Why should a tractor be driven more slowly on uneven road surfaces?
To avoid fuel spilling from the tank
To avoid severe bouncing
The maintain tyre pressure
To reduce road noise
What should a driver do before checking the engine oil level on a vehicle?
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
Make sure the engine is switched off and is cold
What should a driver do if a front tyre bursts while driving?
Relax the hold on the steering wheel
Brake firmly and quickly
Apply the handbrake immediately
Grip the steering wheel tightly
Where is a driver allowed to park?
At road works
on a footpath
If there is a continuous white line along the ctr of the rd
If you're not blocking rd users,rd ahead or traffic lights
What should a driver do when they intend to reverse into a side road?
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
Check carefully all around before and during the reverse
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
There are no penalties below 50mg (BAC)
The penalties only apply to over 80mg (BAC)
€100 fine and 6 month driving disqualification
What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a rear wheel sideways skid?
Apply the handbrake to bring the vehicle to a halt
Apply the footbrake to bring the vehicle to a halt
Turn steering wheel in the same direction as the front wheels are heading.
Turn steering wheel in the same direction as the rear wheels are heading.
A fault in which component may lead to uneven or excessive tyre wear?
Accelerator
Gearbox
Clutch
Suspension
Can a learner driver drive unaccompanied if they are on their 3rd or subsequent 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
No they cannot drive unaccompanied on a learner permit
What does this sign mean?
Dual carriage way ahead
One way street
two way traffic ahead
Pass either side
When driving at night the dipped h/lights of a typical car should enable the driver to see for how many meters?
30 meters
20 meters
40 metres
50 meters
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 are a substitute in case of brake light failure
They warn pedestrians of the vehicles location
They warn the driver behind to switch on the main beam
What should the car driver do in this situation?
The driver must allow the motorcyclist to proceed
The driver must allow the cyclist to proceed
The driver must stop and yield right of way to the other road users
The driver may turn before the cyclist
A learner driver detected of driving unaccompanied faces a minimum of how many penalty points?
4 penalty points
2 penalty points
5 penalty points
3 penalty points
How should a driver negotiate a steep hill or humpbacked bridge when the road is slippery?
Press the clutch and brake together
Press the clutch only
Drive with extreme caution
Select a neutral gear position
What should the driver do in this situation?
The driver must allow the red car to proceed first.
The driver must allow the blue van to proceed
The driver is not allowed to turn right
The driver may proceed first
Which vehicle is in the right position to make a right turn from a major road into the minor road?
2
4
3
1
When should a driver use dipped headlights?
From just after dusk to just before dawn
When visibility is less than 300 metres
from 00:00 hrs to 06:00 hours
When visibility is less than 200 metres
In what direction should a driver turn when entering a roundabout?
to the left
To the right when controlled by a traffic light
To either left or right
To the right
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 does the Anti Lock Brake System (ABS) do?
ABS locks the brakes to prevent skidding during harsh braking
ABS displays the name of the radio station playing on the car radio
ABS deploys the airbags during a collision
ABS prevents the brakes from locking under harsh braking conditions.
When driving along, a driver feels that the oncoming car may crash into them. What should they do?
Switch of the engine ignition to help bring vehicle to a stop
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
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
Pedestrians will be on pavement and not likely to be hit
Drive with sidelights on all times in order to see walkers
Low light won't stop you seeing stray animals
According to the Pre-crash report out of 867 fatal collisions how many had alcohol as a contributory factor?
201-250
101-200
251-350
Less than 100
What does this sign mean?
Pedestrianised street - no access for vehicles
Clearway - No stopping or parking during these times
Road closed during times shown
Crossroads ahead with roads of equal importance
What does this hand signal mean?
The driver intends to turn right
The driver intends to slow down or stop
The driver intends to turn left
The driver intends to begin a U-turn
When are children allowed to stand with their heads up through an open sun roof?
When they are aged over 12years
When they are wearing eye protection
Children are never allowed to do so
When travelling at speeds below 30kmh
What should a driver do when driving in heavy rain?
Increase speed so the vehicle will glide over standing water
Weave the vehicle slightly to improve tyre grip
The vehicle may slide or 'aquaplane'
Maintain normal as on dry roads
What is meant by the term jack-knifing?
When the jack is not strong enough to lift an axle
When the trailer is too heavy to be drawn by the tractor
When the vehicle slides due to ice or water on the road
When the trailer is travelling faster than the drawing vehicle
What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?
Beckon other traffic to overtake
Switch on the hazard lights
Reverse the vehicle to exit
Wait in the vehicle for help to arrive
In general how frequently should a vehicles lights be checked?
At major service intervals
Daily before driving
At minor service intervals
When wintertime approaches
What should a driver do if they see a school bus topped at the nearside (left) of the road ahead?
SOund the horn as a warning and continue on
Reduce speed and overtake with caution
Switch on hazard warning lights and stop behind the bus
Signal and maintain current speed
According to the Pre-Crash Report what % of the 169 drivers killed in an alcohol related collision had consumed alcohol
72%
62%
92%
52%
What should the driver of the silver car do before turning left?
Overtake the cyclist on the left and complete the turn
Increase speed to complete the left turn before the cyclist
Sound horn to alert the cyclist to the car's presence
Allow the cyclist heading straight on to pass
What is the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of a car that may be driven by a category B driver?
3,750 kilograms
3,500 kilograms
4,000 kilograms
3,000 kilograms
Who is entitled to see a driver's vehicle registration document?
A member of the car recovery company or anyone helping with recovery
Any fire brigade or ambulance personnel at the scene of an accident
A Garda may ask you to produce it at a named Garda Station
Any person with whom the driver is involved in a collision
A driver who is about to undertake a journey is upset or angry. What should they do?
Drive slower than normal for a distance
Drive faster than normal for a distance
A driver should not drive until they are calm
Being upset or angry does not affect driving
What should a driver never do when an emergency service vehicle approaches flashing blue lights?
Brake suddenly or block the road
Clear the way as soon as possible
Pull over in a place which has enough space to allow them to pass
react quickly, safely and carefully to allow the emergency services to pass
While driving, a driver notices a strong smell of fuel. What should they do?
Drive at a reduced speed
Turn on the fan to clear the air
Stop where safe and investigate
Open the windows and carry on
The parking brake (handbrake) generally works on which wheels?
The rear right hand wheel
All the wheels
The front wheels
The rear wheels