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Example Test #54

1. In what instance are you allowed to overtake another vehicle in the left-hand lane
If the vehicle is indicating to turn right.

If the vehicle is indicating to turn left.

You should never overtake on the left.

If the vehicle is going too slow.

2. What should you know if queuing in traffic where there are multiple lanes?
I don't need to be aware of anything.

Pedestrians may come up on the left side.

That you must stay very close to the vehicle in front.

Cyclists or motorcyclists may approach on both sides of your vehicle.

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3. You want to turn left, what should you do in the situation shown?
Slow down, check your blind spots and keep driving carefully.

Stop and let both pedestrians cross in front of you.

Slow down but keep driving carefully.

Look in all mirrors, indicate and drive on.

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4. What do you need to be aware of in this situation?
You will need to turn left due to road works.

The roads surface may be uneven and have loose chippings.

Road workers may come onto your path suddenly.

You will need to turn right due to road works.

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5. What is the minimum tyre tread depth allowed on a car?
1.3mm

1mm

1.6mm

1.8mm

6. When your fluid reservoir is full, how can you see if your power-assisted steering is working?
Turn your steering wheel from left lock to right lock with the engine turned off.

Turn your steering wheel from left lock to right lock with the engine running.

Turn your steering wheel from left lock to right lock and drive in a higher gear.

Turn your steering wheel from left lock to right lock and drive in a lower gear.

7. If you are involved in an accident and nobody is injured but the cars are obstructing the road, what should you do?
Call emergency services.

Move them to a safe place, off the road.

Mark the cars' position on the road and move them to a safe place.

You are involved in a crash, nobody is injured but the cars are an obstruction on the road, what should you do?

8. What faulty part of your vehicle may cause uneven or excessive tyre wear?
A faulty battery.

An over-inflated tyre.

A worn suspension.

Low oil levels.

9. In what instance must a tractor or works vehicle have a rear-view mirror fitted?
If driving at night only.

Always.

If carrying passengers only.

Never, it is not required for this type of vehicle.

10. What is the meaning of this sign?
All traffic must turn right.

Give way to traffic on the left.

All traffic may continue straight.

All traffic must turn left.

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11. What is the meaning of this sign?
Max. legal speed limit os 120km/h.

Next exit in 120 km.

Services ahead in 120 km.

Minimum legal speed limit is 120km/h.

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12. What is the meaning of flashing amber lights at a pelican crossing?
Yield to pedestrians and only continue if safe to do so.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Stop.

Continue driving.

13. There is black ice on your road, what do you need to do?
Slowly speed up.

Manoevre your vehicle around the black ice.

Lower your gear.

Don't brake suddenly or too quickly and don't steer or accelerate forcefully.

14. Describe the meaning of this hand signal
The driver wishes to make a left turn.

The driver wishes to drive out or take a right turn.

The driver wishes to reduce speed or come to a complete stop.

The driver wishes to drive straight.

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15. What is the meaning of this sign?
Zebra crossing.

Stop.

School children crossing.

You are entering an urban area.

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16. You are approaching this scenario, what should you do?
Turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers.

Slow down and be prepared to stop.

Speed up to overtake oncoming vehicles.

Proceed with care.

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17. You have driven through a flooded road, what should you do next?
Replace your windscreen wipers.

Check the pressure of yur tyres.

Safely pull your vehicle over to check all is okay.

Press the brakes gently, whilst driving slowly so that you dry out the brakes.

18. 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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19. What is the meaning of this sign?
Slow down.

Vehicles can only pass on the right.

There is a dangerous corner coming up.

Right turn only.

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20. 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.

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. If you see a red warning light on your dashboard, what should you do?
Stop in a safe place and check it out.

Keep driving.

Stop and check your fuel gauge.

Change your oil as soon as you can.

23. 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.

24. What is the meaning of this sign?
Two-way system in operation.

The right lane ahead is closed.

One-way system in operation.

The left lane ahead is closed.

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25. What is the meaning of this road marking?
You cannot cross over the broken white line unless you consider it safe.

Stay to the left of the line.

Overtaking allowed if it is safe.

No overtaking allowed.

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26. 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.

27. If there is gas from your exhaust coming into your vehicle, how would it affect you?
You would feel more alert.

It would make you drive faster.

You would feel sick or drowsy.

You would start to feel anger towards other road-users.

28. 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.

29. How must one drive in heavy rain?
Turn on your hazard lights.

Drive cautiously as aquaplaning may occur.

Drive at a high speed.

Turn on your fog lights.

30. What's the meaning of a broken yellow line on the road?
No parking allowed.

You can pass out other vehicles when it's safe.

It marks the edge of the road or the hard shoulder.

No overtaking allowed.

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