Theory Part Of Pracctical Test Flashcards
When should a driver use the vehicle side lights?
When parking on a unlit road
In general, above what gross vehicle weight must a trailer have brakes fitted?
750 kg
The Parking brake (rear brake) generally works on which wheels?
The rear wheels
What is the possible effect of over filling the engine with oil?
It could damage the catalytic convertor
What should a driver do if the fuel system becomes air locked?
Bleed the air out of the fuel system
Is driver allowed to use rebated (green) diesel fuel in a car on a public road
Green diesel may never be used in a car
What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres on cars?
1.6 millimeters
What does the load index of a Tyre indicate?
The maximum load a Tyre can carry
Under what circumstances could both cross-ply and radial tyres be fitted to a vehicle?
When each type is fitted on a different axle
If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?
Use a roadside phone to contact gardai and never try to carry out repairs yourself
What could a driver do in order to avoid excessive exhaust pollution from their vehicle?
Have the vehicles air filters changed regularly
In general how regularly should a vehicle be serviced?
As per the manufacturers recommendation
What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?
Reduce harmful exhaust emissions
What should a driver do before getting out of the vehicle?
Check their side mirror and look behind before opening the door.
On a busy road, how should a driver allow passengers out of a vehicle?
Stop and allow them to get on the side nearest the kerb
Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger over 17 yrs of age is wearing a seat belt while traveling in a car?
The passenger only
Who is responsible for ensuring that a passenger under 17 yrs of age is wearing a seat belt while traveling in a car?
The driver only
What should a driver do if a Tyre burst on the vehicle they are driving?
Hold the steering wheel firmly and pull in oj the side of the road
What should a driver do if they get a Tyre blow out on the road?
Apply the footbrake gently and bring the vehicle to a halt.
What effect could a front Tyre blow out have on a vehicle?
The steering wheel will pull to one side
What effect could a rear Tyre blow out have on a vehicle?
It could cause the vehicle to sway from side to side.
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Anti lock brakes
Hoe should a driver apply the brakes in an emergency if the vehicle is fitted with anti lock brakes?
Press the brake pedal firmly and hold
What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a four wheel sideways skid?
Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the skid and ease off the accelerator
What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a front wheel sideways skid?
Release the accelerator
What should a driver do of their vehicle gets into a rear wheel sideways skid?
Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the rear wheel are heading
How should a driver in a vehicle without anti lock brakes (ABS) deal with a front wheel straight line skid
Press and release the footbrake at rapid intervals
How would hydraulic power steering be affected if an engine stalled in slow moving traffic?
The steering would become heavy abd difficult to operate
What lighting must be on a two axle car trailer as well as on tractor trailer during lighting up hours?
Indicators, brake lights,rear number plate lights, red reflectors and a rear trailer lights
What distance before a zebra crossing is parking prohibited?
15 metres
Within what distance of a road junction is parking prohibited?
5 meters
When should a driver use dipped headlights?
From just after dusk to just before dawn
According to a pre-crash report what type of vehicle were the majority of people driving when they had consumed alcohol and caused a fatal collision?
A private car
According to the pre-crash report, what type of fatal collision was a person more likely to be involved in when drink driving?
Single vehicle collision
According to the pre-crash report, which days of the week were people more likely to drink and drive and cause a fatal collision?
Saturday and sunday
What is the maximum disqualification period imposed in court where the learner driver has a blood alcohol concentration level in excess of 80mg?
Six years
According to the pre-crash report which age group had the highest number of drivers causing fatal collisions where alcohol was a factor?
16-24 years
A driver is automatically disqualified from driving for how long if, on a first offense, they refused to provide a member of an garda with a sample of blood, urine or breath?
4 yrs
What is one of the possible consequences for a learner driver if they drive after drinking as little as just one unit of alcohol
3 month disqualification from driving
Which group had the highest number of passengers deaths in collisions where alcohol was a factor?
17 - 24 yrs
Drink driving penalty for a learner driver with blood alcohol conc of 20mg to 80mg per 100 milliliters of blood?
200 fine and 3 month driving disqualification
Driver with a blood alcohol concentrate of 80mg to 100mg per 100 milliliters of blood
400 fine and 6 months driving disqualification
Penalty for driver who refuses to give breath, blood or urine samples as evidence for a second offense
Automatic disqualification for 6 yrs
What is the max penalty on conviction for drug driving?
5000 fine and 6 months in prison
What stopping distance should a driver allow for when driving in snow or icy conditions?
Up to ten times the normal distance
What is the recommended stopping distance for a car traveling 50 km/h on a dry road?
25 metres
What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car traveling at 50km/h on a wet road?
36 metres
What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car traveling at 100km/h on a dry road?
70 metres
Max speed for cars and motorcycles on motorways?
120 Km/h
Max speed for Cars or motorcycles on national roads?
100 km/h
Max permissible speed for a car towing a caravan oj national roads and motorway
80 km/h
Unless otherwise indicated what is the max speed for a car rowing a trailer on national roads as well as motorway?
80 km/h
If there is no footpath, where must a pedestrian walk?
On the right hand side of the road
When should pedestrians wear reflective clothing at night?
At night, when walking outside built-up areas
What do flashing amber arrows indicate at a junction?
When safe, drivers should proceed in the direction indicated.
At a railway crossing with unattended gates, what should a car driver do?
Open both gates before proceeding to cross
What danger can arise during daylight when a driver enters an area that is heavily shaded by overhanging trees?
Visibility could suddenly be reduced
Where are the blind spots that a driver needs to be aware of when towing a loaded trailer?
The area to the side and the rear of the vehicle and the trailer thst the driver cannot see.
Subject to the speed limit, what is the safest speed to drive at?
The speed that will enable the driver to stop the vehicle within the distance ahead that they can see to be clear
Along with an impairment test, what may a garda request if they suspect a driver of driving under the influence of drugs?
A saliva sample
Which of the following affects the braking distance of the vehicle?
The speed and weight of the vehicle
In wet weather how might a driver judge what is a safe following distance from the vehicle in front?
By allowing atleast four seconds to elapse between the vehicle in front and the drivers own vehicle passing a fixed point
What effect does carrying a load have on a vehicles braking ability?
It increases the distance required to stop
When driving ar night the full headlights of a car should enable the driver to see for a distance of how many mwtres?
100 metres
When driving at night the dipped headlights of a car should enable the driver to see for a distance of how many metres?
30 metres
When should you signal?
Moving off, turning right or left changing lanes, overtaking, slowing down or stopping
When should a driver use fog lights on their vehicle?
Use foglights only in dense fog and falling snow
When can a driver expect to encounter black ice?
When the temperature drops close to freezing
What should a driver do if there is black ice on the road?
Avoid harsh braking, steering and acceleration
Where is black ice likely to occur on the road?
In sheltered or shaded areas