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 get 35 correct to pass. Good luck!

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1 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

1. What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres?

Fuel consumption

The exhaust system

The coolant system

Oil pressure

2 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

The vehicle's windscreen could fog up

The tyre pressure could be reduced

The vehicle engine could suddenly run cold

Visibility could suddenly be reduced

3 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

3. What does this sign mean?

Heavy vehicles have priority

Start of central reserve or obstruction

Mini-roundabout ahead

Dual carriageway ahead

4 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

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

Maintain position and flash the headlights to warn the oncoming traffic

Maintain position because other drivers should not have attempted to overtake

Speed up so the following vehicle cannot overtake

5 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

5. After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked after a short distance?

The tyre air valve

The tyre tread depth

The wheel nut tightness

The brake pad clearance

6 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

6. What should a driver do if they wish to drive across a busy road and the traffic lights which normally control the junction are temporarily out of action?

Slowly force their way across using hazard warning lights if necessary

Switch on headlights and use hand signals to show other drivers their intention to cross and then proceed

Sound the horn and proceed slowly to cross the road

Take good observation, wait for a clear break in the traffic and proceed to cross the road safely

7 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

7. What effect does low tyre-pressure have on a vehicle?

The brakes can overheat

The engine noise increases

Braking and cornering are impaired

The vehicle accelerates faster

8 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

8. What should a driver do when driving on a wide road behind a vehicle that has signalled to turn right ahead?

Overtake on the left-hand side and carry on if safe to do so

Overtake on the left, but only if turning left a short distance ahead

Overtake on the right-hand side and carry on

Stay behind and tap the brakes to signal other drivers to slow down

9 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

9. What is the maximum number of passengers that may be carried in a vehicle driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence?

7 passengers

9 passengers

8 passengers

10 passengers

10 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

10. What does this sign mean?

Steep incline ahead

Three vehicles may queue ahead

Traffic queues likely ahead

Parking for works vehicles on left

11 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

Breakdown recovery

Doctor on call

Garda

Mountain rescue

12 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

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

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

A rear-view mirror must always be fitted

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

13 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

When safe, drivers should proceed in the direction indicated

The direction indicated is a cul-de-sac

It is prohibited to proceed in the direction indicated

Proceed smartly through junction to avoid delay

14 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

14. What does the warning light and/or red zone on a fuel gauge mean?

The fuel tank has been over-filled.

There is leaded fuel in the tank

There is a leak in the fuel system

The level of fuel in the tank is low

15 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

15. What does this sign mean?

Trams emerging from left

Tram lane on left

No parking inside the white line

Bus and tram lane on left

16 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

16. How should an L-plate be composed?

A red L on a transparent background

A red L on a white background

A green L on a white background

A white L on a red background

17 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

17. What does this sign mean?

Dual carriageway ends

Tunnel ahead

Oncoming traffic has priority

Road narrows ahead

18 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

18. When a driver is driving in a line of traffic and does not intend to overtake, what should the driver do?

Beckon to following traffic to overtake

Indicate left as a signal to following traffic to overtake

Drive close to the vehicle in front

Stay back and leave a gap for other drivers to overtake

19 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

19. What clearance should drivers normally allow for when passing parked vehicles?

The width of an average person

A door width

The width of a side mirror

A car width

20 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

20. 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?

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

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

21 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

21. What does this sign mean?

Junction ahead with roads of lesser importance sign

Junction ahead with roads of greater importance

Junction ahead with railway crossing

Junction ahead with roads of lesser importance

Junction ahead with roads of equal importance

22 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

22. What does this sign mean?

Three hundred meters to the next exit

Three lanes ahead

Parking for three vehicles only

Crossing traffic ahead

23 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

23. When a vehicle is being driven by a person who is not the owner, who is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is taxed and that a current tax disc is displayed?

The driver is the only one responsible

The Gardaí have total responsibility in this area

The owner is the only one responsible

The driver and/or the owner of the vehicle are responsible

24 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

24. When should tyre pressure be checked?

When the tyres are part-worn

At service intervals only

When the tyres are hot

When the tyres are cold

25 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

25. What should a driver do when driving in slippery road conditions?

Maintain a normal distance from the vehicle in front

Drive at normal speed but allow extra stopping distance

Drive at lower speeds and use gentle acceleration and braking

Apply the brakes sharply from time to time to test the road surface

26 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

26. What danger could be associated with driving a tractor and trailer over a humpbacked bridge?

The trailer could become detached

The trailer's parking brake could automatically engage

The trailer could jack-knife

The tractor's suspension could smooth out the bump

27 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

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

A hot drink

No drink should be given

A cold drink

A non-alcoholic drink

28 / 40

Category: Control of Vehicle

28. What is the recommended method of driving a car with automatic transmission?

Operate the accelerator and brake with the left foot

Operate the accelerator and brake with the right foot

Use the handbrake to bring the vehicle to a halt

Operate the accelerator with the right foot and the brake with the left foot

29 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

29. What does this sign mean?

Crosswinds ahead

Overhead electric cables

Radio transmission mast ahead

Sharp corners ahead

30 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

30. What effect can a broken lens have on headlights?

It can cause other bulbs to blow if not fixed immediately

It can reduce and distort the beam

It can cause the bulb to overheat

It can increase the brightness of the beam in the other headlight

31 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

31. If a vehicle is being driven by someone who is not the owner but has the owner's consent, who should ensure that the driver is properly insured?

The vehicle owner only

The insurance company

The driver and the vehicle owner

The driver only

32 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

32. A driver wishes to drive at night, but the off-side (right-hand side) headlight bulb is blown. What should the driver do?

Not drive until the bulb is replaced

Drive with the hazard lights on

Replace it temporarily with the near-side (left-hand side) bulb

Replace it temporarily with the brake-light bulb

33 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

33. When driving, where should a driver rest their left foot?

Under the brake pedal

On the clutch pedal

Under the clutch pedal

On the floor or foot rest

34 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

34. A driver who is about to undertake a journey is upset or angry. What should they do?

A driver should not drive until they are calm

Drive slower than normal for a distance

Drive faster than normal for a distance

Being upset or angry does not affect driving

35 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

35. What lights should a driver use when driving in dense fog?

Drive with dipped headlights and fog lights

Drive with sidelights and fog lights

Drive with full headlights and fog lights

Drive with sidelights and hazard warning lights

36 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

36. What is the maximum gross weight of a vehicle that may be driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence?

3,000 kilograms

3,500 kilograms

3,250 kilograms

3,450 kilograms

37 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

37. During a weekly check, a driver notices a badly worn front tyre. What should the driver do?

Fit the worn tyre on one of the rear wheels

Check the tyre pressure to ensure it remains constant

Reduce speed when driving on wet roads

Have the worn tyre replaced

38 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

60 km/h

120 km/h

80 km/h

100 km/h

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

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

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

40 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

40. Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed for cars or motorcycles on national roads?

120 km/h

80 km/h

100 km/h

60 km/h

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