Example Theory Tests In Ireland #9 / driverly

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1. In what situation at a green light should you not proceed?

If you're turning left.

If you'e turning right.

If you will block the junction by doing so.

Never.

2. What is the meaning of this sign?

The minimum speed you can drive on this section of road is 50km/h.

Advised speed limit is 50km/h but you can drive faster if necessary.

The speed limit on this section of road is 50km/h.

The next exit is in 50 km.

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3. 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.

4. 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.

5. If driving on a dual carrigaeway, what lane should you be in?

The left lane unless you wish to overtake or make a right turn.

The right lane.

It doesn't matter what lane you're in.

The centre lane.

6. 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.

7. You are approaching some roadworks and there are earth-moving machines. What should you do?

Speed up to pass the roadworks as fast as you can.

Remain driving as you were.

Slow down because there is likely to be mud and loose gravel on the road.

Stop your vehicle and wait for the gravel and mud to be cleared.

8. You see cattle on the road ahead, what should you do?

Slow down and overtake the cattle carefully.

Speed up and overtake the cattle carefully.

Beep your horn and slowly speed up.

Pull your vehicle to the left or into the hard shoulder.

9. What must you do if traffic is stopped in a tunnel?

Turn off all vehicle lights.

Drive into the right lane.

Turn on your hazard lights.

Turn off your engine.

10. In what situation can you change the horn on your car with a musical horn?

Only if it's a classic car.

If driving in urban areas only.

If it's a new car.

Never.

11. What should you do if you see flashing blue lights through your rear-view mirror?

Block the vehicle from overtaking you.

Speed up.

Slow down, pull off to the left and let the vehicle with blue lights pass you out.

Pull your vehicle to the right.

12. What is the meaning of this sign?

There are electric cables overhead.

Approaching traffic lights.

Approaching a tram crossing.

Dangerous cliff edge ahead.

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13. What is the meaning of this sign?

There may be horses and ponies on the road.

There may be sheep on the road.

There may be cows or other farm animals on the road.

There may be birds on the road.

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14. What is the meaning of this sign?

Increase your speed.

Reduce your speed.

Traffic light operated junction ahead.

Stop.

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15. What should you be aware of in this instance?

The bus may pull out without indicating.

That pedestrians may walk out in front of the bus.

That you must overtake the bus.

That pedestrians may walk out from behind the bus.

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16. What is the meaning of this sign?

Hump back bridge ahead.

Road may be slippery ahead.

Danger of falling rocks.

Area of open water ahead, e.g. a quay or canal.

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17. What should you do when driving through a tunnel?

Put on your sunglasses.

Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front.

Turn on your hazard lights.

Slow down and change to a lower gear.

18. What is the meaning of this sign?

Approaching a bus and cycle lane on the left.

There is a with-flow bus lane coming up on the left.

There is a with-flow bus lane coming up on the right.

Watch out for cyclists and buses.

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19. If driving on a national road can you drive on the hard shoulder to let faster vegicles pass you out?

No you cannot.

Yes, but it isn't advised to do this.

Yes, if you use your indicators effectively.

You may only pull in for a short period when safe to do so and pull back out once the vehicles have overtaken you.

20. What is the meaning of this light on a set of traffic lights?

You must stop before the traffic lights.

Drive ahead carefully.

Stop your vehicle unless it is dangerus to do so.

If the route ahead is clear you may proceed.

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21. What is the meaning of both signs together?

Pedestrian only area ahead, no vehicles allowed outside the hours displayed on the sign.

No entry.

No pedestrians allowed.

Pedestrians not allowed on the street during hours displayed on the sign.

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22. 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.

23. What should you do if intending to make a right turn at this junction?

Let the red car continue.

Pull into the right.

Indicate before turning right.

Speed up and pass out the red car.

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24. What must you do whilst driving at night on a road without any lights?

Ensure you don't fall asleep at the wheel.

Keep an eye out for pedestrians who may be dressed in dark clothes, vehicles parked to the left as well as any loose animals.

Switch on your dimmed headlights.

Turn on your hazard lights.

25. How might you find driving on a motorway different from driving on other road types?

Other drivers tend to be calmer when driving on a motorway.

The surface is more uneven on other road types.

Vehicles drive slower on a motorway.

Vehicles drive faster on a motorway.

26. 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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27. 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.

28. What is the meaning of this sign on the entrance to a motorway?

This lane has a coin basket only.

This lane has an electronic toll.

This lane has a Cashier.

This lane has a toll fare.

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29. Where may you find your vehicles gross weight?

On your sun visor.

In your drivers handbook.

On the wheel arch.

Under the bonnet.

30. What situation may occur after you brake suddenly?

You may lose control of the vehicle.

An oncoming vehicle may crash into you.

Another vehicle may crash into you from behind.

Your brakes may make a squeaking sound.