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Example Test #53

1. Can you tailgate on a dual carriageway or motorway?
Yes, always.

No, you need to allow a safe braking distance.

Only if you are about to pass out the vehicle in front.

In an emergency.

2. If you wish to drive another vehicle and are unsure if you are insured to drive it, what should you do?
Call your local motor tax office.

Call the Gardai and ask them.

Get permission from the owner of the vehicle.

Call your insurance provider and check you can legally drive the vehicle.

3. What must you do whilst driving at night on a road without any lights?
Ensure you don't fall asleep at the wheel.

Keep an eye out for pedestrians who may be dressed in dark clothes, vehicles parked to the left as well as any loose animals.

Switch on your dimmed headlights.

Turn on your hazard lights.

4. When must you use your vehicles rear view mirror?
If changing your direction.

If reversing.

If slowing down.

If speeding up.

5. If you drive from a bright road into a heavily shaded road, how might this effect your driving?
It won't effect your driving.

You will need to remove your sunglasses.

Your visibility will be better than normal.

Your visibility will be reduced.

6. How should you approach a vehicle that has blocked your right of way at a junction?
Shout at the other driver.

Attempt to overtake the vehicle.

Beep your horn.

Keep calm.

7. If traffic is moving slow in an urban area, how should you approach a zebra crossing?
You can stop on the zebra crossing if necessary.

Time your stop/starts so y don't drive onto the zebra crossing and block pedestrians from crossing.

Pedestrians should waot for the next green light if I'm on the crossing.

Drive into the middle of the road to avoid the crossing.

8. You want to turn right in this instance, what should you do next?
Yield to pedestrians.

Drive straight ahead or make a left turn.

Check your mirrors, indicate and pull into the right lane.

Pull into the right lane.

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9. 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.

10. What is the meaning of this sign?
Watch out for pedestrians during hours indicated.

No pedestrians allowed on the street ahead.

Pedestrian street only ahead, traffic only permitted during hours indicated.

Stop at school warden.

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11. 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.

12. If you are blinded by an oncoming vehicles lights, what should you do?
Slow down.

Try to avoid looking directly at the lights, reduce your speed and stop your vehicle safely if needed.

Flash your lights at the other vehicle to let them know their lights are too bright.

Turn on your hazard lights.

13. 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.

14. What do you need to be aware of in this instance?
The cyclist might fall off their bike.

The cyclist might go onto the road without looking around.

The cyclist might move into your blind spot.

The cyclist may not signal.

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15. What is the meaning of this sign?
Level crossing gaurded by gates or lights ahead.

Steep downhill ahead.

Series of bumps in the road ahead.

Danger of rock fall ahead.

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16. What is the meaning of this sign?
Humpback bridge ahead.

Unguarded level crossing ahead.

Approaching a steep upward hill.

Sharp dip in the road ahead.

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17. 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.

18. If you are driving on a congested city road, what do you need to be aware of in terms of pedestrians?
Pedestrians shouldn't be walking on city roads.

You should keep driving as normal, you have right of way.

Pedestrians may be in your blind spots.

Pedestrians may unexpectedly walk in front of your vehicle.

19. When should you dip your full headlights when driving at night?
Never drive with full headlights.

If an oncoming vehicle flashes their lights at you.

If there is approaching traffic.

If driving between 9pm and 9am.

20. 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.

21. What should you when driving in the dark?
Turn on your full beam headlights.

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

Turn on your hazard lights.

Drive below the speed limit.

22. If you are prescribed medication what should you check before driving?
Check the lights aren't too bright in the vehicle.

Take a look at the ingredients in the medicine.

Check your breathing and blood pressure.

Make sure that the medication does not affect your driving ability.

23. What is the meaning of this hand signal?
The cyclist wants to move out or make a right turn.

The cyclist wants to move straight ahead.

The cyclist wants to reduce speed or stop.

The cyclist wants to make a right turn.

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24. What drink should you offer someone who has been injured in a crash?
Milk.

Coffee or other caffeinated drink.

Don't offer anything.

Water only.

25. How might a wet road effect your braking ability?
It increases your fuel consumption.

It doesn't effect the braking ability.

It doubles your stopping distance.

It quadruples your stopping distance.

26. How might low tyre pressure effect your vehicle?
Makes it more difficult to steer and can badly affect your brakes.

Badly affects your suspension.

Increases fuel consumption.

It doesn't effect it.

27. What must you do to prevent excessive exhause pollution?
Change your vehicles fuel injectors frequently.

Change your exhaust frequently.

Change your oil frequently.

Change your air filters frequently.

28. What is the meaning of this road marking?
You cannot enter this section unless you are turning right and there's no traffic.

Pedestrian crossing coming up.

No parking allowed here.

Parking allowed here.

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29. 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.

30. 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.