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1. What may occur if an exhaust is worn out on a vehicle?

It causes oil leakage onto the road.

It causes petrol leakage onto the road.

It causes decreased noise and pollution.

It causes smoke and noise pollution to rise.

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2. Are children who are not secured in a child's safety seat allowed in the front passenger seat?

Yes.

Only if using a safety belt.

No.

Yes if held by a parent or other adult.

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

Automatic Cars and Mopeds.

All vehicle types.

Manual and automatic vehicles.

Automatic vehicles only.

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4. Where should loose bags of shopping be stored?

Placed on the floor of the front passenger seat.

Stowed away safely in the boot.

Placed to either side of the rear passenger seat.

Placed on the floor behind the front seat.

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5. How often is it advised that you should service you engine?

Every 35000 kilometres.

As per the manufacturer's specifications.

When there is a problem with the engine.

Once a year.

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

Decrease speed and watch for a hazard ahead.

Brake suddenly and stop the car as soon as possible.

Increase your speed.

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

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

Overtake as soon as possible.

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.

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8. 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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9. What precautions should you take when getting off a motorcycle?

Prop the machine against a wall.

Park the machine on its stand and then switch off the ignition.

Make sure the machine is on a stand.

Switch off the ignition, park the machine on its stand and take out the key.

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

Buses on a scheduled service, taxis and cyclists.

All traffic except buses.

Buses only.

Only cyclists.

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

On the hard-shoulder.

Never.

During off-peak hours.

Only when the area is clear of traffic.

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12. 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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13. When is it permissible for children to drive a tractor?

When they are properly instructed.

Never.

When they are fourteen years of age.

When it is off the public road.

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14. When can you leave children and infants unattended in a car?

At no stage.

If you will be away from the car for no longer than 5 minutes.

If the doors are locked and the windows left slightly ajar for air.

Only if you are in possession of a permit.

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15. What should you do when you see farm animals crossing the road ahead of you?

Stop and allow them to cross before continuing.

Turn back immediately.

Flash your headlamps and put on your hazard lights.

Sound your horn to move them.

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

Makes the driver more alert.

It has little or no effect.

It reduces the driver's ability to react.

It increases reaction time.

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17. In which situation should you use your hazard warning lights?

When causing an unavoidable obstruction.

When about to pull in and stop on a clearway.

When passing a heavy goods vehicle.

When stopping temporarily in a loading bay.

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18. What should a driver do if feeling tired/drowsy?

Stop - take a break and a short walk if possible.

Drink strong coffee.

Turn on the radio loudly.

Turn on the car heater to the maximum level.

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

2.6 millimetres.

3 millimetres.

1.6 millimetres.

0.6 millimetres.

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20. Where should a learner drivers 'L' plates be displayed?

Front passenger side, rear drivers side.

Front drivers side, rear passenger side.

On both sides of the vehicle.

On the front and rear bumpers only.

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21. When you wish to reverse your vehicle you should..

Check your two blind spots and three mirrors and all around your vehicle before and during the manoeuvre.

Reverse by using your mirrors only.

Put your head out the driver's window to watch behind.

Reverse quickly before other traffic appears.

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

Maintain your course and reduce your speed if needed.

Increase your speed slightly.

Pull over and let the other vehicle pass.

Drive in the centre of the road.

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

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

The passenger sitting in the front seat.

The driver.

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

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24. 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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25. 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.

Between both lanes.

In the right-hand lane.

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26. Who is responsible to ensure that passengers under 17 years of age wear their seatbelts?

The driver.

The passengers.

Both the passenger and the parents of the passenger.

The passengers' parents.

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

All passengers regardless of age.

Children under 12 only.

Passengers under 17 years of age only.

Adults only.

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28. Should the handbrake be used to bring the vehicle to a stop?

Only in dry conditions.

No.

Only in wet conditions.

Yes.

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

At all times.

On motorways only.

In built-up areas only.

At speeds over 50 KPH.

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30. If you are taking any medication which might affect your driving you should..

Only drive in off-peak times.

Drink a large quantity of coffee before driving.

Consult your doctor as to whether you may drive.

Continue to drive normally if you feel OK.

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31. What danger should drivers be most aware of while driving on country roads?

Slower moving vehicles.

Pedestrians.

Falling branches and debris.

Other vehicles.

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32. What would be the effect of driving at continuous high speeds?

Decreased tyre thread wear.

Increased fuel consumption.

Reduced fuel consumption.

Only increased fuel consumption in dry weather.

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

Use your driver side mirror as you turn.

Indicate and accelerate to get turned around without delay.

Check in front and behind for approaching traffic.

Drive onto the footpath to gain a wider turning arc.

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34. What precautions should you take after stopping your vehicle before you exit the vehicle door?

Open the door a little and then check for blind spot.

Open the door quickly and alight quickly.

Check your rear view inside mirror before opening your door.

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

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35. What should you do when approaching a playground?

Maintain normal speed within speed limits.

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

Flash your hazard lights and sound your horn.

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

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

It can increase the bulb beam angle.

It can cause the bulb to blow.

It can reduce and distort the beam.

It can increase the beam's brightness.

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37. At night when approaching an oncoming vehicle with their full beam on.. You should..?

Maintain your speed.

Flash your lights three times to warn the driver.

Slow down the car and stop if necessary.

Put on your full headlights.

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38. How should you secure your vehicle before getting out?

Check all valuables are not visible.

Engage a low gear, apply the parking brake and switch off the ignition.

Check that a lower gear is selected.

Ensure the brakes are applied.

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

Till the learner's confidence improves.

During a driver's first years' learner permit.

At all times.

Only for the first two months.

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40. What should you do if you are involved in a road accident and a person is unconscious?

Lie the person flat on the ground and keep him / her still.

Contact the emergency services.

Keep the person warm and give him / her something to drink.

Remove them from the vehicle to a safer area.

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