Driving Test Questions

What is the total stopping distance of a car/ travelling at 100 Klms per hour on a dry road?

74 metres
75 metres
76 metres
77 metres

What is the minimum parking distance from a pelican/zebra crossing on the offside of the crossing?

5 metres
10 metres
15 metres
20 metres

What is the minimum parking distance from a zebra crossing, pelican or pedestrian crossing on the near side (approaching) side?

5 metres
10 metres
15 metres
20 metres

What is the maximum distance away from the kerb that you can park?

16 inches
17 inches
19 inches
0.5 metres

When can you break a red light?

Only when it's safe
Only if you are travelling to fast to stop
Only if you are beckoned to by a garda
Only if one red light is working

What is the national speed limit, or maximum speed limit on a national road?

80klms per hour
90klms per hour
100klms per hour
120klms per hour

What is the speed limit in a built up area?

30klms per hour
50klms per hour
60klms per hour
80klms per hour

What is the speed limit on a regional road?

30klms per hour
50klms per hour
60klms per hour
80klms per hour

When involved in an accident what is the first thing that you should do?

Move your cars safely off the road
Call the gardai
Call an ambulance
Stop

What does a flashing amber traffic light mean at a pelican crossing?

You can proceed if it is clear, though only if there are no pedestrians. If there are pedestrians on the crossing you must stop.
Be prepared for a flashing red light next an stop if safe
Wait until the the green traffic light comes on
The traffic lights may be broken so proceed with caution

What effect has an Island in the centre of the road?

It allows you park up safely
It separates the road into two sections. Each side of the road is treated separately.
It is a safe place to set down
Cyclists can use it for rest periods

What does a solid amber Traffic light mean?

Pass through the light quickly before it goes red
Stop at the line or before the light if it is safe to do so
Proceed with caution
Wait for the green light

What traffic light comes on after a flashing Amber light at a pelican crossing?

A red light
A green light
A solid amber
A flashing red light

What light comes on after a solid amber traffic light?

A green light
A red light
A flashing amber
A flashing green

Who is exempt from wearing seatbelts?

School wardens and traffic wardens
Driving testers conducting a test, driving instructors on a lesson, diplomats, gardai on duty
Fire officers, the army when off duty
passengers over 18 years old

When driving on dual carriageways which lane should you overtake in?

The left lane
The right lane
Which ever lane is free
The hard shoulder

Which lane should you drive in on a dual carraigeway?

The left lane
The hard Shoulder
The right lane
Whichever lane is free

What is the maximum speed limit on a dual carriageway?

80klms per hour
90klms per hour
100klms per hour
120klms per hour

What are the two main differences between a dual carriageway and a motorway?

A dual carraigeway has 2 lanes and a hard shoulder, a motorway has 3 lanes and a hard shoulder
You can overtake in both lanes on a motorway and your tyre pressure does not need to be increased
The maximum speed limit on a motorway is 120 Km per hour on a dual carraigeway it is 100klms, a motorway also has no traffic lights and no junctions
You can set down and pick up on a dual carraigeway, and you can use the hard shoulder on a motorway as a rest point

Who is not allowed on a motorway?

Learner drivers, tractors, motor bikes with side cars
Learner drivers, High sided vehicles, long vehicles,
Learner drivers, JCB's, cars and trailers
Learner drivers, vehicles under 50cc, invalid carriages, animals, pedestrians, pedal cyclists, vehicles without inflated tyres, vehicles incapable of a speed of more than 50 Km per hour

What is the total stopping distance of a car/ travelling at 50 Km on a dry road?

20 metres
25 metres
30 metres
35 metres

What is the total stopping distance of a car/ travelling at 100 Klms per on a dry road?

75 metres
76 metres
77 metres
76 metres

What is the total stopping distance of a car/ travelling at 100 Klms on a dry road?

75 metres
76 metres
77 metres
78 metres

When can you overtake on the left?

If you are turning left.If the car infront of you is turning right. If the traffic in your lane is moving more slowly than the traffic in the left lane
In an emergency
When there is an accident
For access

Which side of a one way street should you drive down if you want to turn right?

Drive down the street as close to the right as possible
You would drive down the left hand side of the street and as you approach the junction, signal right and move into the right hand side of the road. Alternatively if there are road markings follow the road markings
Keep to the left at all times
Alternate sides as you proceed

Under what size must a child be in a booster seat or booster cushion?

Under 160cms and less than 30 kilos
Under 130 cms and less than 35 kilos
Under 150cms (5 feet) and less than 36 kilos.
Under 140cms andless than 36 kilos

What does a single continuous yellow line indicate along the edge of a kerb?

Parking is a allowed during business hours
No parking is allowed during business hours
No parking is allowed at all
It indicates the hard shoulder

What do double continuous yellow lines indicate along the edge of a kerb?

You can never park there
You can only park there
It indicates the hard shoulder
It indicates a bend up ahead

What does a continuous white line indicate along the centre of the road?

You can never overtake
You can only only overtake on one side
You cannot overtake, except in an emergency or for access
Its used for separating the road into two

What does a single broken yellow line along the edge of the road indicate?

It indicates no parking allowed
It indicates a slip road up ahead
It indicates a lay by
It indicates the hard shoulder

What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front of you when travelling at speed?

Keep back at least 2 car lenghts
You must be able to see the tyres on the car in front of you
You can use 'The 2 second rule' or stay back 1 metre for every kilometer per hour
At least 5 metres back from the car in front

What is the minimum parking distance from a junction or a bend?

5 metres
7 metres
10 metres
15 metres

What is the legal minimum tyre tread depth?

4.1 millimetres
2.6 millimetres
2.0 millimetres
1.6 millimetres

How would you know you are approaching a zebra crossing at night?

The black and white strips on the road
The railings in the centre of the road
Twin flashing amber beacons on both sides of the crossing
The road sign on approach

If you saw twin flashing red lights ahead what would it indicate?

The gardai are approaching
The fire brigade are approaching
There is a zebra crossing ahead
There is a train approachiig

Where are you not allowed park?

On double or single yellow lines, on a bend, in a clearway, in a disabled bay, in front of an entrance, on a junction, in a cycle track
In a hard shoulder
Near a bridge
on a dual carraigeway

When would you use your dipped headlights when driving at night?

Only if you cannot see clearly
Only when your visibility it reduced to under 50 metres
Between dawn and dusk In a built up area, In a special speed limit area, When meeting another vehicle, When following another vehicle In a built up area,In a well lit area, When meeting a pedestrian, Generally not to inconvienence or road users
Only in poor weather conditions

What would you do if you were dazzled by the lights of an on coming vehicle when driving at night?

Flash your lights at them
Beep your horn and flash your lights
Stare at the lights until they are dipped
Look down onto the verge on the left hand side of the road, reduce your speed and pull in and stop safely if necessary if there are no pedestrians or cyclists.

Can you describe a stop sign?

Its circular with stop written in black letters in the centre
It's octagonal, with a red background a white border and 'STOP' written in white letters in the centre
Its hexagonal with stop written in white letters and a white border
It square with a white border and stop written in black

Who has the right of way at a 'T' junction?

Traffic already on the junction
Traffic approaching from the left
Traffic approaching from the right
The vehicles already on the junction

Who should you yield to at 'A Crossroads' when all the roads are of equal importance?

Traffic already on the junction
Traffic approaching from the right
Traffic approaching from the left
Traffic going straight through

What is the general rule for a "Yellow Box" Junction?

You can Never enter it, unless you can clear it without stopping on it .
You can only enter it when turning left
You can stop on it when broken down
You can only stop on it when traffic is heavy

When can you enter a "Yellow Box" Junction?

You can enter a yellow box junction when you can clear it
You can never enter a yellow box junction
You can enter a Yellow Box junction if you are turning right and you are stopped waiting temporarily for a gap in the traffic but not obstructing traffic coming from another direction
You can enter a yellow box junction when you are turning left

If you approach a junction where the traffic lights are 'Out Of Order' what should you do?

Proceed ahead if going straight through
Approach the junction slowly, yield to vehicles already on the junction and drive through safely when it becomes clear
Wait until the lights come back on
Take an alternative route

Where could you go to check if your handbrake is working correctly?

A garage
A mechanic
A hill
A national road

How could you check if your brake lights were working correctly if you are alone?

Place a weight on the brake pedal and check.
Use a stick to hold the brake pedal down
Ask a friend to help
Reverse your car up close to a reflective surface and press the brake pedal

Does a pedestrian have the right of way on a junction?

Yes
No
Only if your stopped
Only if the the pedestrian is running

When should you use your fog lights?

When the car behind has his headlights on
When your visibility is reduced to under 100 metres
To signal to the car behind
To warn other road users of your presence

What is engine coolant for?

To cool the Passengers
To help the aircon cool the car
To reduce the heat in the car
It acts as an anti freeze in winter and a coolant when the engine is idling in warm weather

How do you know how much pressure to put in your tyres?

It will be on a metal plate on the body of your car.
It will be written on the tyre wall.
The garage will tell you.
Its always around 30psi

When can you drive in a bus lane?

Never
Only if you have a taxi
Only after business hours, normally between 7pm and 7am, this is only if the road sign permits it.
In an emergency

How would you turn right off a Motorway?

You cannot
You would have to wait for a junction
You can exit at the next slip road on the right
You can exit at the next slip road on the left

What is a clearway?

An area that must be kept clear
An area where you cannot stop or park
You cannot drive in the area at all
It is only for pedestrians

When you are driving straight ahead on a roundabout when should you signal?

As you enter the roundabout
As you are leaving the roundabout
Just as you pass the exit previous to yours
You do not have to signal when going straight ahead

When following other traffic on icy roads you should allow at least a distance of

10 seconds gap
5 seconds gap
4 seconds gap
2 seconds gap

If you are being followed by an aggresive driver you should

Brake hard to scare him
Drive faster to get away from him
Slow down and pull in to the left, and stop if necessary to allow them to overtake
Sound your horn to warn him of your presence