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According to the Pre-crash report out of 867 fatal collisions how many had alcohol as a contributory factor?

251-350

Less than 100

101-200

201-250

What does this hand signal mean?

The driver intends to slow down or stop

The driver intends to turn left

The driver intends to turn right

The driver intends to begin a U-turn

Can a learner driver drive unaccompanied if they are on their 3rd or subsequent learner permit?

No they cannot drive unaccompanied on a learner permit

Yes if they put 'N' plates on the front/rear of the vehicle

No unless they put 'L' plates on the front/rear of the car

Yes but not on motorways

The parking brake (handbrake) generally works on which wheels?

The rear wheels

The rear right hand wheel

The front wheels

All the wheels

When should a driver use dipped headlights?

From just after dusk to just before dawn

When visibility is less than 200 metres

from 00:00 hrs to 06:00 hours

When visibility is less than 300 metres

In what direction should a driver turn when entering a roundabout?

to the left

To either left or right

To the right

To the right when controlled by a traffic light

Why should a tractor be driven more slowly on uneven road surfaces?

To avoid severe bouncing

The maintain tyre pressure

To avoid fuel spilling from the tank

To reduce road noise

What should the driver of the silver car do before turning left?

Allow the cyclist heading straight on to pass

Increase speed to complete the left turn before the cyclist

Sound horn to alert the cyclist to the car's presence

Overtake the cyclist on the left and complete the turn

A learner driver detected of driving unaccompanied faces a minimum of how many penalty points?

2 penalty points

4 penalty points

3 penalty points

5 penalty points

What should the car driver do in this situation?

The driver must allow the cyclist to proceed

The driver may turn before the cyclist

The driver must stop and yield right of way to the other road users

The driver must allow the motorcyclist to proceed

What should a driver do when they intend to reverse into a side road?

Check carefully all around before and during the reverse

angle the door mirrors down before reversing

Focus totally on the left hand side door mirror when reversing

Open the left hand side door fully when reversing

Is a driver still insured to drive their vehicle after their insurance policy has expired?

The driver is not insured after the expiry of the policy

The driver is insured up to 10 days after the expiry of the policy

The driver is insured up to 14 days after the expiry of the policy

The driver is insured up to 7 days after the expiry of the policy

What should the driver do in this situation?

The driver must allow the blue van to proceed

The driver may proceed first

The driver must allow the red car to proceed first.

The driver is not allowed to turn right

A fault in which component may lead to uneven or excessive tyre wear?

Suspension

Gearbox

Clutch

Accelerator

While driving, a driver notices a strong smell of fuel. What should they do?

Stop where safe and investigate

Open the windows and carry on

Turn on the fan to clear the air

Drive at a reduced speed

What should a driver do if a front tyre bursts while driving?

Grip the steering wheel tightly

Brake firmly and quickly

Relax the hold on the steering wheel

Apply the handbrake immediately

What should a driver never do when an emergency service vehicle approaches flashing blue lights?

Brake suddenly or block the road

Pull over in a place which has enough space to allow them to pass

Clear the way as soon as possible

react quickly, safely and carefully to allow the emergency services to pass

What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?

Switch on the hazard lights

Reverse the vehicle to exit

Beckon other traffic to overtake

Wait in the vehicle for help to arrive

When driving at night the dipped h/lights of a typical car should enable the driver to see for how many meters?

30 meters

40 metres

20 meters

50 meters

What does this sign mean?

Pass either side

Dual carriage way ahead

One way street

two way traffic ahead

What is meant by the term jack-knifing?

When the trailer is travelling faster than the drawing vehicle

When the vehicle slides due to ice or water on the road

When the trailer is too heavy to be drawn by the tractor

When the jack is not strong enough to lift an axle

What is the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of a car that may be driven by a category B driver?

3,500 kilograms

3,000 kilograms

3,750 kilograms

4,000 kilograms

In general how frequently should a vehicles lights be checked?

Daily before driving

At major service intervals

At minor service intervals

When wintertime approaches

How should a driver negotiate a steep hill or humpbacked bridge when the road is slippery?

Drive with extreme caution

Select a neutral gear position

Press the clutch and brake together

Press the clutch only

What should a driver do before checking the engine oil level on a vehicle?

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

Make sure the vehicle is in a low gear

What is the purpose of the red reflectors at the rear of the vehicle?

They reflect light at night to make other road users aware 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

When driving along, a driver feels that the oncoming car may crash into them. What should they do?

Sound horn to attract the attention of other driver and take evasive action

Apply handbrake immediately to help bring vehicle to a stop

Apply the footbrake gently and bring vehicle to a stop

Switch of the engine ignition to help bring vehicle to a stop

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

on a footpath

At road works

What should a driver do when driving in heavy rain?

The vehicle may slide or 'aquaplane'

Weave the vehicle slightly to improve tyre grip

Increase speed so the vehicle will glide over standing water

Maintain normal as on dry roads

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

Being upset or angry does not affect driving

Drive slower than normal for a distance

Drive faster than normal for a distance

Who is entitled to see a driver's vehicle registration document?

A Garda may ask you to produce it at a named Garda Station

A member of the car recovery company or anyone helping with recovery

Any person with whom the driver is involved in a collision

Any fire brigade or ambulance personnel at the scene of an accident

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

Switch on hazard warning lights and stop behind the bus

Signal and maintain current speed

SOund the horn as a warning and continue on

When are children allowed to stand with their heads up through an open sun roof?

Children are never allowed to do so

When they are aged over 12years

When they are wearing eye protection

When travelling at speeds below 30kmh

What does this sign mean?

Clearway - No stopping or parking during these times

Pedestrianised street - no access for vehicles

Crossroads ahead with roads of equal importance

Road closed during times shown

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 the Anti Lock Brake System (ABS) do?

ABS prevents the brakes from locking under harsh braking conditions.

ABS locks the brakes to prevent skidding during harsh braking

ABS deploys the airbags during a collision

ABS displays the name of the radio station playing on the car radio

When driving on dark winter mornings and evenings on unlit country roads what should a driver be aware of?

Schoolchildren are more vulnerable on country rds on dark mo

Drive with sidelights on all times in order to see walkers

Low light won't stop you seeing stray animals

Pedestrians will be on pavement and not likely to be hit

Which vehicle is in the right position to make a right turn from a major road into the minor road?

3

1

2

4

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

€100 fine and 6 month driving disqualification

There are no penalties below 50mg (BAC)

The penalties only apply to over 80mg (BAC)

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

Turn steering wheel in the same direction as the front wheels are heading.

Apply the handbrake to bring the vehicle to a halt