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1. When is it permissible to drive with full headlights in a built up area at night?

Between the hours of 11.30 p.m. and 7.00 a.m.

When you can't see properly.

Never.

When there is no traffic.

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2. When you wish to perform a legal 'u-turn' manoeuvre, you should..

Drive onto the footpath to gain a wider turning arc.

Indicate and accelerate to get turned around without delay.

Use your driver side mirror as you turn.

Check in front and behind for approaching traffic.

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3. A section of the road ahead which you are travelling is flooded. You should..?

Increase your speed to get through it quicker.

Increase your speed and keep to the centre of the road.

Maintain your speed.

Reduce speed.

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4. When should a learner drivers 'L' plates be displayed?

At all times.

Till the learner's confidence improves.

During a driver's first years' learner permit.

Only for the first two months.

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5. Ahead a bus is beginning to pull away from a bus stop, what should you do?

Sound your horn or flash your lights to inform the driver that you are there.

Drive alongside it so as not to hold up traffic.

Accelerate so as to avoid being delayed behind it.

Slow down and let it move out.

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6. Are you still covered to drive your vehicle if your insurance policy has expired?

Yes, for up to 48 hours.

Yes, if the vehicle is NCT'd and taxed.

No, unless you have a clean driving history.

No.

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7. When must the passengers of a vehicle with fitted seatbelts use seatbelts?

In built-up areas only.

At all times.

On motorways only.

At speeds over 50 KPH.

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8. Where should loose bags of shopping be stored?

Placed on the floor of the front passenger seat.

Placed to either side of the rear passenger seat.

Placed on the floor behind the front seat.

Stowed away safely in the boot.

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9. How may a warm interior of a vehicle affect the driver while driving at night?

It has no effect.

It could you feel more alert than usual.

It could you make you feel happier than usual.

It could make you feel drowsy.

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10. In which position should your wheels face when parking your car facing downhill?

Position your wheels away from the kerb.

Position your wheels towards the kerb.

Position your wheels at full lock towards the road.

Position your wheels in a straight position.

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11. What does this sign mean?

Private property ahead.

Turn right ahead.

Keep left.

Steep descent ahead.

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12. What details must you give to the Garda?

Any details requested.

Your name and address and a brief description of the accident.

As little as possible in case you get blamed for the accident.

Date of birth and PPS number.

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13. What should you do when overtaking a cyclist?

You should never overtake a cyclist.

Drive close to the cyclist as not to cross the centre line.

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves out .

Drive close behind the cyclist till you can overtake.

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14. What should the driver of a motorcycle ensure their passenger is wearing before driving?

A helmet with an adjustable visor protective.

Sufficient clothing against the rain.

Protective glasses.

Sturdy steel-capped boots.

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15. How may you improve fuel efficiency?

When increasing speed, get into the highest gear as soon as possible.

Using gentle acceleration and changing gears as recommended by the manufacturer's specifications.

Driving the vehicle in a lower gear as much as possible.

Fast acceleration through the gears.

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16. You have stopped and wish to get out of the vehicle. What should you do before proceeding?

Check your side mirror blind spots and look behind before opening the door.

Open the door and alight as quickly as possible.

Check both your interior and side mirrors.

Open the door partially and wait before alighting quickly.

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17. Whilst driving on a road which has loose chippings you should?

Slow down and allow extra clearance to other traffic until you have cleared that particular area of road.

Press your thumb against the windscreen or motorcycle faring.

Keep the same speed as you would on 'normal' road surfacing.

Increase speed so as to return to 'normal' road as soon as possible.

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18. The vehicle ahead is being driven by a slower learner driver. You should..

Drive closely behind the vehicle to encourage the driver to hurry up.

Signal and overtake the vehicle as soon as possible.

Be patient and allow extra time to the driver if necessary.

Flash your lights to tell the learner driver to let you pass.

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19. Which of the following does not affect braking distance?

The quality of the brakes.

The power of the engine.

The speed and weight of the vehicle.

Road conditions and the vehicle's tyres.

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20. When is it permissible to carry more passengers in your vehicle than there are seats available?

Yes, once all passengers are fully insured in the vehicle.

Never.

Yes, once they all sit still.

Yes, only if they are above the age of fourteen.

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21. If an elderly person is crossing at a pedestrian light and it changes to flashing amber, you should..

Start moving towards them slowly so as not to delay traffic.

Sound your horn to make them aware to move quickly.

Wait and allow them to finish crossing.

Flash on your headlights to hurry them on.

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22. What should you give a person who has been injured in an accident to drink?

Cold water if possible.

Nothing.

Coffee.

A cup of tea.

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23. What should you do if the windows of your vehicle are covered in ice?

Use water to remove the ice.

Switch on the windscreen washers and wipers.

Switch on the heating system and use a scraper to clear the ice before driving off.

Drive slowly until the vehicle's heating system has melted the ice.

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24. When can you pick up or set down a passenger on the motorway?

On the hard-shoulder.

Never.

Only when the area is clear of traffic.

During off-peak hours.

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25. If a vehicle carrying hazardous cargo has been involved in an accident, you should..

Determine the type of hazardous material before summoning help.

Attempt to move the vehicle to an open space.

Continue to drive as not to cause further obstruction.

Stay clear and contact the emergency services.

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26. What does this traffic light mean?

You must stop.

You have to yield to oncoming traffic.

You may go on only if the way is clear.

You may proceed immediately.

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27. When driving behind a vehicle that is driving erratically or dangerously you should?

Follow close behind the offending vehicle.

Flash your lights to encourage the driver to make way for you.

Stay well back until the road widens enough to let you overtake safely.

Overtake as soon as possible.

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28. When is it allowed for passengers to have their heads outside a sunroof while driving?

With permission from the driver.

Only when you are driving on a minor road.

Never.

At speeds below 10 km/h.

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29. When are you not permitted to sound your horn?

To make animals move away from the road.

In a built-up area or during rush hour traffic.

Between 23.30hrs and 07.00hrs (except in an emergency).

Between 23.00hrs and 07.30hrs (except in an emergency).

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30. What is a clearway?

A road where stopping and parking is prohibited during certain periods

A road which is reserved for pedestrians/cyclists only.

A road which is reserved for public transport only.

A road where stopping and parking is prohibited at all times.

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31. Which passengers is the driver responsible for to ensure that proper restraints/seatbelts are used?

Passengers under 17 years of age only.

All passengers regardless of age.

Adults only.

Children under 12 only.

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32. Where there is a sharp dip in the road ahead you should..

Move to the centre of the road and change to second gear.

Increase your speed.

Continue at normal speeds as you are aware what is over the hill.

Decrease your speed, keep left and watch for hazards or a parked vehicles hidden from your view.

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33. If you pass your driving test in an automatic vehicle, which vehicle types are you now permitted to drive?

Automatic vehicles only.

Manual and automatic vehicles.

Automatic Cars and Mopeds.

All vehicle types.

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34. What vehicles do the minimum legal thread depth not apply to?

Tractors.

Heavy Goods Vehicles.

Vans.

Motorcycles and Vintage cars.

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35. Where should you drive while travelling on a dual-carriageway?

In the left-hand lane unless you are overtaking or turning right.

Between both lanes.

In the right-hand lane.

In the right-hand lane unless you are overtaking.

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36. During scheduled times, which vehicles are allowed to use 'with-flow' bus lane?

Only cyclists.

All traffic except buses.

Buses on a scheduled service, taxis and cyclists.

Buses only.

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37. What should you do if a person has been injured in an accident?

Seek help from the emergency services.

Move them and give them something to drink.

Move the victim into your vehicle and drive them home.

Move the victim out the way to avoid causing an obstruction.

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38. _Wh_{en is it permissible for a car/taxi/bike to use a 'contra-flow' bus lane?}

After dusk/before dawn.

From 07.00-09.30am and from 16.00-18.30pm.

When the lane is not in use by a bus.

Never.

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39. You want to reverse your vehicle on a busy street, you should..

Reverse slowly while checking all around you for other road users.

Sound your horn and flash your lights as you reverse.

Listen carefully for the sound of other road users.

Use your hazard lights as you turn.

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40. When driving at night when should you dip your vehicles headlights?

Only on motorways.

When you meet oncoming traffic.

When the road narrows dangerously ahead.

Approaching a bend or dip in the road.

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