Mock Theory Test

Practice Your RSA Theory Test

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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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

1. When another driver is in a hurry and cuts in front what should a driver do?

Drive faster to make up for lost time

Be patient and not retaliate

Flash the headlights to express their annoyance

Drive closely behind them so other vehicles cannot do the same

2 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

2. In general, when turning right on a two-way road, where should a driver position the vehicle?

At the far left-hand side of the road.

Just left of the middle of the road

At the far right-hand side of the road.

At either side of the middle of the road.

3 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

3. What does this sign mean?

Dangerous bend ahead.

Dangerous corner ahead.

Junction to the left.

One-way street ahead.

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Category: Control of Vehicle

4. What is the effect of an incorrectly adjusted driver's seat?

It can delay the driver from operating a control

It enables the driver to relax more on a long journey

It gives the driver a better view in the rear-view mirror

It improves the driver?s ability to operate the clutch

5 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

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

Accelerator

Clutch

Suspension

Gearbox

6 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

6. When driving on a motorway, what should a driver do if they miss their exit?

Cross to the opposite side of the motorway when there is a suitable gap in the oncoming traffic.

Leave the motorway at the next exit and cross to the other side using the fly-over (or underpass).

Stop on the hard shoulder, switch on their hazard lights and reverse back to the desired exit.

Wait on the hard shoulder until a suitable gap appears in traffic from both directions and then cross to the opposite side of the motorway.

7 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

7. Who can use a signed cycle track accompanied by a continuous white line on the left-hand side?

Drivers, when it is not being used by a cyclist

Drivers when overtaking a vehicle turning right

Cyclists and users of motorised wheelchairs

Cyclists and motorcyclists

8 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

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

Monthly

Annually

Six monthly

Regularly

9 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

9. What is the purpose of traffic calming measures?

To slow down traffic in the vicinity

To prioritise heavy goods traffic

To alert drivers to road flooding ahead

To inform the driver of an increased speed limit ahead

10 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

10. After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked soon afterwards?

The brake pad clearance

The air valve

The tyre tread depth

The wheel nuts

11 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

11. What should the driver do when driving behind a vehicle that is going from side to side on the road in an unsafe manner?

The driver should signal and go around to the right of the vehicle

The driver should drive close behind the vehicle with a view to overtaking

The driver should signal and go around to the left of the vehicle

The driver should stay well back in a safe position

12 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

12. What does this Garda signal mean?

The Garda is beckoning on traffic approaching from either side

The driver must not proceed to the left

The Garda is beckoning on traffic from the front

The driver must not proceed to the right

13 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

13. What does this sign mean?

Series of speed ramps ahead.

Sharp change of direction to the right.

Sharp change of direction to the left.

Road closed - drivers must turn back

14 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

14. What is an effect of under-inflated tyres on a vehicle?

Improved fuel economy and braking

Improved braking and steering

Increased wear on the vehicle's engine

Impaired braking and steering

15 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

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

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

16 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

16. 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?

By straddling both lanes.

The left-hand lane.

Either lane.

The right-hand lane.

17 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

17. What should a driver do if they are first in line to turn right at traffic lights while the green light is showing and there is oncoming traffic approaching?

Go forward towards the centre of the junction and turn safely when a suitable gap appears

Wait at the stop line for the light to turn amber and then make the turn

Remain at the stop line until a suitable gap in the oncoming traffic appears before making the turn

Remain at the stop line until a green arrow comes on

18 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

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

Stop where safe and investigate

Drive at a reduced speed

Turn on the fan to clear the air

Open the windows and continue on

19 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

Garda

Breakdown recovery

Doctor on call

Mountain rescue

20 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

20. What should a driver do if the right-hand headlight bulb fails when driving at night?

Have the bulb replaced immediately

Replace it temporarily with the left-hand headlight bulb

Drive with the hazard lights on

Replace it temporarily with the brake light bulb

21 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

21. What should the driver do when approaching a humpbacked hill?

The driver should increase speed and make progress over the humpbacked hill

The driver should reduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead

The driver should maintain normal speed and road position

The driver should move to the centre in order to avoid vehicles that may be parked on the left

22 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

22. What is the main reason for maintaining the correct tyre pressures?

To help maintain the correct ground clearance

To stop the vehicle from sloping to the left

To help provide optimum road holding

To reduce engine wear

23 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

23. When attaching a trailer to their vehicle, what must a driver check?

That the trailer has a spare wheel.

That the trailer coupling is attached securely.

That the load is positioned to the front of the trailer.

That the trailer springs are well greased.

24 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

It makes no difference to the required braking distance

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

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

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

25 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

25. What do flashing amber lights at a pelican crossing mean?

A driver is entering a special speed limit area

Stop and give way to pedestrians - proceed if the way is clear

Danger ahead. A driver must stop and wait until the light stops flashing

Drivers have right of way

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Category: Managing Risk

26. What is the danger in driving at high speeds on wet roads?

Danger that tyre pressure will automatically increase.

There is no danger provided that the tyre pressure has been reduced to take account of weather conditions.

There is no danger provided that the tyre pressure has been increased to take account of weather conditions.

Danger of ‘aquaplaning’ or sliding across the road surface

27 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

27. What would happen if a driver cuts in too soon when overtaking another vehicle?

The safety gap between the vehicles increases

It will force oncoming vehicles to suddenly slow causing danger

The driver would not need to indicate when moving in

It would force the other vehicle to suddenly slow or change direction causing danger

28 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

28. What does this sign mean?

Uneven surface on left

Flooding up ahead on left

Vehicle broken down ahead on right

Loose chippings on road

29 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

29. What should a driver do when approaching traffic lights stuck on red?

Sound the horn and proceed ahead

Stop and proceed with great caution

Check that there are no oncoming vehicles and increase speed

Indicate and increase speed

30 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

30. What should a driver do if a red system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle?

Continue on and listen for any unusual sounds

Stop and investigate the cause

Drive to the nearest garage and have it checked

Continue on and see if it goes out

31 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

31. When driving at night, what is the safest approach for a driver to adopt?

Drive at the maximum speed limit with dipped headlights on at all times.

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

Drive with full headlights on at all times.

Drive at the maximum speed limit with full headlights on to see clearly ahead.

32 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

32. What should a driver do when entering a slip road after leaving a motorway?

There is never a need to adjust speed when on a slip road.

Comply with the speed limit on the road the driver is joining.

Always reduce speed gradually for a few kilometres

Brake severely when entering the slip road in order to slow down.

33 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

33. When must a tractor or works vehicle be fitted with a rear-view mirror?

A rear-view mirror is not required in a tractor or works vehicle

A rear-view mirror must be fitted only when towing a trailer

A rear-view mirror must be fitted only when towing a trailer over 8 metres long

A rear-view mirror must always be fitted

34 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

34. What is the minimum insurance cover a driver needs to drive on a public road?

Third Party, Fire and Theft

Personal Accident

Third Party

Comprehensive

35 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

35. What should a driver do if they see horse riders on the road ahead?

The driver should reduce speed and sound the horn

The driver should increase speed and allow extra clearance

The driver should reduce speed, allow extra clearance and pass with care

The driver should turn on hazard warning lights and continue at normal speed

36 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

36. What does this sign mean?

Entrance to horse riding school

Racecourse ahead

Accompanied horses and ponies ahead

Riding path - no vehicles allowed

37 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

37. If a motorist or a motorcyclist is taking medication which may affect their driving, what should they do?

Drink plenty of water while driving

Drive for short distances only

Drive slower when under the influence of medication that affects driving

Seek medical advice in relation to driving

38 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

38. What does this sign mean?

Yield to other traffic when turning right

Cul-de-sac to the right

No right turn

Turn right if there is no oncoming traffic

39 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

39. What should a driver do if involved in an incident where there is damage to property only?

Report the incident both to the property owner and the Gardaí within 48 hours

It is only necessary to report the incident to the Gardaí within 10 day

There is no need to report the incident if there is no damage to the vehicle

It is not necessary to report it to the Gardaí provided it has been reported to the property owner

40 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

40. 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?

Braking only will be less effective

Steering and braking will be less effective

Steering and braking will be more effective

Steering will be more effective

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