Example Theory Tests In Ireland #97 / driverly

1. How might overloading your vehicle effect its road-holding?

It wouldn't make any difference.

It would make it easier to control.

It would make it harder to control.

It will make changing gears more difficult.

2. What should you observe before reversing?

Check in both wing mirrors.

Check in all mirrors and blind spots.

Look to the front only.

Check in the rear view mirror only.

3. What is the meaning of painted white arrows on the road?

The driver may only drive straight ahead.

No overtaking in this area.

Bus lane onnly ahead.

Move into the correct lane for the exit you wish to take.

4. 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.

5. What is the meaning of these two signs together?

The detour has ended.

Be prepared to stop at traffic lights.

Motorway ends.

The roadworks have ended.

6. 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.

7. What may affect your vehicles braking distance?

How heavy your vehicle is.

Your vehicles weight and speed.

How fast you are going.

Your vehicles weight, width and height.

8. What must you consider before make a right turn from a major road onto a minor road?

Check your blindspots.

Look in your mirrors and signal to let other drivers know of your intention.

Give way to approaching traffic and any pedestrians on the crossing.

Slow down.

9. How might overloading your vehicle effect your vehicle?

It would make it more difficult to control.

It would make your vehicle off-balanced.

It wouldn't make any difference.

It would make you more in control of the vehicle.

10. How many passengers can you carry on a category B drivers licence?

Up to 5 passengers.

Up to 10 passengers.

Up to 4 passengers.

Up to 8 passengers.

11. 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.

12. Can you leave a child in your vehicle unattended?

Never.

For 15 minutes only.

For 45 minutes only.

For 10 minutes only.

13. 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.

14. A car is driven by someone other than the owner, but has the owners consent. Whose responsibility is the insurance of the vehicle?

The owner of the vehicle.

Both parties involved – the owner and the driver.

The insurance company.

The person driving in this instance.

15. What is the purpose of the engine oil filter?

It stops water from going into the engine.

It stops sediment from circulating in the oil.

It stops dirt building up on your engine.

It reduces damage and wear and tear on the engine.

16. How might towing a loaded trailer effect your stopping ability?

It doesn't effect it.

It makes your brakes more efficient.

Increases your stopping distance.

Reduces your stopping distance.

17. What should you ensure when attaching a trailer to your vehicle?

That the tyre pressure of the trailer is okay.

The breakaway cable and trailer coupling is attached properly to the towbar and locked.

That a licence plate has been attached to the rear of the trailer.

That the trailer is clean.

18. Whom must disply L-plates on their vehicle?

Everyone with a learner drivers license besides those driving a work vehicle or tractor.

Learners driving a tractor.

If you are under 20 years of age.

Everyone with a learner driver license.

19. What is the meaning of flashing amber lights at a pelican crossing?

Yield to pedestrians and only continue if safe to do so.

Yield to oncoming traffic.

Stop.

Continue driving.

20. What is the meaning of this sign?

You can't make a left turn.

Give way to traffic coming form the left.

You can't make a U-turn here.

No passing allowed on the left-side.

21. What is the correct action to take in this situation?

Stop your vehicle, enabling the children to pass in front of you.

Slow down and prepare to stop as there may be more children to follow.

Drive into the other lane so as to miss the children.

Speed up and pass any children out.

22. 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.

23. What should you do when you see steam coming from the engine bay?

Stop your vehicle and pull into a safe place to check the issue.

Keep driving until the steam goes away.

Pull into a safe place and pour cold water on your engine.

Bring your vehicle to a mechanic.

24. Above what gross weight must a trailer be to have brakes?

800kg.

600kg.

500kg.

750kg.

25. Why must you make sure your headlights are aligned correctly?

It helps you to see better.

It makes your vehicle more efficient.

It makes the light bulbs last longer.

So that you don't dazzle other drivers.

26. When may you switch on your rear fog lights?

When driving on a rural road.

When driving in the dark.

Never.

If there is fog or snow falling.

27. 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.

28. If your vehicle doesn't have ABS how should you handle a front-wheel-straight-line skid?

Press the accelerator firmly and rapidly.

Switch to a lower gear and use the steering wheel to regain control.

Press the brake slowly.

Apply and release the brake repeatedly and quickly.

29. Why could it be considered dangerous to drive on a badly-lit road?

Animals may suddenly run onto the road.

You may not be able to see the road lines.

Pedestrians and parked vehicles will be harder to see.

Because you will need to use your full headlights.

30. If you drive past your exit, what should you do?

Slow down and reverse slowly to your intended exit.

Drive onto the hard shoulder and reverse back to the intended exit.

Keep driving and exit at the nexit junction exit.

Safely do a U-turn to your intended exit.

Example Test #97