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1. When driving behind a Heavy Goods Vehicle, it is important to know its blind spots. Where are its 'blind spots'?

The areas to the front sides and rear where the driver cannot see.

The area of view on the drivers near side only.

The area of view hidden by the sun-visor In front of the vehicle.

The areas on the road where the headlights' main beam doesn't reach.

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

Cold water if possible.

Coffee.

Nothing.

A cup of tea.

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3. When is it permissible to carry more passengers in your vehicle than there are seats available?

Yes, only if they are above the age of fourteen.

Yes, once all passengers are fully insured in the vehicle.

Never.

Yes, once they all sit still.

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

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

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

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

Pull over and let the other vehicle pass.

Drive in the centre of the road.

Maintain your course and reduce your speed if needed.

Increase your speed slightly.

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6. What does this sign mean?

Crossroads with dual carriageway.

Unprotected Level crossing.

No Entry.

Minor road ahead.

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

Nothing - you must concentrate on driving.

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.

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8. 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.

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

Prop the machine against a wall.

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

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.

Overtake on the right-hand side and continue on.

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10. What does this sign mean?

No cycling.

Road narrows ahead.

No parking.

No overtaking.

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11. What vehicles do the minimum legal thread depth not apply to?

Vans.

Tractors.

Heavy Goods Vehicles.

Motorcycles and Vintage cars.

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12. What does this road marking mean?

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

You may not overtake.

No parking on this road.

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

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

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

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

Press your thumb against the windscreen or motorcycle faring.

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

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

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

The passenger side of the bus.

The seats upstairs on the bus.

The seats at the back of the bus.

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16. How should infants be secured in a vehicle?

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.

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

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

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17. How does alcohol affect the drivers ability to drive a vehicle?

It increases reaction time.

Makes the driver more alert.

It reduces the driver's ability to react.

It has little or no effect.

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

At speeds below 10 km/h.

Never.

Only when you are driving on a minor road.

With permission from the driver.

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

Protective glasses.

Sufficient clothing against the rain.

Sturdy steel-capped boots.

A helmet with an adjustable visor protective.

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

The passengers.

The passengers' parents.

The driver.

Both the passenger and the parents of the passenger.

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21. 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.

Only if using a safety belt.

Yes.

No.

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22. A child is standing in the space between the front seats. What is the greatest danger of allowing this?

They might become carsick.

They might be thrown forwards if the brakes are applied suddenly.

They might impede on the drivers concentration.

They might get trapped.

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

Use your driver side mirror as you turn.

Indicate and accelerate to get turned around without delay.

Drive onto the footpath to gain a wider turning arc.

Check in front and behind for approaching traffic.

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

By visual examination when the vehicle is stationary.

By braking suddenly and checking if the car swerves.

By performing sudden sharp turns.

If the steering wheel is difficult to turn.

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

Yes.

Only in dry conditions.

Only in wet conditions.

No.

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

Turn on the radio loudly.

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

Turn on the car heater to the maximum level.

Drink strong coffee.

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

Automatic vehicles only.

Manual and automatic vehicles.

Automatic Cars and Mopeds.

All vehicle types.

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28. Where should loose bags of shopping be stored?

Stowed away safely in the boot.

Placed to either side of the rear passenger seat.

Placed on the floor of the front passenger seat.

Placed on the floor behind the front seat.

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29. 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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30. 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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31. What roads are provisionally licensed drivers permitted drive on?

All roads except for dual-carriageways and motorways.

All roads.

All roads except for motorways.

All roads except for in towns and built up area.

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

It would decrease fuel consumption.

The engine would become too hot.

The engine would be more efficient.

The engine noise and smoke pollution would be increased.

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

Reduce speed and overtake with caution.

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

Maintain normal speed and overtake when safe to do so.

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

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34. What details must you give to the Garda?

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

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

Date of birth and PPS number.

Any details requested.

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35. When can you leave children and infants unattended in a car?

At no stage.

If the doors are locked and the windows left slightly ajar for air.

If you will be away from the car for no longer than 5 minutes.

Only if you are in possession of a permit.

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36. When you are overtaking a cyclist, you should..

Sound the horn briefly as a warning.

Increase speed to pass cyclist more quickly.

Drive close to the cyclist and overtake quickly.

Allow sufficient clearance in case the cyclist suddenly swerves.

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37. There is blue smoke being emitted from your vehicles exhaust.. What is this usually a sign of?

The engine is burning oil.

The timing belt is worn.

You are running low on fuel.

The choke is faulty.

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

Vehicles already on the roundabout.

Motorcycles and cyclists.

Whichever vehicle is moving quicker.

Vehicles entering the roundabout.

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

The speed and weight of the vehicle.

The quality of the brakes.

The power of the engine.

Road conditions and the vehicle's tyres.

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40. You have stopped and wish to get out of the vehicle. What should you do before proceeding?

Open the door and alight as quickly as possible.

Open the door partially and wait before alighting quickly.

Check your side mirror blind spots and look behind before opening the door.

Check both your interior and side mirrors.

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