Mark's questions Flashcards
Name places you should not park.
Close to a junction (not within 5mts) –corners – double yellow lines – single yellow lines (within times zones) – Opposite a continuous white line (causing other motorists to overtake)
Q2. What are you legally required to have before you can drive on any public road?
You must hold a valid license (provisional or full) and have your vehicle taxed and insured.
Q3. What signs would you expect to see when you are approaching a major road?
Ans. Warning sign – major road ahead, Regulatory sign – Stop or Yield.
Q4. Name some places where you should not overtake?
Where you cannot see far enough ahead – too close to junctions – corners- approach to a bend – pedestrian crossings – (zig-zag lines,) hatch markings – over a continuous white line, on approach to hump back bridges etc.
Q5. What does a clearway sign mean?
Ans. Parking prohibited during the times shown.
Q6. To keep your Vehicle in legal condition, what should you pay attention to?
Ans. Brakes – lights – tyres – steering – indicators – wipers – speedometer – horn – silencer.
What shape and colour is a warning sign?
Diamond Shape – Yellow background and Black symbol.
What vehicles are prohibited from using a motorway?
Learner drivers, motorbikes under 50cc, invalid carriages or horse drawn vehicles, any vehicles not capable of attaining 50kph, animals, cyclists and pedestrians.
Q9. What should always be kept clean on your vehicle?
Lights – Reflectors – Windows – Mirrors – Registration plate
Q10. What does a double yellow line mean?
No parking at any time.
What does a broken white line mean?
A broken white line means overtake if safe to do so.
What is the safest way to park your car at night (If parked on a road)?
Passenger side (left) to the kerb with the rear reflectors showing to the following traffic.
What is the rule about passing animals on the road?
Slow down, give plenty of room, do not sound your horn or rev your engine. Have patience.
What is the rule on entering a roundabout?
Give way to traffic from your immediate right. Keeping the back wheels of the vehicle in front in view at all times!!
When should you use your hazard lights?
When your car is broken down, being towed, or at the scene of an accident also anytime you feel other drivers may find it difficult to see your vehicle
Where is the only place you will see a flashing red light?
At a level crossing.
At a pelican crossing what dose a flashing amber light mean?
Ans. Proceed with caution giving right of way to pedestrians crossing.
What is the hard shoulder used for?
Ans. Emergencies, breakdowns, pedestrians and cyclists.
When should you dip your lights?
Ans. When meeting cars, built up areas, continuously lit up roads, following behind a vehicle, when fog or poor visibility persists, generally driving with parks lights all the time is a safe action.
What should you do if blinded by oncoming lights at night.
Ans. Slow down and be prepared to stop
When should you not drive?
Ans. While under the influence of alcohol, drugs (prescribed or otherwise), or when tired or drowsy.
What does a single yellow line mean?
Ans. Parking prohibited during business hours.
Q23. What is the maximum speed limit on a motorway in Ireland?
Ans. 120kmh
What are the minimum lighting requirements on your vehicle?
A motor vehicle (except a motor cycle) must be equipped with two headlights (white or yellow), two white side lights (front), two red rear lights, two red rear stop lights, two red rear reflectors, Number plate lighting to the rear and amber directional indicators front and rear.
How should you approach a green light that has been green from the first time you have seen it?
Approach with caution at a speed which would allow you to stop safely if necessary.
What does a green traffic light mean?
You may continue on if it is safe to do so.
What do Zig – Zag lines on approach to a pedestrian crossing mean?
Overtaking is prohibited.
What shape and colour is a regulatory sign?
Regulatory signs are round with red and white background with the exception of three: Stop, Yield and the end of speed limit.
What is the sequence of traffic lights with pedestrian crossing?
Ans. Green - steady Amber – Red – amber – green
What does the rules of the road say about sounding your horn?
You should not sound your horn between the hours of 11:00pm and 7:00am except in an emergency.
When may you overtake on the left?
When traffic in front is turning right, when you are turning left.
How would you recognize a pedestrian crossing at nighttime?
Flashing Amber lights.
What does a steady amber traffic light mean?
Stop if it is safe to do so, or as to not inconvenience other drivers by braking harshly!
What are the rules regarding the yellow box junction?
Do not enter unless you can clear it, except when turning right.
What is a contra flow bus lane?
It is a bus lane that flows in the opposite direction to the traffic.
What are the road markings for a no-entry street?
Ans. full white line followed by a broken white line.
What is the minimum legal thread depth on a tyre?
Ans. 1.6mm
Can your reverse from a minor road on to a major road?
NO. (You should reverse from a major road to a minor road, being very aware of the possible following traffic).
Q40. What sign has a blue background and white letter “H” on it?
Hospital.
What is the 2 second rule and how is it measured?
The 2 sec rule is a guide to following traffic at a safe distance, when the vehicle in front of you passes a stationary marker (eg. Lamp post) you should count more than 2 seconds until you reach that same point. If you take longer than 2 seconds your at the minimum safe distance. In wet weather increase the count to 4 seconds. (Always drive for the road conditions!)
How would ensure your door is closed correctly?
The internal light should be off, in the mirror the doors should align perfectly, some vehicles also have a door light on the dashboard.
Name 3 people you should stop for when directed?
A Garda, School Warden and persons in charge of Animals.
What is Aquaplaning?
This is when water on the road has an adverse effect on tyre grip. Can severally affect steering and braking.
How would you check your power steering
If the steering becomes heavy the steering may be faulty. Before starting a journey two simple checks can be made. 1) Gentle pressure on the steering wheel, maintained whilst the engine is started, should result in slight but noticeable movement as the system begins to operate. 2) Turning the steering wheel after just moving off will give an immediate indication that the power assisted steering is functioning correctly.
How would you check your foot brake.
As you move off check the brakes. They should not feel spongy and the car should not pull to one side.
How would you check your handbrake.
Apply the parking brake. When it is fully applied it should secure itself
How would you check your headrest.
Ensure the headrest is at the correct height and as close to the back of your head as possible
How would you know your Anti Lock Braking system was not working.
A light will appear on the dash display.
Show me how you switch your headlight from dipped to main beam and explain how you would know the main beam is on whilst inside the car.
A. Operate switch (with ignition or engine on if necessary), check with main beam warning light
