Example Theory Tests In Ireland #47 / driverly

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1. How might driving with a single headlight effect other drivers at night?

Other drivers may not see you.

They may think that you have broken down.

You may dazzle other drivers.

Other drivers might think you're a motorcycle.

2. You are preparing to stop and see that the vehicle behind you is towing a trailer, what should you do?

Turn off at the next exit so the vehicle with trailer doesn't crash into you.

Take your foot off the accelerator or use your indicators and make the turn smoothly.

Indicate earlier and pull in slowly to allow the vehicle with the trailer additional stopping distance.

Speed up and make the turn quickly.

3. In what instance can you use your full headlights?

When there is no traffic coming towards you.

If you are driving in an unlit, rural area.

If you are driving in a built-up area.

You can always use your full headlights when it's dark.

4. What should you be aware of when driving through a residential area?

Animals may be loose on the road.

Street lights.

Pedestrians or children may suddenly walk out onto the road and other vehicles may suddenly drive or reverse onto the road.

Pedestrians.

5. You see blue smoke coming from your exhause, what does this mean?

Your engine is too hot.

Your engine is too cold.

Your engine is broken.

Your engine is burning oil.

6. If you want to drive another vehicle that isn't taxed, can you transfer your own tax from your vehicle onto it?

You cannot, motor tax is non-transferable.

Yes, tax discs can be transferred.

In case of an emergency only.

If your insurance company allows you.

7. What do you need to be aware of when driving through roadworks?

Higher fines may apply in this area.

Lower speed limits are in effect.

The road surface may be uneven and slippery.

Be careful of road workers.

8. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a with-flow bus lane to the left.

Contra-flow bus lane ahead to the right.

No parking.

Cycle lane on the left.

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9. How can you distinguish an emergency vehicle?

It has flashing green lights.

It has flashing yellow lights.

It makes a loud beeping noise.

It has flashing blue or red lights.

10. 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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11. What is the meaning of this sign?

There is a sharp change in direction to your right.

You are approaching a dangerous bend.

Slow down.

You are approaching a series of dangerous corners.

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12. What is the minimum distance you should allow between the vehicle in front of you when driving 100km/h on a dry road?

60 metres.

63 metres.

62 metres.

64 metres.

13. What is the meaning of this sign?

You must turn right.

Give way to traffic on the major road.

You must turn left.

No left turn allowed.

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14. 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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15. What must you be aware of in this situation?

That one of the parked cars may suddenly open a car door.

That one of the parked cars may suddenly pull out onto the road.

That a pedestrian may suddenly walk in front of you.

That a child may suddenly walk in front of you.

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16. 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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17. You are driving behind a heavy goods vehicle that has indicated to turn right, what should you do?

Speed up and pass it out quickly.

Pass it out to the left.

Turn on your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Keep a safe distance behind until you can safely overtake on the inside or let it make the turn.

18. How might overloading your vehicle effect its road-holding?

It wouldn't make any difference.

It would make it easier to control.

It would make it harder to control.

It will make changing gears more difficult.

19. Why should you not rest your foot on the clutch?

Because it may damage your brake pedal.

Because it may make you more drowsy.

Because it might damage the clutch.

Because your foot will get tired.

20. 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.

21. What is the meaning of this sign?

Vehicles should keep to the right.

Vehicles should keep to the left.

Roadworks in right lane.

Right lane ahead closed.

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22. What is the meaning of this sign?

The road ahead divides.

You are approaching a mini-roundabout.

There is traffic merging and diverging coming up.

You are approaching a roundabout.

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23. Why must you drive a tractor slower than normal on an uneven road?

So that it doesn't run out of fuel.

You should drive it as normal.

So that it doesn't flip.

So that it doesn't bounce out of control.

24. What should you observe before reversing?

Check in both wing mirrors.

Check in all mirrors and blind spots.

Look to the front only.

Check in the rear view mirror only.

25. You notice parts of your vehicle are rusty, what should you do?

Call your insurance company and inform them.

Take it to a vehicle repair shop.

Buy a new vehicle.

Drive it as normal.

26. What is a car or motorbikes normal stopping distance when driving on a wet road at a speed of 50km per hour.

Stopping distance is 30 metres.

Stopping distance is 35 metres.

Stopping distance is 25 metres.

Stopping distance is 20 metres.

27. What is the meaning of this exhaust?

Overtake on the left only.

No left turn.

Continue straight.

No right turn.

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28. When must you use your vehicles side lights?

If you park on a dark road.

If driving between 5pm and 9pm.

If driving in a rural area after 9pm.

If driving through a city or town after dark.

29. 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.

30. You want to drive straight ahead on a cross junction of equal importance, what should you do?

Use your mirrors.

Yield to traffic coming from the left.

Slow down and drive ahead carefully.

Yield to traffic coming from the right.