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

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

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

Signal and overtake the vehicle as soon as possible.

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

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

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

Contact the emergency services.

Remove them from the vehicle to a safer area.

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

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3. What details must you give to the Garda?

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

Date of birth and PPS number.

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

Any details requested.

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

It causes oil leakage onto the road.

It causes decreased noise and pollution.

It causes petrol leakage onto the road.

It causes smoke and noise pollution to rise.

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

Follow close behind the offending vehicle.

Overtake as soon as possible.

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

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

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6. 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 as quickly as possible.

Stop and have them alight from the side nearest the road.

Stop and have them alight from whatever side they are sitting on.

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7. 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.

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

Maintain your course but sound horn to warn cyclist.

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

At speeds over 50 KPH.

In built-up areas only.

On motorways only.

At all times.

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9. A school bus is stopped on the road ahead of you in your lane. What should you do?

Accelerate so as not to be delayed by children alighting from the bus.

Sound your horn to let them know you're there.

Reduce speed and overtake with caution.

Maintain normal speed and overtake when safe to do so.

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

Only when the area is clear of traffic.

During off-peak hours.

On the hard-shoulder.

Never.

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

Reduce speed.

Maintain your speed.

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

Increase your speed to get through it quicker.

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

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.

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

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

When there is a problem with the engine.

Every 35000 kilometres.

Once a year.

As per the manufacturer's specifications.

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

When you can't see properly.

When there is no traffic.

Never.

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

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15. What precautions should you take when getting off a motorcycle?

Prop the machine against a wall.

Switch off the ignition, park the machine on its stand and take out the key.

Park the machine on its stand and then switch off the ignition.

Make sure the machine is on a stand.

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16. What should you do when approaching a playground?

Maintain normal speed within speed limits.

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

Flash your hazard lights and sound your horn.

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

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

Report to the incident to the Garda.

Exchange particulars with the other driver.

Call Gardai to the scene immediately.

Continue your journey so as not to obstruct traffic.

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18. What would happen if the exhaust is removed from a motorcycle?

The engine would become too hot.

The engine noise and smoke pollution would be increased.

It would decrease fuel consumption.

The engine would be more efficient.

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19. What is a clearway?

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.

A road which is reserved for pedestrians/cyclists only.

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20. 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 passenger sitting in the front seat.

The driver.

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21. When driving in heavy rain you should?

Take caution of aquaplaning.

Drop your gear to get higher revs.

Drive at the same speed as on a dry road.

Keep to the centre of the road.

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

Increase tyre grip.

Make the road more slippery.

Have no effect.

Increase tyre noise.

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23. In which situation should you use your hazard warning lights?

When passing a heavy goods vehicle.

When stopping temporarily in a loading bay.

When causing an unavoidable obstruction.

When about to pull in and stop on a clearway.

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

On the front and rear bumpers only.

Front drivers side, rear passenger side.

Front passenger side, rear drivers side.

On both sides of the vehicle.

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

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

Overtake on left-hand side and continue on.

Overtake on the right-hand side and continue on.

Stay behind it until it has finished turning.

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

At speeds below 10 km/h.

Only when you are driving on a minor road.

Never.

With permission from the driver.

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27. What does this sign mean?

No left turn.

Mini roundabout ahead.

Road ends ahead.

Dangerous bend ahead.

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28. If you pass your driving test in an automatic vehicle, which vehicle types are you now permitted to drive?

Automatic Cars and Mopeds.

Automatic vehicles only.

Manual and automatic vehicles.

All vehicle types.

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

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

Open the door and alight as quickly as possible.

Open the door partially and wait before alighting quickly.

Check both your interior and side mirrors.

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

Other vehicles.

Falling branches and debris.

Slower moving vehicles.

Pedestrians.

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31. How may you improve fuel efficiency?

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

Driving the vehicle in a lower gear as much as possible.

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

Fast acceleration through the gears.

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32. Which of the following does not affect braking distance?

The speed and weight of the vehicle.

The quality of the brakes.

Road conditions and the vehicle's tyres.

The power of the engine.

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

During a driver's first years' learner permit.

At all times.

Till the learner's confidence improves.

Only for the first two months.

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

Just petrol and agricultural diesel

A mixture of both.

Petrol only.

Green diesel only.

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

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

It will be easier for traffic to overtake you.

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

It might be more difficult for traffic to overtake you.

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

It increases smoke pollution levels.

None.

It causes coolant to leak onto the road.

Decreases fuel consumption.

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37. 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.

Use your hazard lights as you turn.

Sound your horn and flash your lights as you reverse.

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

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

It does not need to be secured.

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

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

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

Reverse by using your mirrors only.

Reverse quickly before other traffic appears.

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

Increase your speed slightly.

Drive in the centre of the road.

Maintain your course and reduce your speed if needed.

Pull over and let the other vehicle pass.

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