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1
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What should a driver do if involved in a collision with another vehicle where nobody is injured?

A

Exchange all relevant details with the other driver

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What is the main reason for maintaining the correct tyre pressures?

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To help provide optimum road holding

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

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Headlights, front and rear side lights, rear number plate light ,red rear reflectors, brake lights and indicators.

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

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

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When should a driver use their hazard warning lights?

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When the vehicle has broken down

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

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Use a properly adjusted head restraint

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With regard to tyres, what should a driver do before starting a long journey?

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Check the tyres are inflated to normal air pressure

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What should a driver do before towing a caravan?

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Have extended mirrors fitted to the towing vehicle

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What effect can a broken lens have on headlights?

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It can reduce and distort the beam

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What lighting must be on a two-axle car-trailer?

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Indicators, brake lights, rear number plate lights, red reflectors and rear tail lights

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When should tyre pressure be checked?

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When the tyres are cold

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

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The load can make the vehicle more difficult to control

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13
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When should a driver use their vehicle’s hazard lights?

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When causing an unavoidable obstruction

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14
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When dealing with crash victims ,what does A stand for?

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Airway

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

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The trailer could become detached

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

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Wear reflective clothing and switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights

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What should the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a front nearside wheel?

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Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll when jacked up

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When calling for help on an emergency telephone on the motor way, who does the call go to?

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The Gardaí

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If a vehicle breaks down , where should the driver stop?

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As far to the left as possible

20
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What does worn tread along the edge of the inside of a tyre suggest?

A

Steering alignment may be faulty

21
Q

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

A

The driver’s insurance company and the Gardaí

22
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If a driver is involved in a serious collision with an uninsured motorist,where nobody is injured, who should it be reported to ?

A

The driver’s insurance company and the Gardaí

23
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When attaching a trailer to their vehicle,what must a driver check?

A

That the load is evenly spread

24
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Whe dealing with crash victims?What does C stand for?

A

Circulation

25
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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

26
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If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?

A

Move the vehicle to the hard shoulder

26
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If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?

A

Move the vehicle to the hard shoulder

27
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What should a driver do when requested to drive a vehicle that they feel is overloaded?

A

Refuse to drive the vehicle

28
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A fault in which component may lead to uneven or excessive tyre wear?

A

Suspension

29
Q

Who should first be contacted where a person has been in a collision?

A

The emergency services

30
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Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger over 17 years of age is wearing a seat belt while travelling?

A

The passenger only

31
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Under what circumstances would a driver increase air pressure in tyres?

A

When taking a journey with additional passengers

32
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What effect does carrying a load have on a vehicle’s braking ability?

A

It increases the distance required to stop

33
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What should a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment?

A

Stop where safe and investigate the cause

34
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What lighting must be on a tractors trailer during lighting-up hours?

A

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

35
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In general, how frequently should a vehicle’s lights be checked?

A

Daily before driving

36
Q

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

A

The wheel nuts

37
Q

A driver notices that the wiper blades are worn. What should they do?

A

Have the blades replaced as soon as possible

38
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How could towing an overloaded trailer affect a vehicle?

A

It could impair the vehicle’s steering and braking

39
Q

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

A

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

40
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While driving ,a driver notices a strong smell of fuel. What should they do?

A

Stop where safe and investigate

41
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On a motorway, when should a driver use the hazard warning lights?

A

When the vehicle has broken down

42
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In order to inform the emergency services of a crash what telephone number should be called?

A

112

43
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

44
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What does the load index of a tyre indicate?

A

The maximum load a tyre can carry

45
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What effect does towing a loaded trailer have on stopping ability?

A

It increases the stopping distance

46
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If a driver notices that structural parts of their vehicle’s body have been affected by rust, what should they do?

A

Have it repaired by a competent repair shop

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