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

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

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

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

Stop and have them alight as quickly as possible.

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

When raining heavily at night.

Where visibility is poor.

When a brake light bulb is not functioning.

Only in dense fog or snow.

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

The motorcycle is stopped in a safe place.

The motorcycle is resting on its stand.

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

The passenger gets off onto the pavement.

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

Green diesel only.

Petrol only.

A mixture of both.

Just petrol and agricultural diesel

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5. What is the combined speed of two vehicles involved in a head on collision if they are each travelling at 100 km/h?

100 km/h

50 km/h

200 km/h

150 km/h

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

Using the hatched road markings.

Never.

Only on the hard shoulder.

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

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

The person's solicitor.

The person's family.

The Fire Brigade.

An ambulance and the Garda.

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8. You want to reverse your vehicle on a busy street, you should..

Reverse slowly while checking all around you for other road users.

Use your hazard lights as you turn.

Listen carefully for the sound of other road users.

Sound your horn and flash your lights as you reverse.

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9. Where should a learner drivers 'L' plates be displayed?

Front passenger side, rear drivers side.

On both sides of the vehicle.

Front drivers side, rear passenger side.

On the front and rear bumpers only.

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

By performing sudden sharp turns.

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.

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

Cold water if possible.

A cup of tea.

Nothing.

Coffee.

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

Speed limits do not apply between midnight and 6am.

Temperature of the car.

Drowsiness.

Some drivers may not like to use their headlights.

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

The driver.

The passengers.

Both the passenger and the parents of the passenger.

The passengers' parents.

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

It causes decreased noise and pollution.

It causes petrol leakage onto the road.

It causes smoke and noise pollution to rise.

It causes oil leakage onto the road.

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15. What would happen if the exhaust is removed from a motorcycle?

It would decrease fuel consumption.

The engine noise and smoke pollution would be increased.

The engine would be more efficient.

The engine would become too hot.

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16. 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.

You should never overtake a cyclist.

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves out .

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17. What should you do if you are involved in a road accident and a person is unconscious?

Lie the person flat on the ground and keep him / her still.

Contact the emergency services.

Remove them from the vehicle to a safer area.

Keep the person warm and give him / her something to drink.

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18. Where you see a red warning triangle on the road, you should...

Increase your speed.

Maintain normal speed; warning triangles are only relevant for trucks.

Decrease speed and watch for a hazard ahead.

Brake suddenly and stop the car as soon as possible.

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

Motorcycles and cyclists.

Vehicles entering the roundabout.

Whichever vehicle is moving quicker.

Vehicles already on the roundabout.

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

After dusk/before dawn.

When the lane is not in use by a bus.

Never.

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

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

It should be put on a normal passenger seat.

It does not need to be secured.

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

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

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

Report to the incident to the Garda.

Call Gardai to the scene immediately.

Exchange particulars with the other driver.

Continue your journey so as not to obstruct traffic.

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

A helmet with an adjustable visor protective.

Protective glasses.

Sufficient clothing against the rain.

Sturdy steel-capped boots.

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24. 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.

Reduce speed and keep watching your rear-view mirrors.

Drive in the hard shoulder while talking on the phone.

Pull in and stop.

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25. 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.

Signal and overtake the vehicle as soon as possible.

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

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

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

Children under 12 only.

Passengers under 17 years of age only.

Adults only.

All passengers regardless of age.

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27. When you are being overtaken by another vehicle you should..

Maintain your course and reduce your speed if needed.

Drive in the centre of the road.

Increase your speed slightly.

Pull over and let the other vehicle pass.

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

On motorways only.

In built-up areas only.

At all times.

At speeds over 50 KPH.

29 / 40

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

Increase tyre noise.

Make the road more slippery.

Increase tyre grip.

Have no effect.

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

Making it more difficult to control.

Increasing brake effectiveness.

Reducing the risk of over-steering.

Improving overall stability if the load is evenly distributed.

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32. How should infants be secured in a vehicle?

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

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

They should be always secured in a child safety seat.

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

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

Move them and give them something to drink.

Seek help from the emergency services.

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

Move the victim into your vehicle and drive them home.

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34. What is a clearway?

A road which is reserved for public transport only.

A road where stopping and parking is prohibited during certain periods

A road which is reserved for pedestrians/cyclists only.

A road where stopping and parking is prohibited at all times.

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35. 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.

Stay behind it until it has finished turning.

Overtake on left-hand side and continue on.

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36. What should a driver do if feeling tired/drowsy?

Turn on the radio loudly.

Drink strong coffee.

Turn on the car heater to the maximum level.

Stop - take a break and a short walk if possible.

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37. What details must you give to the Garda?

Date of birth and PPS number.

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

Any details requested.

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

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

When they are properly instructed.

When it is off the public road.

When they are fourteen years of age.

Never.

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

No.

No, unless you have a clean driving history.

Yes, for up to 48 hours.

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

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40. What does this sign mean?

Unprotected Level crossing.

Minor road ahead.

No Entry.

Crossroads with dual carriageway.

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