Share Driver Theory Ireland - difficult questions (2024)
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What is the minimum safe distance when travelling at 100km/h on a dry road?
62 metres
What is the normal stopping distance of a car or motorcycle travelling at 100km/h on a dry road?
77 metres
If driving a vehicle with automatic transmission, what in particular should a driver be aware of?
Braking power is reduced.
What should a driver consider doing when parking a vehicle on a two-way street and facing uphill?
Turning the steering wheel to the right.
What is the normal stopping distance of a car or motorcycle travelling at 50km/h on a dry road?
24 metres
What is the normal stopping distance of a car or motorcycle travelling at 50km/h on a wet road?
35 metres
What do you do when your vehicle is stopped in a tunnel due to congestion?
Switch off the engine
How would hydraulic steering be affected if an engine stalled in slow moving traffic?
The steering wheel would become heavy and difficult to operate.
If you see a group of joggers on your left, can you overtake?
Yes, using mirrors, signalling and allowing distance.
With which foot/feet should you operate the brake and clutch?
With the right only.
How do you check if the way is clear when reversing?
Look over both shoulders and behind.
What is the possible effect of overfilling the engine with oil?
It could damage the catalytic converter.
When driving at night, what is the safest approach for a driver to adopt?
Drive at a speed that lets you stop within a distance you can see.
Before driving through a tunnel what should a driver always do?
Check they have sufficient fuel
What percentage of drivers in alcohol related accidents had themselves consumed alcohol?
92%
What's the fine for letting a learner driver your vehicle unaccompanied?
€1000
