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1. How may you improve fuel efficiency?

Fast acceleration through the gears.

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

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

Using the hatched road markings.

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

Only on the hard shoulder.

Never.

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

Slow down the car and stop if necessary.

Put on your full headlights.

Flash your lights three times to warn the driver.

Maintain your speed.

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4. 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 impede on the drivers concentration.

They might get trapped.

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

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

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.

Use your driver side mirror as you turn.

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

Increase your speed slightly.

Drive in the centre of the road.

Pull over and let the other vehicle pass.

Maintain your course and reduce your speed if needed.

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

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

Increase your speed.

Brake suddenly and stop the car as soon as possible.

Decrease speed and watch for a hazard ahead.

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

When the lane is not in use by a bus.

After dusk/before dawn.

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

Never.

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9. 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.

Sound your horn and flash your lights as you reverse.

Listen carefully for the sound of other road users.

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

Yes, once they all sit still.

Never.

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

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

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

When a brake light bulb is not functioning.

When raining heavily at night.

Only in dense fog or snow.

Where visibility is poor.

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12. What effect may a broken or damaged exhaust have on the environment?

It causes coolant to leak onto the road.

It increases smoke pollution levels.

None.

Decreases fuel consumption.

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13. When can you pick up or set down a passenger on the motorway?

On the hard-shoulder.

During off-peak hours.

Only when the area is clear of traffic.

Never.

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

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

Turn on the radio loudly.

Drink strong coffee.

Turn on the car heater to the maximum level.

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15. What roads are provisionally licensed drivers permitted drive on?

All roads except for in towns and built up area.

All roads except for motorways.

All roads.

All roads except for dual-carriageways and motorways.

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

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

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

The driver.

The passenger sitting in the front seat.

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

Stay clear and contact the emergency services.

Determine the type of hazardous material before summoning help.

Attempt to move the vehicle to an open space.

Continue to drive as not to cause further obstruction.

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

The Fire Brigade.

The person's solicitor.

The person's family.

An ambulance and the Garda.

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19. 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.

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

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

It might be more difficult for traffic to overtake you.

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

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

No, unless you have a clean driving history.

No.

Yes, for up to 48 hours.

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21. What does this traffic light mean?

You must stop.

You may go on only if the way is clear.

You may proceed immediately.

You have to yield to oncoming traffic.

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22. What should you do when approaching a playground?

Flash your hazard lights and sound your horn.

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

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

Maintain normal speed within speed limits.

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

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

Between both lanes.

In the right-hand lane unless you are overtaking.

In the right-hand lane.

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

Motorcycles and Vintage cars.

Vans.

Tractors.

Heavy Goods Vehicles.

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

It does not need to be secured.

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

It should be put on a normal passenger seat.

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

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

When driving less than 50kph.

To allow faster moving traffic to overtake.

Never, except in an emergency.

When leaving at the next exit.

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

Switch on the windscreen washers and wipers.

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

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

Use water to remove the ice.

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28. Are children who are not secured in a child's safety seat allowed in the front passenger seat?

No.

Yes.

Yes if held by a parent or other adult.

Only if using a safety belt.

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

Once a year.

When there is a problem with the engine.

Every 35000 kilometres.

As per the manufacturer's specifications.

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

Position your wheels away from the kerb.

Position your wheels at full lock towards the road.

Position your wheels towards the kerb.

Position your wheels in a straight position.

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

At all times.

On motorways only.

At speeds over 50 KPH.

In built-up areas only.

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32. When are you not permitted to sound your horn?

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

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

To make animals move away from the road.

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

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

Pull in and stop.

Reduce speed and keep watching your rear-view mirrors.

Drive in the hard shoulder while talking on the phone.

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

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

When they are properly instructed.

When they are fourteen years of age.

When it is off the public road.

Never.

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

Report to the incident to the Garda.

Continue your journey so as not to obstruct traffic.

Exchange particulars with the other driver.

Call Gardai to the scene immediately.

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

Vehicles entering the roundabout.

Whichever vehicle is moving quicker.

Motorcycles and cyclists.

Vehicles already on the roundabout.

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

Monthly.

Bi-monthly.

Weekly.

Annually.

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

Buses on a scheduled service, taxis and cyclists.

Only cyclists.

All traffic except buses.

Buses only.

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

Continue to drive normally if you feel OK.

Only drive in off-peak times.

Drink a large quantity of coffee before driving.

Consult your doctor as to whether you may drive.

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40. 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 them and give them something to drink.

Move the victim into your vehicle and drive them home.

Seek help from the emergency services.

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