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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. When is parking permitted at a sharp bend?

When drivers coming from behind can see the parked vehicle

Parking is never permitted at a sharp bend

When parking no more than 45 centimetres from the kerb or edge of the road

When the hazard warning lights of the parked vehicle are on

2 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

2. What does this sign mean?

Bus and cycle lane ahead on right.

Cyclists must give way to buses ahead.

Buses must give way to cyclists ahead

Buses must give way to other traffic ahead.

3 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

3. What does this hand signal mean?

The driver intends to turn right

The driver intends to slow down

The driver intends to stop

The driver intends to turn left

4 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

4. Apart from the risk of skidding, what should the driver be aware of when driving in snow?

The power steering fluid may freeze causing the steering to fail.

Road signs and road markings may become obscured.

The air in the tyres may freeze, causing them to burst.

The brake fluid may freeze, causing the brakes to fail.

5 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

5. 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?

The right-hand lane.

Either lane.

The left-hand lane.

By straddling both lanes.

6 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

6. When driving behind a bus that is signalling to turn left and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?

Tap the brakes and sound the horn to signal to other vehicles to slow down

Overtake it on the right-hand side

Stay back and allow it to complete the turn

Overtake it on the left-hand side

7 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

7. How should an L-plate be composed?

A white L on a red background

A green L on a white background

A red L on a transparent background

A red L on a white background

8 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

8. What roads are learner permit holders allowed to drive on?

All roads except motorways and dual-carriageways

All roads except dual-carriageways

All roads except motorways

All roads except national roads

9 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

9. What does this sign mean?

Double parking not allowed.

End of dual carriageway.

No stopping/parking on the right.

No overtaking

10 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

10. What should the driver do when driving a vehicle they are not familiar with?

Drive faster than normal in order to assess the vehicle's capability.

Only drive at night until familiar with the vehicle.

Initially drive with extra care and at a lower speed until fully familiar with the vehicle.

Drive at a normal speed as all vehicle?s features are the same.

11 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

11. Which car, if any, is parked incorrectly?

The green car.

Both cars.

Neither car.

The red car.

12 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

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

The tractor's suspension could smooth out the bump

The trailer's parking brake could automatically engage

The trailer could jack-knife

The trailer could become detached

13 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

13. What does this hand signal mean?

The cyclist intends to go straight on

The cyclist intends to turn left

The cyclist is giving way to other traffic

The cyclist intends to stop

14 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

60 km/h

80 km/h

100 km/h

120 km/h

15 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

Stay back and leave a gap for other drivers to overtake

Beckon to following traffic to overtake

Indicate left as a signal to following traffic to overtake

Drive close to the vehicle in front

16 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

16. When driving at night the full headlights of a typical car should enable the driver to see for a distance of how many metres?

150 metres

50 metres

100 metres

200 metres

17 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

Yes, outside business hours

Yes, for 1 hour between 07.00 hrs to 23.30 hrs

Yes, with the property owner?s consent

Yes, for 1 hour between 23.30 hrs to 07.00 hrs

18 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

18. What lights should a driver have on when driving behind other traffic at night?

Dipped headlights.

Main Beam headlights.

Front Fog lights.

Side lights.

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Category: Managing Risk

19. What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down on an automatic railway level crossing?

Get passengers clear of the crossing and phone the signal operator so that trains can be stopped.

Try to push the vehicle clear of the crossing as soon as possible.

Turn on the warning bells at the crossing.

Walk along the track to give warning to any approaching trains.

20 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

20. 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 the gear lever is in neutral

Point the front wheels towards the kerb

Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll when jacked up

21 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

21. What may the hard shoulder of a motorway be used for?

Exiting the motorway.

Stopping to use a mobile phone.

Stopping in an emergency.

Joining the motorway.

22 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

22. What lighting must be on a tractors trailer during lighting-up hours?

An unloading light.

Brake lights and indicators only.

Indicators, brake lights, rear number plate light, red reflectors and rear tail lights.

Indicators, two white or yellow headlamps and rear number plate lights only.

23 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

23. What effect does automatic transmission have on engine braking power?

It increases it

Its transfers the braking ability to all the wheels

It reduces it

It transfers the braking ability to the handbrake

24 / 40

Category: Control of Vehicle

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

At any time

Normally never

Only when going downhill

Only when going uphill

25 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

It reduces concentration

It increases concentration

It increases awareness

It improves coordination

26 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

26. What does this sign mean?

Traffic merging from the left.

End of dual carriageway ahead.

Traffic from the left has priority.

Traffic merging from the right.

27 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

27. When traffic lights are green, when should a driver not proceed?

When it would be unsafe to do so

When traffic is stopped waiting to turn from the road on the right

When oncoming traffic is waiting to turn left

When traffic is stopped waiting to turn from the road on the left

28 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

28. 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

3,450 kilograms

3,250 kilograms

3,500 kilograms

29 / 40

Category: Managing Risk

29. What should a driver do where a person has been injured in a collision?

Move the vehicles out of the way to avoid causing obstruction

Always move the victim and the vehicles

Move the victim to the side of the road

Move the victim only if there is a risk of fire or further injury

30 / 40

Category: Control of Vehicle

30. What can cause a vehicle to skid?

Controlled acceleration

Excessive heavy braking

Stopping in fourth gear

Coasting to a stop

31 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

31. Within what distance of a road junction is parking prohibited?

5 metres, unless parking spaces are clearly marked

15 metres, unless parking spaces are clearly marked

20 metres, unless parking spaces are clearly marked

10 metres, unless parking spaces are clearly marked

32 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

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

80 km/h

120 km/h

100 km/h

60 km/h

33 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

33. 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?

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

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

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

34 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

34. When dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle, what should a driver do?

Look at the dashboard momentarily.

Turn their head to the right.

Do not look directly at the lights.

Shield their eyes with their hand.

35 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

35. What does this sign mean?

Road passing under a bridge ahead.

Crossroads with major road ahead.

T-junction ahead with roads of major importance.

Crossroads with dual carriageway ahead.

36 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

36. What should a driver do if they meet a vehicle with flashing amber beacons?

Flash their headlights to acknowledge the beacons

Stop because it is an emergency vehicle

Slow down and prepare to stop

Increase speed while keeping left

37 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

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

That all pedestrians will be wearing high visibility clothing.

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

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

38 / 40

Category: Safe and Socially Responsible Driving

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

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

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

39 / 40

Category: Legal Matters/Rules of the Road

39. 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

Drivers have right of way

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

40 / 40

Category: Technical Matters

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

An indicator bulb may have blown

The voltage regulator is not functioning properly

The hazard warning light switch is faulty

The hazard warning lights are on

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