Theory Questions Flashcards
Aquaplaning
Water builds up between the tyres and the road surface, reducing grip. It results in losing control of the car.
What is the rule of the yellow box junction?
You should not stop in the yellow box. Must not enter the yellow box unless it is clear and safe to do so.
What are the different speed limits?
Motorway 120/National 100/ Regional 80 (Non-national roads)/ Town 50
List 5 times you use dipped headlights
stopped in traffic, meeting other traffic, in built-up areas, continuously lit roads, in dense fog, when following behind other traffic.
What are the different white lines in the centre of the road?
Continuous single or double line - cars must stay to the left and must not cross the line except in an emergency.
Double or single broken line - car must not cross unless safe to do so
A broken line with a continuous line - car must obey the line closest to them.
Explain each traffic light
Red - Stop at stop line or before light
Amber - You must stop and yield to any pedrestians crossing
Flashing Amber - means you may move slowly after giving way to vehicles already on the road.
Green - you may proceed with caution
Whats is the minimmum thread depth of tyres?
1.6mm
What age do you have to be to sit in the front seat?
12 YEARS AND OVER
What age do they have to be for the driver to be responsible to ensure they have their seat belt on?
under 17 you have to make them.
How much space to you leave when over taking a cyclist?
if you driving:
under 50 km -1m
over 50km 1.5m
How do you check if your brake lights are working?
reverse against a reflective surface
How do you know there is a zebra crossing coming up?
Flashing amber beacons
Who has the right of way if 2 roads of equal importance are meeting
traffic already on the road or traffic from the right
What should you do if a car approaches you with full lights on ?
slow down and stop if necessary
what do you check when starting the engine?
handbrake is on, car is in neutral, seatbelts are on, doors are closed
when should you use your cars horn
to warn traffic of danger or to make vehicles aware of your presence for safety reasons. You should not use your horn between 11:30 to 07:00 except in emergency.
What does a broken white line crossing the left hand lane mean?
Yield to oncoming traffic
How should you position yourself for turning right on a one-way street?
Drive closely to the right hand side as possibly safely
Who cannot use a motorway?
Cyclists, people who dont have full licence, any vehicle that cannot exceed over 50km, pedestrians.
How far back is a safe distance to drive behind another vehicle?
leaving a 2 second gap and if wet 4 second
What does the island in the middle of a pedestrian crossing mean?
there is a separate crossing on each side
When can you cross a continuous white line?
to avoid obstruction
What does a broken yellow line mean?
edge of the road
Where should you not park?
bend, less then 5m from junction, bus lane or cycle lane, taxi rank
Where should you not overtake?
on a bend, junction, pedestrian crossing, brow of hill, humpbacked bridge, continuous white line, anywhere your view is restricted
What does a single yellow line mean?
No parking
what does a double yellow line mean?
no parking
Why would you use the outside lane on a motorway?
To overtake or to accomodate the vehicles merging from the left
If you break down on a motorway, what should you do?
move far to the left as possible, turn on hazard lights, get out the passenger side, contact the gardai
When can you overtake on the left?
When the vehicle in front is turning right or when the traffic on the right lane is slower.
What is a clearway?
No stopping or parking is prohibited
Name three people in authority whom you must stop for?
Guardai, school warden, person in charge of animals
If you wish to turn right from a minor road onto a dual-carriageway which has a wide central median, what should you do?
If clear move into the central median and wait until the the left is clear
What should you do when you wish to turn right on to a dual-carriageway which has a narrow central median?
wait on side road until there is a gap in traffic in both directions
You see a vehicle with blue flashing lights approaching. What should you do?
slow down move to the left and stop if necessary
