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1
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What is the maximum permissible speed for cars or motorcycles on motorways?

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120 km/h

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What is the maximum permissible speed for cars or motorcycles on single carriages at national roads?

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100km /h

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What is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a caravan on national roads?

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80km/h

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What is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a trailer on national primar roads?

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80km/h

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What is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a trailer on a a motorway?

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89km/h

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Where must a driver not park?

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Where there is a continuous white line along the Centre of the road

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For what distance before a zebra crossing is parking prohibited?

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15 m

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Within what distance of a junction is parking prohibited?

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5 m

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When may a driver park a vehicle in a loading bay

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When the driver is the driver of a goods vehicle and is loading or unloading

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Is a driver permitted to park at an entrance to a property?

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Yes, with the property owner’s consent

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When is parking permitted on a footpath

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It is never permitted to park on a footpath

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12
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When is parking permitted at a taxi rank

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Parking at a taxi rank is never permitted

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13
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When is double parking permitted?

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Double parking is never permitted

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14
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When is parking permitted at a sharp bend?

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Parking is never permitted at a sharp bend

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When is parking permitted on the brow of a hill

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Parking on the brow of a hill is never allowed

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16
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If there is no footpath where must a pedestrian walk?

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Right hand side of the road

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17
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On a narrow busy road what tules ally to pedestrians when walking?

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Walk in a single file

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18
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When should pedestrians wear reflective clothing at night?

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At all times outside we’ll-lit urban areas

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19
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What road users must comply with traffic lights (including pedestrian lights)?

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All road users

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20
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When are lighting up hours?

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From just after dusk to just before dawn

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21
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What lights should a vehicle show at dusk?

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Dipped headlights

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22
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What do tumble strips earn a driver of?

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a danger immediately ahead or to the side

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23
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What is the purpose of traffics calming measures?

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To slow down traffic in the vicinity

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24
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When may a trailer be towed on a public road without a rear number plate?

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Never, a number plate must always be displayed

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25
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When may a driver pass another vehicle on the left hand side?

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When the traffic in front is signaling to turn right or in slow moving lanes of traffic

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Who can use a signed cycle track accompanied by a continuous white line on the left hand side?

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Cyclists and users of motorized wheelchairs

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27
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What traffics may drive along on a cycle lane accompanied by a continuous white line?

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Cyclists and users of motorized wheelchairs

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What traffics may drive along on a cycle lane accompanied by a broken white line?

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Cyclists and users of motorized wheelchairs

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29
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When must drivers stop at a railway level crossing controlled by lights and barriers?

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When the red lights start to flash

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30
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At a level crossing. With unattended gates, what should a driver do?

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Open both gates before proceeding to cross

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31
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What lights indicate a zebra crossing?

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Flashing amber beacons

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32
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What do flashing amber arrows indicate?

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Drivers should to red in the direction indicated

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33
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What do temporary traffic lights at road works mean?

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A driver must comply with the lights at all times?

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34
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When do temporary speed limits apply at roadworks?

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For the duration of the roadworks

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35
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What lights should a driver use in fog?

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Front and rear fog lights along with dipped headlights

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36
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What does a continuous white line along he Centre of the road mean?

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No U-turn allowed

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37
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What does a white line in the centre of the road mean?

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Vehicles may not cross or straddle the line

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38
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What should a driver do or dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle?

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Look to the left hand edge of the roadway and if necessary reduce speed

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39
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What should a driver do when approaching traffic lights that change from green to amber?

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Stop, unless it is unsafe to do so

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40
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What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of this hill?

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  • There may be a slow moving vehicle in your lane
  • a vehicle may be broken down
  • there may be oncoming pedestrians- there may be livestock on the road
  • there may be hedge cutting taking place
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41
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What should a driver do do at an amber traffic light

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Stop at the line unless it is not safe to do so

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42
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When driving on a cobblestone road why should you take extra care?

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The road surface is uneven and road grip varies

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43
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When driving on a roD with tram lines why should a driver take extra care?

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Driving on the tacks can reduce tyre grip

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44
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After a heavy downpour, why should a driver keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front?

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Because wheels spray may impair visibility

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45
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When driving on a one way street with vehicles parked on both sides, what should a driver be prepared for?

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  • a vehicle door may open on either side of the street

- pedestrians crossing between the vehicles

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46
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After a heavy downpour, why should a driver keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front?

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Because stopping times are greater

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47
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What should the driver do when here is a sharp dip in the road ahead?

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Reduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead

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What should a driver do if they see a red warning triangle on the road?

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The driver should slow down and expect a hazard up ahead

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49
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The driver is approaching traffic lights that they know have been green for sometime. What should the driver do?

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The driver should prepare to stop in case the lights change before they reach them

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50
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What should a driver do when approaching a junction normally controlled by traffic lights and the traffic lights are not lighting?

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Treat the junction as an unmarked junction and proceed cautiously while watching out for other traffic

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51
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What should the driver do if there are cattle on the road ahead?

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The driver should reduce speed and overtake with care

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52
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What should a driver do do if they see horse riders on the road ahead?

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The driver should reduce speed and allow extra clearance and pass with care

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53
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What should drivers be aware of if hey meet horses with riders on the road?

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Drivers should be aware that loud noises from their vehicle may frighten the horses and cause them to bolt

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54
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What should the driver do when approaching a humpbacked hill?

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The driver should reduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead

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55
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What should a driver do if there is a large oil spill on the road?

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Reduce speed by gently applying the brakes and switch on the hazard warning lights

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56
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Why do flashing amber beacons on an oncoming vehicle alert a driver to?

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That the oncoming vehicle may be slow moving or extra wide

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What should a driver do if they meet a vehicle with flashing amber beacons?

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Slow down and prepare to stop

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58
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What should a driver be aware of before crossing railway or tram lines?

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There may be an uneven surface and tyre grip may be reduced when crossing the rails

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59
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What should the driver be aware of when crossing road markings such as lines and directional arrows?

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The stopping distance is increased due to reduced tire grip

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There are pedestrians on the footpath ahead and there are pools of water on the road. What should a driver do?

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Reduce speed and try to avoid the pools of water so as not to splash the pedestrians

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When preparing to stop, a driver notices the vehicle behind is towing a trailer. What should the driver do?

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Indicate in good time and pull in gradually to allow the vehicle behind extra stopping distance.

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The bus ahead is moving away from a bus stop. What should a driver do?

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Slow down and allow it to move out.

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63
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What should a driver do on a narrow road when another vehicle is coming in the opposite direction?

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Reduce speed and allow reasonable clearance between their vehicle and the oncoming one before proceeding.

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64
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When driving along and wishing to stop at a shop on the side of the street in order to make a purchase, what should a driver do?

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Continue on to a safe parking space

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65
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When a driver is driving behind another vehicle that they do not intend to overtake, what should the driver do?

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Keep well back to allow following traffic to overtake them

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When a driver is driving in a line of traffic and does not intend to overtake, what should the driver do?

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Stay back and leave a gap for other drivers to overtake

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67
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Why is tailgating (driving too close behind the vehicle in front) dangerous?

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The vehicle will not have sufficient distance to stop safely in an emergency

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68
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Is tailgating allowed on a motorway or dual carriage way?

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No, because the vehicle in front may stop suddenly

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What danger can arise during daylight when a driver enters an area that is heavily shaded by overhanging trees?

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Visibility could be suddenly reduced

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70
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What should a driver do when being overtaken by another vehicle

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Continue at the same pace

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71
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When should signals (eg indicators) be given to other road users?

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Clearly and in good tome to let other road users know your intentions

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When driving into a narrow gap between oncoming vehicles and vehicles Parker on the left, shay should a driver do?

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Indicate right, stopping if necessary until oncoming traffic has passed by

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73
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How does giving a late signal affect other road users

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They may not have sufficient time to react

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74
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How does rain affect driving in this situation?

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It increases the danger of skidding

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75
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When a driver is at a junction where visibility is extremely limited, what should the driver do?

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Move out with extreme care, watching carefully to the left and right

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76
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When should a driver use the vehicles rear view mirror?

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Before changing direction

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How should a driver proceed if their view is instructed at a junction?

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Move out slowly onto the road while watching carefully for other traffic

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What should a driver do when approaching traffic lights stuck on red?

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Stop and proceed with great caution

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What should a driver do when there are dark clouds and visibility is reduced during daylight hours?

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Drive with side lights or dipped headlights switched on

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When driving behind a heavy goods vehicle that is signaling to turn right, what should a driver do?

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Stay behind until there is sufficient space to overtake it on the inside or until it has completed the turn

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When driving behind a bus that is signaling to turn left and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?

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Stay back and allow it to complete the turn

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What might be described as a bus driver’s blind spots?

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The areas to the front, sides and rear of the bus which the bus driver cannot see

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What are the blind spots on a truck for it’s drivers that a driver in a car behind the truck needs to be aware of?

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The areas to the front, sides and rear of the bus which the truck driver cannot see

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What are the blinds spots that a driver needs to be aware of when towing a loaded trailer?

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The area to the side and read of the vehicle and of he trailer that the driver cannot see

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What should a driver do when driving on a a wide road behind a vehicle that has signaled to turn right ahead?

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Overtake on the left hand side and carry on

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When is it permissible to overtake another vehicle on the left hand side?

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When the vehicle in front is signaling to turn right

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What should a driver who wishes to perform a u turn do?

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Check ahead and behind for approaching traffic

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What should a driver who wishes to perform a turnabout do?

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Check ahead and behind for oncoming traffic and turn briskly while still keeping a look out

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89
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What should drivers do if they become drowsy while driving?

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Stop, take a break including a short walk if possible

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90
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What should the driver do if they are driving and feel tired?

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The driver should stop and take a break

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What should a driver do do if they are behind schedule in reaching a destination at an appointed tome?

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Be patient and drive so as to arrive safely

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What should a driver do if they do not want to travel as fast as the vehicle in front?

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The driver should keep to the left and allow vehicles to overtake if they wish

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What should a driver do if they wish to drive across a busy road and the traffic lights which normally control the junction are temporarily out of action?

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Take good observation, wait for a clear break in the traffic, and proceed to cross the road

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What should a driver do if they see a school bus stopped on the left hand side of the road ahead?

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Reduce speed and overtake with caution

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What should the driver do when driving behind a vehicle that is going from side to side on the road in an unsafe manner?

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The driver should stay well back until the road widens sufficiently to allow safe overtaking

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What should a driver do if a heavy goods vehicle in front has moved out to make a left turn ahead?

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Stay behind it and allow it to finish the turn

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What should a driver do if a bus in front has moved out to make a left hand turn and there is oncoming traffic?

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Stay back and allow the bus to complete the turn

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What should a driver do if they see a truck reversing into a side entrance on the left hand side of th road ahead?

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Stop and wait until the way is clear

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What should a driver do if they wish to turn right at traffic lights while the green light is showing and there is oncoming traffic approaching?

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Go forward towards the centre of the junction and wait for a suitable gap to appear in the oncoming traffic before making the turn

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100
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When is it permitted to force oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder on the opposite side of the road while overtaking?

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It is not permitted to force oncoming traffic into the hard shoulder while overtaking

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Forcing oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder on the opposite side of the road - is this safe driving?

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No, this is dangerous driving

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102
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When meeting oncoming traffic on a national road, is it permitted to move into the hard shoulder to allow following traffic to overtake?

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Yes, temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there while the faster traffic overtakes

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When driving on a national road is it permitted to drive on the hard shoulder in order to allow faster moving traffic to overtake?

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Yes, temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there while the traffic is overtaking

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104
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What action should a d over take in a queue of traffic controlled by traffic lights?

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A driver should always maintain their position in the queue

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105
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What should the driver do when driving a vehicle they are not familiar with?

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Drive initially with extra care and at a lower speed than normal

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What should drivers do if they approach road works and there is earth moving machinery moving about?

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Reduce speed as there may be loose gravel or mud on the road

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Subject to the speed limit, what is the safest speed to drive at?

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The speed that will enable the driver to stop the vehicle within the distance ahead that they can see to be clear

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108
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When driving along and wishing to use a handheld mobile phone, what should a driver do?

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Stop at a safe location before using the phone

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109
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When stopped at traffic lights and the green light comes on, what should a driver do?

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Check that other road users have clearer the junction and move off with care

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110
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What should a driver do if another vehicle blocks their right of at at a junction?

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Be patient

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A driver who is about to undertake a journey is upset or angry. What should they do.

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Not drive until they are calm

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112
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When being overtaken and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?

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Reduce speed and allow the overtaking vehicle to return to the left side of the road after completing the overtaking manoeuvre

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113
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When I’m a hurry and another vehicle cuts in front, what should a driver over do?

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Be patient and not retaliate

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114
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What should a driver do when they get a puncture while driving?

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Stop at a safe place and change the tyre

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115
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What should a driver do when they want to change to the lane on the right in which there is other traffic?

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Use the mirror, signal and move into the right hand lane when a suitable gap appears in the traffic in that lane

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116
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What effect does alcohol have on driver behaviour?

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It slows down a driver’s reactions

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117
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What effect does driving alcohol have on a driver?

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It makes them drowsy

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118
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If a motorist or a motorcyclist is taking medication which may affect their driving, what should they do?

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Seek medical advice in relation to driving.

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119
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According to the precrash report, which gender was more likely to drink and drive and be involved in a fatal collision?

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Males

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120
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According to the precrash report, what type of vehicle were the majority of people d icing when they had consumer alcohol and caused a fatal collision?

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Private car

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121
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According to the precrash report, what type of fatal collision was a person more likely to be involved in when drink driving?

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Single vehicle collision

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122
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According to the precrash report, which days of the week were people more likely to drink and drive and cause a fatal collision?

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Saturday and Sunday

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123
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According to pre crash report, how did the use of alcohol affect a person’s decision to use a seatbelt?

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Drivers and passengers were less likely to wear a seatbelt

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124
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What is the minimum blood alcohol level at which a learner or novice driver is commuting an offense?

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20mg

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125
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What is the maximum disqualification period imposed in court where the learner driver has a blood alcohol concentration level in excess of 80mg

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Six years

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126
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According to the precrash report, which age group had the highest number of drivers causing fatal collisions where alcohol was a factor?

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16-24 years

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127
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According to the precrash report, how many people were killed by a driver who had consumed alcohol?

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More than 251

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128
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A driver is automatically disqualified from driving for how long if on a first offense they refused to provide a member of An Garda Síochána with a sample of blood, urine or breath?

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4 years

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129
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Which of the following is a possible consequence for a learner driver if they drive after drinking as little as just one unit of alcohol

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A three month disqualification from driving

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130
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According to the precrash report, out of 897 fatal collisions how many had alcohol as a contributing factor?

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251-350

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131
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According to the precrash report, what age group had the highest number of passenger deaths in collisions where alcohol was a factor?

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17-24 years

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132
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According to the precrash report, how many passengers were killed in a collision where alcohol was a known factor?

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71-90

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133
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According to the precrash report, what percentage of he 169 drivers killed in an alcohol related collision had consumed alcohol?

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92%

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134
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According to the precrash report, how many pedestrians were killed where alcohol consumption by the pedestrian was a factor?

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41-90

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135
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According to the precrash report, in how many fatal collisions was alcohol a contributing factor?

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4 our of ten

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136
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During what time periods can a driver be tested for drugs at a roadside checkpoint?

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Any time of the day or night

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137
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After overtaking another vehicle, what should a driver do?

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Gradually move back into the left when the vehicle has been overtaken.

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138
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What could happen if a driver cuts in too soon when overtaking another vehicle?

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The vehicles could collide.

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139
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What should a driver do when overtaking parked vehicles?

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Allow sufficient clearance when passing.

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140
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What stopping distance should a driver allow when they suspect that the road might be icy?

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Up to ten times the normal distance?

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141
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What clearance should drivers normally allow for parked vehicles?

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A door width

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142
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Why does it take longer to stop the vehicle on a wet road?

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The tyres have less road grip than in dry weather

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143
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what is the effect on driving if there is a film of water between the vehicle’s tyres and the road surface?

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Steering and braking will be less effective.

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144
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What should a driver do if they encounter loose chippings on a road?

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Slow down and allow extra clearance to all traffic until they have gone past the area with the loose chippings.

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145
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What effect does spilt diesel have on a road?

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It makes the road more slippery

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146
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What should a driver do when driving in slippery road conditions?

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Drive at lower speeds and use gentle acceleration and braking.

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147
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What should a driver do when travelling downhill on snow or ice?

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Use an appropriate lower gear and brake gently to reduce speed.

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148
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How does driving at high speed affect a vehicle’s road holding?

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The road holding ability of the vehicle is reduced.

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149
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What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 50km/h on a dry road?

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25 metres

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150
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What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 50km/h on a wet road?

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36 metres

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151
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What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 100km/h on a dry road?

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70 metres.

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152
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What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 100km/h on a wet road?

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121 metres

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153
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What is the minimum safe distance to leave between vehicles travelling at 100km/h on a dry road?

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62 metres

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154
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What is a likely consequence of sudden braking?

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The vehicle could be hit from behind.

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155
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Which of the following affects the braking distance of a vehicle?

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The speed and weight of the vehicle

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156
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In dry weather how might a driver judge what is a safe following distance to vehicle in front?

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By allowing at least two seconds to elapse between the vehicle in front and the driver’s own vehicle passing a fixed point.

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157
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Iin wet weather how might a driver judget what is a safe following distance from the vehicle in front?

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By allowing at least four seconds to elapse between the vehicle in front and the driver’s own vehicle passing a fixde point.

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158
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what phrase is recommended for drivers to help them determine a safe headway from the vehicle in front on a dry road?

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only a fool breaks the two second rule

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159
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what effect does carrying a load have on a vehicle’s braking ability?

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It increases the distance required to stop

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160
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What effect does towing a loaded trailer have on stopping ability?

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It significantly increases stopping distance.

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161
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What should a driver do when driving in dense fog?

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  • Drive with dipped headlights and fog lights

- Reduce speed and use dipped headlights

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162
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When driving at night the full headlights should enable the driver to see for a distance of how many metres?

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100 metres

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163
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When driving at night the dipped headlights should enable the driver to see for a distance of how many metres?

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30 metres

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164
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What effect could incorrectly adjusted headlights have?

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Oncoming road users could be dazzed.

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165
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When driving at night, when must a driver dip the vehicle’s headlights?

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When meeting or driving behind other traffic

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166
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When driving at night and blinded by the lights of an oncoming vehicle what should a driver do?

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Look away and slow down and stop if necessary

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167
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A driver has been driving regularly in daylight and now must undertake a journey at night. What should the driver do?

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Drive at a slower speed than in the day as visibility is reduced at night.

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168
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What should a driver do when driving at night?

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Drive at a speed that enables the driver to stop within the distance ahead that they can see to be clear.

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169
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When driving at night, what is the safest approach for a driver to adopt?

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Drive at a speed that enables the driver to stop within the distance ahead that they can see to be clear

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170
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When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, what should a driver do?

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No look directly at the oncoming vehicle’s lights.

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171
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When may a driver use full headlights when driving at night?

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When there is no oncoming traffic

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172
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What lights should a driver have on when driving close behind other traffic at night?

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Dipped headlights

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173
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When must a driver use dipped headlights?

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When meeting or driving behind other traffic

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174
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When driving late at night what should a driver be aware of?

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That there is a danger of falling asleep

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175
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What should a driver do if dazzed by the lights of an oncoming vehicle at night?

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Do not look directly at the lights.

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176
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When driving at night, a single headlight approaches from ahead. What should a driver do?

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Be aware it may be a four-wheeled vehicle.

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177
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Hhow might a driver know if there is black ice on the road?

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There will be a decrease in road noise in the vehicle

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178
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What shoudl a driver do if there is black ice on the road?

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Avoid harsh braking, steering and acceleration.

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179
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When is black ice likely to occur on the road?

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In cold weather after rain

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180
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What is the safest practice when driving on icy roads?

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Drive at a slower speed than usual using gentle acceleration and braking

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181
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When driving a vehicle, what effect could icy roads have?

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The vehicle could skid more easily than normal.

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182
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How might a driver know if there is black ice on the road?

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Steering will seem lighter

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183
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What shoudl a driver do when driving in slipper road conditions?

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Use gentle acceleration and braking

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184
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How should a driver negotiate a bend when the road is slippery?

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Drive slowly and smoothly

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185
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Apart from th erisk of skidding, what danger may arise when driving in snow?

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Road signs and road markings may become obscured

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186
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What shoud a driver do when driving in heavy rain?

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Be on the alert for sliding or aquaplaning

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187
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What is the danger in driving with badly worn tyres at high speed on wet roads?

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Control f the vehicle is reduced becasue it is gliding on a film of water.

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188
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What should a driver dowhen they encounter mud on the road?

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Reduce speed and be aware of the farm or works vehicles on the road.

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189
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What should a driver be aware of when crossing tram lines at an angle?

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Be aware that tyre grip is reduced on the lines

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190
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What should a driver be aware of when crossing road markings such as lines or arrows?

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Tyre grip is reduced

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191
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What shold a drier do after passing through a flooded section of road?

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Apply the brake peddle lightly at slow speed for a short distance to dry the brakes.

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192
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How does wet weather affect a vehicle’s engine performance?

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It has no effect on power output

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193
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What shold a driver do where a section of road ahead has a shallow flooded area?

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Reduce speed and use a lower gear

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194
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What should a driver do when they approach roadworks warning signs?

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Reduce speed and be prepared to stop for works vehicles or a flagman.

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195
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What should a driver be aware of when driving through a section of road where roadworks are ongoing?

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That the surface may be slippery due to mud or loose chippings.

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196
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When driving on a one-way street and wishing to turn right, what should a driver do?

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Drive close to the right-hand side of the road?

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197
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When driving on a one-way street and wishing to turn tight up ahead, what should a driver do?

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Move to the right-hand side in good time.

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198
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When a driver wants to turn left into a property and there is a bus lane on the left, what shold the driver do?

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Watch out for cyclists, taxis and buses which may be using the bus lane.

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199
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What traffic may use a contra-flow bus lane

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Buses on a scheduled service

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200
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What traffic may use a with-flow bus lane during the specific times?

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Buses, taxis and cyclists

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201
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When driving along a dual carriageway, what lane position should a driver be in

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Iin the left0hand lane unless the driver wishes to overtake or turn right

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202
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What does a 2-plus-1 road have?

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Two non-motorway lanes in one direction and one non-motorway lane in the opposite direction

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203
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On a 2-plus-1 road, where must a driver only turn right?

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At controlled junctions.

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204
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What does a 2-plus-1 road have?

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Two lanes of traffic in one direction and one in the opposite direction.

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205
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Where may a driver overtake on a 2-plus-1 road?

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In the two-lane stretch.

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206
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What should a driver do when travelling on a motorway or dual carriageway?

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Be alert for other drivers who may sudenly change lanes or reduce speed

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207
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When driving on a motorwat, what shold a driver do?

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  • Drive in the left-hand lane unless intending to overtake.

- Be alert for other drivers who may suddenly change lane or reduce speed

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208
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Which statement is true about tyre pressure and driving on a wotorway?

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The driver shold ensure that tyre pressure is normal.

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209
Q

What shold a driver do when joining a motorway from a slip road?

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Try to match the vehicle speed to that of traffic already on the motorway and merge into it in a suitable gap.

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210
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Is a driver permittedto pick up or set down a passenger on a motorway?

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No, this is not permitted.

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211
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When driving on a motorway and wishing to turn back, what shold a driver do?

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Leave the motorway at the next exit and cross to the other side using the fly over or underpass

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212
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What should a driver do when leaving a motorway

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Comply with the speed limit on the road the driver is joining

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213
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What shold a driver do if they drive past their intended xit by mistake?

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Drive on and leave at the next exit

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214
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What is the difference between driving on a motorway and driving on other types of road?

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Traffic usually travels ata higher speed on a motorway

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215
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On a motorway, a driver wants to overtake another vehicle - what should a driver do?

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Use their mirrors, signal and overtake in the right-hand lane.

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216
Q

What may the hard shoulder of a motorway be used for?

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Stopping in an emergency

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217
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On exiting the motorway what should a driver do?

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  • Be alert for oncoming and crossing traffic

- Oobey the posted speed limit

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218
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A driver wishes to go straight ahead at a cross junction of equal impoertance - what should the driver do?

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Give way to traffice approaching from the roght

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219
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What is a clearway?

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An area where stopping and parking is not allowed during certain times.

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220
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What should a driver consider doing when parking a vehicle facing down a hill?

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Angling the wheels towards the kerb

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221
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What should a driver consider doing when parking on a two-way street facing downhill?

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Turning the steering wheel towards the kerb

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222
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What should a driver consider doing when parking a vehicle on a two-way street and facing uphill?

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Turning the steering wheel to the right

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223
Q

While driving on a primary road that is not divided by a central dividing line, what should a driver do?

A

Imagine there is a central line and drive on the left hand side

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224
Q

What should a driver do when approaching a roundabout?

A

Give way to traffic already on the roundabout

225
Q

Iin what direction shoudl a driver turn when entering a roundabout?

A

To the left

226
Q

Where two lanes are provided on the approach to a roundabout, which land should a driver select when they intend taking an exit to the right of the roundabout?

A

The righthand lane

227
Q

What poistion should a driver approach a roundabout when intending to take the first exit to the left?

A

Approach in the left hand lane and give way to traffic already on the roundabout

228
Q

What must a driver be aware of before netering a roundabout?

A

The traffic to the right - how fast it’s travelling and how close it is

229
Q

Where shold a vehicle be positioned before turning right?

A

Just left of the centre of the road

230
Q

What shold a driver do before turning right from a major road into a minor road?

A

Yield right of way to oncoming traddic and to pedestrians crossing at the junction

231
Q

What should a driver do when entering a tunnel?

A
  • Switch on dipped headlights
  • keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front?
  • Remove sunglasses and keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front.
232
Q

When driving through a tunnel what shoudl a driver do?

A

Keep further back than normal from the vehicle in front

233
Q

What should a driver do if there is traffic congestion in a tunnel?

A

Switch on hazard warning lights

234
Q

What shodl a driver do if traffic comes to a halt in a tunnel?

A

Switch off the engine

235
Q

What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down or they are involved in a collision in a tunnel?

A

Switch on hazard warning lights and walk to emergency station to call for help

236
Q

What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down ina dunnel?

A

Use the emergency telephone to call for help

237
Q

What should a driver do in the event of a breakdown or incident in a tunnel?

A

Switch on hazard lights and stop as close to the left hand side as possible

238
Q

What should a driver do if their vehicle goes on fire in a tunnel?

A

Leave the vehicle and follow the emergency escape route

239
Q

When stopped at traffic lights and the green light comes on but pedestrians are still crossing the road, what shoudl a driver do

A

Wait as long as necessary to enable them to complete the crossing

240
Q

At traffic lights, a driver should take particular care for which road users coming up on the left?

A

motorcyclists

Cyclists

241
Q

What should a driver do when they see a slow moving vehicle up ahead being driven by a learner driver?

A

Stay back until the driver can overtake safely

242
Q

What way is an inexperienced learner driver likely to react in traffic situations?

A

Slower than an experienced driver

243
Q

At toad junctions, what type of road users are particularly vulnerable?

A

Motorcyclists

244
Q

When a driver intends to make a left hand turn on a busy city street junction and there are pedestrians and cyclists around, what should a driver do?

A

Watch for cyclists or pedestrians who may try to cross the road in front of your vehicle

245
Q

In slow-moving city traffic, a driver shold occasionally check their blind spots for which road users in partucular

A

Cyclists

246
Q

What shold a driver do if while driving at 80km/h thhey see children on the road ahead?

A

Reduce speed and prepare to stop if necessary

247
Q

At road junctions, what type of road users are particularly vulnerable?

A

Pedestrians

248
Q

When a driver intends to make a lefthand turn on a busy city street and there are pedestrians and cyclists around, what hould a driver do

A

Watch for cyclists or pedestrians on the left

249
Q

In slow moving city traffic, a driver shodl occassionaly check their blind spots for which road users in particular

A

Mmotocyclists

Pedestrians

250
Q

What shold a driver do when driving at night on an unlit road?

A

Watch out for stray animals or livestock

251
Q

What shold a driver do when overtaking a cyclist?

A

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves suddenly

252
Q

What should a driver do when they see joggers ahead on the left?

A

Check the mirrors, indicate and overtake the joggers, allowing them suficient clearance

253
Q

When driving on a road that has a potholed surface and there is a cyclist ahead, what should a driver do?

A

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves to avoid a pothole

254
Q

What should a driver be aware of when making a left hand turn?

A

Cylcists might come up on the inside

255
Q

When driving through a residential area, what particular hazards shold a driver be aware of?

A

Children or residents may come out suddenly

256
Q

When turning left into a side road, what shold a driver do?

A

Check for pedestrians or cyclists who may have come up on the inside

257
Q

When driving on a country road without footpaths, what should a driver look out for coming towards them on their side of the road/

A

Pedestrians

258
Q

What should a driver do when driving at night on an unlet road?

A

Watch out for pedestrians wearing dark clothing?

259
Q

What could happen if a driver parks on a footpath?

A

Pedestrians could be impeded

260
Q

What should a driver do when driving along and there is a cyclist on the road up ahead?

A

Check the mirrors, indicate in good time and move out if it is safe to do so.

261
Q

Iif indicators are not fitted or are not working, how should signals be given?

A

By hand, clearly and in good time

262
Q

What should a driver do when travelling on a country road with following traffic, and they meet pedestrians?

A

Signal to following traffic their intention to overtake the pedestrians

263
Q

In relatino to cyclists, what shold a driver be aware of when driving on dark winter mornings and evenings on unlit country roads?

A

Cyclists are much more vulnerable in poor lighting conditions

264
Q

In relation to pedestrians, what shodl a driver be aware of when driving ondark winter mornings and evenings?

A

That there could be vulnerable pedestrians walking in the countryside

265
Q

In relation to pedestrians, what shold a driver be aware of when driving on dark winter mornings and evenings?

A

Scholchildren are more vulnerable on unlit country roads on dark winter mornings and evenings

266
Q

What drivers are required to display L-plates on their vehicle?

A

All learner permit holders except those driving agricultural tractors and works vehicles

267
Q

What restriction will be noted on a driver’s full licence if they have passed their test on a vehicle with automatic transmission?

A

They may not drive vehicles with manual transmission

268
Q

What raods are learner permit holders allowed to drive on?

A

All roads except motorways

269
Q

How should an Lplate be composed?

A

A red L on a white background

270
Q

Which roads are learner permit holders not allowed to drive on?

A

motorways

271
Q

Which learner permit holders are exempt from having to be accompanied by qualified drivers?

A

A, A1 and M

272
Q

Where can drivers locate the Gross Vehicle Weight of their vehicle?

A

On a metal plate on the vehicle

273
Q

iS IT PERMITTED TO USE A VEHICLE IN A PUBLIC PLACE WITHOUT A CURRENT TAX DISC DISPLAYED?

A

nO, ALL MOTOR VEHICLES MUST BE TAXED BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS TAKEN ON THE ROAD

274
Q

If a driver wishes to drive a vehicle but the tax disc is expired, what should they do?

A

They shold not drive it

275
Q

If a driver wishes to drive another vehicle which is not currently taxed, would they be alloed to transfer the current tax disc from their own vehicle onto it?

A

No, tax disxs are not transferable

276
Q

When a vehicle is being driven by a person who is not its owner, who should ensure tha the correct tax disc is displayed?

A

The driver and the owner of the vehicle are equally responsible

277
Q

When must a current dax disc be displayed on a ew vehicle on a public road?

A

At all times

278
Q

Who may demand to see a driver’s vehicle refistration document / vehicle lecensing certificate?

A

Any garda

279
Q

When a vehicle is being driven by a person who is not its owner but who has the owner’s consent, who shoudl ensure that the vehicle is properly insured?

A

Bboth the driver and the vehicle owner

280
Q

Is a driver still insured to drive their vehicle after their insurance policy has expired?

A

No, the vehicle is not insured after the expiry of the policy

281
Q

If a driver wishes to drive another privately-owned vehicle but they are uncertain if they are insured to drive, what shold they do?

A

A driver should contact their own insurer to confirm whether or not their insurance policy covers their driving of other vehicles

282
Q

When a driver wishes to drive a vehicle and they are not sure if they are covered by insurance, what should they do?q

A

They shold not srive until cover is confirmed by their insurance company

283
Q

What is the minimum insurance cover which is required to drive a vehicle on a public road?

A

Third party

284
Q

What information must a driver give in order to obtain insurance cover on a vehicle

A

All information requested by the insurance company

285
Q

If the owner of a vehicle has had the engine capacity of the vehicle altered, what shold they do?

A

Inform their local motor taxation office and their insurance company

286
Q

How can a driver assist a motorcyclist who is in shock on the road following an incident?

A

Lie the motorcyclist on their sidein the recovery position.

287
Q

What should a driver do when involved in an incident where nobody is injured but the vehicles are causing a danger or obstruction on the road?

A

Mark the position of the vehicles and move them off the road.

288
Q

What should a driver do if involved in an incident where they feel it was the fault of another driver?

A

Stop immediately and exchange particulars with the other person involved.

289
Q

If a driver is involved in a collision when should they inform their insurance company?

A

As soon as they possibly can.

290
Q

What should a driver do if involved in an incident where there is damage to property only?

A

It is not necessary to report it to the Gardaí provided it has been reported to the property owner.

291
Q

What should a driver do where a person has been injured in a collision?

A

Move the victim only if there is a risk of fire or further injury.

292
Q

What type of drink shold be given to a person who has been injured in a collision?

A

No drink should be given.

293
Q

What should a driver do to assist a person who is unconsciou following a collision?

A

Loosen tight clothing around the neck and keep the person warm with a blanket or overcoat.

294
Q

What should a driver do if they arrive at the scene of a collision and a person is bleeding heavily?

A

Try to stop the bleeding by putting on a tight bandage.

295
Q

Who shold first be contacted where a person has been injured in a colision?

A

The emergency services.

296
Q

If a driver is involved in a collision with an uninsured vising motorist, where nobody is injured, who should it be reported to?

A

The driver’s insurance company and the Gardaí.

297
Q

What shold a driver do if involved in a collision with another vehicle where nobody is injured?

A

Exchange all relevant details with the other driver and report it to the Gardaí.

298
Q

What shold a driver do if they arrive at the scene of a collision involving a vehicle carrying hazardous materials?

A

Keep well clear and raise the alarm

299
Q

What danger can arise if a driver has to brake suddenly?

A

Both the driver and passengers could be thrown forward.

300
Q

What should a driver do to avoid the need for harsh braking?

A

Look ahead and anticipate what others may do?

301
Q

How does the driver know a vehicle’s total load-carryinh capacity?

A

By refering to the vehicle manufacturer’s specifications

302
Q

What determines the maximum allowed towing capacity of a vehicle?

A

The manufacturer’s specifications

303
Q

What effect does overloading a vehicle have on its road-holding?

A

The load can make the vehicle more difficult to control.

304
Q

What would be the effect of overloading a vehicle with passengers or goods?

A

It would reduce the driver’s ability to control the vehicle.

305
Q

What effect could an unevenly distributed load have on a vehicle?

A

It could make the vehicle unstable while turning a corner or braking.

306
Q

Why is it important to ensure that the vehicle headlights are correctly aligned?

A

To enable the driver to see properly.

307
Q

What effect could incorrectly aligned headlights have?

A

They could dazzle oncoming drivers.

308
Q

In general, how frequently shold a vehicle’s lights be checked?

A

Regularly

309
Q

What effect can a broken lens have on a headlight?

A

It can reduce and distort the beam

310
Q

A driver wishes to drive at night, but their right hand headlight bulb is blown. What should the driver do?

A

Not drive until the bulb is replaced.

311
Q

Which of the following is a driver required to keep in good confition?

A

Headlights.

312
Q

How would a driver know if a brake-light bulb was not working?

A

By standing at the rear of the vehicle and checking as another person presses the brake pedal

313
Q

Is it permissible to drive a vehicle on a publi road when the brake lights are not working?

A

No, it is never permissible.

314
Q

What does this light mean? [Red image of a square with a dash and a circle]

A

The battery is not charging

315
Q

What does this light mean? [three lights and a D]

A

The high-beam headlights are switched on.

316
Q

What does this light mean? [aladin]

A

Low oil level

317
Q

What does this light mean? [arrow on green field]

A

Directional indicator on

318
Q

What shodl a driver do if a warning light starts flashing on the dashboard of their vehicle?

A

Stop and check the proiblem

319
Q

What should a driver do if a red warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle?

A

Stop and investigate the cause

320
Q

What is the purpose of the vehicle’s reflectors?

A

They reflect light at night to make other road users aware of the vehicle

321
Q

When a driver operates the indicator switch and hears a more rapid clicking noise than normal, what could this mean?

A

An indicator bulb has blown.

322
Q

What do ABS do?

A

It prevents the wheels from locking under harsh brakin conditions

323
Q

If the brake pedal of a vehicle feels soft or spongy when applied, what does this mean?

A

A fault in the brake fliud system.

324
Q

How would a driver know if the brake fliud in their vehicle is low?

A

The brakes feel spongy and soft.

325
Q

What is a possible consequence of driving a vehicle in which the brake fliud level is low?

A

The vehicle could fail to stop when the brakes are applied, leading to a collision.

326
Q

If a driver applies the foot brake and hears a scraping noise, what is the most likely cuase?

A

The brake linings or pads are worn.

327
Q

How does a driver know when there is a problem with the brakes in their vehicle?

A

The vehicle’s stoping ability is affected.

328
Q

After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked soon afterwards?

A

The tyre pressure.

329
Q

If driving a vehicle with automatic transmission, what in particular should a driver be aware of?

A

That engine braking power is reduced.

330
Q

Waht effect does automatic transmission have on engine braking power?

A

It reduces it.

331
Q

What does this dial provide information on [counter at 5,10,15,20,25,30]

A

Engine revolution

332
Q

What does a rev counter provide information on?

A

Engine revolutions

333
Q

If, when driving along, the driver notices that the engine power is lower than normal, what should they do?

A

Have the vehicle checked by a competent mechanic.

334
Q

Which of the following is a driver required to keep in good condition?

A

Seatbelts

335
Q

What is the purpose of engine oil?

A

It lubricates the engine components

336
Q

If the oil gauge shows little or no pressure, what could the problem be?

A

The oil level is too low

337
Q

What may happen if the vehicle’s engine oil is not changed regularly?

A

Parts of the engine may suffer increased wear

338
Q

If a vehicle is driven with lowe oil pressure, what effect does this have on its engine?

A

It increases wear and tear on the engine

339
Q

If the vehicle’s oil-pressure gauge is reading low or the red oil-pressure warning light comes on, what should a driver do?

A

Drive to a safe place, stop the vehicle and check the oil leve.

340
Q

What should someone do before checking the engine oil level on a vehicle?

A

Make sure that the engine is switched off.

341
Q

What is the function of an engine oil filter?

A

It prevents the circulation of sediment in the oil.

342
Q

While driving, a driver notices a dtrong mell of fuel. What shold they do?

A

Stop where safe and investigate.

343
Q

What does the warning light and / or red zone on a fuel gauge mean?

A

The level of fuel in the tank is low.

344
Q

When is it recommended to use coolant or antifreeze?

A

All year round.

345
Q

While driving, the driver notices the vehicle temperature gauge showing red. What shold they do?

A

Stop in a safe place and have the problem investigated.

346
Q

What shold a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment?

A

Stop where safe and investigate the cause

347
Q

When is it recommended to use coolant?

A

All year round.

348
Q

If a driver notices that parts of their vehicle’s body have been affected by rust, what shold they do.

A

Have it repaired by a competent repair shop

349
Q

What effect can a worn shock absorber have on a vehicle?

A

It can cause the vehicle to ‘bounce’ in an unstable manner.

350
Q

What happens if the vehicle has a flat battery?

A

The engine will not start.

351
Q

What is the purpose of the battery fitted to a petrol or diesel powered motor vehicle?

A

To start the engine.

352
Q

What effect would a weakly charged batter have on a behicle’s driving performance?

A

It would have no effect.

353
Q

What shold the driver be able to see in the behicle mirrors when they have been properly adjusted?

A

The area behind and to each side of the vehicle and the roads to the side.

354
Q

What shold the driver be able to see in the exterior mirrors of a vehicle when they have been properly adjus

A

The sides of the vehicle and the roads to the side

355
Q

The vehicle’s exterior mirrors are covered by a film of mud and dust. What shold the driver do?

A

Clean them with a cloth or tissue before continuing on.

356
Q

When a driver is making a left-hand turn, what mirrors shold they particularly concentrate on?

A

The interior and left exterior mirror

357
Q

What effect can wet weather have on a vehicle’s exterior mirrors

A

Water droplets can obscure the reflected image.

358
Q

What does blue smoke coming from the vehicle’s exhaust mean?

A

The engine is burning oil.

359
Q

What is the effect of a worn exhaust?

A

The filtering of fmes is reduced and engine noise is louder.

360
Q

How can a faulty exhaust affect your vehicle?

A

It can increase the noise and pollution levels.

361
Q

What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?

A

It filters exhaust gases and reduces air pollution

362
Q

What does the speed rating of a tyre indicate?

A

The maximum speed for which the tyre is designed.

363
Q

Why should the valve be replaced when gaving a tubeless tyre fitted?

A

To ensure the tyre will stay inflated.

364
Q

Agter changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked soon afterwards?

A

The wheel nuts

365
Q

In general, how lften shol a driver check the tyre pressure of a vehicle?

A

Regularly.

366
Q

Why shold tyres be kept at the pressre specified by the manufacturer?

A

To provide optimum roadholding.

367
Q

A fault in what component would lead to uneven or excessive tyre wear?

A

Suspension.

368
Q

What can be affected by driving on under inflated tyres?

A

Fuel consumption

369
Q

When shold tyre pressure be checked?

A

When the tyres are cold.

370
Q

What effect does low tyre pressure have on a vehicle?

A

Braking and cornering are impaired.

371
Q

During a weekly check, a driver notices a badly worn front tyre. What shold they do?

A

Have the worn tyre replaced.

372
Q

What effect could hitting or mounting the kerb have on a vehicle’s tyres?

A

It could damage the sidewalls.

373
Q

What does worn tread along the edge of a tyre suggest?

A

Steering alignment may be faulty.

374
Q

What effect would under-inflated tyres have on a vehicle’s transmission?

A

It would have no effect on it.

375
Q

What should a driver do before undertaking a long journey?

A

Check the tyres are inflated to normal air pressure.

376
Q

Under what circumstances shodl a driver increase the air pressure in the tyres undertaking a long journey?

A

Never.

377
Q

What is the effect of under inflated tyres on a vehicle?

A

Impaired braking and steering

378
Q

What effect would coasting have on a vehicle’s tyres?

A

No effect

379
Q

What can be affected by driving on under inflated tyres?

A

Braking ability

380
Q

What shold the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a wheel?

A

Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll when jacked up

381
Q

While driving, what does a continuous vibration in the steering indicate?

A

The wheel balance is uneven.

382
Q

What can cause heavy steering?

A

Under inflated tyres

383
Q

When driving, where shold a driver rest their left foot?

A

Oon the floor or foot rest.

384
Q

In what way do motor vehicles harm the environment?

A

By increasing carbon monoxide levels.

385
Q

What can drivers do to help protect the environment?

A

Car share

386
Q

What can be achieved by the driving style known as eco driving

A

Reduced fuel consumption
Increased road safety
Reduced emissions

387
Q

Which action contributes to eco driving?

A

Maintaining a steady speed
Selecting a high gear as soon as possible
looking ahead and anticipating

388
Q

How can a driver help the environment?

A

By reducing speed

389
Q

What can a driver do to maximise fuel efficiency while driving?

A

Avoid carrying unnecessary weight

390
Q

Which action is likely to cause an increase in fuel consumption?

A

Harsh acceleration

391
Q

What alternatives can drivers take to help protect the environment?

A

Use public transport

392
Q

What should a driver do to minimise fuel consumption in their vehicle?

A

Use gentle acceleration and braking

393
Q

How does harsh acceleration affect fuel consumption?

A

Fuel consumption increases

394
Q

How does continuous high speed driving affect fuel consumption?

A

It increases fuel consumption.

395
Q

What should a driver do to ensure better fuel efficiency from their vehicle?

A

Ensure that the vehicle is regularly services

396
Q

How can ffuel efficiency be improved?

A

By using gentle acceleration and making gear changes appropriate to speed

397
Q

What effect does a worn exhaust have on a vehicle?

A

It causes noise and gas pollution levels to increase

398
Q

Is a driver allowed to sound the horn while driving in a buit up area at night?

A

Yes, but between 11.30pm and 7am the horn may be sounded only in an emergency

399
Q

Under what circumstnaces is it permitted to replace the standard horn on a vehicle with a musical horn?

A

Never

400
Q

When is the use of the horn prohibited?

A

Between 11.30pm and 7am in a built up area

401
Q

What can cause a vehicle to skid?

A

Using harsh acceleration
Excessive heavy braking
Excessive speed

402
Q

What can a driver do if a front tyre bursts?

A

Grip the steering wheel firmly

403
Q

What shold a driver do if their vehicle gets a puncture on a motorway?

A

Pull in where safe on the hard shoulder and call for assistance

404
Q

What precautions could a driver take against the risk of fire in their vehicle?

A

Investigate strong fumes and carry a fire extinguisher

405
Q

When should a driver use hazard warning lights on a motorway?

A

When the vehicle has broken down

406
Q

What should a driver do if their vehicle is broken down and they are awaiting assistance?

A

Switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights, get out of the vehicle and stand to the side.

407
Q

What action should a driver take when they notice flashing blue lights in the rear view mirror?

A

Move to the left, reduce speed and allow the vehicle to pass

408
Q

What should a driver do when they see road works machinery with amber flashing lights up ahead?

A

Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary

409
Q

What action should a driver taken when they meet a vehicle with flashing blue lights

A

Move to the left, reduce speed and stop if necessary

410
Q

What should a driver do if an ambulance is stopped up ahead with its flashing blue lights on?

A

Reduce speed and prepare to stop if necessary

411
Q

How are emergency vehicles identified?

A

By flashing red or blue lights

412
Q

Which vehicle is exempt from speed limits when being used in an emergency?

A

Fire brigade

413
Q

Which vehicle is exempt from speed limits when being used in an emergency?

A

Ambulance

Garda

414
Q

What should a driver do when they want to use a mobile phone?

A

Pull in and stop in a safe place

415
Q

When parked on a busy road, what shold the driver be aware of?

A

Before opening the door the driver should make sure it is safe to do so

416
Q

In this situation, what should the driver in the right hand lane of the dual carriageway be aware of? [car in right hand lane, motorbike ahead to the left, rain]

A

Crosswinds may blow the rider into their path

417
Q

What shold a driver do before towing a caravan?

A

Have extended mirrors fitted to the towing vehicle and use them regularly

418
Q

What should a driver do before towing a wide bodied trailer?

A

Make use of extended mirrors to check for following traffic

419
Q

Why is it important to ahve clean, clear windows?

A

To ensure good all round visibility from the vehicle

420
Q

The vehicle’s windows are covered with ice, what should the driver do before undertaking a journey?

A

Clear the ice from the windows before startingq

421
Q

What shold a driver do if the vehicle’s windows are covered in ice?

A

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

422
Q

What should a driver do if condensation is affecting the vehicle’s windows?

A

Dry the windows with a cloth and then use the demister system

423
Q

How can sunlight affect visibility in a ca with grimy windows?

A

It can create a mirror effect and reduce visibility

424
Q

What specifice observations shold a driver make before reversing their vehicle?

A

Look over both shoulders and behind

425
Q

What specific observations shold a driver make before reversing a vehicle fitted with an audible warning device?

A

Observations should be made to the front, sides and rear of the vehicle, including blind spots

426
Q

What should a driver do when they intend to reverse ont oa side road?

A

Check carefully all around before and during reverse

427
Q

What shold a driver do when they intend to reverse their vehicle on a busy street?

A

Reverse slowly, checking all around for other road users

428
Q

What should a driver do if they intend to reverse their vehicle into an area which they cannot see?

A

Ask someone to assist when reversing

429
Q

What should a driver do when reversing a vehicle with a trailer attached?

A

Look all around and use rear view mirrors when reversing

430
Q

What shold a driver do in order to keep alert during a long journey?

A

Increase the air circulation and make regular stops if necessary

431
Q

What would be the effect of a warm vehicle interior on somebody driving at night?

A

It could make the driver feel drowsy

432
Q

What effect would exhaust gases leaking into a vehicle have on the driver?

A

The driver may become drowsy or ill

433
Q

What in particular should a driver be aware of when driving a high powered vehicle?

A

It could make the driver feel they are driving slower than they actually are

434
Q

When should the handbrake be used to bring a vehicle to a halt?

A

Never

435
Q

What is the danger assocated with applying the handbrake at speed?

A

The back wheels could lock and cause the vehicle to skid

436
Q

In slippery conditions, should the driver of a tractor use the grass verge to improve road holding?

A

No, using the grass verge should be avoided

437
Q

Why shold a tractor be driven more slowly on uneven road suraces?

A

To avoid severe bouncing

438
Q

When should rear fog lights be used?

A

In dense fog or falling snow

439
Q

When shold high intensity rear fog lights be used?

A

When driving in fog or falling snow

440
Q

What shold a driver do if the right hand headlight bulb fails when driving at night/

A

Have the bulb replaced immediately

441
Q

What shld a driver do if dazzed by headlights reflecting in the rear view mirror of their car?

A

Use the night driving mode on the mirror

442
Q

What shold a driver do if dazzled by lights reflecting in their exterior mirror?

A

Temporarily adjust the angle of the mirror

443
Q

At night, what effect could driving with a single headlight have on oncoming drivers

A

They could mistake the vehicle for a motorcycle

444
Q

Generally, what lighting must a car, tractor, or works vehicle have when driving at night?

A

Headlights, front and rear side lights, rear number plate lights, red rear reflectors, barke lights and indicators

445
Q

What lights must be shown on a parked car, tractor or works vehicle at night on an unlit public road?

A

At least one side lamp front and rear on the side nearest the centre of the road

446
Q

What danger could be associated with driving a tractor and trailer over a humpbacked bridge?

A

The trailer could become detached

447
Q

What shld a driver do before entering a tunnel?

A

Check that the height of the vehicle is suitable for the tunnel

448
Q

What should a driver do before starting a journey on which they will encounter a tunnel?

A

Check that the height of the vehicle is suitable for the tunnel

449
Q

What should a driver do before starting a journey on which they will encounter a tunnel?

A

Check the tunnel height before starting the journey

450
Q

Where should L plates be displayed on cars?

A

Both front and rear

451
Q

When must the holder of a Learner Ppermit display Ll plates on their car?

A

At all times when driving

452
Q

How would a driver calculate the maximum permitted weight of their vehicle?

A

By adding the unladen weight of the vehicle to the load permitted to be carride

453
Q

What is the maximum gross weight of a vehicle that may be driven by the holder of a category B driving licence?

A

3,500 kg

454
Q

What is the maximum number of passengers that may be carried in a vehicle driven by the holder of a category B licence?

A

8 passengers

455
Q

When can the holder of a category w learner permit carry a passenger?

A

Only when the passenger also holds a category w driving licence and the vehicle is designed to take a passenger

456
Q

A driver has stalled in the middle of an unguarded level crossing and cannot restart the engine. The warning bell is ringing? What should the driver do?

A

Walk clear of the crossing and phone the signal operator so that trains can be stopped

457
Q

What shold a driver do if their vehicle breaks down on an automatic railway level crossing?

A

Get passengers clear of the crossing and phone the signal operator so that trains can be stopped

458
Q

What is the immediate effect of a head on collision between two cars at speed?

A

All persons in each vehicle are thrown violently forward

459
Q

When changing a wheel on a public road, what shold a person do to ensure their own safety?

A

Wear reflective clothing and switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights

460
Q

Why is it dangerous to allow children to stand in the space between the front seats of a car?

A

They could be thrown forward if the brakes are applied suddenly

461
Q

When are children allowed to stand with their heads up through an open sun roof?

A

Children are never allowed to do so

462
Q

When may the holder of a category w learner permit carry a passenger on a tractor or works vehicle?

A

When there is proper passenger seating and the passenger holds a full category w licence

463
Q

Are children allowed to be left unattended in a vehicle

A

Never

464
Q

When is a driver allowed to carry more passengers in a car than there are seat belts available?

A

It is never allowed

465
Q

When should children be allowed to drive a tractor?

A

Children shold never be allowed to drive a tractor

466
Q

What danger can arise from the power take off shaft of a tractor

A

If it is not covered, clothing can get caught

467
Q

What should a driver do when requested to drive a vehicle that they feel is overloaded?

A

Refuse to drive the vehicle

468
Q

How could towing an overloaded trailer affect a vehicle?

A

It could impair the vehicle’s steering and braking

469
Q

When is a red flag a sufficient marker for a rear load overhang that exceeds one metre?

A

Only during the day

470
Q

At what point is a vehicle load more likely to shift?

A

When cornering

471
Q

Hhow should a driver negotiate a bend when driving a fully loaded vehicle?

A

At a slower speed than when empty

472
Q

When attaching a trailer to their vehicle, what shuold a driver check?

A

That the load is evenly spread

473
Q

When attaching a trailer to their vehicle, what shoudl a driver check?

A

That the trailer coupling is attached securely

474
Q

What shold a driver do to secure the towing vehicle before unhitching a trailer?

A

Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition and engage a low gear

475
Q

When is it permissible for a driver to carry a passenger on a trailer drawbar?

A

Never

476
Q

When is a tractor most likely to overturn?

A

When turning sharply

477
Q

When driving a tractor and trailer, what shoudl the driver do on entering a roundabout to avoid possible roll over?

A

Reduce speed

478
Q

What is jack knifing?

A

When the trailer is travelling faster than the drawing vehicle

479
Q

When is jackknifing most likely to occur?

A

When trying to reduce speed sharply while travelling downhill

480
Q

The driving of a tractor pulling a wide load that blocks their view to the rear wishes to turn tight. What shold they do?

A

Have another person advise of following traffic while the driver checks for oncoming traffic

481
Q

Whenshould a driver use the vehicle side lights?

A

When parking on an unlit road

482
Q

Hhow does a driver know if the bulb in a side light has failed?

A

By checking the side lights when they are switched on

483
Q

What does this warning light indicate? [ exclamation mark in a circle]

A

A fault in the braking system

484
Q

What lighting should be on a car trailer?

A

Iindicators, brake lights, rear number plate light, red reflectors and rear tail lights

485
Q

What lighting should be on a tractor trailer during lighting up hours?

A

Iindicators, brake lights, rear number plate light, red reflectors and rear tail lights

486
Q

On a motorway, when shold a driver use the hazard warning lights?

A

When slowing down quickly because of danger ahead

487
Q

What effect do the hazard warning lights have on the brake lights?

A

When slowing down quickly because of danger ahead

488
Q

What effect do the hazard warning lights have on the brake lights?

A

They have no effect

489
Q

When should a driver use their hazard warning lights?

A

When the vehicle has broken down

490
Q

What does using the vehicle’s hazard warning lights allow a driver to do?

A

To warn other road users that the vehicle is broken down

491
Q

When should a driver use their vehicle’s hazard warning lights?

A

When causing an unavoidable obstruction

When broken down and causing an obstruction

492
Q

On a motoway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?

A

When the vehicle has broken down

493
Q

The handrake generally works on whichwheels?

A

The rear wheels

494
Q

In general, above what gross vehicle weight must a trailer have brakes fitted?

A

750 kg

495
Q

What is the recommended method of driving a vehicle with automatic transmission?

A

Operate the accelerator and brake with the right foot

496
Q

When driving a vehicle with a diesel engine in freezing weather, what should a driver ensure?

A

That the fueld is treated with an anti-waxing agent

497
Q

What is a possible effect of over-filling the engine with oil?

A

It could damage the catalytic converter

498
Q

What shold a driver do if the fuel system becomes air locked?

A

Bleed the air out of the fuel system

499
Q

Is a driver allowed to use rebated (green) diesel fuel in a car on a public road?

A

Green diesel may never be used in a car

500
Q

What should a driver do to reduce the risk of neck injury in a rear end collision?

A

Use a properly adjusted head restraint

501
Q

When must a tractor or works vehicle be fitted with rear-view mirror?

A

A rear view mirror must always be fitted

502
Q

What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres on cars?

A

1.6 millimetres

503
Q

What does the load index of a tyre indicate?

A

The maximum load a tyre can carry

504
Q

Under what circumstances could both cross-ply and radial tyres by fitted to a vehicle?

A

When each type is fitten on a different axle

505
Q

What is the effect of resting the foot on the clutch pedal?

A

Iit wears out the clutch more quickly than normal

506
Q

What is the purpose of side impact protection bars

A

To protect the occupants when the vehicle is hit from the side

507
Q

When the fluid reservoir is full to the mark, how would a driver check that the power assisted steering is working effectively?

A

Turn the steering wheel from lock to lock with the engine running

508
Q

What shold the driver of a vehicle with power assisted steering (PAS) do if steering becomes more difficult as they are driving

A

Stop, check the level of the fluid and top up if necessary

509
Q

What is the effect of an incorrectly adjusted driver’s seat

A

It can delay the driver from operating a control

510
Q

While driving in rain, a driver notices that the wiper blades are worn. What should they do?

A

Have the blades replaced as soon as possible

511
Q

What should a driver do when the wiper blade on the driver’s side is partly worn?

A

Hhave the worn blade replaced with a new one

512
Q

If the wiper blades are frozen to the windscreen, what should the driver do?

A
  • defrost the windscreen before switching on the wipers

0 have the blades replaced as soon as possible

513
Q

What should a driver check regularly to ensure they have a good clear view of the road when driving?

A

The windscreen wipers are working correctly

514
Q

When replacing a wheel, in what order shold wheel nuts be tightened?

A

Tighten diagonally opposite nuts first

515
Q

When changing a wheel on their vehicle on a public road, what shold a person do?

A

Turn on the hazard warning lights

516
Q

What shold a driver do in order to avoid excessive exhaust pollution from their vehicle?

A

Have the vehicle’s air filters changed regularly

517
Q

How regularly should a vehicle be serviced?

A

As often as indicated in the manufacturer’s specification

518
Q

What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?

A

To reduce harmful exhaust emissions

519
Q

What type of noise might fast cornering create?

A

Tyre squeal

520
Q

What shold a driver do before getting out of the vehicle?

A

Check their side mirror and look before opening the door

521
Q

How should a driver secure their vehicle before getting out of it?

A
  • Apply the parking brake, stop the engine and engage a low gear
  • apply the parking brake, stop the engire and engage a low gear
522
Q

What precaution should a driver taken when getting out of their vehicle?

A

Check all around for approaching traffic and pedestrians before opening the door

523
Q

On a busy road, how shold a driver allow passengers out of a vehicle?

A

Stop and allow them to get out on the side nearest the kerb

524
Q

Which of the following checks shold a driver perform on their vehicle before moving off?

A

Ensure that alldoors are properly secured

525
Q

What advice shold a driver give to passengers before opening doors?

A

Check all around and open door with caution

526
Q

How do you make sure your vehicle is parked safely?

A

Don’t park it where it may endanger other road users

527
Q

What should be considered when reversing out of a parking space?

A

Check for pedestrians and vehicles all around

528
Q

What cars are required to have rear seat belts fitted?

A

Cars first registered after 1st Janaury 1992

529
Q

Where seat belts are fitted to a car when must adult occupants wear them?

A

At all times

530
Q

What is the purpose of a seat belt?

A

To prevent the wearer from being thrown forward in the event of a crash or abrupt deceleration

531
Q

When should a driver put on their safety belt?

A

Before they move off

532
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger over 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling in a car?

A

The passenger only

533
Q

Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger under 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling in a car?

A

The driver only

534
Q

In general, how shold infants be secured in a vehicle?

A

They should always be secured in a child restraint system

535
Q

Should an infant who is not secured in a child restraint system be carried in the front passenger seat?

A

No

536
Q

How should a child restraint system be secured in a vehicle?

A

It shold be secured with seat belts or ISOFIX fittings

537
Q

What should a driver do when driving a vehicle with young children as passengers?

A

Make sure each child is wearing a seat belt or using an appropriate restraint systme

538
Q

What should a driver do if a tyre bursts on the vehicle they are driving?

A

Hold the steering wheel firmly and pull in on the side of the road

539
Q

What shold a driver do if they get a tyre blow out on the road?

A

Apply the footbrake gently and bring the vehicle to a halt

540
Q

What effect could a front tyre blow out have on a vehicle?

A

The steering wheel will pull to one side

541
Q

What effect could a rear tyre blow out have on a vehicle?

A

It could cause the vehicle to sway from side to side

542
Q

How should a driver use the brakes if the vehicle is fitted with anti lock brakes (abs)?

A

Press the brake pedal firmly and hold

543
Q

What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a four wheel sideways skid?

A

Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the skid and ease off the accelerator

544
Q

What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a front wheel sideways skid?

A

Release the accelerator

545
Q

What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a rear wheel sideways skid?

A

Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the rear wheels are heading

546
Q

How should a driver in a vehicle without anti lock brakes (ABS) deal with a front wheel straight line skid?

A

Press and release the footbrake at rapid intervals

547
Q

What action should a driver take if the engine in their vehicle cuts out suddenly when they are driving along?

A

Signal and steer the vehicle to the side of the road

548
Q

How would hydraulic power steering be affected if an engine stalled in slow moving traffic?

A

The steering would become heavy and difficult to operate

549
Q

When driving on the road, what shold a driver do if the brakes on their vehicle fail?

A

Engage a lower gear

pump the brake pedal rapidly

550
Q

What should a driver do if the accelerator jams when they are driving along?

A

Engage neutral gear and apply the brakes

551
Q

When driving along, a driver feels that the oncoming car may crashintot their vehicle. What shold they do?

A

Flash the headlights and sound the horn to attract the attention of the other driver

552
Q

When driving along and confronted by an obstacle, what should a driver do?

A

Apply the brakes firmly

553
Q

When driving along and required to stop suddenly, what should a driver do?

A

Apply the brakes firmly

554
Q

When required to stop in an emergency, what shold a driver do?

A

Maintain firm pressure on the footbrake

555
Q

When required to stop in an emergency, what should a driver do?

A

Press the footbrake firmly

556
Q

What shold a driver do to avoid having to make an emergency stop?

A

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

557
Q

When changing a wheel on their vehicle on a public road what shold a person do?

A

Place a red warning triangle to the right side at the rear of the vehicle

558
Q

When changing a wheel on their vehicle on a public road what shoudl a person do?

A

Wear reflective clothing if available

559
Q

What should a driver do to avoid having to make an emergency stop?

A

Scan the road well ahead

Driver Theory Test (1 decks)

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