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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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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

1. When driving late at night what should a driver be aware of?

That all pedestrians will be wearing high visibility clothing.

That speed limits do not apply between midnight and 6 am.

That there is a danger of themselves or other drivers falling asleep.

That trucks may drive in the outside lane of a motorway.

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

2. When stopped at traffic lights and the green light comes on, what should a driver do?

Move off quickly and then check the mirrors

Accelerate at a greater rate than other drivers so as to facilitate overtaking

Move off slowly and then check the mirrors

Check that other road users have cleared the junction and move off with care

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

3. When wanting to stop temporarily in a congested area where should the driver park?

Park slightly up on the footpath with the hazard lights on

Park in a safe, legal and convenient place

Double park in a convenient place with your hazard lights on

Park on the footpath so as not to impede the free flow of traffic in the road

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

4. If a driver wishes to drive another vehicle which is not currently taxed, would they be allowed to transfer the current tax disc from their own vehicle onto it?

Yes, provided their own vehicle is not being used at the same time

Under circumstances when the proper form has been completed and sent to the local Motor Tax Office

Only on a temporary basis if the other vehicle is subject to a lower rate of tax

Under no circumstances should a tax disc be transferred to another vehicle

5 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

5. What does this traffic light mean?

All traffic must turn right.

The driver may proceed in the direction of the green arrow if the way is clear.

The driver must stop and wait until the full green light appears.

Traffic is not allowed to turn right.

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

6. What does this sign mean?

Turn right only.

Overtake only on the right.

Diversion ahead to the right.

Major road joining from the left.

7 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

7. What should a driver do if they encounter loose chippings on a road?

A driver should press their hand against the windscreen

Increase speed so as to avoid causing damage to the vehicle

Stop the vehicle until the loose chippings can be removed

Slow down and allow extra clearance to other traffic

8 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

8. What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres on cars?

0.6 millimetres

2.6 millimetres

1.6 millimetres

1 millimetre

9 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

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

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

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

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

10 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

10. In dry weather how might a driver judge what is a safe following distance to vehicle in front?

Allow a least two vehicle lengths for each kilometre per hour

By allowing at least two vehicle lengths between the vehicles

Drive at the same speed as the vehicle in front

By using a fixed point and applying the two second rule

11 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

11. When is parking permitted on the brow of a hill?

Parking is permitted when a vehicle has an efficient handbrake

Parking is never permitted on the brow of a hill

When the driver angles the wheels towards the kerb

Only when there is no traffic on the road

12 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

12. What does this sign mean?

Pass on the left.

Keep left.

No left turn.

Steep decline to the left.

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

13. When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, what should a driver do?

Focus eyes directly on the oncoming vehicle?s lights.

Avoid looking directly at the oncoming vehicle's lights.

Increase speed to pass the oncoming vehicle.

Focus eyes directly on the steering.

14 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

14. What does this Garda signal mean?

Proceed if approaching from the front

Stop if approaching from either the front or behind

Turn left

Turn right

15 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

15. What type of drink should be given to a person who has been injured in a collision?

A non-alcoholic drink

A cold drink

No drink should be given

A hot drink

16 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

Comprehensive

Personal Accident

Third Party, Fire and Theft

Third Party

17 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

17. When a driver operates the indicator switch and hears a more rapid clicking noise than normal, what could this mean?

The hazard warning lights are on

The voltage regulator is not functioning properly

The hazard warning light switch is faulty

An indicator bulb may have blown

18 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

18. What does this sign mean?

Cycle track may be crossed by buses.

Contra-flow bus lane on the right.

Buses emerging from right.

With-flow bus lane to right.

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

19. Is tailgating allowed on a motorway or dual carriageway?

No, because the vehicle in front may stop suddenly

Yes, because there is oncoming traffic

No, because other vehicles do not have room to overtake

Yes, because all traffic moves in the one direction at the same time

20 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

20. Are children allowed to be left unattended in a vehicle?

Only when there is enough ventilation.

Children should never be left unattended in a vehicle.

Only when the vehicle is parked in a supervised car park.

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Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

21. What should a driver do when there are dark clouds and visibility is reduced during daylight hours?

Drive with main beam headlights switched on

Drive with dipped headlights switched on

Driver should not switch on lights until lighting up hours

Keep close to any vehicle in front with headlights off

22 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

22. What is the maximum disqualification period imposed in court when the learner driver has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level in excess of 80 mg?

Two Years

Four Years

Six Years

One year.

23 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

23. What should a driver do when they get a puncture while driving?

Continue on your journey and arrange for repair when convenient

If on a motorway, stop and change the wheel immediately

Stop at a safe place and change the wheel

Maintain speed until a place to change the wheel is identified

24 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

24. What danger can arise during daylight when a driver enters an area that is heavily shaded by overhanging trees?

Visibility could suddenly be reduced

The vehicle's windscreen could fog up

The tyre pressure could be reduced

The vehicle engine could suddenly run cold

25 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

25. If the oil pressure gauge shows little or no pressure, or the warning light comes on, what could the problem be?

The oil level is too low

The oil level is too high

The oil is too thick

The oil is too cold

26 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

26. Which of the following is a driver required to keep in good condition?

Seatbelts

Radio

Upholstery

Paintwork

27 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

27. When is it permissible to overtake another vehicle on the nearside (left-hand side)?

A driver must never overtake on the left

When there are three lanes available in fast moving traffic

Only when there is no cycle lane

When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right

28 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

28. What restriction applies to a driver's full licence if they have passed their test on a vehicle with automatic transmission?

They may not drive on motorways

They may not drive at speeds of more that 80 km/h

They may not drive vehicles with manual transmission

They must continue to display L-plates

29 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

29. 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 stay well back in a safe position

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

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

30 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

30. What does this traffic light mean?

Traffic may stop if safe to do so.

Traffic must stop at the traffic light.

Traffic may proceed if safe to do so.

Traffic may proceed if turning left.

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Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

100 km/h

120 km/h

60 km/h

80 km/h

32 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

32. What does this hand signal mean?

The driver intends to turn left

The driver intends to turn right

The driver intends to begin a U-turn

The driver intends to slow down or stop

33 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

33. Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a trailer on a motorway?

100 km/h

120 km/h

60 km/h

80 km/h

34 / 40

Category: Control of Vehicle

34. When should the handbrake be used to bring a vehicle to a halt?

Only when going downhill

Only when going uphill

At any time

Normally never

35 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

35. What road users must comply with traffic lights (including pedestrian lights)?

All road users

School children only

Drivers only

Pedestrians only

36 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

36. When can a driver expect to encounter black ice?

Only in the early hours of the morning.

Only late at night.

Black ice only occurs on motorways.

When the temperature drops close to freezing.

37 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

37. When is parking permitted at a taxi rank?

Parking at a taxi rank is prohibited unless driving a taxi

When parking for less than 15 minutes

When waiting to collect passengers from a taxi

When the rank is unoccupied

38 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

38. What should the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a front nearside (left-hand side) wheel?

Point the front wheels away from the kerb

Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll when jacked up

Ensure the gear lever is in neutral

Point the front wheels towards the kerb

39 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

39. On a 2-lane motorway, what procedure should a driver adopt when wishing to overtake another vehicle safely?

Use their mirrors, signal and overtake in the left-hand lane only.

Use their mirrors, signal and overtake in the right-hand lane when it is safe to do so.

Check for following traffic and overtake in either lane.

Signal, use their mirrors and overtake in any available lane when it is safe to do so.

40 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

40. When driving along and wishing to use a hand-held mobile phone, what should a driver do?

Steer with one hand

Secure the phone between head and shoulders while steering with both hands

Stop at a safe location before using the phone

Move the phone as needed and keep the call to just a few minutes

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