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Example Test #67

1. What do you need to be aware of when driving over road lines or arrows?
Your car may drive slower.

Your tyre grip will be reduced (especially in wet weather).

Your steering may feel lighter.

Your tyre pressure may be increased.

2. When may you switch on your rear fog lights?
When driving on a rural road.

When driving in the dark.

Never.

If there is fog or snow falling.

3. What should you do if you see a vehicle with flashing blue lights?
Pull to the right.

Stay close to the vehicle.

Speed up.

Slow down, pull to the left and be prepared to stop.

4. Why are traffic-calming measures important?
To warn road users of roadworks ahead.

Reduce speed of vehicles in the area.

Increase speed of vehicles in the area.

To warn road users of pedestrians ahead.

5. How should you pass out this cyclist?
Remain to the left of the broken white line.

By driving over the broken white line.

You should not pass out the cyclist in this instance.

You would pass out in the hard shoulder.

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6. What is a catalytic convertor's purpose?
It increases harmful emissions from your exhaust.

It stabilises harmful emissions from your exhaust.

It makes your air conditioning more efficient.

It reduces harmful emissions from your exhaust.

7. What can you do when your fuel system gets an air-lock?
Bring your vehicle to a mechanic.

Fill it up with more fuel.

Complete an oil change.

Bleed the fuel system to let out the trapped air.

8. What must you do in this situation?
You may speed up.

You must slow down.

You should stop.

You may proceed with caution.

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9. You have been involved in a minor crash but only minor damage has occurred, what should you do?
Call emergency services.

Call your insurance company.

Call the Gardai.

Stop and swap details with the other driver.

10. What is the meaning of this sign?
There is a with-flow bus and cycle lane coming up to your right.

There is a contra-flow bus lane coming up.

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

Caution - bus and cycle lane coming up.

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11. In what instance must a tractor or works vehicle have a rear-view mirror fitted?
If driving at night only.

Always.

If carrying passengers only.

Never, it is not required for this type of vehicle.

12. What do you need to know in this instance?
Be prepared to stop.

You are approaching a sharp left bend in the road.

The speed limit will decrease shortly.

You are approaching a sharp right bend in the road.

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13. 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.

14. How can you tell if your brake fluid is low?
You won't be able to change gears smoothly.

They will screech when you use them.

Only a mechanic can tell you.

Your brakes will feel soft and spongy.

15. What is the meaning of this sign?
Area of restricted headroom ahead e.g. a low bridge.

Loose chippings on road ahead.

Warning - risk of falling rocks.

Humpback bridge ahead.

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16. You see this sign at a roundabout, what does it mean?
Increase speed.

Give way to vehicles from the right.

Proceed with care.

Give way to vehicles from the left.

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17. 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.

18. 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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19. What is the maximum gross vehicle weight a holder of a category B drivers licence can drive?
Max. weight is 2,500kgs.

Max. weight is 4,000kgs.

Max. weight is 1,500kgs.

Max. weight is 3,500kgs.

20. How might driving on icy roads effect your vehicle?
It will be easier to control overall.

It is likely to skid.

It will improve your steering ability.

It will not effect it.

21. What should you do when driving up to this situation?
Pull our vehicle over to the right lane.

Speed up to pass out the girl pedestrian.

Stop your vehicle and let the girl pedestrian cross the road.

Slow down and be prepared to stop as the girl pedestrian may suddenly cross your path.

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22. What can you put in your windscreen washer fluid to help in cold weather?
A drop of engine oil.

Anti-freezing product for windows.

Washing up liquid.

Fill it half-way with warm water.

23. 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.

24. How might you know if a brake-light bulb has blown?
It will show up on your vehicle dashboard.

By taking your car to a mechanic.

Stand behind the vehicle and watch as another person presses the brake.

If another driver flashes their full beams at you.

25. You see this sign at the entrance to a motorway, what does it mean?
Motorway ends.

Cashier toll only.

Correct toll fare in this lane.

Electronic toll only.

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26. How should you handle a front-wheel sideways skid?
Press the accelerator rapidly.

Remove your foot from the accelerator.

Apply the brake firmly and hold position.

Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the front wheels.

27. What is the meaning of these road markings?
You cannot make a U-tur here.

You cannot overtake in this instance.

You can overtake but only if it's safe.

No parking.

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28. If a vehicle is driven by someone other than the owner, who is responsible for ensuring the tax disc is visible?
The insurance company.

Both parties involved – the owner and the driver.

Only the owner of the vehicle.

Only the driver.

29. You have changed your vehicles wheel, what should you check next?
You should check the tyre pressure and if the wheel nuts are screwed on properly.

Your engine filter.

Your fuel gauge.

The vehicles axel.

30. 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.