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1 / 40

1. When driving in heavy rain you should?

Take caution of aquaplaning.

Drive at the same speed as on a dry road.

Keep to the centre of the road.

Drop your gear to get higher revs.

2 / 40

2. What does this sign mean?

Minor road ahead.

Unprotected Level crossing.

No Entry.

Crossroads with dual carriageway.

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

Only cyclists.

Buses only.

Buses on a scheduled service, taxis and cyclists.

All traffic except buses.

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

Position your wheels away from the kerb.

Position your wheels in a straight position.

Position your wheels at full lock towards the road.

Position your wheels towards the kerb.

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5. You are approaching a roundabout.. Who has right of way?

Motorcycles and cyclists.

Vehicles entering the roundabout.

Whichever vehicle is moving quicker.

Vehicles already on the roundabout.

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

Wait and allow them to finish crossing.

Flash on your headlights to hurry them on.

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

Sound your horn to make them aware to move quickly.

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

Manual and automatic vehicles.

All vehicle types.

Automatic Cars and Mopeds.

Automatic vehicles only.

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8. When you are overtaking a cyclist, you should..

Increase speed to pass cyclist more quickly.

Drive close to the cyclist and overtake quickly.

Sound the horn briefly as a warning.

Allow sufficient clearance in case the cyclist suddenly swerves.

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

Passengers under 17 years of age only.

Adults only.

Children under 12 only.

All passengers regardless of age.

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10. Where you see a red warning triangle on the road, you should...

Decrease speed and watch for a hazard ahead.

Maintain normal speed; warning triangles are only relevant for trucks.

Brake suddenly and stop the car as soon as possible.

Increase your speed.

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

Sturdy steel-capped boots.

A helmet with an adjustable visor protective.

Sufficient clothing against the rain.

Protective glasses.

12 / 40

12. How much clearance should a driver give while parking next to another vehicle assuming it is safe to do so?

A door-width.

Half a cars length.

A car-width.

A mirror-width.

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13. What is the minimum legal thread depth for a car's tyres?

1.6 millimetres.

3 millimetres.

2.6 millimetres.

0.6 millimetres.

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

Determine the type of hazardous material before summoning help.

Stay clear and contact the emergency services.

Attempt to move the vehicle to an open space.

Continue to drive as not to cause further obstruction.

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

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

Move them and give them something to drink.

Seek help from the emergency services.

Move the victim into your vehicle and drive them home.

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

It has no effect.

It could make you feel drowsy.

It could you feel more alert than usual.

It could you make you feel happier than usual.

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17. What effect may a broken or damaged exhaust have on the environment?

None.

Decreases fuel consumption.

It causes coolant to leak onto the road.

It increases smoke pollution levels.

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

Never.

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.

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19. How should infants be secured in a vehicle?

They should be carried in an adult's lap as long as the adult is wearing a seatbelt.

As long as they're placed in the back seat, a child safety seat is not required.

They should be always secured in a child safety seat.

They should be placed in the front passenger seat with an adult.

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20. You are travelling behind a vehicle on a wide road. The vehicle ahead has signalled right, you should..

Sound your horn to indicate to make them aware you're behind them.

Overtake on left-hand side and continue on.

Stay behind it until it has finished turning.

Overtake on the right-hand side and continue on.

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

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

In the right-hand lane unless you are overtaking.

In the right-hand lane.

Between both lanes.

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22. Who is responsible for ensuring that a child is wearing a safety-belt?

The child as long as he/she is over 12.

The child's parent(s)/ guardian(s).

The driver.

The passenger sitting in the front seat.

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23. When is it permitted for a provisionally licensed motorcyclist to carry a pillion passenger?

Never.

When the driver is over 21 years of age.

When the pillion passenger is fully licensed.

When the motorcycle engine capacity is under 50cc.

24 / 40

24. What details must you give to the Garda?

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.

Any details requested.

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25. 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.

Stowed away safely in the boot.

Placed on the floor behind the front seat.

26 / 40

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

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

Press your thumb against the windscreen or motorcycle faring.

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

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

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

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

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

To make animals move away from the road.

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

28 / 40

28. What way is a less experienced driver likely to act?

More confidently.

More quickly.

With more alertness.

More hesitantly.

29 / 40

29. What precautions should you take before getting out of your vehicle?

Make sure the hazard lights are switched on.

Open the door and get out as fast as possible.

Check the gear lever is in neutral.

Check all directions for approaching traffic or pedestrians before opening the door.

30 / 40

30. What should the driver of a motorcycle ensure before allowing the passenger to get off over?

The motorcycle is stopped in a safe place.

The passenger gets off onto the pavement.

The motorcycle is resting on its stand.

The motorcycle is secure and at no risk of falling over.

31 / 40

31. 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.

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

Never.

Yes, once they all sit still.

32 / 40

32. What may occur if the headlight lens is broken?

It can increase the beam's brightness.

It can cause the bulb to blow.

It can reduce and distort the beam.

It can increase the bulb beam angle.

33 / 40

33. 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.

Slow down and let it move out.

Accelerate so as to avoid being delayed behind it.

Drive alongside it so as not to hold up traffic.

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34. How would you discover an issue with the condition of your tyre?

If the steering wheel is difficult to turn.

By visual examination when the vehicle is stationary.

By performing sudden sharp turns.

By braking suddenly and checking if the car swerves.

35 / 40

35. What fuel type/types can be use in a petrol engine?

Just petrol and agricultural diesel

Petrol only.

A mixture of both.

Green diesel only.

36 / 40

36. What should you do when approaching a playground?

Maintain your speed and move out to the centre of the road.

Maintain normal speed within speed limits.

Flash your hazard lights and sound your horn.

Look out for children who may run out in your way.

37 / 40

37. How does alcohol affect the drivers ability to drive a vehicle?

It reduces the driver's ability to react.

Makes the driver more alert.

It increases reaction time.

It has little or no effect.

38 / 40

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

Listen carefully for the sound of other road users.

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

Sound your horn and flash your lights as you reverse.

Use your hazard lights as you turn.

39 / 40

39. When you are being overtaken by another vehicle you should..

Drive in the centre of the road.

Pull over and let the other vehicle pass.

Increase your speed slightly.

Maintain your course and reduce your speed if needed.

40 / 40

40. Who should you call first if a person has been injured in a road accident?

The Fire Brigade.

The person's solicitor.

The person's family.

An ambulance and the Garda.

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