Practice Test 1

1. After overtaking another vehicle, what should a driver do?

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Move immediately into the left after passing the vehicle.

Gradually move back into the left when the vehicle has been passed.

Move back in front of the vehicle and reduce speed.

Continue to signal right for a distance.

2. Are there any occasions when a learner driver can drive unaccompanied?

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Yes, when driving to the test centre before the driving test.

Yes, when meeting an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).

No, learner drivers must be accompanied at all times by a qualified driver.

Yes, after completing a driving test.

3. If a driver applies the footbrake and hears a scraping noise, what is the most likely cause?

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One of the rear tyres is flat.

The brake-pads are wet.

One of the front tyres is flat.

The brake linings or pads are worn.

4. If the brake pedal of a vehicle feels soft or spongy when applied, what does this mean?

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A fault in the brake fluid system.

A fault in the handbrake cable.

The parking brake is on.

Worn brake pads.

5. The parking brake (handbrake) generally works on which wheels?

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The rear right-hand wheel.

The rear wheels.

The front wheels.

All the wheels.

6. What can cause a vehicle to skid?

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Excessive heavy braking.

Coasting to a stop.

Controlled acceleration.

Stopping in fourth gear.

7. What distance before a zebra crossing is parking prohibited?

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5 metres.

20 metres.

10 metres.

15 metres.

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

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Proceed smartly through junction to avoid delay.

When safe, drivers should proceed in the direction indicated.

It is prohibited to proceed in the direction indicated.

The direction indicated is a cul-de-sac.

9. What does this road marking mean?

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Traffic entering a box junction may have right of way over traffic from both right and left.

Taxi set-down area.

Traffic must not enter unless they can clear the box junction without stopping, or when turning right.

Traffic entering a box junction from right and left has the right of way unless continuing straight on.

10. What does this sign mean when displayed on the approach to a toll plaza?

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Electronic toll out of order in this lane.

Electronic toll not accepted in this lane.

Payment in euros only in this lane.

Electronic toll accepted in any lane.

11. What does this sign mean?

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Disc parking operates during the time shown.

Parking is prohibited during the hours shown.

Parking without a disc is allowed during the hours shown.

Disc parking operates except during the hours shown.

12. What does this sign mean?

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Speed limit continues for 100 metres.

Maximum speed is 100 km/h.

Minimum speed is 100 km/h.

13. What does this sign mean?

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U-turn not permitted.

Two-way traffic prohibited.

Entry to tunnel prohibited.

Reversing not permitted.

14. What is a likely consequence of sudden braking?

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The vehicle’s braking system could overheat.

The vehicle could be overtaken.

The vehicle could be hit from behind.

There will be no consequences as the vehicle’s brake lights will come on.

15. What is the danger associated with applying the handbrake (parking brake) when the vehicle is moving?

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The engine will stall once the handbrake is applied at speed.

There is no danger - the vehicle will not skid as the handbrake can be released quickly.

The ABS could disconnect and cause the vehicle to skid.

The wheels could lock and cause the vehicle to skid.

16. What is the danger of sudden braking?

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Handbrake may engage.

Driver’s airbag may deploy.

Vehicle may skid.

17. What is the effect of an incorrectly adjusted driver’s seat?

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It improves the driver’s ability to operate the clutch.

It gives the driver a better view in the rear-view mirror.

It enables the driver to relax more on a long journey.

It can delay the driver from operating a control.

18. What is the likely effect of motorists ‘rubbernecking’ at the scene of a traffic incident?

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It can increase traffic flow near an incident.

It allows traffic to change course without attention.

It allows traffic to change speed without attention.

It can cause additional incidents as drivers become distracted.

19. What is the most common cause of skidding?

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Excessive speed for the circumstances or conditions.

Hot brake pads from over use on downhill stretches.

Badly worn brake pads.

20. What is the outcome of late clutch use when stopping a vehicle?

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It helps to save fuel.

Tyres will wear down quicker.

The vehicle may cut out.

21. What is the purpose of electronic stability control?

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To keep the vehicle steady and prevent skidding.

To maintain speed when motorway driving.

To reduce fuel consumption.

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

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

Use the handbrake to bring the vehicle to a halt.

Operate the accelerator and brake with the left foot.

Operate the accelerator and brake with the right foot.

23. What may indicate a problem with the vehicle’s braking system?

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The vehicle’s suspension is affected.

The vehicle’s stopping ability is affected.

The vehicle’s fuel consumption is reduced.

The vehicle’s parking brake is more effective.

24. What should a driver be aware of when braking to slow down and stop?

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An empty vehicle takes longer to stop.

A shorter vehicle takes longer to stop.

A loaded vehicle takes longer to stop.

25. What should a driver do when a vehicle starts to aquaplane?

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Maintain speed to avoid skidding.

Ease off the accelerator to slow down.

Brake firmly in order to slow down.

26. What should a driver do who wishes to turn a vehicle around on the road?

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Drive onto a footpath if necessary in order to ensure that they have enough room to turn.

Drive into somebody’s driveway and reverse back onto the road.

It is not allowed to turn a vehicle around on the road in any circumstance.

Check ahead and behind for oncoming traffic and turn the vehicle around while still keeping a look out.

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

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A non-alcoholic drink.

A hot drink.

A cold drink.

No drink should be given.

28. What type of noise might fast cornering create?

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Exhaust backfire.

Tyre squeal.

Engine backfire.

Brake squeal.

29. When braking, what determines how quickly the vehicle will slow down and stop?

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The amount of upward pressure applied to the brake pedal.

The amount of downward pressure applied to the brake pedal.

The amount of downward pressure applied to the accelerator.

30. When driving on a national road is it permitted to drive on the hard shoulder in order to allow faster-moving traffic to overtake?

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Only when driving on a dual carriageway.

Only when a truck or bus wants to overtake.

No, except when driving on a ‘2-plus-1 road’.

Yes, temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there.

31. When is a driver allowed to carry more passengers in a car than there are seat belts available?

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It is always allowed.

When the driver’s visibility is not interfered with.

When the driver has the appropriate insurance cover.

It is never allowed.

32. When is jack-knifing most likely to occur?

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When travelling uphill.

When trying to reduce speed sharply while travelling downhill.

When travelling sideways across a slope.

When the trailer springs are over-greased.

33. When should a driver have both hands on the steering wheel?

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Only when making a manoeuvre.

At all times except when on long straight roads.

At all times except when using another vehicle control.

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

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Normally never.

At any time.

Only when going uphill.

Only when going downhill.

35. When using the accelerator, how can a driver help reduce the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

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A driver should accelerate smoothly only when the vehicle is laden.

A driver should accelerate smoothly to reach and maintain the appropriate speed.

A driver should accelerate quickly to reach the appropriate speed and then ease off to maintain pace.

36. Where should L plates be displayed on cars?

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On the driver’s side only.

On the rear only.

Both front and rear.

On the front only.

37. While driving at higher speeds, what does a continuous vibration in the steering indicate?

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The steering is out of alignment.

The shock absorbers are worn.

The wheel balance is uneven.

Weight distribution is uneven.

38. While driving, the driver notices the vehicle temperature gauge showing red. What should they do?

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Do not drive until an anti-waxing agent is added to the coolant.

Drive to the nearest service depot and top-up the water in the radiator.

Remove the filler cap from the radiator and check for leakage.

Stop in a safe place and have the problem investigated.

39. Whilst driving, why might a driver suspect that the brake fluid level in their vehicle is low?

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The brakes feel spongy and soft.

The brakes feel hard to press.

The brakes take longer than usual to release.

The brakes are unusually sharp.

40. Why should a tractor be driven more slowly on uneven road surfaces?

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To avoid fuel spilling from the tank.

To avoid severe bouncing.

To maintain tyre pressure.

To reduce road noise.