All Questions

Question 1

What does a green light mean?

Answer 1

Go, if it is safe to do so.

Question 2

What should you do if you are approaching a set of Traffic Lights and the Amber light is showing?

Answer 2

Stop, if it is safe to do so.

Question 3

What should you do if you are approaching a set of Pedestrian Lights and the Amber light is flashing?

Answer 3

You may proceed with caution provided it is safe to do so.

Question 4

What colour light comes after an Amber?

Answer 4

Red.

Question 5

At traffic lights, what does a lighted green arrow mean?

Answer 5

You may proceed with caution in the direction of the green arrow.

Question 6

At traffic lights, what does a flashing amber light mean?

Answer 6

You may proceed in the direction of the arrow only if the way is clear. You must yield and give right of way to any traffic that might be passing.

Question 7

What do flashing red lights mean?

Answer 7

Flashing red lights warn of a level crossing

Question 8

What do the Zigzag markings on either side of a Zebra crossing mean?

Answer 8

Do not park in that area and do not overtake on the approach to the crossing.

Question 9

What do double yellow lines mean?

Answer 9

No parking at any time.

Question 10

What does a Broken Yellow Line along the edge of a major road mean?

Answer 10

It marks the edge of the road and shows where the hard shoulder begins.

Question 11

Are you allowed to drive on the hard shoulder? (National Road)

Answer 11

The hard shoulder is not an extra traffic lane. It should only be used by pedestrians and cyclists. Traffic may temporarily use the hard shoulder to allow faster vehicles to pass provided there are no pedestrians or cyclists using it.

Question 12

What does a Continuous White Lines on the road mean?

Answer 12

Keep left and do not cross except in case of an emergency or for access.

Question 13

What does a single Yellow Line along a kerb mean?

Answer 13

No parking during business hours.

Question 14

What is the rule at a Yellow Box Junction?

Answer 14

Do not enter the box unless your exit ahead is clear. You may enter the box if you are turning right provided you don’t block the traffic with right of way.

Question 15

What does a Broken White Line in the center of the road mean?

Answer 15

You may cross if it is safe to do so.

Question 16

When is it possible to overtake on the left?

Answer 16

If the vehicle in front is turning right and you are going straight on or turning left. Also in slow moving traffic.

Question 17

If there are Double White Lines in the middle of the road and the line nearest you is continuous, what does it mean?

Answer 17

The driver must obey the line closest to them. In this case, do not cross the Continuous White Line.

Question 18

At a roundabout what traffic should you give right away to?

Answer 18

Traffic coming from the right and any traffic already on the roundabout.

Question 19

At a junction with roads of equal importance which traffic would you give right of way to?

Answer 19

Traffic coming from the right and any traffic already crossing at the junction as you are on the approach.

Question 20

When may you use the right-hand lane on a dual carriageway?

Answer 20

When you are overtaking or when you intend to turn right a short distance ahead.

Question 21

What is the speed limit on a non-national or regional road?

Answer 21

80km/h

Question 22

What are the main differences between Motorways and Ordinary roads?

Answer 22

The speed limit on a motorway is usually 120km/h. It is prohibited to stop or park or make U-turns on a Motorway. Motorways do not have right-hand turns or junctions or roundabouts and must be joined and exited by slip roads on the left.

Question 23

Who is prohibited from using motorways?

Answer 23

Pedestrians, Cyclists, Animals, Learner Drivers, Invalid carriages, vehicles under 50cc and slow vehicles under 50km/h.

Question 24

What is the maximum speed limit for a car on a national road?

Answer 24

100km/h

Question 25

How would you check if you brake lights were working properly?

Answer 25

Ask someone to stand behind the car while you press your brake pedal. If you were alone, reverse to a reflective surface such as the mirror in a garage, a wall or window and try to see the reflection.

Question 26

When would you use dipped headlights?

Answer 26

When meeting traffic while driving at night. When following behind traffic. In lit up areas. During bad weather i.e.. rain, fog or snow. At dusk and dawn.

Question 27

What do you do if dazzled by headlights of an oncoming vehicle?

Answer 27

Slow down and stop if necessary. Always watch for cyclists and pedestrians at the side of the road. Avert you gaze by looking towards the edge of the road on your side until the vehicle ha passed. Never flash the driver in retaliation. If you are dazzled by a vehicle behind you use your night driving mode on your rearview mirror.

Question 28

What is the minimum legal tyre thread depth?

Answer 28

1.6mm

Question 29

What would a rapid clicking noise when you operate the indicator mean?

Answer 29

The indicator bulb has blown.

Question 30

What is the basic legal obligation if you are involved in a car accident?

Answer 30

Stop your vehicle and remain at the scene for a reasonable time period. Give assistance to anyone who s injured. You must give your name, address and evidence of insurance to a Garda present or if there is no Garda present, to anyone else involved in the accident or an independent witness

Question 31

At a stop sign that has no white line, where should you stop?

Answer 31

You should stop at the stop sign.

Question 32

What restrictions are there in relation to using the horn?

Answer 32

You must not use the horn in a built up area between 11.30PM and 7AM except in the case of an emergency.

Question 33

Within what distance from the kerb must you park?

Answer 33

You must park within 45 Cm or 1.5 Ft from the kerb.

Question 34

Where must you not overtake?

Answer 34

At a bend, on the brow of a hill, on a hump back bridge. a continuous white line or anywhere your view of oncoming traffic is restricted.

Question 35

Where should you not park?

Answer 35

You should never park near a bend, the brow of a hill, a humpback bridge, at a continuous white line, where your vehicle would obstruct a sign or entrance.

Question 36

How far from a junction must you park?

Answer 36

5 Meters.

Question 37

How would you identify a zebra crossing?

Answer 37

Flashing amber beacons.

Question 38

What do white diagonal lines in the center of the road mean?

Answer 38

You should treat them like a traffic island and not enter the space between the lines.

Question 39

What does the island in the center of a pedestrian crossing mean?

Answer 39

Each side of the island is a separate crossing.