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

Green diesel only.

Just petrol and agricultural diesel

A mixture of both.

Petrol only.

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

They might impede on the drivers concentration.

They might get trapped.

They might become carsick.

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

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

Children under 12 only.

Adults only.

All passengers regardless of age.

Passengers under 17 years of age only.

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

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

Reduce speed.

Increase your speed to get through it quicker.

Maintain your speed.

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

Pedestrians.

Other vehicles.

Slower moving vehicles.

Falling branches and debris.

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7. What way is a less experienced driver likely to act?

With more alertness.

More hesitantly.

More quickly.

More confidently.

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

As per the manufacturer's specifications.

When there is a problem with the engine.

Every 35000 kilometres.

Once a year.

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

Drink a large quantity of coffee before driving.

Only drive in off-peak times.

Continue to drive normally if you feel OK.

Consult your doctor as to whether you may drive.

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

Pull in and stop.

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.

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

When there is no traffic.

When you can't see properly.

Never.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Sufficient clothing against the rain.

A helmet with an adjustable visor protective.

Sturdy steel-capped boots.

Protective glasses.

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15. When driving in heavy rain you should?

Keep to the centre of the road.

Drop your gear to get higher revs.

Take caution of aquaplaning.

Drive at the same speed as on a dry road.

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16. What is the minimum legal thread depth for a car's tyres?

3 millimetres.

1.6 millimetres.

0.6 millimetres.

2.6 millimetres.

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17. What should you do when approaching a playground?

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

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

Flash your hazard lights and sound your horn.

Maintain normal speed within speed limits.

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18. What does this sign mean?

Mini roundabout ahead.

Road ends ahead.

Dangerous bend ahead.

No left turn.

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

Use water to remove the 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.

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

Flash your lights three times to warn the driver.

Maintain your speed.

Put on your full headlights.

Slow down the car and stop if necessary.

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21. When is it legal to drive in the hard shoulder of a motorway?

Never, except in an emergency.

When leaving at the next exit.

To allow faster moving traffic to overtake.

When driving less than 50kph.

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22. 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.

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

They should be always secured in a child safety seat.

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

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.

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

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

When the motorcycle engine capacity is under 50cc.

Never.

When the driver is over 21 years of age.

When the pillion passenger is fully licensed.

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26. 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.

Wait and allow them to finish crossing.

Flash on your headlights to hurry them on.

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

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

A car-width.

Half a cars length.

A door-width.

A mirror-width.

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28. When driving at night when should you dip your vehicles headlights?

Approaching a bend or dip in the road.

When you meet oncoming traffic.

When the road narrows dangerously ahead.

Only on motorways.

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

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

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

The driver.

The passenger sitting in the front seat.

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

Drive in the centre of the road.

Increase your speed slightly.

Pull over and let the other vehicle pass.

Maintain your course and reduce your speed if needed.

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

The person's solicitor.

An ambulance and the Garda.

The person's family.

The Fire Brigade.

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

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

The motorcycle is stopped in a safe place.

The motorcycle is resting on its stand.

The passenger gets off onto the pavement.

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

Call Gardai to the scene immediately.

Exchange particulars with the other driver.

Continue your journey so as not to obstruct traffic.

Report to the incident to the Garda.

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

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.

At no stage.

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35. 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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36. What precautions should you take after stopping your vehicle before you exit the vehicle door?

Open the door quickly and alight quickly.

Check your rear view inside mirror before opening your door.

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

Open the door a little and then check for blind spot.

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

Bi-monthly.

Monthly.

Weekly.

Annually.

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38. _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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39. During scheduled times, which vehicles are allowed to use 'with-flow' bus lane?

Buses only.

Buses on a scheduled service, taxis and cyclists.

Only cyclists.

All traffic except buses.

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40. Ahead a bus is beginning to pull away from a bus stop, what should you do?

Accelerate so as to avoid being delayed behind it.

Slow down and let it move out.

Sound your horn or flash your lights to inform the driver that you are there.

Drive alongside it so as not to hold up traffic.

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