1. What is the maximum legal speed of a car towing a trailer (or caravan) on a motorway?
60 km per hour.
80km per hour.
100 km per hour.
120 km per hour.
2. Why must you have clean windows?
So that you can see in your mirrors more clearly.
So that you don't get too tired while driving.
You don't need to have clean windows.
So you can see the road and any traffic clearly.
3. How might motor vehicles negatively effect the environment?
They decrease carbon monoxide levels in the air.
They can cause a fuel shortage.
They don't effect it.
They increase carbon monoxide levels in the air.
4. What blind spots must you look for if towing a loaded trailer?
The sides and rear of the vehicle and the trailer.
The front of your vehicle.
The rear of the vehicle.
The rear and front of the vehicle and the trailer.
5. What is the meaning of this sign?
Approaching a set of traffic lights.
Temporary traffic signals coming up.
One-way traffic only.
Slow down, heavy traffic ahead.
6. 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.
7. What is the meaning of this sign at a junction?
Stop.
Give way to traffic from the right.
Give way to vehicles on the major road.
Give way to pedestrians.
8. What should you prepare for in this instance?
A child may run onto the road to retrieve the ball.
School children crossing ahead.
A child could be under your car.
A child may be in your blind spot.
9. Ensuring to follow the speed limit, what is considered the safest speed to drive?
Always drive at a speed that allows you to stop at a safe distance from the vehicle or anything else in front of them.
At a manageable speed so that you can check your mirrors as needed.
You should just copy the same speed as other vehicles on the road.
A faster speed than other vehicles so that you can overtake them.
10. 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.
11. In what instance can you park at a taxi rank?
In an emergency.
Between the hours of 9pm and 9am.
Never.
If there is a broken white line.
12. What is the purpose of ABS?
It increases fuel efficiency.
It makes braking more difficult.
It makes the engine more efficient.
It stops your wheels from locking if you brake too harshly.
13. If you don’t change you engine oil frequently, what may happen?
It won't make any difference.
The engine may leak.
It will increase wear and tear on the engine.
It will effect your fuel gauge.
14. You have stalled your car while crossing an unguarded level crossing, the warning bell is sounding but you can't start your car. What should you do?
Get out of the car and wait for assistance.
Stay in the car and wait for assistance.
Try to flag the oncoming train down yourself.
Get all passengers out of the vehicle and away from the crossing, call the signal operator from the emergency phone and ask them to stop the train.
15. In what situation can you park on a footpath?
If you have a special parking permit.
Only in case of emergency.
If there are no pedestrians around.
Never.
16. What is the meaning of this sign?
No parking.
Approaching electric cables overhead.
Area of restricted headroom coming up.
Approaching a level crossing with gates or barriers.
17. If you are the car driver in this situation, what should you be aware of?
You may be required to slow down ahead.
There may be loose chippings on the road ahead.
Traffic behind you may overtake you.
That oncoming traffic may come onto your side of the road when turning the corner and there may be animals or other obstructions on the road ahead.
18. If you must drive a vehicle you are not familiar with, what should you do?
Consider it the same as driving your own vehicle.
Only drive on rural roads.
Drive it at a higher speed than your own vehicle.
Drive at a reduced speed and take extra care on the road.
19. 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.
20. What should you do if you come across a vehicle with flashing amber beacons?
Speed up.
Pull your vehicle to the left or into the hard shoulder.
Do nothing and keep the same speed.
Reduce speed and be prepared to stop your vehicle if needed.
21. You are driving on a one-way street and want to make a right turn, what should you do?
Keep to the right and move into the right lane to complete the turn.
Slow down and check your mirrors and blind spots.
Slow down and indicate.
Keep to the left and move into the left lane to complete the turn.
22. 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.
23. You are going to drive on a road that has a tunnel, how should you be prepared?
Look up the height of the tunnel.
Ensure your brake lights are in working order.
Check that all your windows are clean.
See if there's an alternative route that avoids the tunnel, so you don't have to drive through it at night.
24. What is the meaning of this garda signal?
Stop.
You may proceed if approaching from the front.
You may proceed if approaching from the right.
You may proceed if approaching from the left.
25. What is the meaning of this sign?
Motorway ends.
Approaching an automatic level crossing.
Keep right.
Approaching a series of dangerous corners.
26. What must you do if traffic is stopped in a tunnel?
Turn off all vehicle lights.
Drive into the right lane.
Turn on your hazard lights.
Turn off your engine.
27. When must you use your vehicles side lights?
If you park on a dark road.
If driving between 5pm and 9pm.
If driving in a rural area after 9pm.
If driving through a city or town after dark.
28. How regularly should you check your vehicles lights?
Once every two months.
Frequently.
Twice a year.
Every week.
29. What is the meaning of this light?
Your high beam headlights are on.
Your hazard lights are on.
Your directional indicator is switched on.
Your fuel is low.
30. How might you find driving on a motorway different from driving on other road types?
Other drivers tend to be calmer when driving on a motorway.
