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

Consult your doctor as to whether you may drive.

Drink a large quantity of coffee before driving.

Only drive in off-peak times.

Continue to drive normally if you feel OK.

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2. Who is responsible for the making sure the vehicle is properly insured when driving another persons vehicle with their permission?

The driver only.

The insurance company.

The vehicle owner.

Both the driver and the vehicle owner.

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3. How may a warm interior of a vehicle affect the driver while driving at night?

It has no effect.

It could you feel more alert than usual.

It could you make you feel happier than usual.

It could make you feel drowsy.

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4. 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.

No.

Yes.

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

It might be more difficult for traffic to overtake you.

It will be easier for traffic to overtake you.

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

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

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

The motorcycle is resting on its stand.

The motorcycle is stopped in a safe place.

The passenger gets off onto the pavement.

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

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

Only when the area is clear of traffic.

Never.

During off-peak hours.

On the hard-shoulder.

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

Only when you are driving on a minor road.

At speeds below 10 km/h.

Never.

With permission from the driver.

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9. What is a clearway?

A road which is reserved for pedestrians/cyclists only.

A road which is reserved for public transport only.

A road where stopping and parking is prohibited during certain periods

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

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

Never.

Only on the hard shoulder.

Using the hatched road markings.

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

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

Listen carefully for the sound of other road users.

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.

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

Makes the driver more alert.

It has little or no effect.

It increases reaction time.

It reduces the driver's ability to react.

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

Sound the horn briefly as a warning.

Allow sufficient clearance in case the cyclist suddenly swerves.

Drive close to the cyclist and overtake quickly.

Increase speed to pass cyclist more quickly.

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14. 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.

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

Contact the emergency services.

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

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15. What should you do when overtaking a cyclist?

You should never overtake a cyclist.

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

Drive close behind the cyclist till you can overtake.

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves out .

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

Buses on a scheduled service, taxis and cyclists.

All traffic except buses.

Only cyclists.

Buses only.

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

Never.

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

When you can't see properly.

When there is no traffic.

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

Continue to drive as not to cause further obstruction.

Determine the type of hazardous material before summoning help.

Attempt to move the vehicle to an open space.

Stay clear and contact the emergency services.

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19. What does this traffic light mean?

You may go on only if the way is clear.

You may proceed immediately.

You must stop.

You have to yield to oncoming traffic.

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20. 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 on the drivers near side only.

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

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

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

Signal and overtake the vehicle as soon as possible.

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

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

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

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

Switch on the windscreen washers and wipers.

Use water to remove the ice.

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

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

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23. 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.

Never.

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

Yes, once they all sit still.

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

When there is a problem with the engine.

As per the manufacturer's specifications.

Once a year.

Every 35000 kilometres.

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

Check your rear view inside mirror before opening your door.

Open the door quickly and alight quickly.

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

The person's family.

The Fire Brigade.

The person's solicitor.

An ambulance and the Garda.

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

Overtake on the right-hand side and continue on.

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

Stay behind it until it has finished turning.

Overtake on left-hand side and continue on.

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

Turn on the car heater to the maximum level.

Turn on the radio loudly.

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

Drink strong coffee.

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29. What does this sign mean?

Mini roundabout ahead.

No left turn.

Road ends ahead.

Dangerous bend ahead.

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

When the driver is over 21 years of age.

Never.

When the pillion passenger is fully licensed.

When the motorcycle engine capacity is under 50cc.

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

Ensure all kids have earphones for their tablets for entertainment.

Give them treats to keep them from getting bored.

Nothing - you must concentrate on driving.

Ensure that every child wears either a seat-belt or an appropriate restraint system.

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

They might get trapped.

They might become carsick.

They might impede on the drivers concentration.

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

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

The seats upstairs on the bus.

The passenger side of the bus.

The seats at the back of the bus.

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

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34. What precautions should you take before getting out of your vehicle?

Open the door and get out as fast as possible.

Check the gear lever is in neutral.

Make sure the hazard lights are switched on.

Check all directions for approaching traffic or pedestrians before opening the door.

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35. What does this road marking mean?

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

You may not overtake.

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

No parking on this road.

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

Never.

When they are fourteen years of age.

When they are properly instructed.

When it is off the public road.

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

Press your thumb against the windscreen or motorcycle faring.

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

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.

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

2.6 millimetres.

3 millimetres.

1.6 millimetres.

0.6 millimetres.

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

To allow faster moving traffic to overtake.

When leaving at the next exit.

Never, except in an emergency.

When driving less than 50kph.

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

Decreases fuel consumption.

None.

It causes coolant to leak onto the road.

It increases smoke pollution levels.

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