Example Theory Tests In Ireland #95 / driverly

1. What is the meaning of this sign?

You are approaching a flagman.

You are approaching roadworks.

School ahead.

The road ahead is uneven.

2. How can you judge what is a safe distance to keep from the vehicle in front when driving in wet weather?

Allow a gap of at least one second between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain point.

Allow a gap of at least five seconds between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain point.

Allow a gap of at least six seconds between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain point.

Allow a gap of at least four seconds between the vehicle in front and you passing a certain point.

3. 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.

4. What should you do if you see a vehicle with flashing blue lights?

Pull to the right.

Stay close to the vehicle.

Speed up.

Slow down, pull to the left and be prepared to stop.

5. 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.

6. What do you need to be careful of when turning left?

That pedestrians and cyclists may come up on your inside.

That vehicles may be coming from the right.

That you have put the correct indiactor on.

That other vehicles may crash into the back of you.

7. What must you be aware of when driving over road lines or directional arrows?

Pedestrians on the road.

Your stopping distance will be reduced.

Your tyre pressure will be reduced.

Your stopping distance will be increased.

8. What colour traffic light comes on next from a flashing amber light?

Green.

Flashing green.

Flashing red.

Red.

9. What should you do if you are slowed down by a cyclist on the road ahead?

Beep your horn to inform the cyclist to move off the road.

Speed up and pass out the cyclist.

Keep your distance until you can overtake safely.

Stay close to the cyclist.

10. If a driver is prescribed medication which may impair their driving, what should they do?

Ask a doctor what to do.

Drive only during the day so you don't get tired.

Stop taking the medication.

Drive slower.

11. How might low oil pressure affect your vehicles engine.

It lessens wear and tear on the vehicles engine.

The vehicles engine will be overworked.

Engine friction is lowered.

It doesn't effect it.

12. Who must abide by traffic lights?

Only those with a learners drivers permit.

Pedestrians only.

Everyone using the road.

Motorcyclists and cyclists.

13. 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.

14. What is the meaning of this sign?

Overtaking not permitted.

Cyclists only in the left lane.

No passing on the left.

No passing on the right.

15. What is the safest way to drive at night?

Drive the speed limit at all times.

Drive in the right lane.

Drive at a safe speed that will enable you to maintain a safe stopping distance.

Drive with your full headlights on.

16. What lights should you turn on when driving in fog?

Dipped headlights together with your front and rear fog lights.

Front and rear fog lights.

Dipped headlights.

Full-beam hardlights.

17. 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.

18. You notice your car has a worn front tyre, what should you do?

Replace the affected tyre.

Take it to a mechanic.

Swap it with one of the rear tyres, as they are not as important.

Put more air into the tyre.

19. How should you approach a sharp bend to the right on a narrow road?

Speed up, stay to the left and look out for approching traffic.

Slow down, stay to the left and look out for approaching traffic.

Apply the accelerator gently while turning the corner.

Slow down, stay to the right and look out for approaching traffic.

20. In what instance can someone with W learner permit carry a passenger in their vehicle?

Never.

If your insurance company allows it.

If the passenger too has a W learner permit and the vehicle can take a passenger.

All the time.

21. How might drinking alcohol effect a drivers behaviour?

It negatively effects your ability to react quickly and makes you feel drowsy.

It helps you to react quicker to situations.

It makes you feel more alert.

It makes you feel more calm towards other drivers.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. You see a flashing warning light on your dashboard, what should you do?

See if the issue is with the fuel gauge.

Take your vehicle to a mechanic.

Continue to drive on cautiously.

Stop the vehicle and investigate the issue.

25. 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.

26. What should you do if your accelerator jams while driving?

Engage the handbrake.

Press the brake rapidly and firmly.

Change to neutral gear and use the brakes to stop the vehicle.

Freewheel into a safe place and stop.

27. You see this sign at a roundabout, what does it mean?

Increase speed.

Give way to vehicles from the right.

Proceed with care.

Give way to vehicles from the left.

28. What information should you provide your insurance comapany with to get insurance?

Any information the insurance company requests.

The make, model and year of your vehicle.

Your date of birth and gender.

Your name and address.

29. What is the meaning of this sign when shown at the entrance to a motorway?

Motorway ends.

Cashier toll only.

Correct toll fare only.

Electronic toll only.

30. When may you use your hazard lights on a motorway?

If passing out another vehicle.

If you need to slow down or stop because of an emergency ahead or if your vehicle has broken down.

When driving in the rain.

When you need to make a phone call.

Example Test #95