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

Check that a lower gear is selected.

Check all valuables are not visible.

Ensure the brakes are applied.

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

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

A cup of tea.

Nothing.

Cold water if possible.

Coffee.

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3. At night when approaching an oncoming vehicle with their full beam on.. You should..?

Maintain your speed.

Flash your lights three times to warn the driver.

Slow down the car and stop if necessary.

Put on your full headlights.

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4. When you wish to perform a legal 'u-turn' manoeuvre, you should..

Check in front and behind for approaching traffic.

Use your driver side mirror as you turn.

Drive onto the footpath to gain a wider turning arc.

Indicate and accelerate to get turned around without delay.

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5. Who is responsible to ensure that passengers under 17 years of age wear their seatbelts?

The driver.

The passengers' parents.

Both the passenger and the parents of the passenger.

The passengers.

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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.

Only if using a safety belt.

No.

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7. What should you do when overtaking a cyclist?

Drive close behind the cyclist till you can overtake.

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

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves out .

You should never overtake a cyclist.

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8. When is it permissible to drive with full headlights in a built up area at night?

Never.

Between the hours of 11.30 p.m. and 7.00 a.m.

When you can't see properly.

When there is no traffic.

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9. What should the driver of a motorcycle ensure before allowing the passenger to get off over?

The passenger gets off onto the pavement.

The motorcycle is resting on its stand.

The motorcycle is stopped in a safe place.

The motorcycle is secure and at no risk of falling over.

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10. Should the handbrake be used to bring the vehicle to a stop?

Only in wet conditions.

Yes.

No.

Only in dry conditions.

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11. What effect would diesel have if spilt on the road surface?

Make the road more slippery.

Have no effect.

Increase tyre grip.

Increase tyre noise.

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

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.

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

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13. What should you do when approaching a playground?

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

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.

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

Use water to remove the ice.

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

Switch on the windscreen washers and wipers.

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

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

It increases smoke pollution levels.

It causes coolant to leak onto the road.

Decreases fuel consumption.

None.

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16. What does this sign mean?

No left turn.

Road ends ahead.

Mini roundabout ahead.

Dangerous bend ahead.

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17. A section of the road ahead which you are travelling is flooded. You should..?

Reduce speed.

Maintain your speed.

Increase your speed and keep to the centre of the road.

Increase your speed to get through it quicker.

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18. What should a driver do before setting off when transporting children?

Nothing - you must concentrate on driving.

Ensure that every child wears either a seat-belt or an appropriate restraint system.

Give them treats to keep them from getting bored.

Ensure all kids have earphones for their tablets for entertainment.

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19. In which situation should the vehicles rear fog lights be used?

Where visibility is poor.

When raining heavily at night.

When a brake light bulb is not functioning.

Only in dense fog or snow.

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20. What precautions should you take when getting off a motorcycle?

Park the machine on its stand and then switch off the ignition.

Make sure the machine is on a stand.

Switch off the ignition, park the machine on its stand and take out the key.

Prop the machine against a wall.

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

By braking suddenly and checking if the car swerves.

By visual examination when the vehicle is stationary.

If the steering wheel is difficult to turn.

By performing sudden sharp turns.

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22. If an elderly person is crossing at a pedestrian light and it changes to flashing amber, you should..

Sound your horn to make them aware to move quickly.

Start moving towards them slowly so as not to delay traffic.

Wait and allow them to finish crossing.

Flash on your headlights to hurry them on.

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23. 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.

Overtake as soon as possible.

Follow close behind the offending vehicle.

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

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24. What does this road marking mean?

You may overtake provided you do not cross the broken line.

No parking on this road.

You may not cross the broken line unless it is safe to do so.

You may not overtake.

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25. You are approaching a roundabout.. Who has right of way?

Vehicles already on the roundabout.

Whichever vehicle is moving quicker.

Motorcycles and cyclists.

Vehicles entering the roundabout.

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

Only when you are driving on a minor road.

At speeds below 10 km/h.

Never.

With permission from the driver.

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27. Whilst driving on a road which has loose chippings you should?

Increase speed so as to return to 'normal' road as soon as possible.

Keep the same speed as you would on 'normal' road surfacing.

Press your thumb against the windscreen or motorcycle faring.

Slow down and allow extra clearance to other traffic until you have cleared that particular area of road.

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28. What precautions should you take before getting out of your vehicle?

Check the gear lever is in neutral.

Make sure the hazard lights are switched on.

Check all directions for approaching traffic or pedestrians before opening the door.

Open the door and get out as fast as possible.

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29. When is it permitted for a provisionally licensed motorcyclist to carry a pillion passenger?

When the pillion passenger is fully licensed.

When the driver is over 21 years of age.

Never.

When the motorcycle engine capacity is under 50cc.

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30. How may you improve fuel efficiency?

When increasing speed, get into the highest gear as soon as possible.

Driving the vehicle in a lower gear as much as possible.

Fast acceleration through the gears.

Using gentle acceleration and changing gears as recommended by the manufacturer's specifications.

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

The driver.

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

The passenger sitting in the front seat.

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

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32. _Wh_{en is it permissible for a car/taxi/bike to use a 'contra-flow' bus lane?}

From 07.00-09.30am and from 16.00-18.30pm.

When the lane is not in use by a bus.

Never.

After dusk/before dawn.

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

All traffic except buses.

Only cyclists.

Buses only.

Buses on a scheduled service, taxis and cyclists.

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

It might be more difficult for traffic to overtake you.

It will be easier for traffic to overtake you.

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

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

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

A door-width.

A car-width.

A mirror-width.

Half a cars length.

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

Road conditions and the vehicle's tyres.

The power of the engine.

The quality of the brakes.

The speed and weight of the vehicle.

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37. What should you do if you are involved in a minor accident where there is little damage?

Call Gardai to the scene immediately.

Continue your journey so as not to obstruct traffic.

Exchange particulars with the other driver.

Report to the incident to the Garda.

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38. When is it permissible for children to drive a tractor?

When they are fourteen years of age.

When it is off the public road.

Never.

When they are properly instructed.

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39. How often is it advised that you should service you engine?

Once a year.

As per the manufacturer's specifications.

When there is a problem with the engine.

Every 35000 kilometres.

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40. What may occur if an exhaust is worn out on a vehicle?

It causes decreased noise and pollution.

It causes oil leakage onto the road.

It causes petrol leakage onto the road.

It causes smoke and noise pollution to rise.

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