Example Theory Tests In Ireland #75 / driverly

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1. What is the meaning of this hand signal?

The cyclist wants to make a left turn.

The cyclist wants to slow down or come to a complete stop.

The cyclists want to go straight ahead.

The cyclist wants to make a right turn.

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2. You are driving and see that your engine power is lower than normal, what should you do?

Take your vehicle to a mechanic.

Speed up and see if that makes a difference.

Drive into the hard shoulder and call emergency services.

Change to a low gear and see if that makes a difference.

3. What is the meaning of this traffic light?

You may drive on if your route is clear.

Motorcyclists and cyclists may only proceed.

Give way to traffic on your right.

You must stop.

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4. You have driven through a flooded road, what should you do next?

Replace your windscreen wipers.

Check the pressure of yur tyres.

Safely pull your vehicle over to check all is okay.

Press the brakes gently, whilst driving slowly so that you dry out the brakes.

5. How should you approach a roadworks sign?

Slow down and be ready to stop if needed.

Turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers.

Speed up to get through the roadworks so you're not delayed.

Stop.

6. 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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7. Why do you need to be careful of a tractors power take-off shaft?

If the shaft isn't covered, loose clothing might get caught in it.

It may break off.

It might get stuck in one position.

Risk of burning your skin on it.

8. What should you be aware of when driving through a residential area?

Animals may be loose on the road.

Street lights.

Pedestrians or children may suddenly walk out onto the road and other vehicles may suddenly drive or reverse onto the road.

Pedestrians.

9. If you are driving on a congested city road, what do you need to be aware of in terms of pedestrians?

Pedestrians shouldn't be walking on city roads.

You should keep driving as normal, you have right of way.

Pedestrians may be in your blind spots.

Pedestrians may unexpectedly walk in front of your vehicle.

10. You are coming to a section of road that has shallow flooded, what should you do?

Speed up and drive through it as fast as you can.

Slow down and switch to a low gear.

Call the Gardai.

Drive around the flooded area.

11. Upon leaving a motorway, what should you do?

Slow down.

Indicate in good time.

Maintain the same speed as on the motorway.

Be aware of approaching and crossing vehicles.

12. You are driving on a 2-plus-1 road, where can you make a right turn?

At a controlled junction.

At a junction with a single white line only.

You cannot turn right on this road.

At a junction with a double white line only.

13. How should you merge onto a slip road from a motorway?

Speed up and merge into a suitable gap.

Match the speed of vehicles already on the motorway and carefully merge into a safe gap.

Slow down and slowly merge into a suitable gap in the traffic.

Signal early so other drivers know of your intention.

14. What is the meaning of this sign?

No Trams permitted in this area.

There is a tram line ahead on your right.

Trams only here.

There is a tram line ahead on your left.

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15. What is the meaning of this sign?

You are approaching a mini- roundabout.

You are approaching a steep hill.

You are coming up to an area of restricted headroom, for example a low bridge.

There are electric cables coming up.

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16. What is the meaning of this sign?

You cannot enter this area.

U-turn not permitted.

No overtaking allowed.

No parking.

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17. What is the meaning of this sign?

Minimum legal speed limit is 100km/h.

Road ends in 100km.

Next exit is in 100 km.

Maximum legal speed limit is 100km/h.

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18. Which road users are most vulnerable at a junction?

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

Pedestrians.

Truck drivers.

Cyclists and motorcyclists.

19. 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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20. What times are lighting up hours?

From 6am to 6pm.

Only at night.

30 minutes from sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.

From two before sunset to to two hours before sunrise.

21. In good driving conditions how would you know what is considered a safe following distance from the vehicle in front.

By giving a minimum of two seconds between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain fixed point on the road.

By giving a minimum of four seconds between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain fixed point on the road.

By giving a minimum of five seconds between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain fixed point on the road.

By giving a minimum of one second between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain fixed point on the road.

22. What issue may cause your wipers to suddenly stop working?

No water in the washer reservoir.

A low battery.

Your fuel is too low.

A blown fuse.

23. What is the meaning of this sign?

No right turn allowed.

Left turn only allowed.

Give way to oncoming traffic.

No U-turn allowed.

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24. Which lights should you switch on if you're driving close behind other vehicles in the dark?

Your indicators.

Your dipped headlights.

Your full beam headlights.

Your hazard lights.

25. How might a warm car effect you when driving at night?

It will make you drowsy.

It will make you feel more awake.

It will make you feel hungry.

It will make you feel anger towards other users.

26. What situation may occur after you brake suddenly?

You may lose control of the vehicle.

An oncoming vehicle may crash into you.

Another vehicle may crash into you from behind.

Your brakes may make a squeaking sound.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. You wish to pass out a cyclist, what should you do?

Speed up.

Look in your mirrors and blind spots.

Change to a low gear.

Give them extra space in case they make a sudden movement.

30. 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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