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1. What precautions should be taken while overtaking a cyclist on a windy day?

Allow extra clearance room in case the cyclist is blown off course.

Expect the cyclist to keep in to the left out of your way.

Maintain your course but sound horn to warn cyclist.

Maintain your course but be prepared to swerve around the cyclist if necessary.

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

Prop the machine against a wall.

Make sure the machine is on a stand.

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

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

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

Indicate and accelerate to get turned around without delay.

Use your driver side mirror as you turn.

Drive onto the footpath to gain a wider turning arc.

Check in front and behind for approaching traffic.

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4. What does this sign mean?

Road narrows ahead.

No parking.

No overtaking.

No cycling.

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5. What should you do when approaching a playground?

Flash your hazard lights and sound your horn.

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

Maintain normal speed within speed limits.

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

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6. What does this sign mean?

Dangerous bend ahead.

No left turn.

Mini roundabout ahead.

Road ends ahead.

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

On motorways only.

At all times.

In built-up areas only.

At speeds over 50 KPH.

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

Turn back immediately.

Flash your headlamps and put on your hazard lights.

Stop and allow them to cross before continuing.

Sound your horn to move them.

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

Once a year.

When there is a problem with the engine.

Every 35000 kilometres.

As per the manufacturer's specifications.

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

Protective glasses.

A helmet with an adjustable visor protective.

Sturdy steel-capped boots.

Sufficient clothing against the rain.

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11. Which way should a child's safety seat be secured?

It should secured with the seat belts that are present or with extra straps.

It should be put on a normal passenger seat.

It does not need to be secured.

It should be left loosely secured to ensure the child doesn't get whiplash.

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12. How can overloading a vehicle affect its road holding ability?

Increasing brake effectiveness.

Improving overall stability if the load is evenly distributed.

Reducing the risk of over-steering.

Making it more difficult to control.

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

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

Open the door and get out as fast as possible.

Check the gear lever is in neutral.

Make sure the hazard lights are switched on.

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

Stay clear and contact the emergency services.

Determine the type of hazardous material before summoning help.

Continue to drive as not to cause further obstruction.

Attempt to move the vehicle to an open space.

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

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

Contact the emergency services.

Remove them from the vehicle to a safer area.

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

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

Drink strong coffee.

Turn on the radio loudly.

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

Turn on the car heater to the maximum level.

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

Only increased fuel consumption in dry weather.

Increased fuel consumption.

Decreased tyre thread wear.

Reduced fuel consumption.

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18. What should you do when overtaking a cyclist?

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves out .

You should never overtake a cyclist.

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

Drive close behind the cyclist till you can overtake.

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19. What does this sign mean?

Unprotected Level crossing.

Minor road ahead.

Crossroads with dual carriageway.

No Entry.

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

Flash on your headlights to hurry them on.

Wait and allow them to finish crossing.

Sound your horn to make them aware to move quickly.

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

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

A car-width.

Half a cars length.

A door-width.

A mirror-width.

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22. What does this traffic light mean?

You may proceed immediately.

You may go on only if the way is clear.

You have to yield to oncoming traffic.

You must stop.

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

Put on your full headlights.

Flash your lights three times to warn the driver.

Slow down the car and stop if necessary.

Maintain your speed.

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

Ensure the brakes are applied.

Check all valuables are not visible.

Check that a lower gear is selected.

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

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

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

Decrease speed and watch for a hazard ahead.

Brake suddenly and stop the car as soon as possible.

Increase your speed.

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

Maintain your course and reduce your speed if needed.

Drive in the centre of the road.

Increase your speed slightly.

Pull over and let the other vehicle pass.

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27. How should infants be secured in a vehicle?

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

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

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

They should be always secured in a child safety seat.

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28. What is a clearway?

A road which is reserved for public transport only.

A road which is reserved for pedestrians/cyclists only.

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

A road where stopping and parking is prohibited during certain periods

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

Overtake on the right-hand side and continue on.

Overtake on left-hand side and continue on.

Stay behind it until it has finished turning.

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

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30. What roads are provisionally licensed drivers permitted drive on?

All roads except for motorways.

All roads except for in towns and built up area.

All roads except for dual-carriageways and motorways.

All roads.

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

Sound the horn briefly as a warning.

Drive close to the cyclist and overtake quickly.

Allow sufficient clearance in case the cyclist suddenly swerves.

Increase speed to pass cyclist more quickly.

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

Road conditions and the vehicle's tyres.

The speed and weight of the vehicle.

The power of the engine.

The quality of the brakes.

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33. What in particular should you be aware of while driving at night?

Drowsiness.

Temperature of the car.

Speed limits do not apply between midnight and 6am.

Some drivers may not like to use their headlights.

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34. What may occur if you drive closely behind a vehicle you do not intend to overtake?

Traffic behind you may not see the vehicle in front of you.

Helps your fuel consumption as the vehicle in front breaks air resistances.

It will be easier for traffic to overtake you.

It might be more difficult for traffic to overtake you.

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35. 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.

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36. What details must you give to the Garda?

Date of birth and PPS number.

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

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

Any details requested.

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

Increase your speed.

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

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

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

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

Move the victim into your vehicle and drive them home.

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

Seek help from the emergency services.

Move them and give them something to drink.

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40. When driving in heavy rain you should?

Drive at the same speed as on a dry road.

Keep to the centre of the road.

Drop your gear to get higher revs.

Take caution of aquaplaning.

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