How do you check if the way is clear when reversing?
Look over both shoulders and behind.
What is the normal stopping distance of a car or motorcycle travelling at 50km/h on a wet road?
35 metres
A driver wishes to go straight ahead at a cross junction of equal importance. If they encounter other traffic, what is the general rule that applies? Traffic approaching from the driver's __________ has right of way.
right
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 maximum authorised mass (MAM) of a car that may be driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence?
3,500 kilograms.
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.
Within what distance of a zebra crossing is parking permitted?
15 m
If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?
Wear a high visibility vest
What is the normal stopping distance of a car or motorcycle travelling at 50km/h on a dry road?
24 metres
What do you do when your vehicle is stopped in a tunnel due to congestion?
Switch off the engine
What is the minimum insurance cover a driver needs to drive on a public road?
As a motorist, you must have a minimum of third party insurance.
What should a driver do if there is heavy congestion in a tunnel?
Put on hazards
According to the Pre-Crash Report, how many passengers were killed in a collision where alcohol was a known factor?
71-90
What percentage of drivers in alcohol related accidents had themselves consumed alcohol?
92%
What is the minimum safe distance when travelling at 100km/h on a dry road?
62 metres
What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a front-wheel sideways skid?
Release the accelerator
How long as you banned from driving if you refuse to give a sample to a garda?
4 years
How would hydraulic steering be affected if an engine stalled in slow moving traffic?
The steering wheel would become heavy and difficult to operate.
What is the maximum speed on a motorway?
120 km/h
What's the fine for letting a learner driver your vehicle unaccompanied?
€1000
What does it mean if the brake feels soft or spongey?
There's a fault in the brake fluid system.
If driving a vehicle with automatic transmission, what in particular should a driver be aware of?
Braking power is reduced.
What is the normal stopping distance of a car or motorcycle travelling at 100km/h on a dry road?
77 metres
How can a driver help the environment?
By reducing speed
If you see a group of joggers on your left, can you overtake?
Yes, using mirrors, signalling and allowing distance.
In wet weather how might a driver judge what is a safe following distance from the vehicle in front?
By allowing at least four seconds to elapse between the vehicle in front and the driver's own vehicle passing a fixed point.
Who can use the contra-flow bus lane?
Buses on a scheduled service only.
How many penalty points will an unaccompanied learner driver receive on conviction?
4
What lights should you use when driving behind other traffic at night?
Dipped headlights.
What danger could be associated with driving a tractor and trailer over a humpbacked bridge?
The trailer could become detached.
What is the maximum speed on a national road (non-motorway)?
100km/h
With which foot/feet should you operate the brake and clutch?
With the right only.
When is the use of a horn prohibited?
Between 11:30 pm and 7:00 am in a built-up area.
Before driving through a tunnel what should a driver always do?
Check they have sufficient fuel
What is the possible effect of overfilling the engine with oil?
It could damage the catalytic converter.
What is the maximum speed on a motorway or national road when carrying a trailer or caravan?
80km/h
Within what distance of a junction is parking permitted?
5 metres
A learner driver detected of driving unaccompanied faces a minimum of how many penalty points?
2
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