Q: Does Ireland have a theory test 2026?

The first step to learning to drive in Ireland is to pass the driver theory test. The theory test is a computer-based exam of motoring theory appropriate to the category of vehicle you want to be licenced to drive.

Q: Is the theory test hard in Ireland 2026?

According to the Road Safety Authority, pass rates at test centres across Ireland range from 36% to 73%. That's a big difference, but also a large amount of people not passing their theory test, even at the test centres with the higher pass rates!

Q: How many questions are on the theory test in Ireland in 2026?

Key Takeaways. The driver theory test in Ireland consists of 40 multiple-choice questions, requiring at least 35 correct answers to pass, emphasising the need for thorough preparation.

Q: Can you do your theory test online in Ireland?

The online testing service was launched in 2021 as a pilot project. The pilot phase is now complete and the Driver Theory Test Service will review the findings of this project. No further bookings are available for online testing.

Question 1

How should a driver proceed if their view is obstructed at a junction

Accepted Answer

Move out slowly onto the road while watching carefully for other traffic

Question 2

What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres on cars

Accepted Answer

16 millimetres

Question 3

When a driver wants to turn left into a property and there is a bus lane on the left what should the driver do

Accepted Answer

Give way to cyclists taxis and buses which may be using the bus lane

Question 4

A driver approaches a pelican crossing with a flashing amber light showing There is a pedestrian still on the road What should the driver do

Accepted Answer

Wait and let the pedestrian cross at their own pace

Question 5

Where is a driver allowed to park

Accepted Answer

Where the driver is not blocking other road users their view of traffic signals or the road ahead

Question 6

When stopped at traffic lights and the green light comes on but pedestrians are still crossing the road what should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Wait as long as necessary to enable them to complete the crossing

Question 7

If it is safe to overtake a cyclist in speed zones over 50 kmh what is the recommended minimum passing distance

Accepted Answer

Allow a minimum of 15 metres

Question 8

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Dual carriageway ends

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The trailer could become detached

Question 10

When should a driver use the vehicles rear view mirror

Accepted Answer

Before changing direction

Question 11

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Parking permitted during the times shown

Question 12

How could towing an overloaded trailer affect a vehicle

Accepted Answer

It could impair the vehicles steering and braking

Question 13

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

No right turn

Question 14

When a driver is driving in a line of traffic and does not intend to overtake what should the driver do

Accepted Answer

Stay back and leave a gap for other drivers to overtake

Question 15

Why might it be dangerous to drive on a poorlylit street

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians crossing in a dark area might be difficult to see

Question 16

What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a frontwheel sideways skid

Accepted Answer

Release the accelerator

Question 17

When are children allowed to stand with their heads up through an open sun roof

Accepted Answer

Children are never allowed to do so

Question 18

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Possibility of cattle or farm animals ahead

Question 19

What danger can arise from the power takeoff shaft of a tractor

Accepted Answer

If it is not covered clothing can get caught in it

Question 20

What is the penalty for a vehicle owner who allows a learner driver to drive their vehicle unaccompanied

Accepted Answer

Their vehicle will be seized

Question 21

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Road narrows on both sides

Question 22

How would a driver calculate the maximum overall permitted weight of their vehicle

Accepted Answer

By adding the unladen weight of the vehicle to the load permitted to be carried

Question 23

When may a trailer be towed on a public road without a rear number plate

Accepted Answer

Never a number plate must always be displayed

Question 24

What should a driver do when driving on a wide road behind a vehicle that has signalled to turn right ahead

Accepted Answer

Overtake on the lefthand side and carry on if safe to do so

Question 25

On a 2lane motorway what procedure should a driver adopt when wishing to overtake another vehicle safely

Accepted Answer

Use their mirrors signal and overtake in the righthand lane when it is safe to do so

Question 26

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Parking prohibited

Question 27

When negotiating junctions which road users are particularly vulnerable

Accepted Answer

Motorcyclists

Question 28

What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down on an automatic railway level crossing

Accepted Answer

Get passengers clear of the crossing and phone the signal operator so that trains can be stopped

Question 29

Is it permissible to drive a vehicle on a public road when the brake lights are not working

Accepted Answer

No it is never permitted to be driven

Question 30

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Deer or wild animals ahead

Question 31

In normal driving conditions on a motorway which lane should the driver occupy

Accepted Answer

Drive in the nearside lefthand lane unless intending to overtake

Question 32

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Overhead electric cables

Question 33

When driving behind a heavy goods vehicle that is signalling to turn right what should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Stay behind until there is sufficient space to overtake it on the inside or until it has completed the turn

Question 34

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Road narrows on the left

Question 35

What should the driver do in this situation

Accepted Answer

The driver must yield to the yellow car on the roundabout

Question 36

When is jackknifing most likely to occur

Accepted Answer

When trying to reduce speed sharply while travelling downhill

Question 37

What would a lightness in the steering MOST likely indicate

Accepted Answer

Icy surface

Question 38

What type of noise might fast cornering create

Accepted Answer

Tyre squeal

Question 39

What should a driver do where a person has been injured in a collision

Accepted Answer

Move the victim only if there is a risk of fire or further injury

Question 40

When driving a tractor and trailer what should the driver do on entering a roundabout to avoid possible rollover

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed

Question 41

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Turn right only

Question 42

What should a driver do when they intend to reverse into a side road

Accepted Answer

Check carefully all around before and during the reverse

Question 43

In normal driving conditions on a motorway which lane should the driver occupy

Accepted Answer

Drive in the nearside lefthand lane unless intending to overtake

Question 44

What is a clearway

Accepted Answer

An area where stopping and parking is not permitted during certain times

Question 45

If a driver wishes to drive another vehicle which is not currently taxed would they be allowed to transfer the current tax disc from their own vehicle onto it

Accepted Answer

Under no circumstances should a tax disc be transferred to another vehicle

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Mock Test 1

How should a driver proceed if their view is obstructed at a junction?

What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres on cars?

When a driver wants to turn left into a property and there is a bus lane on the left, what should the driver do?

A driver approaches a pelican crossing with a flashing amber light showing. There is a pedestrian still on the road. What should the driver do?

Where is a driver allowed to park?

When stopped at traffic lights and the green light comes on but pedestrians are still crossing the road, what should a driver do?

If it is safe to overtake a cyclist in speed zones over 50 km/h, what is the recommended minimum passing distance?

What does this sign mean?

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

When should a driver use the vehicle's rear view mirror?

What does this sign mean?

How could towing an overloaded trailer affect a vehicle?

What does this sign mean?

When a driver is driving in a line of traffic and does not intend to overtake, what should the driver do?

Why might it be dangerous to drive on a poorly-lit street?

What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a front-wheel sideways skid?

When are children allowed to stand with their heads up through an open sun roof?

What does this sign mean?

What danger can arise from the power take-off shaft of a tractor?

What is the penalty for a vehicle owner who allows a learner driver to drive their vehicle unaccompanied?

What does this sign mean?

How would a driver calculate the maximum overall permitted weight of their vehicle?

When may a trailer be towed on a public road without a rear number plate?

What should a driver do when driving on a wide road behind a vehicle that has signalled to turn right ahead?

On a 2-lane motorway, what procedure should a driver adopt when wishing to overtake another vehicle safely?

What does this sign mean?

When negotiating junctions, which road users are particularly vulnerable?

What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down on an automatic railway level crossing?

Is it permissible to drive a vehicle on a public road when the brake lights are not working?

What does this sign mean?

In normal driving conditions on a motorway, which lane should the driver occupy?

What does this sign mean?

When driving behind a heavy goods vehicle that is signalling to turn right, what should a driver do?

What does this sign mean?

What should the driver do in this situation?

When is jack-knifing most likely to occur?

What would a lightness in the steering MOST likely indicate?

What type of noise might fast cornering create?

What should a driver do where a person has been injured in a collision?

When driving a tractor and trailer, what should the driver do on entering a roundabout to avoid possible roll-over?

What does this sign mean?

What should a driver do when they intend to reverse into a side road?

In normal driving conditions on a motorway, which lane should the driver occupy?

What is a clearway?

If a driver wishes to drive another vehicle which is not currently taxed, would they be allowed to transfer the current tax disc from their own vehicle onto it?

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