Example Theory Tests In Ireland #61 / driverly

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1. What is the meaning of this sign?

Next exit approaching.

There are roadworks on the centre of the road.

End of rural road.

End of dual carriageway.

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2. Why do you need to take more care when driving on a cobbled road?

Cobbled roads are more narrow.

Because the surface is uneven and your vehicle may not grip the road properly.

You won't be able to see road markings.

It may be more slippery.

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3. What is the best way for the driver to handle this situation?

Stop to let the pedestrians cross.

Continue driving.

Speed up to pass out the pedestrians on the left.

Beep your horn to alert the pedestrians to move out of the way.

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4. Where must you rest your left foot when driving?

Rest it on the left door.

Rest it on your clutch.

Rest it on the brake.

Rest it on the floor or on a foot rest.

5. If you start to feel drowsy whilst driving, what should you do?

Stop in a safe place and get some fresh air and stretch your legs.

Drink coffee or other caffeintaed beverage.

Turn the radio up loud.

Keep driving you will eventually feel more alert.

6. When should you stop at a railway level crossing that is controlled by barriers and lights?

When you see a train approaching.

You should always stop at a railway crossing.

When the red lights begin flashing.

You are not permitted to stop at a railway crossing.

7. Which wheels does the handbrake operate on?

All wheels.

Rear wheels.

Left wheels only.

Front wheels.

8. What is the danger in driving a tractor with trailer attached over a humpback bridge?

The wheels may fall off the trailer.

The trail could be detached from the tractor.

The trailer may turn to the right.

The trailer may crash into the tractor.

9. How should you use indicators (or other signals) to notify other vehicles?

After you have made the turn.

Only if turning right.

You should use signals in good time to prepare other vehicles appropriately.

Only if turning left.

10. In what instance can you double park?

If there are double yellow lines on the road.

Never.

In an emergency only.

If there is a single white line on the road.

11. 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.

12. Why is it dangerous to drive fast with worn tyres on a wet road?

It isn't dangerous to drive with worn tyres.

You are more likely to get a flat tyre.

Your vehicle will essentially by sliding on a film of water so you won't have control of the vehicle.

Your wheels may lock.

13. 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.

14. What is the meaning of this sign?

The central reserve or obstruction ends.

The right lane of two is closed ahead.

Traffic must switch to the right lane.

Traffic must switch to the left lane.

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15. 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.

16. You are driving and want to stop at a shop on the side of the street, what should you do?

Quickly pull your vehicle into the hard shoulder.

Keep driving until you find a safe place to park.

Keep driving to the next exit.

Park on the footpath.

17. What is the meaning of this sign?

Road surface may be uneven.

The motorway ends shortly.

Approaching a tunnel.

May be crosswinds ahead.

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18. How must you apply the brake if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

Accelerate firmly.

Move your steering wheel in the same direction the rear wheels are going.

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

Apply the brake firmly and hold the position.

19. What is the meaning of this sign?

Motorway ahead.

Caution - school warden ahead.

There is a shared track for cyclists and pedestrians coming up.

Caution - children ahead.

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20. What do you need to be aware of in this instance?

That children might suddenly run out onto the road.

A car may unexpectedly pull out in front of you.

There are traffic lights ahead.

There may be roadworks ahead.

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21. What is the meaning of this sign?

Plane runway coming up.

Turn off here for airport.

May be low flying aircraft in this area.

Airport exit.

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22. What must a driver be aware of if they see horses with riders on the road?

That horses are not permitted on public roads.

That the noise of their vehicle may frighten the horse and cause it to make a sudden movement.

That the horse may get angry.

That the horse may jump on their car.

23. 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.

24. You are driving in thick fog, what should you do?

Switch on your dipped headlights as well as fog lights (if you have them).

Switch on your full headlights.

Drive faster.

Keep close to the vehicles in front.

25. How would wet weather affect your driving in this instance?

Decreases your braking distance from the vehicle in front.

It doesn't change your driving.

Rain makes it less likely for your vehicle to skid.

Rain makes your vehicle more likely to skid.

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26. 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.

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27. What precautions should you take when driving downhill on ice or snow?

Switch to a lower gear and brake very gently to slow down.

Drive faster to get around the icy section.

Brake hard continuously.

Pull up the handbrake.

28. 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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29. What is the meaning of this hand signal?

The cyclist wishes to make a right turn.

The cyclist wishes to continue straight.

The cyclist wishes to make a left turn.

The cyclist wishes to reduce speed or stop.

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30. Who should wait in this instance?

Both.

The vehicle behind the van that is already stopped.

The vehicle driving towards you.

Nobody should have to wait, as the van shouldn't have stopped there.

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