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

Remove them from the vehicle to a safer area.

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

Contact the emergency services.

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

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

Check both your interior and side mirrors.

Open the door partially and wait before alighting quickly.

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

Open the door and alight as quickly as possible.

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

Sound the horn briefly as a warning.

Drive close to the cyclist and overtake quickly.

Allow sufficient clearance in case the cyclist suddenly swerves.

Increase speed to pass cyclist more quickly.

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4. Where there is a sharp dip in the road ahead you should..

Increase your speed.

Move to the centre of the road and change to second gear.

Continue at normal speeds as you are aware what is over the hill.

Decrease your speed, keep left and watch for hazards or a parked vehicles hidden from your view.

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

More hesitantly.

More quickly.

More confidently.

With more alertness.

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

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

Check that a lower gear is selected.

Ensure the brakes are applied.

Check all valuables are not visible.

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7. _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.

After dusk/before dawn.

Never.

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

50 km/h

150 km/h

200 km/h

100 km/h

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9. 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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10. When are you not permitted to sound your horn?

Between 23.30hrs and 07.00hrs (except in an emergency).

Between 23.00hrs and 07.30hrs (except in an emergency).

In a built-up area or during rush hour traffic.

To make animals move away from the road.

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11. 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.

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

Overtake on the right-hand side and continue on.

Overtake on left-hand side and continue on.

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

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

Signal and overtake the vehicle as soon as possible.

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

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

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13. What details must you give to the Garda?

Any details requested.

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

Date of birth and PPS number.

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

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14. What does this sign mean?

No left turn.

Dangerous bend ahead.

Mini roundabout ahead.

Road ends ahead.

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

Front drivers side, rear passenger side.

Front passenger side, rear drivers side.

On both sides of the vehicle.

On the front and rear bumpers only.

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

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

Move the victim into your vehicle and drive them home.

Seek help from the emergency services.

Move them and give them something to drink.

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

It causes smoke and noise pollution to rise.

It causes petrol leakage onto the road.

It causes oil leakage onto the road.

It causes decreased noise and pollution.

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

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

Never.

Only on the hard shoulder.

Using the hatched road markings.

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19. If a vehicle carrying hazardous cargo has been involved in an accident, you should..

Attempt to move the vehicle to an open space.

Determine the type of hazardous material before summoning help.

Stay clear and contact the emergency services.

Continue to drive as not to cause further obstruction.

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

Other vehicles.

Slower moving vehicles.

Pedestrians.

Falling branches and debris.

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

When the road narrows dangerously ahead.

Only on motorways.

When you meet oncoming traffic.

Approaching a bend or dip in the road.

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22. 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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23. What roads are provisionally licensed drivers permitted drive on?

All roads except for motorways.

All roads except for in towns and built up area.

All roads except for dual-carriageways and motorways.

All roads.

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24. Where should loose bags of shopping be stored?

Placed to either side of the rear passenger seat.

Stowed away safely in the boot.

Placed on the floor of the front passenger seat.

Placed on the floor behind the front seat.

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25. What should you do when you see farm animals crossing the road ahead of you?

Flash your headlamps and put on your hazard lights.

Stop and allow them to cross before continuing.

Sound your horn to move them.

Turn back immediately.

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

When they are properly instructed.

When it is off the public road.

Never.

When they are fourteen years of age.

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

Flash your lights three times to warn the driver.

Put on your full headlights.

Maintain your speed.

Slow down the car and stop if necessary.

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28. 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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29. What may occur if the headlight lens is broken?

It can increase the bulb beam angle.

It can cause the bulb to blow.

It can reduce and distort the beam.

It can increase the beam's brightness.

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30. When driving in heavy rain you should?

Keep to the centre of the road.

Drive at the same speed as on a dry road.

Drop your gear to get higher revs.

Take caution of aquaplaning.

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

In the right-hand lane.

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

In the right-hand lane unless you are overtaking.

Between both lanes.

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

Never.

With permission from the driver.

At speeds below 10 km/h.

Only when you are driving on a minor road.

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

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

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

The area of view on the drivers near side only.

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

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

It will be easier for traffic to overtake you.

It might be more difficult for traffic to overtake you.

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

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

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35. 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 carried in an adult's lap as long as the adult is wearing a seatbelt.

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

They should be always secured in a child safety seat.

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36. 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 stopped in a safe place.

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

The motorcycle is resting on its stand.

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37. What precautions should be taken while overtaking a cyclist on a windy day?

Expect the cyclist to keep in to the left out of your way.

Maintain your course but be prepared to swerve around the cyclist if necessary.

Maintain your course but sound horn to warn cyclist.

Allow extra clearance room in case the cyclist is blown off course.

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38. What should you do when overtaking a cyclist?

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves out .

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

Drive close behind the cyclist till you can overtake.

You should never overtake a cyclist.

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

Only in wet conditions.

Yes.

Only in dry conditions.

No.

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

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

Listen carefully for the sound of other road users.

Sound your horn and flash your lights as you reverse.

Use your hazard lights as you turn.

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