Example Theory Tests In Ireland #80 / driverly

1. What is the meaning of this sign?

Stop.

Approaching a school.

There are school children crossing here.

Approaching a pedestrian crossing.

2. 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.

3. There is black ice on your road, what do you need to do?

Slowly speed up.

Manoevre your vehicle around the black ice.

Lower your gear.

Don't brake suddenly or too quickly and don't steer or accelerate forcefully.

4. How far away from a junction can you park?

From 10 metres away.

From 2 metres away.

From 4 metres away.

From 5 metres away.

5. What is the meaning of this sign?

Risk of rockfall ahead.

Speedbumps ahead.

There may be loose chippings on the road ahead.

Road ahead is uneven.

6. If you don’t change you engine oil frequently, what may happen?

It won't make any difference.

The engine may leak.

It will increase wear and tear on the engine.

It will effect your fuel gauge.

7. You are driving up to oncoming traffic in the dark, what should you do?

Don't look straight at the other vehicles headlights.

Switch on your dipped headlights.

Stay to the left.

Stay to the right.

8. What vehicles can use a with-flow bus lane during specific hours?

Cyclists, taxis and buses.

Pedestrians and cyclists.

Both cyclists and taxis.

Only cyclists.

9. 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.

10. What should you do when you park a vehicle on a hill facing downwards?

Turn the wheels into the kerb.

Park close to other vehicles to stop your car from rolling.

Turn the wheels away from the kerb.

Engage the handbrake.

11. How must one drive in heavy rain?

Turn on your hazard lights.

Drive cautiously as aquaplaning may occur.

Drive at a high speed.

Turn on your fog lights.

12. When can a driver of a vehicle (not a taxi or bus driver) use a with-flow bus lane?

If there are double yellow lines.

At peak times when traffic is at its heaviest.

Outside the hours displayed on the sign.

If there is a single white line.

13. What is the meaning of this hand signal?

The driver wants to make a right turn.

The driver wants to reduce speed or stop.

The driver wants to make a left turn.

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

14. If your exterior mirrors have been adjusted properly what should you see in them?

The back of your vehicle.

Both sides of your vehicle.

The front of your vehicle.

Both sides of your vehicle and the road.

15. 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.

16. You are driving and smell a strong fuel smell, what should you do?

Bring your vehicle to a mechanic.

Keep driving as normal.

Change to a higher gear and speed up.

Pull into a safe place to check it out.

17. If your vehicle breaks down on a road, what should you do while waiting for help?

Drive into the hard shoulder and stay in your vehicle.

Call the Gardai.

Turn on your hazard light and stand outside the vehicle.

Stay in your vehicle.

18. What is the meaning of both of these signs together?

Cycle track begins.

Only pedestrians permitted.

Pedestrians must give way to cyclists.

Only cyclists permitted.

19. If your vehicle sets on fire in a tunnel, what should you do?

Switch off your engine and phone emergency services.

Pull your vehicle into the left, switch off your engine and call emergency services.

Immediately exit the vehicle and leave the tunnel via the emergency escape path.

Phone emergency services and wait by your vehicle until they arrive.

20. If your tyres are under-inflated how might this effect your vehicle?

Your engine won't be as powerful.

It may damage your engine.

Your fuel effciency will be lower.

It will make steering and braking more difficult.

21. What do you need to check frequently that will allow you to have a clear road view when driving your vehicle.

The windscreen laminate.

You should check you have sufficient windscreen washer fluid in the reservoir.

Your windscreen has no marks or cracks.

The blades on all wipers.

22. 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.

23. What must you do if your right headlight stops working while driving at night.

Call the Gardai and inform them.

Keep driving until you can safely pull over to replace the bulb.

Put a new bulb in straight away.

Stop and pull over straight away.

24. What do you need to be aware of when driving through roadworks?

Higher fines may apply in this area.

Lower speed limits are in effect.

The road surface may be uneven and slippery.

Be careful of road workers.

25. 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.

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

Pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists.

Pedestrians.

Truck drivers.

Cyclists and motorcyclists.

27. Can you leave a child in your vehicle unattended?

Never.

For 15 minutes only.

For 45 minutes only.

For 10 minutes only.

28. You need to stop suddenly when driving on a road, what should you do?

Firmly press the brake and keep firm pressure on the brake.

Continue to quickly pump the brake.

Move to a higher gear.

Move to a lower gear.

29. What is the meaning of this sign?

Road ahead may have loose chippings.

Road ahead may be slippery.

Oil spill ahead.

Snow fall likely in this area.

30. In this driving situation, what should you do?

Change to a low gear.

You can turn your vehicle in front of the other two.

You should not turn your vehicle in front of the other two.

You should stop your vehicle completely.

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