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1. Which way should a child's safety seat be secured?

It should be put on a normal passenger seat.

It should be left loosely secured to ensure the child doesn't get whiplash.

It does not need to be secured.

It should secured with the seat belts that are present or with extra straps.

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2. What should you do when overtaking a cyclist?

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves out .

Drive close behind the cyclist till you can overtake.

Drive close to the cyclist as not to cross the centre line.

You should never overtake a cyclist.

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3. The vehicle ahead is being driven by a slower learner driver. You should..

Drive closely behind the vehicle to encourage the driver to hurry up.

Be patient and allow extra time to the driver if necessary.

Signal and overtake the vehicle as soon as possible.

Flash your lights to tell the learner driver to let you pass.

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4. How should you secure your vehicle before getting out?

Check all valuables are not visible.

Engage a low gear, apply the parking brake and switch off the ignition.

Ensure the brakes are applied.

Check that a lower gear is selected.

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5. How would you discover an issue with the condition of your tyre?

By visual examination when the vehicle is stationary.

If the steering wheel is difficult to turn.

By braking suddenly and checking if the car swerves.

By performing sudden sharp turns.

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6. Are children who are not secured in a child's safety seat allowed in the front passenger seat?

Yes if held by a parent or other adult.

Yes.

No.

Only if using a safety belt.

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7. What details must you give to the Garda?

Any details requested.

Date of birth and PPS number.

Your name and address and a brief description of the accident.

As little as possible in case you get blamed for the accident.

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8. During scheduled times, which vehicles are allowed to use 'with-flow' bus lane?

All traffic except buses.

Buses on a scheduled service, taxis and cyclists.

Only cyclists.

Buses only.

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9. What may occur if the headlight lens is broken?

It can increase the bulb beam angle.

It can cause the bulb to blow.

It can reduce and distort the beam.

It can increase the beam's brightness.

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10. When should a learner drivers 'L' plates be displayed?

Only for the first two months.

During a driver's first years' learner permit.

Till the learner's confidence improves.

At all times.

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11. Are you still covered to drive your vehicle if your insurance policy has expired?

No, unless you have a clean driving history.

Yes, if the vehicle is NCT'd and taxed.

Yes, for up to 48 hours.

No.

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12. When is it allowed for passengers to have their heads outside a sunroof while driving?

With permission from the driver.

Never.

Only when you are driving on a minor road.

At speeds below 10 km/h.

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13. If you pass your driving test in an automatic vehicle, which vehicle types are you now permitted to drive?

All vehicle types.

Automatic Cars and Mopeds.

Manual and automatic vehicles.

Automatic vehicles only.

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14. When is it permissible to reverse on a motorway?

Using the hatched road markings.

Once you have checked your mirrors and it is clear to do so.

Only on the hard shoulder.

Never.

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15. What fuel type/types can be use in a petrol engine?

Green diesel only.

Just petrol and agricultural diesel

Petrol only.

A mixture of both.

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16. What should you do if the windows of your vehicle are covered in ice?

Switch on the windscreen washers and wipers.

Use water to remove the ice.

Switch on the heating system and use a scraper to clear the ice before driving off.

Drive slowly until the vehicle's heating system has melted the ice.

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17. When are you not permitted to sound your horn?

To make animals move away from the road.

Between 23.30hrs and 07.00hrs (except in an emergency).

Between 23.00hrs and 07.30hrs (except in an emergency).

In a built-up area or during rush hour traffic.

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18. You are travelling behind a vehicle on a wide road. The vehicle ahead has signalled right, you should..

Sound your horn to indicate to make them aware you're behind them.

Overtake on the right-hand side and continue on.

Overtake on left-hand side and continue on.

Stay behind it until it has finished turning.

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19. What should the driver of a motorcycle ensure their passenger is wearing before driving?

Sufficient clothing against the rain.

Sturdy steel-capped boots.

A helmet with an adjustable visor protective.

Protective glasses.

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20. In which position should your wheels face when parking your car facing downhill?

Position your wheels towards the kerb.

Position your wheels away from the kerb.

Position your wheels at full lock towards the road.

Position your wheels in a straight position.

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21. What may occur if you drive closely behind a vehicle you do not intend to overtake?

Traffic behind you may not see the vehicle in front of you.

It will be easier for traffic to overtake you.

Helps your fuel consumption as the vehicle in front breaks air resistances.

It might be more difficult for traffic to overtake you.

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22. Who should you call first if a person has been injured in a road accident?

An ambulance and the Garda.

The person's family.

The Fire Brigade.

The person's solicitor.

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23. When you wish to reverse your vehicle you should..

Check your two blind spots and three mirrors and all around your vehicle before and during the manoeuvre.

Put your head out the driver's window to watch behind.

Reverse quickly before other traffic appears.

Reverse by using your mirrors only.

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24. When driving behind a vehicle that is driving erratically or dangerously you should?

Stay well back until the road widens enough to let you overtake safely.

Flash your lights to encourage the driver to make way for you.

Follow close behind the offending vehicle.

Overtake as soon as possible.

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25. What should you give a person who has been injured in an accident to drink?

Coffee.

A cup of tea.

Nothing.

Cold water if possible.

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26. How much clearance should a driver give while parking next to another vehicle assuming it is safe to do so?

Half a cars length.

A mirror-width.

A car-width.

A door-width.

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27. What danger should drivers be most aware of while driving on country roads?

Slower moving vehicles.

Other vehicles.

Pedestrians.

Falling branches and debris.

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28. What does this sign mean?

Minor road ahead.

Unprotected Level crossing.

No Entry.

Crossroads with dual carriageway.

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29. Which of the following does not affect braking distance?

The power of the engine.

The quality of the brakes.

The speed and weight of the vehicle.

Road conditions and the vehicle's tyres.

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30. Which passengers is the driver responsible for to ensure that proper restraints/seatbelts are used?

Passengers under 17 years of age only.

Children under 12 only.

Adults only.

All passengers regardless of age.

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31. Who is responsible for ensuring that a child is wearing a safety-belt?

The child's parent(s)/ guardian(s).

The passenger sitting in the front seat.

The driver.

The child as long as he/she is over 12.

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32. What effect may a broken or damaged exhaust have on the environment?

Decreases fuel consumption.

It causes coolant to leak onto the road.

None.

It increases smoke pollution levels.

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33. How can overloading a vehicle affect its road holding ability?

Making it more difficult to control.

Increasing brake effectiveness.

Improving overall stability if the load is evenly distributed.

Reducing the risk of over-steering.

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34. What should you do when approaching a playground?

Maintain normal speed within speed limits.

Maintain your speed and move out to the centre of the road.

Flash your hazard lights and sound your horn.

Look out for children who may run out in your way.

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35. Where should you drive while travelling on a dual-carriageway?

Between both lanes.

In the right-hand lane.

In the left-hand lane unless you are overtaking or turning right.

In the right-hand lane unless you are overtaking.

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36. When can you pick up or set down a passenger on the motorway?

Only when the area is clear of traffic.

On the hard-shoulder.

Never.

During off-peak hours.

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37. You wish to drop off a passenger.. to do this you should?

Stop and have them alight from the side nearest the road.

Stop and have them alight from whatever side they are sitting on.

Stop and have them alight from the side nearest the Curb.

Stop and have them alight as quickly as possible.

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38. How often should you check that your vehicles lights are in working order?

Bi-monthly.

Annually.

Weekly.

Monthly.

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39. Are musical horns allowed on a vehicle?

Yes, if not louder than 10 decibels.

No.

Only on vintage cars (cars over 30 years old).

Yes, if the car manufacturer permits it.

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40. What in particular should you be aware of while driving at night?

Drowsiness.

Speed limits do not apply between midnight and 6am.

Temperature of the car.

Some drivers may not like to use their headlights.

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