What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a rear wheel sideways skid?
Turn steering wheel in the same direction as the rear wheels are heading.
Apply the footbrake to bring the vehicle to a halt
Apply the handbrake to bring the vehicle to a halt
Turn steering wheel in the same direction as the front wheels are heading.
Driver with a full driving licence is found to have a Blood alcohol content of 20-80mg/100ml of blood. What Penalties?
€200 fine and 3 months driving disqualification
The penalties only apply to over 80mg (BAC)
There are no penalties below 50mg (BAC)
€100 fine and 6 month driving disqualification
Which vehicle is in the right position to make a right turn from a major road into the minor road?
4
3
1
2
When driving on dark winter mornings and evenings on unlit country roads what should a driver be aware of?
Pedestrians will be on pavement and not likely to be hit
Drive with sidelights on all times in order to see walkers
Schoolchildren are more vulnerable on country rds on dark mo
Low light won't stop you seeing stray animals
What does the Anti Lock Brake System (ABS) do?
ABS prevents the brakes from locking under harsh braking conditions.
ABS displays the name of the radio station playing on the car radio
ABS locks the brakes to prevent skidding during harsh braking
ABS deploys the airbags during a collision
According to the Pre-Crash Report what % of the 169 drivers killed in an alcohol related collision had consumed alcohol
92%
72%
52%
62%
What does this sign mean?
Pedestrianised street - no access for vehicles
Crossroads ahead with roads of equal importance
Road closed during times shown
Clearway - No stopping or parking during these times
When are children allowed to stand with their heads up through an open sun roof?
When travelling at speeds below 30kmh
When they are aged over 12years
When they are wearing eye protection
Children are never allowed to do so
What should a driver do if they see a school bus topped at the nearside (left) of the road ahead?
Reduce speed and overtake with caution
Signal and maintain current speed
Switch on hazard warning lights and stop behind the bus
SOund the horn as a warning and continue on
Who is entitled to see a driver's vehicle registration document?
A member of the car recovery company or anyone helping with recovery
A Garda may ask you to produce it at a named Garda Station
Any person with whom the driver is involved in a collision
Any fire brigade or ambulance personnel at the scene of an accident
A driver who is about to undertake a journey is upset or angry. What should they do?
A driver should not drive until they are calm
Drive slower than normal for a distance
Drive faster than normal for a distance
Being upset or angry does not affect driving
What should a driver do when driving in heavy rain?
Maintain normal as on dry roads
Weave the vehicle slightly to improve tyre grip
The vehicle may slide or 'aquaplane'
Increase speed so the vehicle will glide over standing water
Where is a driver allowed to park?
If you're not blocking rd users,rd ahead or traffic lights
If there is a continuous white line along the ctr of the rd
At road works
on a footpath
When driving along, a driver feels that the oncoming car may crash into them. What should they do?
Apply the footbrake gently and bring vehicle to a stop
Apply handbrake immediately to help bring vehicle to a stop
Sound horn to attract the attention of other driver and take evasive action
Switch of the engine ignition to help bring vehicle to a stop
What is the purpose of the red reflectors at the rear of the vehicle?
They warn the driver behind to switch on the main beam
They are a substitute in case of brake light failure
They warn pedestrians of the vehicles location
They reflect light at night to make other road users aware of the vehicle
What should a driver do before checking the engine oil level on a vehicle?
Make sure the vehicle is in a low gear
Make sure the engine is switched off and is cold
Make sure that the engine is running
Make sure the engine is switched on and hot
