Example Theory Tests In Ireland #90 / driverly

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1. You wish to reverse on a busy road, what should you do?

Look in your rear view mirror only and then reverse.

Make the manoevre quickly.

Use your indicators to let other drivers know.

Look in all mirrors and blind spots to ensure it is safe before reversing slowly.

2. What must you do in this situation?

You may speed up.

You must slow down.

You should stop.

You may proceed with caution.

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3. How should you prepare for a long journey.

Ensure all your tyres have the correct air pressure.

Top up your windscreen washer fluid.

Change your seat position.

Adjust your wing mirrors.

4. 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.

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5. You are driving on a motorway and ant to turn around, what should you do?

Indicate and do a U-turn.

Move into the hard shoulder and reverse.

Slow down and safely do a U-turn.

Exit the at the next exit and use the fly-over or underpass to cross to the other side.

6. What is the meaning of this sign?

Do not enter this area if your vehicle is above the height indicated.

Goods vehicles with more than fice axles are not permitted to enter.

No parking.

No parking permitted for vehicles below the height indicated.

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7. Where may you find your vehicles gross weight?

On your sun visor.

In your drivers handbook.

On the wheel arch.

Under the bonnet.

8. What should you watch out for when driving a high-powered vehicle?

It may make you feel ill when you drive around corners.

It may give the impression that you're driving slower than you actually are.

It will be more noisy and may distract you from the road.

It may give the impression that you're driving faster than you actually are.

9. Can you tailgate on a dual carriageway or motorway?

Yes, always.

No, you need to allow a safe braking distance.

Only if you are about to pass out the vehicle in front.

In an emergency.

10. What is the meaning of this sign?

There is a T-Junction and dual carriageway coming up.

There is a roundabout ahead.

The road ahead is uneven.

There is traffic merging and diverging coming up.

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11. How should you approach a set of traffic lights that have changed from green to amber?

Speed up to get in front of any other traffic.

Drive through slowly.

Continue through the lights.

Be prepared to stop unless it is safe to continue.

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12. You want to turn right off a minor road onto a dual-carriageway that has a median strip, what should you do?

Keep to the right and make the turn when the route ahead is clear.

Drive onto the dual-carriageway at speed.

Wait and only drive ahead when it is safe to do so.

Slow down and proceed carefully.

13. What is the meaning of this sign?

Road merges/diverges ahead.

Approaching a dangerous bend.

Road will narrow to the left.

Road will narrow to the right.

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14. 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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15. Who must abide by traffic lights?

Only those with a learners drivers permit.

Pedestrians only.

Everyone using the road.

Motorcyclists and cyclists.

16. How should you pass out this cyclist?

Remain to the left of the broken white line.

By driving over the broken white line.

You should not pass out the cyclist in this instance.

You would pass out in the hard shoulder.

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17. 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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18. What is the meaning of this garda signal?

Vehicles coming from the right may proceed.

Vehicles coming from the left must stop.

Vehicles coming from behind must stop.

Vehicles coming from the front can continue.

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19. You are driving on a narrow road and see another vehicle driving towards you, what should you do?

Slow down and pull your vehicle to the right.

Slow down and pull your vehicle to the left.

Slow down and allow enough space between your vehicle and the oncoming vehicle.

Speed up and drive quickly past the other vehicle.

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 this sign?

Humpback bridge ahead.

Unguarded level crossing ahead.

Approaching a steep upward hill.

Sharp dip in the road ahead.

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22. In what way would a front tyre blow-out effect your vehicle?

Your steering will pull to the side.

Your windscreen may break because of the sudden jolt.

It could permanently damage your brakes.

You will lose control of the vehicle.

23. How should you undertake a night-time drive if you have only been driving during the day previously?

Switch on your dipped headlights.

Increase your speed.

Drink a coffee or other caffeinated drink before driving.

Drive slower as it is harder to see in the dark.

24. 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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25. What must you do if your front tyre blows?

Turn the steering wheel away from the burst tyre.

Keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.

Turn the steering wheel in the direction of the burst tyre.

Take your hands off the steering wheel.

26. 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.

27. How can you prevent harsh braking?

Drive slowly, under the speed limit.

Keep your eyes ahead and try to predict what other drivers may do next.

Do not tailgate.

Drive only in lower gears.

28. What should you do if you come to a level crossing that is unattended.

Stay at the gate until someone comes to assist.

Look and listen for approaching trains, open the gates if safe to do so and cross closing the gates behind you.

Turn around and change your route.

Call the Gardai.

29. 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.

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30. How might over-filling your engine oil effect your vehicle?

The catalytic converter may become damaged.

The engine may overheat.

It may damage the vehicles lights.

The oil filter may be damaged.