Example Theory Tests In Ireland #45 / driverly

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1. What is the maximum speed limit for cars or motorcycles on a single carriageway national road?

90 km/h.

120 km/h.

80 km/h.

100 km/h.

2. What is the meaning of this sign?

Train station ahead.

Approaching an unguarded railway crossing.

Dual carriageway ahead.

Approaching a railway crossing that has barriers and gates.

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3. 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.

4. 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.

5. If you use your indicator and hear a quicker clicking noise than normal, what does it mean?

Your battery is too low.

One of your indicator bulbs has blown.

This is a normal noise, don't be alarmed.

You are almost out of fuel.

6. How can you ensure your vehicle is fuel efficient?

Through regular braking.

Only drive in a lower gear.

By gently accelarating and changing gears appropriately.

Ensuring your car has enough fuel at all times.

7. You are driving and see that your temperature gauge is red, what must you do?

Keep driving as normal.

Take your vehicle to a mechanic.

Pull over to a safe place and check the issue.

Reduce your speed.

8. What is the meaning of this sign?

There may be horses and ponies on the road.

There may be sheep on the road.

There may be cows or other farm animals on the road.

There may be birds on the road.

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9. If your tyre blows when driving, what should you do?

Keep a loose grip on the steering wheel and pull your vehicle to the side.

Turn off the engine.

Keep a firm hold of the steering wheel and pull your vehicle to the side.

Slowly increase speed and pull into the hard shoulder safely.

10. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a hump in the road.

No entry.

The motorway is ending.

Approaching a tunnel.

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11. In what situation at a green light should you not proceed?

If you're turning left.

If you'e turning right.

If you will block the junction by doing so.

Never.

12. How might an unevenly distributed load effect your driving?

It may increase your tyre pressure.

It may make the vehicle less stable when braking or turning a corner.

It will make your vehicle more stable when braking or turning a corner.

It may minimize load resistance.

13. What is the fastest speed allowed for a car towing a trailer (or caravan) on national primary roads?

60km/h

100km/h.

80 km/h.

70 km/h.

14. How might a worn exhaust effect your vehicle?

The noise and pollution from your exhaust will be less.

It may cause your engine to blow up.

It doesn't have any effect.

The noise and pollution from your exhaust will be greater.

15. What is the meaning of this garda signal?

Stop if approaching from wither direction.

Vehicles approaching from the front can continue.

Stop if approaching the Garda from behind.

Stop if approaching the Garda from the front.

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16. What is the meaning of this sign?

Do not enter this area if your vehicle is above the height indicated.

Goods vehicles with more than fice axles are not permitted to enter.

No parking.

No parking permitted for vehicles below the height indicated.

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17. If your tyres are under-inflated how might this effect your vehicle?

Your engine won't be as powerful.

It may damage your engine.

Your fuel effciency will be lower.

It will make steering and braking more difficult.

18. What must you do if you come to a crash site where a vehicle carrying hazardous goods was involved?

Call the Gardai.

Phone emergency services.

Turn around and leave the scene.

Stay clear of the scene and call emergency services.

19. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a series of dangerous bends.

Road merges/diverges ahead.

Approaching a series of dangerous bumps or hollows in the road.

Slow down.

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20. If a vehicle cuts in front of you too soon, what could happen?

It wouldn't make any difference.

The other vehicles exhaust fumes migt make you feel ill.

It may block your view of the road.

You could crash into said vehicle.

21. You are driving on a narrow road and see another vehicle driving towards you, what should you do?

Slow down and pull your vehicle to the right.

Slow down and pull your vehicle to the left.

Slow down and allow enough space between your vehicle and the oncoming vehicle.

Speed up and drive quickly past the other vehicle.

22. 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.

23. You don't wish to drive at the same speed as the car in front, what should you do?

Drive below the speed limit.

Stay in the right lane.

Stay in the left lane and allow a safe stopping distance from the car in front.

Keep close to the car in front.

24. Where are you not permitted to park a vehicle?

If there is a double yellow line painted on the road.

If there is a single or double white line painted on the road.

If there is a broken white line painted on the road.

If there is a single yellow line painted on the road.

25. You are driving on a windy day and see a cyclist in front, what should you do?

Slow down and change to a lower gear.

Speed up and pass out the cyclist.

Drive ahead with care.

Give extra space between you and the cyclist in case he/she is blown off path.

26. If you are the car driver in this situation, what should you be aware of?

You may be required to slow down ahead.

There may be loose chippings on the road ahead.

Traffic behind you may overtake you.

That oncoming traffic may come onto your side of the road when turning the corner and there may be animals or other obstructions on the road ahead.

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27. 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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28. What is the meaning of this sign?

Area of restricted headroom ahead e.g. a low bridge.

Loose chippings on road ahead.

Warning - risk of falling rocks.

Humpback bridge ahead.

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29. In what instance should a pedestrian wear reflective clothing in the dark?

In well-lit built-up areas only.

When visibility is poor due to bad weather.

When walking somewhere other than a well-lit, built-up area.

In rural areas only.

30. Why is it not permitted to park on a footpath?

Because it will make pedestrians angry.

Because your car could get damaged.

Because the Gardai could revoke your driver license.

Because pedestrians will be inconvenienced.