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  • If a motorist or motorcyclist is taking medication which may affect their driving, what should they do?
    Drive slower than usual when under influence of meds that affect driving
    Drive for short distances only
    Drink plenty of water when driving
    Seek medical advice in relation to driving
  • What should a driver do at an amber traffic light?
    Continue as there is no traffic at the junction
    Stop at the line unless it is not safe to do so
    Make sure to pass the lights before they turn red
    Continue only if sure that the junction is free of pedestrians
  • Which of the following is the driver required to keep in good condition?
    Paintwork
    Upholstery
    The seatbelts
    Radio
  • What are the drink drive penalties for a driver with Blood Alcohol concentrate of 80-100mg per 100millilitres of blood?
    €400 fine and 3 months driving disqualification
    €200 fine and 6 months driving disqualification
    €400 fine and 6 months driving disqualification
    €200 fine and 3 months driving disqualification
  • If a vehicle being driver through a tunnel goes on fire, what should the driver do?
    Wait for the tunnel traffic radio to announce the fire drill
    Drive to the nearest emergency exit as quickly as possible
    Stay in vehicle, and phone the emergency station to report the fire
    Leave the vehicle immediately, use emergency phone at nearest emergency stn
  • What does this Garda signal mean?
    The driver must not proceed from right
    The Garda is beckoning on traffic from the front
    The Garda is beckoning on traffic approaching from either side
    The driver must not proceed from left
  • When may a trailer be towed on a public road without a rear number plate?
    When the tailboard is removed
    When being towed by an agricultural vehicle
    when carrying a load that overhangs the trailer
    Never, a number plate must always be displayed.
  • What should a driver do if they see a truck reversing into a side entrance on the L/H side of the road
    Drive up close to the truck and stop
    Sound the horn to indicate to the driver of the truck to stop
    Stop back safely and wait until the way is clear
    Try to overtake so as not to inconvenience traffic below
  • What should the car driver be aware of in this situation?
    Slowing down and being prepared to react
    The road ahead becomes a dual carriageway
    Following traffic may cut the corner
    Road marking is taking place
  • What does this sign mean?
    Junction ahead with Dual carriageway
    Y junction ahead with roads of equal importance
    Minor road ahead
    Y junction ahead with roads of lesser importance
  • When should a driver use the vehicle side lights?
    When driving in foggy conditions
    When driving in an unlit area at night
    When parking on an unlit road
    When parking at all times
  • How would a driver know that a brake light bulb is not working?
    They would notice the brake pedal getting firmer after pressure
    By standing at the rear of the vehicle and asking someone to press brakes
    They would notice the brake pedal getting softer after pressure
    By standing at the rear of car and asking someone to turn side lights on
  • What should a driver do if confronted by a hazard on the road?
    Apply the handbrake and footbrake together
    Depress clutch and switch off ignition
    Slowly brake and switch of the ignition
    Decelerate and apply the footbrake firmly
  • What should the driver do in this situation?
    The driver must turn left
    The driver is not allowed to turn right
    The driver may turn right
    The driver must allow the orange car to cross
  • Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from a minor road to a major road?
    2
    3
    1
    4
  • If, when driving along, the driver notices that the engine power is lower than normal, what should they do?
    Adjust the fuel mixture control mechanism
    Replace the engine oil filter
    Have the vehicle checked by a competent person
    Switch to a different fuel
  • What should a driver do to minimise fuel consumption in their vehicle?
    Use gentle acceleration and braking
    Drive gently in a lower gear
    Use maximum acceleration between gear changes
    Brake hard on approach to traffic lights to stop quickly
  • When a driver intends to make a L/H turn at a junction where there are pedestrians and cyclists, what should they do?
    Check your mirrors and watch for cyclists and pedestrians on left
    Signal left, watch the right hand mirror and make the turn
    Check the right hand mirror, make the turn and then signal
    Sound horn while proceeding to warn other road users of intention to turn
  • What should a driver do if there is a large oil spill on road ahead?
    reduce speed by gently applying brakes and switch on hazards
    Maintain normal speed and try to straddle the spill with the wheels
    Depress clutch, brake sharply and switch on hazard lights
    Maintain normal speed in a lower gear and switch on hazards
  • Do the limits for drink / drug driving differ if detected in the morning?
    No, they are the same at all times
    Yes, they are lower in the mornings
    No, unless tested after 10am
    Yes, they are higher in the evenings
  • What should a driver do if they meet a vehicle with flashing amber beacons?
    Stop because it is an emergency vehicle.
    Slow down and prepare to stop
    Flash their headlights to acknowledge the beacons
    Increase speed while keeping left
  • What does this sign mean?
    Parking prohibited at the times shown
    Parking permitted during the times shown
    Maximum parking for 1 hour during times shown
    Parking reserved for people with disabilities
  • What effect would a weak battery have a vehicle's driving performance?
    Uphill acceleration would be reduced
    The fuel would burn less efficiently
    The headlights would not function
    It would have no effect
  • When should rear fog lights be used?
    When both the rear tail lights are broken
    When driving in dense fog or falling snow
    Rear fog lights should only be used at dawn and dusk
    Rear fog lights should always be used
  • Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger over the age of 17 is wearing a seat belt when travelling in a car?
    The driver only
    The driver when the passenger is in the front seat
    The passenger only
    Both the driver and the passenger
  • What do flashing amber arrows indicate at a junction?
    Proceed smartly through junction to avoid delay
    It is prohibited to proceed in direction indicated
    When safe, drivers should proceed in the direction indicated
    The direction indicated is a cul-de-sac
  • What should a driver do when travelling behind this vehicle?
    Overtake the vehicle in front
    Reduce speed and prepare to stop if necessary
    Drive as close as possible to the vehicle
    Pass the vehicle slowly by mounting the kerb on the left
  • What is the recommended method of driving an automatic car?
    Use the handbrake to bring the vehicle to a stop
    Operate the accelerator and brake with the right foot
    Operate the accelerator and brake with the left foot
    Operate the acceleratorwith the right foot and brake with the left foot
  • What should a driver do when driving on a wide road behind a vehicle that has signalled to turn right?
    Stay behind and tap the brakes to signal other drivers to slow down
    Over take on the left hand side and carry on if it is safe to do so
    Overtake on the right hand side and carry on
    Overtake on the left but only if turning left in a short distance ahead
  • What traffic may use a cycle lane accompanied by a continuous white line?
    Buses and cyclists
    Cyclists and motorcyclists
    Cyclists and motorised wheelchairs
    Cyclists and Taxis
  • When should signals (eg with indicators) be given to other users?
    Clearly and in good time to let other road users know your intentions
    When turning, except when road markings indicate your direction
    Only when it is necessary to warn oncoming traffic
    Only when it is necessary to warn following traffic
  • What stopping distance should a driver allow for when driving in snow or icy conditions
    The normal distance
    Up to ten times the normal distance
    Twice the normal distance
    Up to half the normal distance
  • When driving on a hill, how should a steep descent be negotiated in snow or frosty weather?
    keep close to left, use short sharp brake to keep speed down
    Engage a higher gear than normal to avoid wheel spin
    Keep the clutch depressed and use gentle braking
    Engage lower gear early and use gentle braking to keep speed
  • What should a driver do if they wish to cross a busy rd and the junction traffic lights are temporarily out of action
    Take good observation, wait for a clear break in traffic and cross safely
    Sound the horn and proceed slowly across the road
    Switch on headlights, use handsignals to show intent to cross and then go.
    Slowly force their way across the road using hazards if necessary
  • Apart from the risk of skidding, what should the driver be aware of when driving in snow?
    The air in the tyres may freeze, causing them to burst
    The brake fluid may freeze, causing the brakes to fail
    The power steering may freeze causing the steering to fail
    Road signs and road markings may become obscured
  • Subject to the speed limit, What is the safest speed to drive at?
    The speed of the slowest vehicle on the road
    Try to always drive at allowed speed limit
    Drive at speed of other rd users, regardless of speed limit
    Speed that allows driver to stop vehicle within visible dist
  • What effect does spilt diesel have on a road?
    It makes the road more slippery
    It increases tyre noise
    It improves the vehicles braking ability
    It improves tyre grip on bends
  • What should a driver do when they see a slow moving vehicle up ahead being driven by a learner driver?
    Drive close behind vehicle to encourage driver to pull in
    Maintain a distance behind to avoid undue pressure
    Overtake the vehicle as quickly as possible
    Drive close behind the vehicle to show your intention to overtake
  • What effect does alcohol have on driver behaviour?
    It can reduce a drivers confidence
    It can increase perception and awareness
    It slows down a driver's reactions
    It does not affect driver behaviour or ability
  • In order to inform the emergency services of a crash, what telephone number should be called?
    555
    112
    199
    911
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