Example Theory Tests In Ireland #85 / driverly

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1. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a junction with minor roads on either side.

Approaching a crossroads with all minor roads.

Approaching a junction with a dual carriageway.

The main road follows to the right.

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2. Where should you position your vehicle when coming to a roundabout and you’re wanting to take the first left exit.

Come to the roundabout in the left lane and ensure to give way to vehicles on the roundabout.

Come to the roundabout in the right lane and ensure to give way to vehicles on the roundabout.

Come to the roundabout in the nearest entrance lane.

Come to the roundabout in the left lane and drive through the roundabout.

3. How can you reduce the risk of injuring your neck in a rear-end crash?

Ensure your head restraint is properly adjusted.

Make sure your airbag is working correctly.

Wear your seatbelt.

Move into the brace position when hit.

4. 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.

5. How should you handle a front-wheel sideways skid?

Press the accelerator rapidly.

Remove your foot from the accelerator.

Apply the brake firmly and hold position.

Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the front wheels.

6. 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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7. How would you know if there is an issue with your brakes?

Your vehicle tends to skid more frequently.

Your vehicle doesn’t stop as effectively as before.

You hear a screeching noise when you apply the brake.

Your steering feel lighter than previously.

8. 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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9. An adult passenger should wear a seatbelt in what situation(s)?

When driving on motorways only.

All the time.

When driving on rural roads only.

When driving at night.

10. What may cause a higher consumption of fuel?

Changing gears too regularly.

Accelerating harshly.

Driving in wet weather.

Using a higher gear.

11. In what instance may you carry more passengers than there are seatbelts?

Never.

If the passenger who won't be wearing a seatbelt is over 18 years of age.

If only driving a short distance.

If the passenger who won't be wearing a seatbelt is a child.

12. There is a sharp dip coming up on the road, what should you do?

Speed up, stay to the right and be mindful for any hazards coming up.

Slow down, stay to the right and remain alert of any hazards up ahead.

Slow down, stay to the left and remain alert for any hazards that may be coming up.

Speed up, stay to the left and remain alert for any hazards that may be coming up.

13. What is the meaning of this sign?

Increase your speed.

Reduce your speed.

Traffic light operated junction ahead.

Stop.

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14. 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.

15. When can you switch on your hazard lights?

If your dimmed headlights are broken, use these instead.

If you have broken down or if there is an obstruction/emergency ahead.

If driving in wet weather.

If driving in heavy traffic.

16. What car (if any) has parked incorrectly?

None.

Both.

The blue car.

The red car.

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17. What is the meaning of this sign?

No parking.

Approaching electric cables overhead.

Area of restricted headroom coming up.

Approaching a level crossing with gates or barriers.

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18. 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.

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19. If it has been raining heavily why must you keep a bigger distance from the vehicle in front?

It will be harder to see other vehicles lights.

Because your windscreen will be covered in water.

You don't need to maintain a bigger distance.

Wheel spray from the vehicle in front will reduce visibility and your stopping distance is increased.

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20. Who should you call first if you are involved in a crash where someone has been injured?

The victims insurance provider.

The ambulance only.

The fire brigade only.

Call 999.

21. What is the meaning of this sign?

No taxis allowed in this area.

Taxi rank.

Free parking.

You must display a valid parking disc when parking here during the hours displayed.

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22. What is the meaning of the sign shown?

You may pass on both sides.

U-turn is not allowed.

You may drive past carefully.

Use caution.

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23. How would you handle this situation?

Check all your blind spots before proceeding.

You can drive ahead but only if there is no oncoming traffic.

You must stop straight away.

You must change to a lower gear.

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24. A tractor with trailer should have what lighting switched on during lighting-up hours?

Brake lights.

Rear number plate light and rear tail lights.

Red reflectors.

Brake lights, indicators, rear number plate light, rear tail lights and red reflectors.

25. 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.

26. You are driving this one-way street and there are vehicles parked on both sides, what should you expect?

That a parked car may unexpectedly pull out in front of you.

That a cyclist may unexpectedly come onto the road.

That other vehicles will be driving slow.

That a car door may be opened suddenly and that pedestrians may walk onto the road from between two parked cars.

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27. What action should you take if your vehicle breaks down or has a crash in a tunnel?

Pull into the left and call emergency services.

Stop, your vehicle, turn on your hazard lights and use the emergency phone to call for help.

Try to get other vehicles to stop and help.

Call emergency services.

28. What is the purpose of a hard shoulder on a motorway?

To make a phone call.

For stopping in case of emergency.

To overtake slow vehicles.

For drivers to pull into and take a nap.

29. Where can a pedestrian walk if there is no footpath?

In the middle of the road.

Left side of road (with their back to traffic).

Right side of the road (facing traffic).

They should walk an alternative route.

30. What should you watch out for before driving across tram or railway lines?

You may not be able to see as clearly out your front windscreen.

Your tyre grip may be reduced and the surface is likely to be uneven.

There may be other vehicles driving towards you.

Other vehicles might get stuck on the lines.