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

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

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

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

Press your thumb against the windscreen or motorcycle faring.

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2. What effect would diesel have if spilt on the road surface?

Make the road more slippery.

Increase tyre grip.

Have no effect.

Increase tyre noise.

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3. When you wish to reverse your vehicle you should..

Reverse by using your mirrors only.

Put your head out the driver's window to watch behind.

Check your two blind spots and three mirrors and all around your vehicle before and during the manoeuvre.

Reverse quickly before other traffic appears.

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

The timing belt is worn.

The choke is faulty.

You are running low on fuel.

The engine is burning oil.

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

It causes oil leakage onto the road.

It causes petrol leakage onto the road.

It causes decreased noise and pollution.

It causes smoke and noise pollution to rise.

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6. 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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7. When you are overtaking a cyclist, you should..

Allow sufficient clearance in case the cyclist suddenly swerves.

Increase speed to pass cyclist more quickly.

Drive close to the cyclist and overtake quickly.

Sound the horn briefly as a warning.

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

The passenger side of the bus.

The seats at the back of the bus.

The seats upstairs on the bus.

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

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

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

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

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

Maintain your course but sound horn to warn cyclist.

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

Yes, once they all sit still.

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

Never.

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

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12. 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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13. How can overloading a vehicle affect its road holding ability?

Making it more difficult to control.

Improving overall stability if the load is evenly distributed.

Increasing brake effectiveness.

Reducing the risk of over-steering.

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

A door-width.

Half a cars length.

A car-width.

A mirror-width.

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15. 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.

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

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

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16. When driving behind a vehicle that is driving erratically or dangerously you should?

Flash your lights to encourage the driver to make way for you.

Stay well back until the road widens enough to let you overtake safely.

Overtake as soon as possible.

Follow close behind the offending vehicle.

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17. What is a clearway?

A road which is reserved for public transport only.

A road which is reserved for pedestrians/cyclists 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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18. What should you do if you are involved in a minor accident where there is little damage?

Call Gardai to the scene immediately.

Report to the incident to the Garda.

Exchange particulars with the other driver.

Continue your journey so as not to obstruct traffic.

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

All roads.

All roads except for in towns and built up area.

All roads except for motorways.

All roads except for dual-carriageways and motorways.

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

100 km/h

50 km/h

150 km/h

200 km/h

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

Pedestrians.

Other vehicles.

Falling branches and debris.

Slower moving vehicles.

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

Yes.

Only in wet conditions.

Only in dry conditions.

No.

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

To allow faster moving traffic to overtake.

Never, except in an emergency.

When driving less than 50kph.

When leaving at the next exit.

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24. What does this road marking mean?

No parking on this road.

You may not overtake.

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

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

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25. When should a learner drivers 'L' plates be displayed?

At all times.

Only for the first two months.

During a driver's first years' learner permit.

Till the learner's confidence improves.

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

Nothing - you must concentrate on driving.

Ensure all kids have earphones for their tablets for entertainment.

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

Give them treats to keep them from getting bored.

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

Open the door partially and wait before alighting quickly.

Open the door and alight as quickly as possible.

Check both your interior and side mirrors.

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

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

Only if you are in possession of a permit.

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

At no stage.

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

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

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.

Accelerate so as to avoid being delayed behind it.

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

If the steering wheel is difficult to turn.

By visual examination when the vehicle is stationary.

By performing sudden sharp turns.

By braking suddenly and checking if the car swerves.

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

More quickly.

With more alertness.

More hesitantly.

More confidently.

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

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.

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

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33. What does this sign mean?

No Entry.

Crossroads with dual carriageway.

Minor road ahead.

Unprotected Level crossing.

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

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

Yes, for up to 48 hours.

No.

No, unless you have a clean driving history.

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

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

Pull in and stop.

Reduce speed and keep watching your rear-view mirrors.

Drive in the hard shoulder while talking on the phone.

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

Whichever vehicle is moving quicker.

Vehicles already on the roundabout.

Motorcycles and cyclists.

Vehicles entering the roundabout.

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

It has little or no effect.

Makes the driver more alert.

It reduces the driver's ability to react.

It increases reaction time.

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

Decrease speed and watch for a hazard ahead.

Increase your speed.

Brake suddenly and stop the car as soon as possible.

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

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39. 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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40. How may you improve fuel efficiency?

When increasing speed, get into the highest gear as soon as possible.

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.

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