Example Theory Tests In Ireland #5 / driverly

1. How would you handle this situation?

Check all your blind spots before proceeding.

You can drive ahead but only if there is no oncoming traffic.

You must stop straight away.

You must change to a lower gear.

2. What is the meaning of this sign?

You cannot enter this area.

U-turn not permitted.

No overtaking allowed.

No parking.

3. You see a flashing warning light on your dashboard, what should you do?

See if the issue is with the fuel gauge.

Take your vehicle to a mechanic.

Continue to drive on cautiously.

Stop the vehicle and investigate the issue.

4. In what situation should you apply the handbrake to stop your vehicle?

In an emergency.

You should never only use the handbrake to stop your vehicle.

If driving in a low gear.

If driving in wet weather.

5. You wish to turn left at a congested city junction but there are cyclists and pedestrians at the junction too, what should you do?

Look for cyclists and pedestrians to the left.

Look for pedestrians and cyclists who may unexpectedly cross the road in front or to your left, be prepared to brake if needed.

Look for cyclists and pedestrians to the right.

Give sufficient space to any pedestrians to your left.

6. You are driving behind a cyclist who is coming up to a parked car, what should you do?

The cyclist may stop abruptly.

Keep a safe distance because the cyclist might overtake the car parked on the right.

The cyclist might turn around.

Keep a safe distance because the cyclist might overtake the car parked on the left.

7. What is the meaning of this sign?

Overtaking not permitted.

Cyclists only in the left lane.

No passing on the left.

No passing on the right.

8. You are approaching a junction and there's a pedestrian crossing the road, what should you do?

Indicate and drive around the person.

Change to a low gear.

Give right of way to the person.

Speed up and beep to let the pedestrian know you are there.

9. Your tyre blows-out while driving, what should you do?

Drive off to the hard shoulder.

Turn on your hazard lights and stop immediately.

Keep the same speed and turn off at the next exit.

Stop your vehicle slowly and carefully using the brake.

10. You are driving a tractor with a trailer attached, how should you enter a roundabout to prevent possible roll-over?

Use your handbrake.

Slow down.

Speed up and overtake other vehicles in your way.

Keep driving as normal.

11. How might driving too fast affect your vehicles road holding?

It triples your road holding ability.

It increases your road holding ability.

Your road holding ability will be lower than if you were driving at the speed limit.

It doesn't effect it.

12. What is the best way to drive an automatic vehicle?

Use your left foot for the accelerator and your right foot for the brake.

Use your right foot for the accelerator and your left foot for the brake.

Use your right foor to operate the accelerator and brake.

Use your left foot to operate the accelerator and brake.

13. What is the meaning of this light?

Your left indicator is on.

Your full headlights are on.

Your battery is not being charged properly.

Your right indicator is on.

14. What should you do in this instance?

Honk your horn to alert the children.

Speed up and overtake the children.

Slow down and be prepared to brake suddenly.

Stop until the children have passed.

15. What should you do when you park a vehicle on a hill facing downwards?

Turn the wheels into the kerb.

Park close to other vehicles to stop your car from rolling.

Turn the wheels away from the kerb.

Engage the handbrake.

16. 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.

17. What is the meaning of this sign?

May be horses on the road ahead.

May be cattle or other farm animals on the road ahead.

May be birds on the road ahead.

May be deer on the road ahead.

18. What road users can use a cycle lane that has a broken white line?

Cyclists and motorcyclists.

Pedestrians only.

Cyclists only.

Cyclister and motorized wheelchairs.

19. How might wet weather effect your exterior mirrors?

It won't make any difference.

It might break or crack the glass on the mirror.

Water droplets may gather on the glass and make it harder to see the road.

It will make it easier to see.

20. What is the meaning of flashing amber beacons on a vehicle?

That emergency services are present on the road ahead.

That there are roadworks ahead.

That a crash has occurred ahead.

The vehicle may be driving extra slow or is a wide load.

21. How could you help a motorcyclist who has been involved in a crash and is in shock?

Gently lay the motorcyclist on their back.

Gently lay the victim on their stomach.

Gently lay the victim in the rocovery poitsion.

Offer the victim a drink of water.

22. If a driver is prescribed medication which may impair their driving, what should they do?

Ask a doctor what to do.

Drive only during the day so you don't get tired.

Stop taking the medication.

Drive slower.

23. What situation may occur after you brake suddenly?

You may lose control of the vehicle.

An oncoming vehicle may crash into you.

Another vehicle may crash into you from behind.

Your brakes may make a squeaking sound.

24. Your vehicle has PAS (power assisted steering) but it suddenly becomes more difficult to steer, what should you do?

Pull into a safe place and call a mechanic.

Pull into a safe place and check the PAS fluid level, fill it up if needed.

Speed up and continue turning the wheel until it becomes lighter.

Drive slower and turn the wheel harshly until you fix the issue.

25. Which road users may drive in a contra-flow bus lane?

Taxis only.

Car shares only.

Buses and taxis.

Buses only.

26. How can you safely drive on icy roads?

Switch to a lower gear.

Be more careful than usual.

Reduce speed and gently accelerate and brake if needed.

Turn on your hazard lights until you have cleared the icy section.

27. Why might your vehicle skid?

Braking too heavily, accelerating unnessarily and driving too slow.

If you accelerate harshly at the wrong time, apply the brake too strongly or drive too fast.

Too much heavy braking and driving too fast.

Accelerating harshly, braking cautiously, driving too fast.

28. How must you proceed if your view is blocked at a junction?

Slowly drive out onto the road while watching closely for other vehicles.

Check your wing mirrors.

Sit up higher so that you can see past the obstruction.

Stop until the obstruction has been cleared.

29. How may carrying a heavy load effect your vehicles braking ability?