Example Theory Tests In Ireland #70 / driverly

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1. How can a driver avoid making an emergency stop?

Drive above the speed limit so you can overtake quicker.

Drive in a low gear.

Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you and read the road to ensure you are prepared for any emergencies.

Keep close to the vehicle in front.

2. If driving on an icy road what stopping distance should you allow?

Twenty times the normal stopping distance.

You don't need to allow extra stopping distance.

Double the normal stopping distance.

Ten times the normal stopping distance.

3. In what instance is a trailer allowed to be towed on a public road without a rear number plate?

When the person who owns the trailer is driving it.

If a tractor is pulling the trailer.

All trailers must display a rear number plate when driving on public roads.

If you are only driving it a couple of kms.

4. 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.

5. When must you use your vehicles rear view mirror?

If changing your direction.

If reversing.

If slowing down.

If speeding up.

6. What is the meaning of this sign?

Roadworks ends.

Vehicles must switch to the left lane.

Vehicles must switch to the right lane.

Vehicles approaching from the front may continue.

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7. 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.

8. In what instance shoul you use your hazard lights?

So that you can drive faster.

To let other vehicles know that your vehicle has broken down.

To pass out other vehicles in the hard shoulder.

To let other drivers know there is an emergency ahead.

9. 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.

10. What is the meaning of this sign?

May be horses on the road ahead.

May be cattle or other farm animals on the road ahead.

May be birds on the road ahead.

May be deer on the road ahead.

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11. In what instance is a red flag a suitable marker for a rear load overhang greater than one metre?

Always.

Never.

During daylight hours only.

When driving in an urban area.

12. What is the meaning of this sign?

Entrance not permitted to vehicles with more than five axles.

Vehicles entering this area must meet the height restriction indicated on the sign.

Vehicles entering this area must meet the weight restriction indicated on the sign.

Only vehicles with more than five axles can enter.

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13. What should the driver in the right lane be aware of?

The wind might make me more awake.

The car might get blown off the road.

A cyclist may be blown onto the road in front of you.

The cyclist may pass me out.

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14. Your wiper blades have become frozen to your windscreen, what should you do?

Turn on your wipers to their lowest setting.

Pour hot water on your windscreen.

Turn on your wipers to their fastest setting.

Use demister on the window and defrost the wipers.

15. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a T-junction with a dual carriageway.

Approaching a T-junction with two roads of the same importance.

Approaching a T-junction.

Yield to traffic to the right.

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16. What is the meaning of this sign?

You are approaching a dangerous corner.

You are approaching a dangerous bend.

There is a dip or depression in the road.

The road rises sharply ahead e.g there's a humbpack bridge coming up.

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17. 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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18. When is a vehicles load most likely to move around?

When driving up a hill.

If it is spread unevenly.

When driving down a hill.

When turning a corner.

19. You are driving and see that your temperature gauge is red, what must you do?

Keep driving as normal.

Take your vehicle to a mechanic.

Pull over to a safe place and check the issue.

Reduce your speed.

20. 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.

21. You are driving on a rural road and see a pedestrian but there are vehicles behind you, what should you do?

Stop your vehicle until the pedestrians have passed.

Slow down.

Drive around the pedestrians.

Look in your mirrors and indicate to let drivers behind know you intend to overtake the pedestrian.

22. 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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23. Should you pass out the cyclist in this scenario?

You should not because there are lots of cyclists.

You should because it is safe.

You should not because you do not have a clear line of sight.

You may but use caution.

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24. If you take a corner too fast, what noise would your vehicle make?

A loud exhaust noise.

Your tyres would squeal loudly.

Your brakes squeaking.

A loud bang noise from your engine.

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 is the meaning of this sign?

Train station ahead.

Approaching an unguarded railway crossing.

Dual carriageway ahead.

Approaching a railway crossing that has barriers and gates.

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27. What is the meaning of this sign?

School wardan ahead.

One-way system ends.

Approaching roadworks.

Pedestrian crossing ahead.

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28. At roadworks for how long do temporary speed limits apply?

For the length of time displayed on the roadworks sign.

Until the roadworks have ended.

Two days from the start of the roadworks.

Until the next roadworks is scheduled.

29. 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.

30. What is the minimum insurance you need to drive on a public road?

Fully Comprehensive.

Third Party Insurance.

Second Party Insurance.

It is not a legal requirement to have vehicle insurance.