Mock Theory Test

Use the windscreen wipers to keep the windscreen clear of rain, spray, snow or fog. Check them regularly to ensure that they are in good working order, and replace them when they become worn, before they become ineffective.

The only point of contact between a vehicle and the road is its tyres. If the tyres are worn out, they will not provide adequate grip and safety. The quality of a vehicle's tyres is crucial for its ability to hold the road and brake effectively. Drivers need to inspect their tyres regularly, and if they observe significant wear, they should promptly replace them. Although most vehicles' minimum legal tread depth is 1.6 mm (1 mm for motorcycles), drivers should not wait until the tyres reach this point before replacing them.

Use the windscreen wipers to keep the windscreen clear of rain, spray, snow or fog. Check them regularly to ensure that they are in good working order, and replace them when they become worn, before they become ineffective.

Icy roads can have a dramatic effect on the way a vehicle handles, and there can be an increased risk of skidding. When driving on icy roads a driver should avoid harsh braking, steering and acceleration. This will help reduce the risk of skidding.

Drivers should dip their headlights when driving behind another vehicle so the driver in front is not dazzled by your lights in their mirror.

Motorways are designed so that traffic can move faster and more freely. It is illegal and dangerous to stop a vehicle on any part of a motorway except in an emergency or when signalled to do so by a Garda.

This sign tells you that there is an offside bus lane ahead on the right. Only buses, taxis and cyclists may use the bus lane during the stated operational hours.

When driving through a flooded section of road, brakes may become less effective. If this happens, test brakes to ensure that they have not been affected by the water – check mirrors before doing so. If they have been affected, press gently on the brake pedal when driving until they dry out and return to normal.

The parking brake in most vehicles is designed to work exclusively on the rear wheels. Its primary purpose is to prevent the vehicle from rolling when parked or stopped on an incline. Typically, drivers engage the parking brake only when the vehicle is already stationary and should avoid relying on it to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. However, it becomes particularly crucial to apply the parking brake when parking on a hill or when the vehicle has automatic transmission to prevent any involuntary movement.

The driver should check for signs showing a lower speed; use the speedometer to make sure that they are obeying the reduced speed limit; remember that the slip roads and link roads between motorways may include sharp bends and that they may encounter junctions and other traffic. Remember that motorway rules no longer apply.

The driver must yield to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians who are already crossing when turning right from a major road to a minor road.

A driver should use fog lights only during dense fog or falling snow. They must be switched off at all other times.