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Our mock theory test allows you to practice your category 'B' (Car) theory test. We cover the five core areas that you will be tested on:

Control of the Vehicle
Legal Matters / Rules of the Road
Managing Risk
Safe and Socially Responsible Driving
Technical Matters

You have forty-five minutes to answer forty questions and must answer at least thirty-five correctly to pass.

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1 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

1. In general, where two lanes are provided on the approach to a roundabout, which lane should a driver select when they intend taking an exit to the right (past the 12 o’clock position) of the roundabout?

The left-hand lane.

Either lane.

By straddling both lanes.

The right-hand lane.

2 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

2. What would be the effect of overloading a vehicle with passengers or goods?

It would not have any effect provided speed is reduced

It would improve the vehicle's road-holding ability

It would reduce the driver's ability to control the vehicle.

Overloading will not reduce the ability to control the vehicle

3 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

3. When driving along a dual carriageway in normal driving conditions, which lane should a driver be in?

In the right-hand lane except when driving a works vehicle or HGV

In the right-hand lane

In either lane.

In the left-hand lane unless the driver wishes to overtake or turn right.

4 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

4. What do these signs together mean?

Pedestrianised street ahead - traffic not allowed except during times shown.

Clearway ahead - no stopping or parking during times shown.

Parking not allowed during times shown.

Access for buses and taxis only during times shown.

5 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

5. What effect does spilt diesel have on a road?

It improves the vehicle's braking ability

It improves tyre grip on bends

It increases tyre noise

It makes the road more slippery

6 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

6. What should a driver do when involved in an incident where nobody is injured but the vehicles are causing a danger or obstruction on the road?

Take care when moving damaged vehicles and make every effort to warn other traffic

Wait for the Gardaí to arrive before moving the vehicles

Move all passengers and put a red warning triangle on the road

Halt all traffic until it has been established who is at fault

7 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

7. What phrase is recommended for drivers to help them determine a safe distance from the vehicle in front on a dry road?

Only a fool breaks the four second rule

Only a fool breaks the three second rule

Only a fool breaks the one second rule

Only a fool breaks the two second rule

8 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

8. What does this sign mean?

Loose chippings on road

Uneven surface on left

Vehicle broken down ahead on right

Flooding up ahead on left

9 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

9. What effect do the hazard warning lights have on the brake lights?

They cause the brake lights to switch off completely.

They have no effect.

They cause the brake lights to flash repeatedly.

They cause the left and right brake lights to flash alternately.

10 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

10. When being overtaken and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?

Maintain position and flash the headlights to warn the oncoming traffic

Allow the overtaking vehicle to pass and return safely to the left side of the road

Maintain position because other drivers should not have attempted to overtake

Speed up so the following vehicle cannot overtake

11 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

11. What does this sign mean?

Sharp corner to the left ahead

Diversion to the left ahead

One-way traffic to the left ahead

Turn left ahead

12 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

12. In general, how often should a driver check the tyre pressure of a vehicle?

Six monthly

Annually

Monthly

Regularly

13 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

13. Why does it take longer to stop the vehicle on a wet road?

The brake fluid is less effective in wet weather

The suspension of the vehicle is lighter in wet weather

The tyres have more grip than in dry weather

The tyres have less road grip than in dry weather

14 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

14. What is the effect on the control of the vehicle if there is a film of water between the vehicle's tyres and the road surface?

Steering will be more effective

Steering and braking will be less effective

Braking only will be less effective

Steering and braking will be more effective

15 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

15. How does driving at high speed affect a vehicle?s road holding?

The suspension compensates for any unevenness in the road surface

The road holding ability of the vehicle is increased

The wheel alignment keeps the tyres in full contact with the road

The road holding ability of the vehicle is reduced

16 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

16. When driving at night the full headlights of a typical car should enable the driver to see for a distance of how many metres?

150 metres

100 metres

50 metres

200 metres

17 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

17. When must drivers stop at an automated railway level crossing with barriers and red flashing lights?

Stop safely when the amber light shows, or when red lights start to flash

When the barrier is fully up

When there are no lights visible

When the red and amber lights stop flashing

18 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

18. What do temporary traffic lights at road works mean?

A driver must comply with the lights at all times

A driver need only comply when there is oncoming traffic

A driver need not comply if a convoy of traffic is going in the same direction

A driver must comply with the lights when workers are on site only

19 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

19. What effect does a wet road surface have on a vehicle?s braking ability?

Modern tyres provide grip on a wet road as effectively as on a dry road

Generally, it doubles the braking distance of that required on a dry surface

It makes no difference to the required braking distance

It reduces the braking distance of that required on a dry surface

20 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

20. What effect does carrying a load have on a vehicle?s braking ability?

It increases the distance required to stop

It has no effect provided the brakes are good

It increases the efficiency of the brakes

It reduces the distance required to stop

21 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

21. What does this sign mean?

Turn right only.

Overtake only on the right.

Diversion ahead to the right.

Major road joining from the left.

22 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

22. What effect does drinking alcohol have on a driver?

It increases awareness

It improves coordination

It increases concentration

It reduces concentration

23 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

23. When can the holder of a Category W learner permit carry a passenger?

Only when the passenger holds a Category AM driving licence and the vehicle is designed to carry a passenger

Only when the passenger also holds a Category W driving licence

Only when the passenger holds a Category AM driving licence

Only when the passenger also holds a Category W driving licence and the vehicle is designed to carry a passenger

24 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

24. If a driver is involved in a serious collision with an uninsured motorist, where nobody is injured, who should it be reported to?

The Irish Insurance Federation

The driver's insurance company and the Gardaí

The National Driver Licence Service (NDLS)

The local Motor Taxation Office

25 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

25. What does this hand signal mean?

The driver intends to move out or turn right

The driver intends to turn left

The driver intends to do a U-turn

The driver intends to stop ahead

26 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

26. What should the driver do if there are cattle on the road ahead?

The driver should sound the horn to try to get the cattle to move aside

The driver should sound the horn, switch on headlights, reduce speed and pass with care

The driver should switch on the headlights and try to pass as quickly as possible

The driver should reduce speed and pass them with care

27 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

27. What is the purpose of engine oil?

It lubricates the wheel bearings

It lubricates the engine

It lubricates the exhaust system

It lubricates the braking system

28 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

28. Which vehicle is exempt from speed limits when being used in an emergency?

Mountain rescue

Breakdown recovery

Doctor on call

Ambulance

29 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

29. What does this traffic light mean?

Traffic must stop at the traffic light.

Traffic may proceed but not turn right.

Give way to any oncoming traffic turning right.

Traffic may proceed if the way is clear.

30 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

30. Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a caravan on national roads?

120 km/h

60 km/h

80 km/h

100 km/h

31 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

31. How does giving a late signal affect other road users?

They are not affected

They may not have been given sufficient time to react

It only affects other road users at traffic lights

It only affects other road users at roundabouts

32 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

32. What does this road marking mean?

Set down area only

A driver may overtake in this area

No parking in this area

Road surface is uneven

33 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

33. Which of the following statements is true in relation to tyre pressure and driving on a motorway?

The driver should reduce tyre pressure because high speeds will cause them to heat up

The driver should increase the rear tyre pressure in order to cope with sustained high speed

The driver should increase the front tyre pressure in order to cope with sustained high speed

The driver should ensure that tyre pressure is correct, in line with the manufacturer?s recommendations

34 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

34. What does worn tread along the edge of the inside of a tyre suggest?

Air pressure is low

The vehicle has been driven too fast around corners

Air pressure is high

Steering alignment may be faulty

35 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

35. What do flashing amber arrows indicate at a junction?

The direction indicated is a cul-de-sac

It is prohibited to proceed in the direction indicated

Proceed smartly through junction to avoid delay

When safe, drivers should proceed in the direction indicated

36 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

36. What effect does alcohol have on driver behaviour?

It does not affect driver behaviour or ability

It slows down a driver's reactions

It can reduce a driver's confidence

It can increase perception and awareness

37 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

37. When changing a wheel on a public road, what should a person do to ensure their own safety?

Ensure the vehicle is in reverse gear and front wheels are facing the roadway

Ensure the vehicle is in first gear and the wheels are facing the roadway

Wear reflective clothing and switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights

Ask a bystander to warn traffic by beckoning them from the middle of the road

38 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

38. With regard to vehicle speed, what should a driver do when driving at night?

Drive at a speed that enables the driver to stop within the distance ahead that they can see to be clear.

Maintain normal vehicle speed and drive with full headlights.

Drive at a higher speed than during the day to reduce the chances of falling asleep.

Increase vehicle speed as traffic is lighter at night.

39 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

39. What determines the maximum allowed towing capacity of a vehicle?

The combined weight of the vehicle and its trailer

The size of the tyres on the vehicle

The manufacturer's specifications

The strength of the tow bar

40 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

40. What does the broken yellow line road marking mean?

The edge of the carriageway or hard shoulder.

No stopping for any reason except in an emergency

Parking prohibited at all times

Slow lane for heavy vehicles only

The edge of the carriageway or hard shoulder.

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