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Example Test #72

1. How should you approach a vehicle that has blocked your right of way at a junction?
Shout at the other driver.

Attempt to overtake the vehicle.

Beep your horn.

Keep calm.

2. 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.

3. What is the meaning of this sign?
Buses only in this area.

This area is a taxi rank.

No cyclists allowed.

Give way to cyclists.

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4. What must you first do before checking your engine's oil level?
Turn off the engine.

Turn off all lights.

Park the vehicle on a flat surface.

Turn on all lights.

5. How can you assist someone who has become unconscious following a crash?
Place a blanket over them and loosen any tight clothing around their neck.

Do nothing until assistance arrives.

Lie them on their back.

Lie them on their front.

6. What is the meaning of this sign?
Pedestrians must cross straight on.

Pedestrians must cross to the left-hand side.

Pedestrians must cross to the right-hand side.

Roadworks ahead.

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7. What is the meaning of this sign?
The left-hand lane of three is closed.

All traffic must change to the right-hand lane.

The right-hand lane of two is closed.

Motorway finishes in 300 metres.

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8. What should you check before driving onto a roundabout?
The vehicles to your right - what speed they're going and how close they are to you.

The vehicles to your left - what speed they're going and how close they are to you.

Vehicles driving towards you.

Check for any cyclists or pedestrians in your blind spots.

9. What is the meaning of this sign?
Your vehicle cannot weigh less than 3 tonnes.

No parking allowed for vehicles weighing less than 3 tonnes.

No parking allowed for vehicles weighing more than 3 tonnes.

Your vehicle cannot weigh more than 3 tonnes.

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10. You wish to turn left at a congested city junction but there are cyclists and pedestrians at the junction too, what should you do?
Look for cyclists and pedestrians to the left.

Look for pedestrians and cyclists who may unexpectedly cross the road in front or to your left, be prepared to brake if needed.

Look for cyclists and pedestrians to the right.

Give sufficient space to any pedestrians to your left.

11. What is the meaning of this sign?
Two-way system in operation.

The right lane ahead is closed.

One-way system in operation.

The left lane ahead is closed.

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12. How should you approach a vehicle that is swerving from side to side in front of you?
Make note of the license plate and call the Gardai.

Maintain a safe distance until you can safely overtake.

Call the Gardai.

Call emergency services.

13. How might incorrectly adjusted headlights effect other road users?
It could increase their visibility.

It could reduce their visibility.

It coud dazzle them.

It won't effect them.

14. 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.

15. Which lights should you switch on at dusk?
Your dipped headlights.

Full beam headlights.

Hazard warning lights.

Low beam headlights.

16. What is the meaning of this hand signal?
Cyclist wishes to move straight on.

Cyclist wishes to make a left turn.

Cyclist wishes to make a right turn.

Cyclist wishes to reduce speed or stop.

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17. You are approaching some roadworks and there are earth-moving machines. What should you do?
Speed up to pass the roadworks as fast as you can.

Remain driving as you were.

Slow down because there is likely to be mud and loose gravel on the road.

Stop your vehicle and wait for the gravel and mud to be cleared.

18. 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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19. When your fluid reservoir is full, how can you see if your power-assisted steering is working?
Turn your steering wheel from left lock to right lock with the engine turned off.

Turn your steering wheel from left lock to right lock with the engine running.

Turn your steering wheel from left lock to right lock and drive in a higher gear.

Turn your steering wheel from left lock to right lock and drive in a lower gear.

20. 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.

21. What type of vehicle does not need to adhere to the speed limit in an emergency?
Garda, Fire Brigade and Ambulance.

Fire Brigade only.

Every vehicle is exempt in an emergency.

No vehicle.

22. If you need to stop in case of emergency, what should you do?
Change to a high gear.

Press your brake firmly and maintain the same pressure until your vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Rapidly press the brake.

Change to a low gear.

23. 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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24. What is the meaning of this garda signal?
The Garda is telling traffic to keep moving in both directions.

Only stop if driving at it from behind.

Stop of driving at it from the front or back.

Only stop if driving at it from the front.

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25. If you want to drive another vehicle that isn't taxed, can you transfer your own tax from your vehicle onto it?
You cannot, motor tax is non-transferable.

Yes, tax discs can be transferred.

In case of an emergency only.

If your insurance company allows you.

26. Your wiper blade does not clear your windscreen fully, what should you do?
Bring your car to a mechanic.

Turn your wipers to the lowest setting.

Switch off your windscreen wipers.

Turn your wipers on to their highest speed.

27. What is the load index of a tyre?
It indicates the minimum weight a tyre can carry.

It indicates the maximum weight a tyre can carry.

It indicates the average tyre pressure.

It indicates the maximum tyre pressure.

28. What are a trucks blind spots that you need to be aware of if driving behind one?
The back of the truck.

The sides of the truck.

All areas to the front, sides and back of the truck.

The front areas of the truck.

29. What should you do if your engine suddenly fails when driving?
Steer the vehicle onto the centre line.

Indicate left and steer the vehicle safely off the road.

Switch on your hazard lights.

Keep the car on the road and call a mechanic.

30. What is the meaning of this sign?
May be cattle on the rooad ahead.

May be horses on the road ahead.

May be sheep on the road ahead.

May be deer on the road ahead.

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