Example Theory Tests In Ireland #63 / driverly

1. You are driving up a hill behind a slow driver, what should you do?

Speed up to overtake the vehicle.

Maintain a safe distance until you can safely overtake.

Pull into the left.

Stay as close as possible to the vehicle.

2. You are driving a tractor on a slippery road, should you use the grass verge to improve your road holding?

Only in an emergency.

No.

Yes, but during the day only.

Yes, this is the best action to take.

3. What should you do if you come to a set of traffic lights that aren't working?

Stop completely until the traffic lights start working again.

Slow down and drive slowly through the junction while watching for other vehicles.

Speed up to get through the junction as quickly as possible.

Approach with extra care amd only continue if it's safe to do so.

4. You notice your windows are icy before driving a long distance, what should you do?

Remove the ice from the window before driving.

Drive, the ice will melt on its own.

Pour hot water on the ice.

Just scrape off a little bit of ice, enough to see through a small gap.

5. 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.

6. Which would be a bus drivers blind spots?

Both sides of the bus.

The front left of the bus.

Any sections to the front, sides and back of the bus the driver can't see.

The back of the bus.

7. If driving on a national road can you drive on the hard shoulder to let faster vegicles pass you out?

No you cannot.

Yes, but it isn't advised to do this.

Yes, if you use your indicators effectively.

You may only pull in for a short period when safe to do so and pull back out once the vehicles have overtaken you.

8. If you are asked to drive an overloaded vehicle, what should you do?

Call your insurance company to check you are permitted.

Drive it slower than normal.

Don't drive the vehicle.

Only drive it on motorways.

9. You need to stop suddenly when driving on a road, what should you do?

Firmly press the brake and keep firm pressure on the brake.

Continue to quickly pump the brake.

Move to a higher gear.

Move to a lower gear.

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.

11. What is the meaning of this sign?

You can't make a left turn.

Give way to traffic coming form the left.

You can't make a U-turn here.

No passing allowed on the left-side.

12. You are driving up to a junction and the traffic light is green but there are elderly pedestrians crossing, what should you do?

Speed up.

Be patient and give them time to cross safely.

Beep your horn to let the pedestrians know you're waiting.

Drive around them.

13. How should the car drive handle this situation?

The car driver should indicate before continuing.

The car driver should check all blind spots before continuing.

The car driver must yield to the cyclist and allow him/her to proceed.

The car driver may continue carefully.

14. 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.

15. What should you watch out for when driving a high-powered vehicle?

It may make you feel ill when you drive around corners.

It may give the impression that you're driving slower than you actually are.

It will be more noisy and may distract you from the road.

It may give the impression that you're driving faster than you actually are.

16. What is the meaning of this traffic light?

You may drive on if your route is clear.

Motorcyclists and cyclists may only proceed.

Give way to traffic on your right.

You must stop.

17. When can both radial and cross-ply tyres be fitted to a vehicle?

If your vehicle is new.

If the tyres are fitted to a different axle.

This is not possible.

If your vehicle is larger than most others.

18. Above what gross weight must a trailer be to have brakes?

800kg.

600kg.

500kg.

750kg.

19. What is the meaning of this hand signal?

The cyclist wants to make a left turn.

The cyclist wants to slow down or come to a complete stop.

The cyclists want to go straight ahead.

The cyclist wants to make a right turn.

20. What is the normal stopping distance of a motorcycle or car driving 50 km/h on a dry road?

35 metres.

23 metres.

27 metres.

25 metres.

21. 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.

22. How much clearance should you give to a parked vehicle?

3 feet.

The width of two car doors.

The length of an average car.

The width of one car door.

23. How should you ensure your vehicle is safely parked before leaving it?

Pull up the handbrake, turn off the engine and put the gear stick in a low gear.

Turn off the engine.

Pull up the handbrake and put the gear stick in a low gear.

Lock the vehicle.

24. You have overtaken another vehicle, what should you do next?

Slowly and carefully move into the left lane once you have overtaken.

Speed up and remain in the right lane.

Slow down.

Stay in the right lane.

25. What should you watch out for before driving across tram or railway lines?

You may not be able to see as clearly out your front windscreen.

Your tyre grip may be reduced and the surface is likely to be uneven.

There may be other vehicles driving towards you.

Other vehicles might get stuck on the lines.

26. You are driving and notice the steering is continuously vibrating, what does that mean?

You are low on fuel.

The balance of the wheels is uneven.

You need to fill up your oil.

You have a potential flat tyre.

27. What is the meaning of temporary traffic lights at road works?

You must obey the traffic lights always.

Only obey during business hours.

Only obey when there is oncoming traffic.

Only obey when there are road workers there.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. Your windows are covered in ice, what should you do?

Turn on the vehicles heating to a high setting and use an ice scraper on the affected windows.

Keep driving the ice will melt eventually.

Use hot water on the affected windows.

Remain in the vehicle until the ice melts itself.

Example Test #63