What should a driver do when they want to safely change to the lane on the right in which there is other traffic?

Pull in and stop, wait until a suitable gap appears and then move out to the right-hand lane.
Use the mirror, signal and move into the right-hand lane when a suitable gap appears in the traffic in that lane.
Increase speed until travelling at the same speed as the traffic in the right lane, then move over and check mirrors.
Move gradually into the right-hand lane, indicate and then check mirrors.

What should a driver do to assist a person who is unconscious following a collision?

Try and get the person to drink something warm.
Try to keep the person warm with a blanket or overcoat.
Raise the person's head and hold it in that position.
Move the person to the nearest hospital immediately.

At traffic lights a driver should take particular care for which road users coming up on the left side (nearside)?

Vans.
Motorcyclists.
Cars.
Trucks.

Which action contributes to Eco-Driving?

Fitting a roof rack.
Driving in a low gear at high speed.
Selecting a high gear as soon as possible.
Braking harshly.

What is the quickest way to warn other traffic of a crash?

Call local radio station.
Use hazard lights.
Stand in the road and wave arms.
Place a large object in the centre of the road.

What does this sign mean?

Series of bumps or hollows ahead.
Traffic island ahead
Road falls from centre to left and right.
Sharp rise in the road ahead - for example, a humpback bridge.

When should a driver use their hazard warning lights?

When the brake lights are not working.
When about to pull in and stop.
When the vehicle has broken down.
When parking for a short time on a single yellow line.

What should a driver do when requested to drive a vehicle that they feel is overloaded?

Refuse to drive the vehicle.
Drive at a slower speed than normal.
Drive the vehicle only if accompanied.
Ensure that the load is properly restrained.

Is it permitted to use a vehicle in a public place without a current tax disc displayed?

No, only vintage vehicles are exempt from displaying a tax disc.
Yes, but for not more than 10 days after the expiry of the previous disc.
Yes, but for not more than one month after the expiry of the previous disc.
No, all motor vehicles must display a current tax disc.

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

The rear wheels.
The rear right-hand wheel.
The front wheels.
All the wheels.

In general, above what gross vehicle weight must a trailer have brakes fitted?

850 kg
750 kg
900 kg
500 kg

Is a driver permitted to pick up or set down a passenger on a motorway?

It is permitted provided that the driver stops on the hard-shoulder.
A driver is never permitted to pick up or set down passengers on a motorway.
It is not permitted, except during daylight hours.
It is only permitted within 200 metres of a slip-road.

Why might it be dangerous to drive on a poorly-lit street?

Drivers can only see the traffic in front of them.
Pedestrians crossing in a dark area might be difficult to see.
Drivers can only see the traffic coming against them.
Traffic lights will not be working.

What should a driver do to minimise fuel consumption in their vehicle?

Brake hard on approach to traffic lights to stop quickly.
Drive gently in a low gear.
Use gentle acceleration and braking.
Use maximum acceleration between gear changes.

How does harsh acceleration affect fuel consumption?

There is no effect if a high gear is engaged.
Fuel consumption decreases.
There is no effect provided the engine is properly tuned.
Fuel consumption increases.

When driving on a cobblestone road why should you take extra care?

The road surface is uneven and road grip varies.
The smoothness of the cobblestones helps to improve grip.
The road surface is particularly even and tyre grip is improved.
The gaps between the stones helps road holding and grip is improved.

What effect does a worn exhaust have on a vehicle?

It causes the water coolant to leak from the engine.
It decreases fuel consumption.
It causes noise and gas pollution levels to increase.
It causes oil to leak on the road

If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?

Turn on the full beam headlights to alert other drivers.
Place a red warning triangle on the motorway to warn other drivers.
Ask a passenger to stand on the road to warn other traffic.
Use a roadside phone to contact GardaÌ_ and never try to carry out repairs yourself.

Where an injured person is discovered lying in the road, when should they be moved?

If the person has broken bones.
If the person is cold.
If the person needs CPR.
If the person is bleeding.

Under what circumstances would a driver increase the air pressure in the tyres?

When taking a journey with additional passengers.
When the journey exceeds 200 km.
When higher speeds are anticipated on motorway driving.
When the tread depth on the tyres is below 2 mm.

What should a driver do in the event of a breakdown or incident in a tunnel?

Switch off the engine and switch on the hazard lights.
Beckon other traffic to overtake.
Reverse the vehicle if necessary to make room for overtaking traffic.
Signal the vehicle behind to stop and ask the driver to summon help at the other end of the tunnel.

Where safety belts are fitted to a car when must adult occupants wear them?

Only on journeys exceeding 10 kilometres.
Only on journeys outside built-up areas.
Only on long journeys.
At all times.

How can a driver help the environment?

By braking harshly.
By harsh acceleration.
By reducing speed.
By increasing speed.

What should a driver do after passing through a flooded section of road?

Apply the handbrake gradually to dry out the rear brakes only.
Apply the brakes firmly to check if they are still effective.
Increase the speed of the vehicle to dry out the brakes.
Apply the brake pedal lightly at slow speed for a short distance to dry the brakes.

What should a driver do if their vehicle gets a puncture on a motorway?

Stop in the traffic lane and switch on the hazard warning lights.
Drive on to the next service area and get assistance.
Stop in the hard shoulder and get a passenger to warn traffic.
Pull in where safe on the hard shoulder and call for assistance.

During what time periods can a driver be tested for drugs at a road side checkpoint?

Only during daylight hours.
Only after an accident.
Only during night time hours.
Anytime of day or night.

In this situation, what should the driver in the right-hand lane of the dual carriageway be aware of?

Oncoming traffic.
Crosswinds may blow the rider into their path.
The motorcyclist may perform a U-turn.
Increased visibility.

What is the penalty for a driver who refuses to give breath, blood or urine samples as evidence for a second offence to An GÌÁrda SÌ_ochÌÁna?

Automatic disqualification for 6 years.
Automatic disqualification for 12 months.
Automatic disqualification for 3 months.
Automatic disqualification for 4 years.

Is a driver allowed to use rebated (green) diesel fuel in a car on a public road?

Green diesel may never be used in a car
Green diesel may be used in a car only if the car is a taxis.
Green diesel may be used in a car only in summer months.
Green diesel may be used in a car only in winter months.

How should a driver proceed if their view is obstructed at a junction?

Sound the horn several times and proceed.
Move out slowly onto the road while watching carefully for other traffic.
Flash headlights on and off before moving out.
Ask a passer-by for guidance onto the other road.

What does this sign mean?

Level crossing ahead with pedestrian walkway.
School children crossing ahead.
Playground ahead.
Picnic area ahead.

On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?

When driving on the hard shoulder.
When slowing down quickly because of danger ahead.
When another vehicle is following too closely.
When towing another vehicle.

Which action is likely to cause an increase in fuel consumption?

Turning off air conditioning.
Looking ahead and anticipating traffic flow.
Harsh acceleration.
Driving at a constant speed.

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 50 km/h on a wet road?

16 metres.
56 metres.
36 metres.
76 metres.

When negotiating junctions, which road users are particularly vulnerable?

Minibus drivers.
Motorcyclists.
Van drivers.
Tractor Drivers.

What does this road marking mean?

A driver may not park along this road.
A driver must not cross the broken white line unless it is safe to do so.
A driver may not overtake along this road.
A driver may overtake provided they do not cross the broken white line.

In general how regularly should a vehicle be serviced?

Every 30,000 kilometres.
Once every year.
Every 30 months.
As per the manufacturer's recommendation.

On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?

When towing another vehicle.
When another vehicle is following too closely.
When parked in the hard shoulder to take a phone call.
When the vehicle has broken down.

What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of this hill?

There may be no road markings ahead.
There may be a bus stop ahead.
There may be a slow moving vehicle in your lane.
Traffic calming measures may apply.

What effect could incorrectly aligned headlights have?

They could cause a fire.
They could wear out the bulbs prematurely.
They could wear out the bulbs prematurely.
They could dazzle oncoming drivers.

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What should a driver do when they want to safely change to the lane on the right in which there is other traffic?

What should a driver do to assist a person who is unconscious following a collision?

At traffic lights a driver should take particular care for which road users coming up on the left side (nearside)?

Which action contributes to Eco-Driving?

What is the quickest way to warn other traffic of a crash?

What does this sign mean?

When should a driver use their hazard warning lights?

What should a driver do when requested to drive a vehicle that they feel is overloaded?

Is it permitted to use a vehicle in a public place without a current tax disc displayed?

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

In general, above what gross vehicle weight must a trailer have brakes fitted?

Is a driver permitted to pick up or set down a passenger on a motorway?

Why might it be dangerous to drive on a poorly-lit street?

What should a driver do to minimise fuel consumption in their vehicle?

How does harsh acceleration affect fuel consumption?

When driving on a cobblestone road why should you take extra care?

What effect does a worn exhaust have on a vehicle?

If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?

Where an injured person is discovered lying in the road, when should they be moved?

Under what circumstances would a driver increase the air pressure in the tyres?

What should a driver do in the event of a breakdown or incident in a tunnel?

Where safety belts are fitted to a car when must adult occupants wear them?

How can a driver help the environment?

What should a driver do after passing through a flooded section of road?

What should a driver do if their vehicle gets a puncture on a motorway?

During what time periods can a driver be tested for drugs at a road side checkpoint?

In this situation, what should the driver in the right-hand lane of the dual carriageway be aware of?

What is the penalty for a driver who refuses to give breath, blood or urine samples as evidence for a second offence to An GÌÁrda SÌ_ochÌÁna?

Is a driver allowed to use rebated (green) diesel fuel in a car on a public road?

How should a driver proceed if their view is obstructed at a junction?

What does this sign mean?

On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?

Which action is likely to cause an increase in fuel consumption?

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 50 km/h on a wet road?

When negotiating junctions, which road users are particularly vulnerable?

What does this road marking mean?

In general how regularly should a vehicle be serviced?

On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?

What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of this hill?

What effect could incorrectly aligned headlights have?

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