are involved in a crash and you think the other driver was at fault, what should you do?

Call the Gardai.

Write down the other vehicles license plate number.

Stop your vehicle and swap insurance and contact details with the other party.

Take photos and call emergency services.

9. What is the meaning of this hand signal?

Cyclist wishes to move straight on.

Cyclist wishes to make a left turn.

Cyclist wishes to make a right turn.

Cyclist wishes to reduce speed or stop.

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10. Why does a vehicle need seatbelts?

It stops children from being able to move around in the vehicle.

It stops you from being thrown backwards in a crash or if the vehicle stops suddenly.

It stops you from being thrown to the front in a crash or if the vehicle suddenly stops.

To protect children if the vehicle is involved in a crash.

11. Your exterior mirrors have become covered in mud and dust. What should you do?

Just use your interior mirrors.

Keep driving, exterior mirrors are pointless.

Get a cloth and clean the mirrors before drving on.

Stop the vehicle.

12. What must you do in this situation?

You may speed up.

You must slow down.

You should stop.

You may proceed with caution.

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13. 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.

14. What rules must pedestrians follow if walking on a narrow congested road?

They should walk faster than normal.

They must walk next to one another.

They should have their backs to oncoming traffic.

They must walk in single file.

15. What should you do if visibility is reduced during the day?

Turn on your window wipers to see more clearly.

Switch on your side lights or dipped headlights.

Turn on your hazard lights.

Pull off the road safely and drive when it gets brighter.

16. What should you do if you are slowed down by a cyclist on the road ahead?

Beep your horn to inform the cyclist to move off the road.

Speed up and pass out the cyclist.

Keep your distance until you can overtake safely.

Stay close to the cyclist.

17. What saying can help you remember to keep a safe following distance on a dry road?

Five seconds makes the difference.

Only a fool breaks the 10 second rule.

Only a fool breaks the two second rule.

Only a fool breaks the three second rule.

18. What are a trucks blind spots that you need to be aware of if driving behind one?

The back of the truck.

The sides of the truck.

All areas to the front, sides and back of the truck.

The front areas of the truck.

19. What is the meaning of this garda signal?

Any vehicles in front of the Garda may keep driving.

You must stop if driving up to the Garda from the front.

You must stop if driving up to the Garda from behind.

You must stop no matter what direction you approach the Garda.

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20. What is the meaning of this traffic light?

You may continue if you are turning left.

You may continue if you are turning right.

You may continue in the direction of the arrow if the route is clear.

Stop at the traffic light.

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21. What is the meaning of this sign?

Stop.

Approaching a school.

There are school children crossing here.

Approaching a pedestrian crossing.

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22. What is a clearway used for?

No stopping or parking allowed in this area during certain hours.

A special section of road only for pedestrians.

A motorway used for heavy goods vehicles' only

A special section of road only for cyclists.

23. How can you ensure you stay awake during a long journey?

Drive with your windows open.

Turn your radio to the loudest setting.

Drink coffee or another caffienated drink.

Turn on your air conditioning and stop regularly.

24. How should you merge onto a slip road from a motorway?

Speed up and merge into a suitable gap.

Match the speed of vehicles already on the motorway and carefully merge into a safe gap.

Slow down and slowly merge into a suitable gap in the traffic.

Signal early so other drivers know of your intention.

25. What is the meaning of this garda signal?

Stop.

You may proceed if approaching from the front.

You may proceed if approaching from the right.

You may proceed if approaching from the left.

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26. How might a worn exhaust effect your vehicle?

Filtering of fumes will be stabilised.

Your vehicle will be less fuel efficient.

Engine noise will be noisier and the filtering of fumes will decrease.

There will be no engine noise and the filtering of fumes will increase.

27. What should you do if you are running short on time to reach your destination?

Pass out other vehicles so you reach your destination on time.

Stay calm and drive as safely as possible.

Safely overtake other vehicles in the right lane.

Be angry towards other road users.

28. 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.

29. What is the meaning of this sign?

The left lane is reserved for buses and cyclists.

With-flow bus lane ahead.

No buses allowed on this road.

Approaching a contra-flow bus lane.

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30. 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.