General Questions Flashcards
When can you overtake on the left? 3
1) when the vehicle in front is turning right
2) if you are turning left immediately after overtaking
3) in slow moving lanes of traffic
At an uncontrolled junction of equal importance, to whom would you give right of way?
Traffic on the right or traffic already in the junction
What is a box junction (rules of yellow box) and what rules apply? 3 sentences/points
An area marked by criss-cross yellow lines.
If going straight, you may not enter unless your exit is clear.
You can wait in the box if you are turning right as long as you are not causing an obstruction.
What is a clearway?
An area at the side of the road where you cannot park or stop during the listed time (except for buses and taxis)
When should you dip your headlights? 5
1) when there is incoming traffic
2) if you are behind a vehicle
3) in dense fog or falling snow
4) in a well-lit area
5) daylight hours (beginning and end of lighting hour)
What is a safe distance to travel behind another vehicle?
2 seconds when it’s dry
4 seconds in wet weather
What is the minimum thread depth for a tyre?
1.6mm (1mm for motorbike and vintage cars)
What is the legal parking distance from the kerb?
Within 45 cm
What is the legal parking distance from a junction?
5 m
What regulations apply to the use of a horn?
Do not use it in a built up area between 11:30 pm and 7 am, unless there is an emergency
What does an amber traffic light mean?
Stop, if it is safe to do so
What does a red traffic light mean?
Stop
What does a green traffic light mean?
Proceed, if it is safe to do so
What does a flashing amber light mean?
Proceed if the crossing is clear but pedestrians still have right of way
What does red flashing lights mean?
Stop, train approaching
What does a continuous white line/lines mean in the middle of the road? 3
You must not:
1) cross the line (overtake)
2) park opposite
3) do a u turn
What does a continuous white line with a broken white line alongside it mean?
Overtaking is allowed on the broken side only
What does a continuous yellow line at the side of the road mean?
Parking not allowed at times shown
What does double continuous yellow lines at the side of the road mean?
No parking at any time
What do zig zag white lines mean and where would you see them?
No stopping, parking or overtaking on approach to a pedestrian crossing
What does a broken yellow line mean?
It marks the edge of the road or the hard shoulder
How would you know you are entering a one way street from the wrong end? 3
1) No entry sign
2) no entry written on road
3) continuous white line with a broken line behind it
Where would you stop if a stop sign had no white line?
At the sign
Give examples of where you should not park. 11
1) at the brow of a hill
2) on a hump back bridge
3) near a bend
4) near a junction
5) at a bus stop
6) at an entrance
7) opposite another vehicle on a narrow road
8) at a taxi rank
9) opposite a continuous white line
10) in a bus lane
11) on the footpath
What should you do if you have an accident?
Stop
What does the island in the centre of a pedestrian crossing mean?
Each side of the island is a separate crossing
When can you drive in the hard shoulder?
Temporarily to let someone by, only if the hard shoulder is clear
What is the maximum distance between a drawing vehicle and a trailer or vehicle being towed?
No more than 4.5m
When towing, if the distance between the vehicles is greater than 1.5m, what procedure must be followed?
A warning device (eg. White flag) of at least 30 square cm must be placed to draw attention to the tow bar or rope
You may not park within what distance of a pedestrian crossing?
15 m before it
5 m after it
What procedure must you take when crossing a dual carriageway with a narrow central median?
If the median is too narrow for your car you must complete the crossing
What are the main differences between a motorway and dual carriageway? 3
1) can only turn left off a motorway (no right turns)
2) no traffic light on motorway
3) no roundabouts on motorway
What would you look out for on country roads? 5
1) pedestrians
2) animals
3)muddy road surfaces
4) slow moving heavy farming machinery
Concealed entrances
What is the maximum speed limit on a motorway?
120 kmph
When being overtaken, what must you NOT do?
Do not increase your speed
How would you recognise a pedestrian/zebra crossing at night?
Flashing yellow beacon
What position would you take up to turn right out of a one way street?
The extreme right (lane if there is lanes)
Where would you never do a u turn? 3
1) where there is a continuous white line
2) on a one way street
3) where a sign directs you not to do so (no u turn permitted sign)
What is a contra-flow bus lane?
A bus lane running in the opposite direction to the rest of the traffic
It is NOT to be used by other vehicles
What is a with-flow bus lane?
A bus lane running in the same direction as the rear of the traffic.
It can be used by other traffic at specific time of day
What is meant by tailgating?
Driving too close to the car in front
Not following the 2 seconds rule
What are the main factors that can affect your driving? 5
1) road rage
2) tiredness/fatigue
3) drugs
4) alcohol
5) other forms of aggression
When may you use the right lane of a dual carriageway? 2
1) If you are overtaking another vehicle
2) if you are turning right a short distance ahead
What does a red triangle indicate?
A dangerous hazard (accident, broken down vehicle)
What is coasting?
Why is it potentially dangerous?
1) The vehicle is not being driven by the engine (free rolling) because the clutch is being held down( not being used to change gear or just before stopping)
2) The driver has reduced control of the vehicle
How far away from a pedestrian crossing must you be if you are crossing the road without using it?
Not within the zig-zag lines (or 15 m in absence of it/them)
Who is responsible for seatbelts?
16 and younger = driver
17 and older = the person themselves
Where should you not overtake? 6
1) at a bend
2) brow of a hill
3) humpback bridge
4) at continuous white line
5) pedestrian crossing
6) anywhere your view might be obstructed
What must you check before starting the car?
Handbrake is on and gears in neutral
What colour traffic light follows amber?
Red
What is the national speed limit of Ireland?
100 kmph
What are the rules for a roundabout?
Yield to the traffic coming from the right and already on the roundabout
What do you do if someone approaches you with full headlights on?
Shift your vision to the left of the road and down so you are not dazzled and slow down if necessary (if approaching from behind use night mode in mirror)
What should you look for in your tyres before driving?
1) Check there is a minimum tyre tread of 1.6mm (not worn) (anything less is not sufficient to grip the road and illegal)
2) ensure the tyres are the correct pressure (do not look flat)
If you were the only person around, how would you check:
1) your indicator
2) your break lights
1) put car in neutral with handbrake on, put on the hazard lights (to check both) and get out of the car
2) either reverse to a reflective surface (eg. Wondor or wall) and press brake and see if the light is reflected against the surface OR use a mop/brush to press the brake when the car is on (neutral, handbrake on) and wedge it in place to check lights
How do you check if your handbrake works?
Test where there is a small incline/decline on the road. Apply foot brake firmly, disengage handbrake and then reapply. Then remove foot from foot brake and see if vehicle remains stationary and the handbrake handle is not too far up.
What is the speed limit in:
1) a built up area
2) a residential area
1) 50 kmph
2) 30 kmph
