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Example Test #6

1. How might an unevenly distributed load effect your driving?
It may increase your tyre pressure.

It may make the vehicle less stable when braking or turning a corner.

It will make your vehicle more stable when braking or turning a corner.

It may minimize load resistance.

2. If a car or motorcycle is driving 100km/h on a dry road, what would their normal stopping distance be?
90 metres.

35 metres.

65 metres.

77 metres.

3. What is the meaning of the sign shown?
The road is slippery up ahead.

The road ahead is uneven.

There are several dangerous bends coming up.

There is loose gravel on the road.

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4. A car is driven by someone other than the owner, but has the owners consent. Whose responsibility is the insurance of the vehicle?
The owner of the vehicle.

Both parties involved – the owner and the driver.

The insurance company.

The person driving in this instance.

5. 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.

6. You are driving and see children playing on the roads edge, what should you do?
Drive into a safe spot until the children have left.

Speed up to pass out the children.

Turn on your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Slow down and be prepared to brake suddenly.

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7. How might low oil pressure affect your vehicles engine.
It lessens wear and tear on the vehicles engine.

The vehicles engine will be overworked.

Engine friction is lowered.

It doesn't effect it.

8. You want to turn right off a minor road onto a dual-carriageway that has a median strip, what should you do?
Keep to the right and make the turn when the route ahead is clear.

Drive onto the dual-carriageway at speed.

Wait and only drive ahead when it is safe to do so.

Slow down and proceed carefully.

9. When stopped at a traffic lights who should you be aware may approach from the left?
Motorcyclists and cyclists.

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

Pedestrians.

Road works machinery.

10. How may carrying a heavy load effect your vehicles braking ability?
It doesn't effect it.

It decreases your stopping distance.

It increases your stopping distance.

It lowers even weight distribution and reduces the vehicles braking ability.

11. You are driving up to oncoming traffic in the dark, what should you do?
Don't look straight at the other vehicles headlights.

Switch on your dipped headlights.

Stay to the left.

Stay to the right.

12. You are driving and see that your engine power is lower than normal, what should you do?
Take your vehicle to a mechanic.

Speed up and see if that makes a difference.

Drive into the hard shoulder and call emergency services.

Change to a low gear and see if that makes a difference.

13. A faulty exhaust system may affect your vehicle, how?
It may decrease the noise from the engine and create less exhaust fumes.

It may cause increased noise from the engine and more exhaust fumes.

It may damage the engine.

It will make your vehicle more fuel-efficient.

14. What must you do if the heavy goods vehicle in front moved out to turn left?
Keep a safe distance and let it complete the turn.

Indicate and pass out the vehicle.

Overtake in the hard shoulder.

Pass it out to the right.

15. How would you know if there is an issue with your brakes?
Your vehicle tends to skid more frequently.

Your vehicle doesn’t stop as effectively as before.

You hear a screeching noise when you apply the brake.

Your steering feel lighter than previously.

16. What is the meaning of a broken white line down the centre if the road?
Remain in the left lane.

No overtaking allowed.

You may cross the broken white line to pass out or avoid an obstruction.

You may not cross the line under any circumstance.

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17. What should you do if you have a crash with another vehicle, but no-one is injured?
Swap all details (insurance, contact information etc.) and then call the Gardai.

You don't need to report it because nobody was injured.

Call your insurance company immediately.

Call the Gardai.

18. If your exterior mirrors have been adjusted properly what should you see in them?
The back of your vehicle.

Both sides of your vehicle.

The front of your vehicle.

Both sides of your vehicle and the road.

19. If replacing the wheel on your vehicle how should you tighten the wheel nuts?
You don't need to tighten them.

Diagonally.

Loosely.

Anti-clockwise.

20. 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.

21. Why could it be considered dangerous to drive on a badly-lit road?
Animals may suddenly run onto the road.

You may not be able to see the road lines.

Pedestrians and parked vehicles will be harder to see.

Because you will need to use your full headlights.

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22. What is the meaning of this sign?
Road ahead may have loose chippings.

Road ahead may be slippery.

Oil spill ahead.

Snow fall likely in this area.

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23. What is the meaning of this sign?
The motorway ends in 200 metres.

The right lane is closed.

The motorway ends.

The next exit is in 200 metres.

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24. You spot a slow learner vehicle ahead, what should you do?
Stay calm and allow the driver extra space.

Follow behind very closely.

Beep your horn.

Speed up and overtake the vehicle.

25. 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.

26. In what situation can you change the horn on your car with a musical horn?
Only if it's a classic car.

If driving in urban areas only.

If it's a new car.

Never.

27. What is the meaning of both of these signs together?
Cycle track begins.

Only pedestrians permitted.

Pedestrians must give way to cyclists.

Only cyclists permitted.

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28. What is the meaning of this warning light?
There is a problem with a tyre.

You have a faulty engine.

There is a problem with the fuel gauge.

There is a problem with your braking system.

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29. 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.

30. 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.