Driver Theory Test 2

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What effect does automatic transmission have on engine braking power?

A. It reduces it.

B. It has no effect on it.

C. It increases it.

D. It transfers braking power to the back wheels.

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If driving a vehicle with automatic transmission, what in particular should a driver be aware of?

A. That wheel spin occurs more often.

B. That the gearbox may overheat more often.

C. That moving between gears occurs without the use of a clutch.

D. That engine braking power is reduced.

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Why might it be dangerous to drive on a poorly lit street?

A. Pedestrians crossing in a poorly lit street may be difficult to see.

B. Car jackings are statistically more common in poor lit streets.

C. Road signs are more difficult to see.

D. Road markings are more difficult to see.

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The driver intends to turn left at this junction – what should the driver do?

A. Yield to the van on the right.

B. There is no stop sign, so everybody must yield to the driver.

C. Yield to both the van and the cyclist.

D. Allow the cyclist to continue before turning left.

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How should a driver overtake the cyclist in this situation?

A. Following the cyclist closely until they have moved fully left, and then pass.

B. By crossing the broken white line.

C. Overtake the cyclist on the right, without crossing the white line.

D. Continue straight ahead and wait for the cyclist to move left.

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What should a driver do when traveling behind this vehicle?

A. Overtake the vehicle on the left, paying attention to pedestrians.

B. Overtake the vehicle on the right.

C. Reduce speed and prepare to stop if necessary.

D. Remain close so that the yellow vehicle can be passed.

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What action should the driver take?

A. Stop at the Stop line.

B. Turn right in front of the bus.

C. Turn right in front of the cyclist.

D. Anticipate the cyclist moving ahead of everybody.

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A driver wants to pull out of a driveway and turn right onto the road. At the same time, a cyclist is approaching from the right and a pedestrian wants to cross. Who must wait?

A. The cyclist must wait.

B. The driver must wait.

C. The pedestrian and the cyclist must wait.

D. Nobody must wait.

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What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

A. The cyclist may move onto the road without acknowledging oncoming traffic.

B. The cyclist will stop at the end of the cycle track.

C. The cyclist will enter the road after first checking for traffic.

D. There is nothing to be aware of in this situation.

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What should this driver do?

A. The driver has right of way and should turn left.

B. The driver must stop and yield to all other road users.

C. The driver must stop and yield to the cyclist and the yellow car.

D. The driver should allow the yellow car to proceed.

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What should the driver do when approaching this situation?

A. Maintain current speed and reduce distance from the car ahead.

B. Reduce speed and remain ready to brake since the girl on the footpath could suddenly cross the road.

C. Reduce speed in anticipation of the car ahead decelerating.

D. Ensure that there is no oncoming traffic, before overtaking the silver car on the right.

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What should the driver be most conscious of in this situation?

A. The pedestrian may suddenly cross the road in front of the vehicle.

B. Where there is one pedestrian, a second is likely to be nearby.

C. The pedestrian always has right of way in this situation.

D. While focusing on the pedestrian, a parked vehicle may pull out of anywhere.

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What lights should a driver use in dense fog?

A. Front and rear fog lights only.

B. Front and rear fog lights, along with high beam headlights.

C. Front and rear fog lights along with dipped headlights.

D. Front and rear fog lights, along with hazard lights.

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What should the driver of the silver car do before turning left?

A. Sound the horn, alerting the cyclist to the presence of a car behind.

B. Accelerate and overtake the cyclist.

C. Drive close to the cyclist to alert them to the presence of a car behind.

D. Allow the cyclist to pass the junction before turning left.

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What should the driver allow for when following the bus on an icy road?

A. Passengers are more likely to slip as they exit the bus.

B. A longer breaking distance is required.

C. Overtaking is more difficult in the ice.

D. The same braking distances as in normal weather conditions apply.

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What should a driver be aware of when approaching a vehicle which is attempting to park?

A. That the vehicle could be parking or pulling out.

B. That there are likely to be other cars about to attempt the same manoeuvre.

C. That the vehicle being parked may move out without warning.

D. That the driver may not be aware of approaching cars, so a horn should be sounded.

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The driver is following these two cars and wishes to overtake – what must the driver consider before overtaking here?

A. The driver’s field of view is insufficient to allow safe overtaking.

B. There is no continuous white line, so the driver can overtake at will.

C. The driver of the silver car may turn left or right.

D. The driver should slow down to anticipate the brow of the hill ahead.

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What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

The tram is likely to cause a slowing of traffic ahead.

There is nothing to be immediately aware of in this situation.

The pedestrian may leave the traffic island without paying attention.

The driver must yield to the pedestrian.

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The silver car is overtaking the parked red car. What should the driver do in this situation?

The driver should proceed at the same speed as before.

The presence of the ball is irrelevant to the traffic situation.

The ball has already passed, and there is no need for the driver to react.

Reduce speed considerably and be ready to stop.

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What should a driver be conscious of in this situation?

A. The bus may reverse unexpectedly.

B. There are likely to be more buses ahead.

C. People crossing the street at the rear of the bus.

D. There are bus lanes ahead, so the driver needs to note the road markings.

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What should a driver do in this situation?

A. The driver may proceed first.

B. The driver must yield to the red car.

C. An accident appears possible, and the driver should bring their car to a halt.

D. The driver must allow the blue truck to proceed.

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What should the driver do in this situation?

A. The driver may turn right.

B. The driver must turn right.

C. The driver must yield to the orange car on the left.

D. The driver must not turn right.

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What should a driver do if they arrive at the scene of a collision involving a vehicle carrying hazardous materials?

Attempt to move the vehicle to a safe place.

Check for the well-being of the vehicle’s passengers and call emergency services.

Keep well clear and call the emergency services.

Turn on their vehicle’s hazard lights to inform approaching drivers of the accident.

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What should a driver do if involved in a collision with another vehicle where nobody is injured?

Report the incident to the Gardaí and let them go through the procedures.

The driver should do nothing.

Exchange all relevant information with the other driver.

The driver should take photos of both cars, and their registration plates, to record the incident.

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If a driver is involved in a serious collision with an uninsured motorist and nobody is injured, who should it be reported to?

The Gardaí only.

The driver’s insurance company only.

It does not need to be reported.

The driver’s insurance company and the Gardaí.

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Who should first be contacted where a person has been injured in a collision?

The emergency services.

The Gardaí.

The injured person’s relatives.

The AA.

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What should a driver do to assist a person who is unconscious following a collision?

Try to give the person something warm to drink.

Try to keep the person warm with a blanket or overcoat.

Keep the person in the recovery position until medical professionals arrive.

Move the person into a car or another warm environment.

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

No drink should be given.

A warm drink.

A hot drink.

A drink with sugar, to bring up their body sugar levels.

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

A. Move the victim to the edge of the road, out of danger.

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

C. Bring the victim directly to the nearest hospital as soon as possible.

D. Call your solicitor as soon as possible to outline the situation and seek advice.

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What does this sign mean?

Maximum speed is 120 kilometres per hour.

Minimum speed is 120 kilometres per hour.

Recommended speed is 120 kilometres per hour.

Average speed in this area is 120 kilometres per hour.

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What does this sign mean?

Maximum speed is 100 kilometres per hour.

Minimum speed is 100 kilometres per hour.

Recommended speed is 100 kilometres per hour.

Average speed in this area is 100 kilometres per hour.

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What does this sign mean?

Maximum speed is 80 kilometres per hour.

Minimum speed is 80 kilometres per hour.

Recommended speed is 80 kilometres per hour.

Average speed in this area is 80 kilometres per hour.

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What does this sign mean?

Maximum speed is 60 kilometres per hour.

Minimum speed is 60 kilometres per hour.

Recommended speed is 60 kilometres per hour.

Average speed in this area is 60 kilometres per hour.

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What does this sign mean?

Maximum speed is 50 kilometres per hour.

Minimum speed is 50 kilometres per hour.

Recommended speed is 50 kilometres per hour.

Average speed in this area is 50 kilometres per hour.

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What does this sign mean?

Minimum speed is 30 kilometres per hour.

Maximum speed is 30 kilometres per hour.

Nearest urban centre is 30 kilometres away.

Recommended speed is 30 kilometres per hour.

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What does this sign mean?

Entry to tunnel prohibited.

No neckties allowed.

U-turns are not permitted.

Reversing not allowed.

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What does this sign mean?

Right turn only.

Cul-de-sac to the left.

No veering left allowed.

No left turn.

Answer Explanation:

D. No left turn. This is displayed at junctions where left turns are not permitted.

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What does this sign mean?

No right turn.

Sharp right turn coming up.

Yield to other traffic when turning right.

Last chance to turn right.

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What does this sign mean?

End of road ahead.

Cul-de-sac ahead.

No entry ahead.

No overtaking ahead.

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What does this sign mean?

Vehicles approaching from both sides.

Pass either side.

Dual carriageway ends.

One-way street.

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When a car driver applies the foot brake and hears a scraping noise, what is the most likely cause?

A. The brake linings or pads are becoming worn.

B. One of the car’s tyres is flat.

C. The car’s brake pads are wet.

D. The car’s brake fluid levels are low.

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What might indicate to a driver while driving that his/her car’s brake fluid levels are low?

The brakes take longer than usual to release.

The brakes are sharper than usual.

The brakes are stuck or hard to press down.

The brakes feel spongy or soft.

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