1. How might you overtake a larger vehicle that is throwing up spray?
Pass it out in the hard shoulder.
Don't overtake in wet weather.
Speed up so that there is less spray.
Move out to overtake early and allow extra space.
2. Why should you take extra care for pedestrians when driving in the dark In winter?
There is likely to be more pedestrians walking the road when it's dark.
Pedestrians could be wearing black (or dark-colored) clothes.
Pedestrians may be walking on the road and will be difficult to see in the dark, be especially mindful of school children.
A person could suddenly jump in front of your vehicle.
3. A tractor is pulling a wide load behind that prevents them from seeing the rear, and they wish to turn right. What should the driver do in this instance?
Slow down before making the turn.
Indicate first, then make the right turn.
Make the right turn quickly.
Get another person to inform them of traffic from behind and the driver will check for oncoming vehicles.
4. What must you remember when parking on a two way street, facing uphill?
To turn your steering wheel to the left.
To park close to other vehicles.
To engage your emergency brake.
To turn your steering wheel to the right.
5. If you are driving and your brakes fail, what should you do?
Change to a low gear and firmly press the brake.
Change to a low gear and pump the brake quickly.
Change to a high gear and firmly press the brake.
Change to a high gear and pump the brake quickly.
6. How regularly should you check your vehicles tyre pressure?
You should check it at regular intervals.
One time per month.
Every day.
Two times a year.
7. 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.
8. How should you approach a sharp bend to the right on a narrow road?
Speed up, stay to the left and look out for approching traffic.
Slow down, stay to the left and look out for approaching traffic.
Apply the accelerator gently while turning the corner.
Slow down, stay to the right and look out for approaching traffic.
9. What is the correct action to take in this situation?
Stop your vehicle, enabling the children to pass in front of you.
Slow down and prepare to stop as there may be more children to follow.
Drive into the other lane so as to miss the children.
Speed up and pass any children out.
10. 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.
11. You are driving behind a cyclist who is coming up to a parked car, what should you do?
The cyclist may stop abruptly.
Keep a safe distance because the cyclist might overtake the car parked on the right.
The cyclist might turn around.
Keep a safe distance because the cyclist might overtake the car parked on the left.
12. What should you be mindful of when driving up to a vehicle that is trying to park?
That the driver may suddenly get out of the car.
That the driver may not be paying attention to you and could move onto the road suddenly.
That the driver may take a long time to park.
Your wing mirrors.
13. What is the meaning of this garda signal?
Stop.
You may proceed if approaching from the front.
You may proceed if approaching from the right.
You may proceed if approaching from the left.
14. What should you observe before reversing?
Check in both wing mirrors.
Check in all mirrors and blind spots.
Look to the front only.
Check in the rear view mirror only.
15. How might a worn exhaust effect your vehicle?
Filtering of fumes will be stabilised.
Your vehicle will be less fuel efficient.
Engine noise will be noisier and the filtering of fumes will decrease.
There will be no engine noise and the filtering of fumes will increase.
16. What could happen if you drive when your brake fliuid is low?
The gears may stick.
Your brakes will be more efficient.
Your engine may overheat.
Your brakes may fail when applied.
17. How should you drive on a slippery road?
Check all mirrors and blind spots frequently.
Reduce speed and accelerate and brake gently.
Increase speed to get through the slippery area quickly.
Use harsh braking and acceleration.
18. You are driving and notice an oil spill on the road, what should you do?
Speed up to pass through the area quickly.
Call emergency services.
Slow down by pressing your brake gently and turn on your hazard lights to notify other drivers of the hazard.
Call the Gardai.
19. 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.
20. In what instance can you park on the brow of a hill?
If traffic is lighter than normal.
In an emergency only.
If you apply your handbrake.
It is prohibited to park on the brow of a hill.
21. You intend to turn right at the junction, how should you proceed?
Keep driving but use caution.
Slow down and continue with caution.
Speed up and turn to the right before the bus and the motorcycle.
Stop before the line, only drive ahead once the bus and motorcycle have passed.
22. You see an ambulance with flashing blue lights up ahead, what should you do?
Pull your vehicle towards the right.
Speed up.
Slow down and be prepared to stop if needed.
Stop your vehicle.
23. What must you do in this situation?
You may speed up.
You must slow down.
You should stop.
You may proceed with caution.
24. You want to drive straight ahead on a cross junction of equal importance, what should you do?
Use your mirrors.
Yield to traffic coming from the left.
Slow down and drive ahead carefully.
Yield to traffic coming from the right.
25. 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.
26. How can you tell if your brake fluid is low?
You won't be able to change gears smoothly.
They will screech when you use them.
Only a mechanic can tell you.
Your brakes will feel soft and spongy.
27. What do these signs mean when displayed together?
Pedestrians only during hours shown.
Disc parking in operation in this area.
Cyclists only during hours shown.
No parking or stopping allowed in the clearway.
28. You have overtaken another vehicle, what should you do next?
Slowly and carefully move into the left lane once you have overtaken.
Speed up and remain in the right lane.
Slow down.
Stay in the right lane.
29. What lights must you switch on when you park a car, tractor or works vehicle on an unlit public road at dark?
You don't need any lights switched on.
One side lamp, at least.
Your hazard lights.
At least one of your front or rear side lamps on the side closest to the centre road line.
30. What is the meaning of the road marking shown?
No heavy machinery allowed.
No parking allowed in the yellow box.
You cannot enter unless turning immediately right or there is no oncoming traffic.
