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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: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

1. What does this road marking mean?

Drivers must keep left of the continuous white line

Drivers may cross the line to overtake

Only motorcyclists may cross the lines to overtake

Drivers must keep left of the continuous white line

Oncoming traffic may cross the line to overtake

2 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

The width of an average person

The width of a side mirror

A car width

A door width

3 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

3. What does this hand signal mean?

The cyclist intends to turn left

The cyclist is giving way to other traffic

The cyclist intends to stop

The cyclist intends to go straight on

4 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

4. The driver is approaching traffic lights that they know have been green for some time. What should the driver do?

The driver should be aware that the lights may change and accelerate to clear the lights before they do

The driver should be aware that the lights may change before they reach them and be prepared to stop

The driver should stop as the lights are about to change to red

The driver should maintain speed until the light changes to amber

5 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

5. What does this road marking mean?

Set down area only

No parking in this area

A driver may overtake in this area

Road surface is uneven

6 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

6. What should a driver do if they see a truck reversing into a side entrance on the left-hand side of the road ahead?

Drive up close to the truck and stop

Try to overtake it so as not to inconvenience traffic behind

Sound the horn to indicate to the driver of the truck to stop

Stop back safely and wait until the way is clear

7 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

7. 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 using a fixed point and applying the two second rule

Drive at the same speed as the vehicle in front

By allowing at least two vehicle lengths between the vehicles

8 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

8. If a driver wishes to drive another privately-owned vehicle but they are uncertain if they are insured to drive that vehicle, what should they do?

Drive it provided that they tell their insurance company within 10 days and agree to pay any additional premium

A driver should contact their own insurer to confirm whether or not their insurance policy covers the driving of other vehicles

Transfer the insurance disc from their own vehicle on to the vehicle they wish to drive

Drive if there is an insurance disc on the vehicle

9 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

80 km/h

120 km/h

60 km/h

100 km/h

10 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

10. Where are the blind spots that a driver needs to be aware of when towing a loaded trailer?

The view to the front hidden by the sun-visor

The area to the side and rear of the vehicle and the trailer that the driver cannot see

The goods or cargo area on the back of the trailer

Parts of the road ahead which are obscured by other large vehicles

11 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

11. What should a driver do when joining a motorway from a slip road?

Drive directly onto the motorway as the driver on the acceleration lane has right of way.

Always stop at the end of the acceleration lane and yield to traffic on the motorway.

Try to match the vehicle speed to that of traffic already on the motorway and merge into it in a suitable gap.

Drive along the hard shoulder until a suitable gap appears in the motorway traffic to allow the driver to merge into it.

12 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

12. 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

Slow lane for heavy vehicles only

Parking prohibited at all times

The edge of the carriageway or hard shoulder.

13 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

13. What does this hand signal mean?

The cyclist intends to turn left

The cyclist intends to dismount

The cyclist intends to stop

The cyclist intends to overtake

14 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

14. Is a driver permitted to park at an entrance to a property?

Yes, with the property owner?s consent

Yes, for 1 hour between 23.30 hrs to 07.00 hrs

Yes, for 1 hour between 07.00 hrs to 23.30 hrs

Yes, outside business hours

15 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

15. In wet weather how might a driver judge what is a safe following distance from the vehicle in front?

By allowing four vehicle lengths between the vehicles

By allowing at least four seconds to elapse between the vehicle in front and the driver's own vehicle passing a fixed point

By allowing two vehicle lengths between the vehicles

By allowing at least two seconds to elapse between the vehicle in front and the driver's own vehicle passing a fixed point

16 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

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

The driver should reduce speed and sound the horn

The driver should increase speed and allow extra clearance

17 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

17. What does this Garda signal mean?

Stop if approaching from front

Turn left

Turn right

Stop if approaching from behind

18 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

18. What should a driver do if another vehicle blocks their right of way at a junction?

Be patient and show restraint.

Pursue the vehicle and express displeasure

Sound the horn and flash the lights to show your frustration

Flash the headlights to express displeasure

19 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

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

Accelerator

Gearbox

Clutch

Suspension

20 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

20. 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 and braking will be less effective

Steering and braking will be more effective

Steering will be more effective

Braking only will be less effective

21 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

It increases concentration

It increases awareness

It reduces concentration

It improves coordination

22 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

22. What does this hand signal mean?

The driver will begin to reverse

The driver intends to slow down

The driver intends to turn left

The driver intends to turn right

23 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

23. What does this sign mean?

Turn right only.

Diversion ahead to the right.

Overtake only on the right.

Major road joining from the left.

24 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

24. What does this sign mean?

Sharp rise in the road ahead - for example, a humpback bridge

Series of bumps or hollows ahead

Road falls from centre to left and right

Sharp rise in the road ahead - for example, a humpback bridge

Traffic island ahead

25 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

25. When driving into a narrow gap between oncoming vehicles and vehicles parked on the left. What should a driver do?

Always slow down, stop and wait to be beckoned forward

Indicate right, stopping if necessary until oncoming traffic has passed by

Indicate and drive on enforcing your priority

Signal to oncoming traffic to stop, and then move to the right and drive as normal

26 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

Only late at night.

Only in the early hours of the morning.

When the temperature drops close to freezing.

Black ice only occurs on motorways.

27 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

27. When should a driver use their vehicle's hazard warning lights?

When causing an unavoidable obstruction.

When double parking.

When the brake lights are not working.

When a following vehicle is too close.

28 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

28. What should a driver do in a queue of traffic controlled by traffic lights?

Put on a right signal to prevent following vehicles from overtaking

Overtake on the left and move to the head of the queue if there is space available

A driver should maintain their position in the queue

Overtake on the right and move to the head of the queue if there is space available

29 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

29. 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 three second rule

Only a fool breaks the four second rule

Only a fool breaks the two second rule

Only a fool breaks the one second rule

30 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

30. What should a driver do when approaching a junction normally controlled by traffic lights and the traffic lights are not lighting?

Stop at the junction and give way to traffic on the left

Switch on headlights, move to centre of the junction and proceed as quickly as possible

Treat it as an unmarked junction and proceed cautiously while watching out for other traffic

Proceed smartly through the junction to avoid delay

31 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

31. What should a driver do before towing a caravan?

Ensure that only adult passengers are seated in the caravan

Have extended mirrors fitted to the towing vehicle

Have an extended mirror fitted to the driver's side of the vehicle only

Ensure all passengers are securely seated in the caravan

32 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

32. 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

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

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

33 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

33. A driver notices that the wiper blades are worn. What should they do?

Have the blades replaced as soon as possible.

Wipe the windscreen with newspaper.

Use the windscreen washer system while it is raining.

Roll down the window and drive slowly.

34 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

34. What does this sign mean?

Contra-flow bus lane on the right.

With-flow bus lane to right.

Buses emerging from right.

Cycle track may be crossed by buses.

35 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

35. If driving from A to B, what do these road markings mean?

Dual carriageway ahead

A driver may overtake if it is safe to do so

A driver may not overtake

Road narrows ahead

36 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

Check that there are no oncoming vehicles and increase speed

Stop and proceed with great caution

Indicate and increase speed

Sound the horn and proceed ahead

37 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

37. 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 because other drivers should not have attempted to overtake

Maintain position and flash the headlights to warn the oncoming traffic

Speed up so the following vehicle cannot overtake

38 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

38. 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?

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

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

39 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

Park in a safe, legal and convenient place

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

Park slightly up on the footpath with the hazard lights on

Double park in a convenient place with your hazard lights on

40 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

40. What does this sign mean?

Keep right.

Traffic crossing from the left.

No right turn.

Steep decline from the left.

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