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

If when driving along the driver notices that the engine power is lower than normal what should they do

Accepted Answer

Have the vehicle checked by a competent person

Question 2

What should the car driver do in this situation

Accepted Answer

The car driver must allow the motorcycle to proceed

Question 3

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Turn left only

Question 4

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Traffic queues likely ahead

Question 5

What does a continuous white line along the centre of the road mean

Accepted Answer

No Uturn allowed

Question 6

What should a driver be aware of in this situation

Accepted Answer

The pedestrian may leave the traffic island without paying attention

Question 7

What clearance should drivers normally allow for when passing parked vehicles

Accepted Answer

A door width

Question 8

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Twoway traffic ahead

Question 9

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Keep right

Question 10

What may indicate a problem with the vehicles braking system

Accepted Answer

The vehicles stopping ability is affected

Question 11

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

No entry ahead

Question 12

What effect can a worn shock absorber have on a vehicle

Accepted Answer

It can cause the vehicle to bounce in an unstable manner

Question 13

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Steep ascent ahead

Question 14

When meeting oncoming traffic on a national road is it permitted to move into the hard shoulder to allow following traffic to overtake

Accepted Answer

Yes temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there

Question 15

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Entry to motorway

Question 16

What must a driver be prepared for in this situation

Accepted Answer

A child could turn back to collect the ball from the roadway

Question 17

What may the hard shoulder of a motorway be used for

Accepted Answer

Stopping in an emergency

Question 18

What is the quickest way to warn other traffic of a crash

Accepted Answer

Use hazard lights

Question 19

What position should a driver generally adopt on approach to a roundabout when intending to take the first exit to the left

Accepted Answer

Approach in the lefthand lane

Question 20

According to the PreCrash Report in how many fatal collisions was alcohol a contributory factor

Accepted Answer

Between 31 to 45

Question 21

What is the correct action to take in this situation

Accepted Answer

Keep a close eye on the children and be prepared to brake in good time

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the skid and ease off the accelerator

Question 23

What is the maximum gross weight of a vehicle that may be driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence

Accepted Answer

3500 kilograms

Question 24

What should a driver do before towing a caravan

Accepted Answer

Have extended mirrors fitted to the towing vehicle

Question 25

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Traffic should cross out to the righthand lane ahead

Question 26

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Withflow bus and cycle lane on left

Question 27

Which action is likely to cause an increase in fuel consumption

Accepted Answer

Harsh acceleration

Question 28

Where safety belts are fitted to a car when must adult occupants wear them

Accepted Answer

At all times

Question 29

What effect can wet weather have on a vehicles exterior mirrors

Accepted Answer

Water droplets can obscure the reflected image

Question 30

What should the car driver do in this situation

Accepted Answer

The driver must allow the cyclist to proceed

Question 31

What can cause a vehicle to skid

Accepted Answer

Excessive heavy braking

Question 32

What does this Garda signal mean

Accepted Answer

Stop if approaching from the front

Question 33

Which action contributes to EcoDriving

Accepted Answer

Selecting a high gear as soon as possible

Question 34

What does this light mean

Accepted Answer

Directional indicator on

Question 35

To whom should a driver report aggressive driving

Accepted Answer

Local Garda Station or Traffic Watch

Question 36

When driving at night when must a driver use dipped headlights

Accepted Answer

When meeting or driving behind other traffic

Question 37

According to the PreCrash Report which gender was more likely to drink and drive and be involved a fatal collision

Accepted Answer

Males

Question 38

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Possibility of sheep ahead

Question 39

If driving from A to B what do these road markings mean

Accepted Answer

A driver may overtake if it is safe to do so

Question 40

What is an effect of underinflated tyres on a vehicle

Accepted Answer

Impaired braking and steering

Question 41

What should a driver do to assist a person who is unconscious following a collision

Accepted Answer

Try to keep the person warm with a blanket or overcoat

Question 42

When may the holder of a Category W learner permit carry a passenger on a tractor or works vehicle

Accepted Answer

When there is proper passenger seating and the passenger holds a full Category W licence

Question 43

What could happen if a driver parks on a footpath

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians could be impeded

Question 44

When driving at night the full headlights of a typical car should enable the driver to see for a distance of how many metres

Accepted Answer

100 metres

Question 45

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Danger of falling rocks ahead

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Mock Test 3

If, when driving along, the driver notices that the engine power is lower than normal, what should they do?

What should the car driver do in this situation?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

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

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

What clearance should drivers normally allow for when passing parked vehicles?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

What may indicate a problem with the vehicle's braking system?

What does this sign mean?

What effect can a worn shock absorber have on a vehicle?

What does this sign mean?

When meeting oncoming traffic on a national road, is it permitted to move into the hard shoulder to allow following traffic to overtake?

What does this sign mean?

What must a driver be prepared for in this situation?

What may the hard shoulder of a motorway be used for?

What is the quickest way to warn other traffic of a crash?

What position should a driver generally adopt on approach to a roundabout when intending to take the first exit to the left?

According to the Pre-Crash Report, in how many fatal collisions was alcohol a contributory factor?

What is the correct action to take in this situation?

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

What is the maximum gross weight of a vehicle that may be driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence?

What should a driver do before towing a caravan?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

Which action is likely to cause an increase in fuel consumption?

Where safety belts are fitted to a car when must adult occupants wear them?

What effect can wet weather have on a vehicle's exterior mirrors?

What should the car driver do in this situation?

What can cause a vehicle to skid?

What does this Garda signal mean?

Which action contributes to Eco-Driving?

What does this light mean?

To whom should a driver report aggressive driving?

When driving at night, when must a driver use dipped headlights?

According to the Pre-Crash Report, which gender was more likely to drink and drive and be involved a fatal collision?

What does this sign mean?

If driving from A to B, what do these road markings mean?

What is an effect of under-inflated tyres on a vehicle?

What should a driver do to assist a person who is unconscious following a collision?

When may the holder of a Category W learner permit carry a passenger on a tractor or works vehicle?

What could happen if a driver parks on a footpath?

When driving at night the full headlights of a typical car should enable the driver to see for a distance of how many metres?

What does this sign mean?

Not enough to pass :-(

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