Example Theory Tests In Ireland #89 / driverly

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1. 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.

2. What should you do to prevent a fire in your vehicle?

Have water in your vehicle.

Have a water gun in your vehicle to put out a fire.

Carry flammable items in your vehicle.

Ensure you have an appropriate fire extinguisher in your vehicle and aways investigate any fumes.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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5. What is the meaning of this road marking?

Pedestrian crossing.

Motorcycle lane only.

No parking permitted here.

Pedestrians are not permitted to cross here.

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6. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a mini-roundabout.

There is a T-junction ahead.

There is a dual carriageway ahead.

You are approaching merging and diverging traffic.

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7. What do you need to know in this instance?

Be prepared to stop.

You are approaching a sharp left bend in the road.

The speed limit will decrease shortly.

You are approaching a sharp right bend in the road.

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8. You come to the scene of a crash and notice a victim is bleeding heavily, what should you do?

Try to flag someone else down to assist.

Phone emergency services.

Apply a tight bandage to the affected area to stop the bleeding.

Offer the injured party some water.

9. You are driving and see children playing on the roads edge, what should you do?

Drive into a safe spot until the children have left.

Speed up to pass out the children.

Turn on your hazard lights to warn other drivers.

Slow down and be prepared to brake suddenly.

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10. You are driving and come to an obstacle, what should you do?

Pump the accelerator continuously.

Pump the braek continuously.

Press the brake firmly and hold position.

Switch to a low gear.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. How might overloading your vehicle effect your vehicle?

It would make it more difficult to control.

It would make your vehicle off-balanced.

It wouldn't make any difference.

It would make you more in control of the vehicle.

14. You are coming to a humpbacked hill, what should you do?

You should speed up, stay to the right and remain alert for any hazards that may be in front.

You should slow down, stay to the right and remain alert for any hazards that may be in front.

You should speed up, stay to the left and remain alert for any hazards that may be in front.

You should slow down, stay to the lft and remain alert for any hazards that may be in front.

15. If you wish to drive another vehicle and are unsure if you are insured to drive it, what should you do?

Call your local motor tax office.

Call the Gardai and ask them.

Get permission from the owner of the vehicle.

Call your insurance provider and check you can legally drive the vehicle.

16. 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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17. Why does a vehicle need engine oil?

Lowers the vehicles consumption of fuel.

It calculates your vehicles fuel consumption.

It helps to lubricate the parts in the engine.

It prevents issues with the engine.

18. You are driving and the bus in front of you is indicating to turn left but there is oncoming traffic, what should you do?

Overtake the bus on the left.

Keep really close behind the bus.

Overtake the bus on the hard shoulder.

Maintain a safe distance behind the bus until it has turned.

19. If you are prescribed medication what should you check before driving?

Check the lights aren't too bright in the vehicle.

Take a look at the ingredients in the medicine.

Check your breathing and blood pressure.

Make sure that the medication does not affect your driving ability.

20. What is the meaning of this sign?

End of motorway.

Approaching a T-junction with dual carriageway.

Yield to vehicles coming from the right.

The road merges/ diverges ahead.

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21. You are following these two vehicles and want to pass them out. What must you first consider before doing so?

That your indicators are working.

You cannot see clearly enough ahead to overtake safely.

How fast the other vehicles are going.

Your stopping distance.

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22. 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.

23. What is the meaning of this sign?

Central reserve or obstruction begins.

All traffic must change to the left lane.

Central reserve or obstruction ends.

Obstruction in centre of road.

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24. What is the meaning of flashing amber lights at a pelican crossing?

Yield to pedestrians and only continue if safe to do so.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Stop.

Continue driving.

25. What must you do when you are passing out parked vehicles.

Stop your vehicle after passing the first parked car to ensure there is no pedestrian about to walk onto the road.

Overtake very close to the parked vehicles to ensure there is more space in the center of the road.

Aim to hit the wing morror of the parked vehicles.

Ensure there is sufficient space on both sides when overtaking.

26. What is the meaning of this road marking?

Approaching continuous white lines on the road ahead.

No undertaking.

No overtaking allowed.

Fines apply if you cross the line.

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27. What should the driver do in this situation?

Slow down.

Proceed ahead carefully.

Stop the vehicle at the stop line.

Stop the vehicle unless doing so is unsafe.

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28. 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.

29. You are driving up to a set of traffic lights that have been on green for a long time, what should you do?

Stop at the traffic lights.

Be prepared to stop in case they change.

Speed up so that you can get through the green light.

Switch to a low gear.

30. Your vehicle has PAS (power assisted steering) but it suddenly becomes more difficult to steer, what should you do?

Pull into a safe place and call a mechanic.

Pull into a safe place and check the PAS fluid level, fill it up if needed.

Speed up and continue turning the wheel until it becomes lighter.

Drive slower and turn the wheel harshly until you fix the issue.