Example Theory Tests In Ireland #93 / driverly

1. You see flashing amber arrows, what do they mean?

You should drive ahead carefully.

Vehicles should carry on in the direction indicated by the arrows.

You must stop the vehicle.

You should reduce your speed.

2. 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.

3. What is the meaning of this road marking?

You cannot cross over the broken white line unless you consider it safe.

Stay to the left of the line.

Overtaking allowed if it is safe.

No overtaking allowed.

4. When you use your brake and you hear a scraping noise. What do you think is the cause?

Your fuel injectors have worn down.

The linings or the brake pads have worn down.

Dirt or other debris may have gotten underneath your brake pads.

You need to get a new exhaust system.

5. How should you approach a roadworks sign?

Slow down and be ready to stop if needed.

Turn on your hazard lights to alert other drivers.

Speed up to get through the roadworks so you're not delayed.

Stop.

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. If you are involved in a crash, when should you tell your insurance provider?

24 hours after the crash.

As soon as possible.

48 hours after the crash.

A few minutes after the crash.

8. You are driving behind a vehicle that you don't wish to overtake, what should you do?

Stay close to the vehicle in front.

Maintain a suitable distance from the vehicle so that other vehicles may pass them out.

Drive into the left.

Put on your hazard lights to let other road users know.

9. What is the meaning of this sign?

Humpback bridge ahead.

Approaching a series of dangerous corners.

Unprotected cliff ahead.

Road ahead may be slippery.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. How far away from a junction can you park?

From 10 metres away.

From 2 metres away.

From 4 metres away.

From 5 metres away.

14. What is the meaning of this sign?

The major road bears left.

Approaching a crossoads with a major and minor road.

Approaching a crossroads with roads of the same importance.

The major road bears right.

15. How should you use indicators (or other signals) to notify other vehicles?

After you have made the turn.

Only if turning right.

You should use signals in good time to prepare other vehicles appropriately.

Only if turning left.

16. What decides your vehicles maximum allowed towing capacity?

Your local council.

Your insurance provider.

Your local motor tax office.

It is specified by the manufacturer.

17. What is the meaning of this sign?

You cannot enter this area.

U-turn not permitted.

No overtaking allowed.

No parking.

18. What must you do if your right headlight stops working while driving at night.

Call the Gardai and inform them.

Keep driving until you can safely pull over to replace the bulb.

Put a new bulb in straight away.

Stop and pull over straight away.

19. What is the meaning of this sign?

There is a sharp change in direction to your right.

You are approaching a dangerous bend.

Slow down.

You are approaching a series of dangerous corners.

20. If your tyres are under-inflated how might this effect your vehicle?

Your engine won't be as powerful.

It may damage your engine.

Your fuel effciency will be lower.

It will make steering and braking more difficult.

21. How can you secure your vehicle when changing a wheel?

Only change the wheel on a flat road.

Engage the handbrake and put the vehicle into a low gear before jacking it up.

Turn on your hazard lights.

Have someone else hold the vehicle.

22. How should you reverse your car into a section you cannot clearly see?

Check all blind spots and reverse quickly.

Look in all mirrors and reverse slowly.

Quickly reverse so as not to inconvenience other road users.

Find someone who can help you safely reverse in.

23. What is the meaning of the sign shown?

The road is slippery up ahead.

The road ahead is uneven.

There are several dangerous bends coming up.

There is loose gravel on the road.

24. Why should you not rest your foot on the clutch?

Because it may damage your brake pedal.

Because it may make you more drowsy.

Because it might damage the clutch.

Because your foot will get tired.

25. What should you do before reversing onto a side road?

Look in your wing mirrors.

Check all around to make sure it is clear before and while reversing.

Look in your rear view mirror only.

Use your indicators to let other drivers know what you're about to do.

26. What lights must you switch on when you park a car, tractor or works vehicle on an unlit public road at dark?

You don't need any lights switched on.

One side lamp, at least.

Your hazard lights.

At least one of your front or rear side lamps on the side closest to the centre road line.

27. How should you approach a vehicle that is swerving from side to side in front of you?

Make note of the license plate and call the Gardai.

Maintain a safe distance until you can safely overtake.

Call the Gardai.

Call emergency services.

28. 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.

29. 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.

30. What should you do if you are running short on time to reach your destination?

Pass out other vehicles so you reach your destination on time.

Stay calm and drive as safely as possible.

Safely overtake other vehicles in the right lane.

Be angry towards other road users.

Example Test #93