1. A tractor is pulling a wide load behind that prevents them from seeing the rear, and they wish to turn right. What should the driver do in this instance?
Slow down before making the turn.
Indicate first, then make the right turn.
Make the right turn quickly.
Get another person to inform them of traffic from behind and the driver will check for oncoming vehicles.
2. Which of these is not prohibited from entering as per this sign?
Pedestrians.
Motorcyclists.
Motor homes.
Cyclists.
3. What times are lighting up hours?
From 6am to 6pm.
Only at night.
30 minutes from sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.
From two before sunset to to two hours before sunrise.
4. You are approaching a junction and there's a pedestrian crossing the road, what should you do?
Indicate and drive around the person.
Change to a low gear.
Give right of way to the person.
Speed up and beep to let the pedestrian know you are there.
5. What is the best way for the driver to handle this situation?
Stop to let the pedestrians cross.
Continue driving.
Speed up to pass out the pedestrians on the left.
Beep your horn to alert the pedestrians to move out of the way.
6. Above what gross weight must a trailer be to have brakes?
800kg.
600kg.
500kg.
750kg.
7. What is the meaning of this sign?
The left lane of three ahead is closed.
You must switch to the left lane.
You must switch to the far right lane.
Road narrows suddenly from the left.
8. How might wet weather effect your exterior mirrors?
It won't make any difference.
It might break or crack the glass on the mirror.
Water droplets may gather on the glass and make it harder to see the road.
It will make it easier to see.
9. Your exterior mirrors have become covered in mud and dust. What should you do?
Just use your interior mirrors.
Keep driving, exterior mirrors are pointless.
Get a cloth and clean the mirrors before drving on.
Stop the vehicle.
10. What is the meaning of this sign?
Zebra crossing.
Stop.
School children crossing.
You are entering an urban area.
11. You are driving up to a junction and the traffic light is green but there are elderly pedestrians crossing, what should you do?
Speed up.
Be patient and give them time to cross safely.
Beep your horn to let the pedestrians know you're waiting.
Drive around them.
12. What is the meaning of a broken white line down the centre if the road?
Remain in the left lane.
No overtaking allowed.
You may cross the broken white line to pass out or avoid an obstruction.
You may not cross the line under any circumstance.
13. 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.
14. What is the meaning of this sign?
School wardan ahead.
One-way system ends.
Approaching roadworks.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
15. You are driving on a road with tram lines, why must you be extra careful?
The track may be slippery due to grease.
Your tyres could become stuck in the tracks.
Driving on tram lines can affect your vehicles grip on the road.
Trams may suddenly appear.
16. You are driving at night and see a single headlight approaching, what should you do?
Be cautious as it may be a car with a broken headlight.
Drive into the hard shoulder and wait for it to safely pass.
Switch on your dipped headlights.
Turn on your hazard lights.
17. If you park on a busy road what should you be careful of?
That you can't open your door.
You don't need to be careful of anything.
I can open my door at any time, vehicles driving should watch out for this.
Ensure it is safe before opening any vehicle door.
18. What might be badly affected by under-inflated tyres?
Your indicators.
Your braking.
Your steering.
The fuel gauge.
19. 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.
20. What is the meaning of a red or warning light on the fuel gauge?
Yoor vehicle has a normal level of fuel.
Your fuel tank is full.
Your vehicle is low on fuel.
You need to change fuel type.
21. What type of vehicle does not need to adhere to the speed limit in an emergency?
Garda, Fire Brigade and Ambulance.
Fire Brigade only.
Every vehicle is exempt in an emergency.
No vehicle.
22. You are driving in wet weather and notice the wiper blades are worn, what should you do?
Replace the blades at the next available opportunity.
Pull into a safe place and stop.
Turn on your hazard lights.
Turn on the wipers to a higher setting.
23. 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.
24. What is a car or motorbikes normal stopping distance when driving on a wet road at a speed of 50km per hour.
Stopping distance is 30 metres.
Stopping distance is 35 metres.
Stopping distance is 25 metres.
Stopping distance is 20 metres.
25. How can a driver avoid making an emergency stop?
Drive above the speed limit so you can overtake quicker.
Drive in a low gear.
Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you and read the road to ensure you are prepared for any emergencies.
Keep close to the vehicle in front.
26. Driving with under-inflated tyres might affect what?
The exhaust.
Your engine.
Your fuel gauge.
Your vehicles braking ability and it will increase your fuel consumption.
27. 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.
28. What is the meaning of this sign?
Contra-flow bus lane to the left.
Tram crossing, cyclists can not enter.
Approaching a tram crossing.
Tram crossing to the right.
29. If your tyre blows when driving, what should you do?
Keep a loose grip on the steering wheel and pull your vehicle to the side.
Turn off the engine.
Keep a firm hold of the steering wheel and pull your vehicle to the side.
Slowly increase speed and pull into the hard shoulder safely.
30. If you pass your driving test in an automatic vehicle, what type of vehicle can you drive?
