Example Theory Tests In Ireland #58 / driverly

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1. What cars must have rear seatbelts?

All cars registered after January 1st 1992.

All cars registered after February 1st 1992.

All cars registered after January 1st 1993.

All cars registered after January 1st 1991.

2. You are coming to a section of road that has shallow flooded, what should you do?

Speed up and drive through it as fast as you can.

Slow down and switch to a low gear.

Call the Gardai.

Drive around the flooded area.

3. Who should you call first if you are involved in a crash where someone has been injured?

The victims insurance provider.

The ambulance only.

The fire brigade only.

Call 999.

4. 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.

5. How might over-filling your engine oil effect your vehicle?

The catalytic converter may become damaged.

The engine may overheat.

It may damage the vehicles lights.

The oil filter may be damaged.

6. What should you be able to see in your mirrors if they have been properly adjusted?

The road behind you and to each side.

The road on both sides of the vehicle.

The road in front and to each side.

The road behind you only.

7. Should you pass out the cyclist in this scenario?

You should not because there are lots of cyclists.

You should because it is safe.

You should not because you do not have a clear line of sight.

You may but use caution.

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8. When can you not use your vehicle horn?

From the hours 11.30pm to 7am when driving in an urban area.

From the hours 10.30pm to 7.00am when driving in an urban area.

From the hours 8.30pm to 8.00am when driving in an urban area.

You can use you car horn anytime, anywhere.

9. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a junction with minor roads on either side.

Approaching a crossroads with all minor roads.

Approaching a junction with a dual carriageway.

The main road follows to the right.

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10. What do you need to check frequently that will allow you to have a clear road view when driving your vehicle.

The windscreen laminate.

You should check you have sufficient windscreen washer fluid in the reservoir.

Your windscreen has no marks or cracks.

The blades on all wipers.

11. You are at a roadworks and see this sign, what does it mean?

You may proceed with caution through roadworks.

Traffic lights ahead.

School children crossing ahead.

Zebra crossing ahead.

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12. What is the purpose of the engine oil filter?

It stops water from going into the engine.

It stops sediment from circulating in the oil.

It stops dirt building up on your engine.

It reduces damage and wear and tear on the engine.

13. What is the meaning of a flashing amber arrow at a set of traffic lights?

Stop.

You can make a U-turn.

You can proceed if there is no traffic.

You can make a left turn but you must yield to traffic and pedestrians on the other road.

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14. 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.

15. 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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16. 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.

17. What colour traffic light comes on next from a flashing amber light?

Green.

Flashing green.

Flashing red.

Red.

18. 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.

19. What might a worn tread on the edge of your tyre mean?

Your suspension may be faulty.

Might be a problem with the suspension.

Might be a problem with your steering alignment.

Tyre pressure is low.

20. What person can demand to check your drivers license or vehicle registration?

Anybody.

Any member of the Gardai.

Nobody can ask to see these.

Any other driver.

21. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a bus and cycle lane on the left.

There is a with-flow bus lane coming up on the left.

There is a with-flow bus lane coming up on the right.

Watch out for cyclists and buses.

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22. You wish to pass out a cyclist, what should you do?

Speed up.

Look in your mirrors and blind spots.

Change to a low gear.

Give them extra space in case they make a sudden movement.

23. What is the meaning of this garda signal?

Vehicles coming from the right may proceed.

Vehicles coming from the left must stop.

Vehicles coming from behind must stop.

Vehicles coming from the front can continue.

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24. What is the meaning of this sign?

No Trams permitted in this area.

There is a tram line ahead on your right.

Trams only here.

There is a tram line ahead on your left.

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25. Can you drive on a public road without a tax disc?

Yes, always.

If driving at night only.

No.

If driving on rural roads only.

26. What is the meaning of this traffic light?

Vehicles turning left can continue if it is safe to do so.

Stop.

Yield to traffic from the right.

Vehicles may continue in the direction of the arrow if it is safe to do so.

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27. What should you do if your vehicle goes into a four-wheel skid.

Move your steering wheel in the same direction as the skid and ease your foot off the accelerator.

Move your steering wheel in the opposite direction to the skid.

Take your foot off the accelerator.

Apply the brake firmly and hold position.

28. Can you drive a vehicle with broken brake lights on a public road?

No.

Yes if driving on motorways only.

Yes.

Yes, if driving in the day only.

29. What can you check frequently to allow you to have a clear view when driving?

Your rear view mirror only.

That your seat is properly adjusted.

Windscreen wipers.

All your mirrors.

30. If your oil gauge is showing no pressure or little pressure, what may be the cause?

Your oil levels are high.

Your oil gauge may be faulty.

You oil levels are low.

Your oil levels are normal.