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

Slow down the car and stop if necessary.

Maintain your speed.

Flash your lights three times to warn the driver.

Put on your full headlights.

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3. What would be the 'blind spots' for a bus driver?

The seats at the back of the bus.

The seats upstairs on the bus.

The passenger side of the bus.

The areas to the front sides and the rear of the bus which the driver can't see.

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4. How may you improve fuel efficiency?

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

Fast acceleration through the gears.

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

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

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5. What does this sign mean?

Dangerous bend ahead.

Mini roundabout ahead.

No left turn.

Road ends ahead.

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6. How may a warm interior of a vehicle affect the driver while driving at night?

It has no effect.

It could make you feel drowsy.

It could you make you feel happier than usual.

It could you feel more alert than usual.

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7. Who is responsible for the making sure the vehicle is properly insured when driving another persons vehicle with their permission?

The insurance company.

The vehicle owner.

Both the driver and the vehicle owner.

The driver only.

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8. When must the passengers of a vehicle with fitted seatbelts use seatbelts?

At speeds over 50 KPH.

At all times.

On motorways only.

In built-up areas only.

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

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.

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

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

When there is no traffic.

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

When you can't see properly.

Never.

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11. What should you do if a person has been injured in an accident?

Move the victim into your vehicle and drive them home.

Seek help from the emergency services.

Move them and give them something to drink.

Move the victim out the way to avoid causing an obstruction.

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

Vehicles already on the roundabout.

Motorcycles and cyclists.

Vehicles entering the roundabout.

Whichever vehicle is moving quicker.

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

Position your wheels at full lock towards the road.

Position your wheels towards the kerb.

Position your wheels in a straight position.

Position your wheels away from the kerb.

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

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

Switch on the windscreen washers and wipers.

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

Use water to remove the ice.

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

Weekly.

Monthly.

Bi-monthly.

Annually.

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16. 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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17. You wish to use your phone but you are currently driving. What should you do?

Make your call quickly and discreetly with one hand on the steering wheel.

Drive in the hard shoulder while talking on the phone.

Reduce speed and keep watching your rear-view mirrors.

Pull in and stop.

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

Reverse by using your mirrors only.

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

Reverse quickly before other traffic appears.

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

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19. If you are taking any medication which might affect your driving you should..

Only drive in off-peak times.

Continue to drive normally if you feel OK.

Drink a large quantity of coffee before driving.

Consult your doctor as to whether you may drive.

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20. 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.

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

Signal and overtake the vehicle as soon as possible.

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

Stay behind it until it has finished turning.

Overtake on the right-hand side and continue on.

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

Overtake on left-hand side and continue on.

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

Never.

Only on the hard shoulder.

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

Using the hatched road markings.

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

Never.

After dusk/before dawn.

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

When the lane is not in use by a bus.

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

Petrol only.

Just petrol and agricultural diesel

Green diesel only.

A mixture of both.

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

No.

Yes, for up to 48 hours.

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

No, unless you have a clean driving history.

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

Give them treats to keep them from getting bored.

Ensure all kids have earphones for their tablets for entertainment.

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

Nothing - you must concentrate on driving.

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27. In which situation should you use your hazard warning lights?

When stopping temporarily in a loading bay.

When passing a heavy goods vehicle.

When causing an unavoidable obstruction.

When about to pull in and stop on a clearway.

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

It causes smoke and noise pollution to rise.

It causes oil leakage onto the road.

It causes decreased noise and pollution.

It causes petrol leakage onto the road.

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29. How should infants be secured in a vehicle?

As long as they're placed in the back seat, a child safety seat is not required.

They should be placed in the front passenger seat with an adult.

They should be always secured in a child safety seat.

They should be carried in an adult's lap as long as the adult is wearing a seatbelt.

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

The driver.

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31. A school bus is stopped on the road ahead of you in your lane. What should you do?

Sound your horn to let them know you're there.

Accelerate so as not to be delayed by children alighting from the bus.

Reduce speed and overtake with caution.

Maintain normal speed and overtake when safe to do so.

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

Ensure the brakes are applied.

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

Check that a lower gear is selected.

Check all valuables are not visible.

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

The passengers.

The driver.

The passengers' parents.

Both the passenger and the parents of the passenger.

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

Falling branches and debris.

Slower moving vehicles.

Other vehicles.

Pedestrians.

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

All passengers regardless of age.

Passengers under 17 years of age only.

Children under 12 only.

Adults only.

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

Between both lanes.

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

In the right-hand lane unless you are overtaking.

In the right-hand lane.

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

Road conditions and the vehicle's tyres.

The quality of the brakes.

The speed and weight of the vehicle.

The power of the engine.

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

Only cyclists.

All traffic except buses.

Buses only.

Buses on a scheduled service, taxis and cyclists.

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

The Fire Brigade.

An ambulance and the Garda.

The person's family.

The person's solicitor.

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

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

Press your thumb against the windscreen or motorcycle faring.

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

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

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