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Example Test #44

1. How might low oil pressure affect your vehicles engine.
It lessens wear and tear on the vehicles engine.

The vehicles engine will be overworked.

Engine friction is lowered.

It doesn't effect it.

2. What is the meaning of this sign?
The motorway ends in 200 metres.

The right lane is closed.

The motorway ends.

The next exit is in 200 metres.

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3. Which car is correctly positioned to turn right from the minor road onto the major road?
Car 4.

Car 1.

Car 3.

Car 2.

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4. Which would be a bus drivers blind spots?
Both sides of the bus.

The front left of the bus.

Any sections to the front, sides and back of the bus the driver can't see.

The back of the bus.

5. You are driving on a 2-plus-1 road, where can you make a right turn?
At a controlled junction.

At a junction with a single white line only.

You cannot turn right on this road.

At a junction with a double white line only.

6. How would you know if a bulb in your side light has broken?
A mechanic would need to tell you.

By turning your lights on an off.

Testing your lights when it's dark.

By getting out of the vehicle to see if they are working or asking someone to check.

7. What is the meaning of this sign?
Road ahead may have loose chippings.

Road ahead may be slippery.

Oil spill ahead.

Snow fall likely in this area.

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8. You want to drive your car but your tax disc has expired. What do you need to do?
Just drive the car in the countryside/ less congested areas.

Just drive the car on motorways.

Purchase a new taxi disc and still drive your car.

Do not drive the car.

9. You see flashing amber arrows, what do they mean?
You should drive ahead carefully.

Vehicles should carry on in the direction indicated by the arrows.

You must stop the vehicle.

You should reduce your speed.

10. You are driving and come to an obstacle, what should you do?
Pump the accelerator continuously.

Pump the braek continuously.

Press the brake firmly and hold position.

Switch to a low gear.

11. 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.

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12. What is the safest way to drive at night?
Drive the speed limit at all times.

Drive in the right lane.

Drive at a safe speed that will enable you to maintain a safe stopping distance.

Drive with your full headlights on.

13. When can you not use your vehicle horn?
From the hours 11.30pm to 7am when driving in an urban area.

From the hours 10.30pm to 7.00am when driving in an urban area.

From the hours 8.30pm to 8.00am when driving in an urban area.

You can use you car horn anytime, anywhere.

14. 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.

15. You are driving on a one-way street and want to make a right turn, what should you do?
Keep to the right and move into the right lane to complete the turn.

Slow down and check your mirrors and blind spots.

Slow down and indicate.

Keep to the left and move into the left lane to complete the turn.

16. A tractor is pulling a wide load behind that prevents them from seeing the rear, and they wish to turn right. What should the driver do in this instance?
Slow down before making the turn.

Indicate first, then make the right turn.

Make the right turn quickly.

Get another person to inform them of traffic from behind and the driver will check for oncoming vehicles.

17. You are driving from A to B, what does the road marking mean?
Overtake at peak traffic hours only.

You cannot overtake on this section.

U-turn allowed.

You can overtake if the route ahead is clear.

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18. How should an L-plate look?
Yellow backgound with a white L.

White background with a red L.

Red background with a white L.

Blue background with a white L.

19. What is the meaning of this sign?
Motorway ends ahead.

Left lane closed.

Right lane closed.

Motorway entrance ahead.

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20. You see an ambulance with flashing blue lights up ahead, what should you do?
Pull your vehicle towards the right.

Speed up.

Slow down and be prepared to stop if needed.

Stop your vehicle.

21. What is the meaning of this sign?
No motorcycles may be parked here.

Can't park here if your vehicle is under the weight shown.

Can't park here if your vehicle is over the weight shown.

Can't park here if you're vehicle is above the height shown.

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22. 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.

23. 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.

24. You are driving and the bus in front of you is indicating to turn left but there is oncoming traffic, what should you do?
Overtake the bus on the left.

Keep really close behind the bus.

Overtake the bus on the hard shoulder.

Maintain a safe distance behind the bus until it has turned.

25. On what part of a vehicle should the L-plates be displayed?
On the front and back of the vehicle.

On the two front side windows.

The front of the vehicle.

The back only.

26. You are coming to a section of road that has shallow flooded, what should you do?
Speed up and drive through it as fast as you can.

Slow down and switch to a low gear.

Call the Gardai.

Drive around the flooded area.

27. What information should you provide your insurance comapany with to get insurance?
Any information the insurance company requests.

The make, model and year of your vehicle.

Your date of birth and gender.

Your name and address.

28. If you are carrying young children in your vehicle, what do you need to do?
Call your insurance company and let them know.

Drive faster so that you can get to your destination quicker.

Ensure every child is wearing a seatbelt or seated in an appropriate carseat.

Drive more slowly.

29. You see this sign at a roundabout, what does it mean?
Increase speed.

Give way to vehicles from the right.

Proceed with care.

Give way to vehicles from the left.

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30. 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.