Example Theory Tests In Ireland #87 / driverly

1. 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.

2. What rules must pedestrians follow if walking on a narrow congested road?

They should walk faster than normal.

They must walk next to one another.

They should have their backs to oncoming traffic.

They must walk in single file.

3. When should you check your tyre pressure?

When your tyres are wet.

When your tyres are flat.

When your tyres are cold.

When your tyres are warm.

4. What can you do when your fuel system gets an air-lock?

Bring your vehicle to a mechanic.

Fill it up with more fuel.

Complete an oil change.

Bleed the fuel system to let out the trapped air.

5. What does a tyres speed rating mean?

The maximum speed the tyre is designed for.

The highest tyre pressure allowed.

The lowest tyre pressure needed.

The minimum speed the tyre is designed for.

6. What is the emaning of this sign?

Stay to the right.

Overtake in the left lane only.

Stay to the left.

No left turn.

7. A car trailer should have what types of lights.

Back number plate lights, rear tail lights, red reflectors, indicators and brake lights.

Brake lights and back number plate lights.

Indicators and brake lights.

Red reflectors.

8. 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.

9. What is the meaning of this sign?

Area of restricted headroom ahead e.g. a low bridge.

Approaching a railway crossing with barriers and lights.

There is a steep hill ahead.

Approaching a railway crossing with barrier or gates.

10. You are driving and your vehicle goes into a rear-wheel sideways skid?

Continually pump the accelerator.

Steer the steering wheel in the opposite direction to the rear wheels.

Slowly steer the steering wheel to the same direction the rear wheels are going.

Continually press the brake.

11. What colour traffic light comes on next from a flashing amber light?

Green.

Flashing green.

Flashing red.

Red.

12. If there is gas from your exhaust coming into your vehicle, how would it affect you?

You would feel more alert.

It would make you drive faster.

You would feel sick or drowsy.

You would start to feel anger towards other road-users.

13. Why is a vehicle windscreen laminated?

To protect the driver and passengers.

To make it easier to see out the window.

To make it easier to see on a sunny day.

So the windscreen doesn't break into large pieces when hit by something.

14. If you are driving an automatic vehicle, what do you need to be aware of?

Your fuel consumption will be increased.

Your steering may feel lighter.

Your engine braking power may be increased.

Your engine braking power may be lowered.

15. You are driving on a motorway and want to take a break, what should you do?

Take a drink of water instead.

Keep driving.

Move into the hard shoulder and stop your car.

Exit at the next exit and pull in to a safe place.

16. You are in a rush and another vehicle cuts in front of you, what should you do?

Honk your horn to let the other driver know you are annoyed.

Stay really close to the vehicle.

Speed up and overtake the vehicle.

Stay calm.

17. How may hitting a kerb effect your tyres?

It might damage the sidewall of the tyre.

It may give you a flat tyre.

It wouldn't effect the tyre.

It may lead to a tyre-blowout.

18. 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.

19. What is the fastest speed a car or motorcycle may drive on a motorway?

120 km/h.

80 km/h.

90km/h.

100 km/h.

20. If you need to change your vehicles, wheel on a public road, what should you do?

Wear dark clothing.

Turn on your hazard lights.

Put on reflective clothing, place a red warning triangle at the back of the vehicle and turn on your hazard lights.

Turn on your full beam headlights.

21. 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.

22. You are driving from A to B, what does the road marking mean?

Overtake at peak traffic hours only.

You cannot overtake on this section.

U-turn allowed.

You can overtake if the route ahead is clear.

23. If your oil gauge is showing no pressure or little pressure, what may be the cause?

Your oil levels are high.

Your oil gauge may be faulty.

You oil levels are low.

Your oil levels are normal.

24. 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.

25. In what instance can you park at a taxi rank?

In an emergency.

Between the hours of 9pm and 9am.

Never.

If there is a broken white line.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. What is the meaning of this light?

Your left indicator is on.

Your full headlights are on.

Your battery is not being charged properly.

Your right indicator is on.

Example Test #87