Example Theory Tests In Ireland #73 / driverly

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1. 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.

2. How might low oil pressure affect your vehicles engine.

It lessens wear and tear on the vehicles engine.

The vehicles engine will be overworked.

Engine friction is lowered.

It doesn't effect it.

3. What should you do if you see flashing blue lights through your rear-view mirror?

Block the vehicle from overtaking you.

Speed up.

Slow down, pull off to the left and let the vehicle with blue lights pass you out.

Pull your vehicle to the right.

4. 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.

5. 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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6. When should you put on your seat belt?

Before driving off.

When you sit into the vehicle.

Only when driving in rural areas.

Only when you are driving faster than 10 km/h.

7. 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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8. What is the minimum tyre tread depth allowed on a car?

1.3mm

1mm

1.6mm

1.8mm

9. You want to turn left, what should you do in the situation shown?

Slow down, check your blind spots and keep driving carefully.

Stop and let both pedestrians cross in front of you.

Slow down but keep driving carefully.

Look in all mirrors, indicate and drive on.

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10. If you are blinded by an oncoming vehicles lights, what should you do?

Slow down.

Try to avoid looking directly at the lights, reduce your speed and stop your vehicle safely if needed.

Flash your lights at the other vehicle to let them know their lights are too bright.

Turn on your hazard lights.

11. What is the meaning of this hand signal?

The driver wants to make a right turn.

The driver wants to make a left turn.

The driver wants to move out or make a right turn.

The driver wants to drive straight ahead.

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12. What is the meaning of this sign?

You can park here only during the times displayed on the time.

No parking allowed.

You can't make a U-turn during the times displayed on the sign.

No entry during the hours displayed on the sign.

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13. 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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14. You are driving and want to use your mobile phone, what should you do?

Put the phone on loud speaker.

Keep driving as normal but make the phone call quick.

Slow down and use the phone.

Stop in a safe place and then use the phone.

15. You want to turn right upon exiting a minor road onto a dual carriageway that has a wide median strip, what must you do?

If there is no traffic to your right, drive onto the central median strip and stop there until you are clear to the left before driving on.

Keep your vehicle to the right.

Use your indicators and check your wing mirrors.

Slow down.

16. 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.

17. You are travelling behind this vehicle, what should you do?

Speed up and pass out the vehicle.

Slow down and be ready to stop if needed.

Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle.

Speed up and pass press the brake hard if needed.

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18. You want to drive across a congested road but the traffic lights that usually control this area are broken?

Speed up aand try to get on the road as quickly as possible.

Drive ahead carefully.

Stop your vehicle and call the Gardai straight away.

Wait and only drive ahead when it is safe to do so.

19. How can you prevent harsh braking?

Drive slowly, under the speed limit.

Keep your eyes ahead and try to predict what other drivers may do next.

Do not tailgate.

Drive only in lower gears.

20. What is the meaning of this sign on the entrance to a motorway?

This lane has a coin basket only.

This lane has an electronic toll.

This lane has a Cashier.

This lane has a toll fare.

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21. You are involved in a crash where there is only damage to property, what should you do?

Report it to the property owner.

Call your insurance company.

Call the Gardai.

Report it to both the property owner and Gardai.

22. What should you do when driving through a tunnel?

Put on your sunglasses.

Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

Turn on your hazard lights.

Slow down and change to a lower gear.

23. 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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24. What is the safest way to drive at night?

Drive the speed limit at all times.

Drive in the right lane.

Drive at a safe speed that will enable you to maintain a safe stopping distance.

Drive with your full headlights on.

25. You are driving behind a heavy goods vehicle that has indicated to turn right, what should you do?

Speed up and pass it out quickly.

Pass it out to the left.

Turn on your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Keep a safe distance behind until you can safely overtake on the inside or let it make the turn.

26. How can you reduce your vehicles fuel consumption?

Try not to use harsh acceleration or sudden braking.

By using harsh acceleration and sudden braking.

Try to carry heavy items in your vehicle.

Keep oil levels topped up always.

27. What should you do when you see mud on the road?

Increase speed.

Gently accelerate.

Slow down and be prepared to stop for any farm vehicles that may be ahead.

Try to not use the brakes.

28. What is the meaning of this sign?

No entry.

Right turn only ahead.

Exit ahead.

Left turn only ahead.

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29. 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.

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30. What is the meaning of this sign?

Children crossing ahead.

Approaching a series of dangerous corners.

Road may be slippery.

Approaching a series of hollows or bumps in the road.

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