Legal Matters/Rules of the Road Flashcards
When can the holder of a Category W learner permit carry a passenger?
Only when the passenger also holds a Category W driving license and the vehicle is designed to carry a passenger
Is a driver permitted to park at an entrance to a property?
Yes, with the property owners’ consent
What is a clearway?
An area where stopping is not permitted during certain times.
What restriction applies to a driver’s full license if they have passed their test on a vehicle with automatic transmission?
They may not drive vehicles with manual transmission.
What colour traffic light comes on after a non-flashing amber light?
Red only
When kis parking permitted at the brow of a hill?
Parking is never permitted on the brow of a hill
What is the maximum gross weight of a vehicle that may be driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence?
3500
What traffic may use a cycle lane accompanied by a continuous whit line?
cyclists and motorised wheelchairs
Is a driver allowed to use rebated diesel fuel in a car on a public road?
Green diesel may never be used in a car
if a driver wishes to drive another privately-owned vehicle but they are uncertain if they are insured to drive that vehicle, what should they do?
A driver should contact their own insurer to confirm whether or not their insurance policy covers the driving of other vehicles
What do flashing amber lights at a pelican crossing mean?
Stop and give way to pedestrians - proceed if the way is clear
What is the minimum insurance cover a driver needs to drive on a public road?
Third Party
How would a driver calculate the maximum overall permitted weight of their vehicle?
By adding the unladen weight of the vehicle to the load permitted to be carried
Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a caravan on a motorway?
80 km/hr
Who is entitled to see a driver’s vehicle registration document?
A Garda may ask you to produce the vehicles registration document at a named Garda station
