Q: Does Ireland have a theory test 2025?

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 2025?

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 2025?

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

When is parking permitted at a taxi rank

Accepted Answer

Parking at a taxi rank is prohibited unless driving a taxi

Question 2

To whom should a driver report aggressive driving

Accepted Answer

Local Garda Station or Traffic Watch

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The trailer could become detached

Question 4

What is the fine for a learner driver for driving a vehicle unaccompanied

Accepted Answer

120

Question 5

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Traffic signals ahead

Question 6

When a learner driver has passed their driving test are they permitted to drive unaccompanied as the holder of a Certificate of Competency

Accepted Answer

No a learner driver is not permitted to drive unaccompanied until they have been issued with a full driving licence in that category

Question 7

Who should first be contacted where a person has been injured in a collision

Accepted Answer

The emergency services

Question 8

When driving on a country road without footpaths what should a driver expect coming towards them on their side of the road

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians

Question 9

Where an injured person is discovered lying in the road when should they be moved

Accepted Answer

If the person needs CPR

Question 10

What effect does automatic transmission have on engine braking power

Accepted Answer

It reduces it

Question 11

What should a driver do if a system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle whilst driving

Accepted Answer

Stop and check the problem

Question 12

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Twoway traffic

Question 13

What lighting must be on a tractors trailer during lightingup hours

Accepted Answer

Indicators brake lights rear number plate light red reflectors and rear tail lights

Question 14

If there is no footpath where must a pedestrian walk

Accepted Answer

Righthand side of the road

Question 15

How should a driver secure their vehicle before getting out of it

Accepted Answer

Apply the parking brake stop the engine and engage a low gear

Question 16

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 100 kmh on a dry road

Accepted Answer

70 metres

Question 17

What action should a driver take if the engine in their vehicle cuts out suddenly when they are driving along

Accepted Answer

Signal and steer the vehicle to the side of the road

Question 18

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Tunnel ahead

Question 19

If a vehicle is being driven by someone who is not the owner but has the owners consent who should ensure that the driver is properly insured

Accepted Answer

The driver and the vehicle owner

Question 20

What should a driver do if there is very heavy traffic congestion in a tunnel

Accepted Answer

Switch on hazard warning lights

Question 21

What traffic may use a cycle lane accompanied by a continuous white line

Accepted Answer

Cyclists and motorised wheelchairs

Question 22

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Clearway no stopping or parking during the times shown

Question 23

What should a driver do before starting a journey in bad weather

Accepted Answer

Top up the windscreen washer reservoir

Question 24

What does this hand signal mean

Accepted Answer

The driver intends to proceed straight ahead

Question 25

What does this sign mean when displayed on the approach to a toll plaza

Accepted Answer

Toll collector operating lane

Question 26

When is a tractor most likely to overturn

Accepted Answer

When turning sharply

Question 27

What should the driver do when approaching this situation

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and remain ready to brake since the girl on the footpath could suddenly cross the road

Question 28

What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down in a tunnel

Accepted Answer

Switch on the hazard warning lights

Question 29

What should a driver do if involved in an incident where there is damage to property only

Accepted Answer

It is not necessary to report it to the Garda provided it has been reported to the property owner

Question 30

What does this sign mean at a junction

Accepted Answer

Yield to traffic on the major road

Question 31

When a driver is at a junction where visibility is extremely limited what should the driver do

Accepted Answer

Move out with extreme care watching carefully to the left and right

Question 32

What should a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment

Accepted Answer

Stop where safe and investigate the cause

Question 33

When being overtaken and there is oncoming traffic what should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Allow the overtaking vehicle to pass and return safely to the left side of the road

Question 34

What does this dial provide information on

Accepted Answer

Engine revolution

Question 35

According to the PreCrash Report which days of the week were people more likely to drink and drive and cause a fatal collision

Accepted Answer

Saturday and Sunday

Question 36

When should children be allowed to drive a tractor

Accepted Answer

Children should never be allowed to drive a tractor

Question 37

What should a driver do if there is black ice on the road

Accepted Answer

Avoid harsh braking steering and acceleration

Question 38

What effect does spilt diesel have on a road

Accepted Answer

It makes the road more slippery

Question 39

What does this hand signal mean

Accepted Answer

The cyclist intends to turn right

Question 40

What should the driver do

Accepted Answer

The driver should allow the yellow car to proceed

Question 41

What is the most common cause of heavy steering

Accepted Answer

Underinflated tyres

Question 42

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Traffic mergingdiverging ahead

Question 43

Which vehicle is exempt from speed limits when being used in an emergency

Accepted Answer

Ambulance

Question 44

What do temporary traffic lights at road works mean

Accepted Answer

A driver must comply with the lights at all times

Question 45

What is the minimum legal tread depth for tyres on cars

Accepted Answer

16 millimetres

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Mock Test 7

When is parking permitted at a taxi rank?

To whom should a driver report aggressive driving?

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

What is the fine for a learner driver for driving a vehicle unaccompanied?

What does this sign mean?

When a learner driver has passed their driving test, are they permitted to drive unaccompanied as the holder of a Certificate of Competency?

Who should first be contacted where a person has been injured in a collision?

When driving on a country road without footpaths, what should a driver expect coming towards them on their side of the road?

Where an injured person is discovered lying in the road, when should they be moved?

What effect does automatic transmission have on engine braking power?

What should a driver do if a system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle whilst driving?

What does this sign mean?

What lighting must be on a tractors trailer during lighting-up hours?

If there is no footpath, where must a pedestrian walk?

How should a driver secure their vehicle before getting out of it?

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 100 km/h on a dry road?

What action should a driver take if the engine in their vehicle cuts out suddenly when they are driving along?

What does this sign mean?

If a vehicle is being driven by someone who is not the owner but has the owner's consent, who should ensure that the driver is properly insured?

What should a driver do if there is very heavy traffic congestion in a tunnel?

What traffic may use a cycle lane accompanied by a continuous white line?

What does this sign mean?

What should a driver do before starting a journey in bad weather?

What does this hand signal mean?

What does this sign mean when displayed on the approach to a toll plaza?

When is a tractor most likely to overturn?

What should the driver do when approaching this situation?

What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?

What should a driver do if involved in an incident where there is damage to property only?

What does this sign mean at a junction?

When a driver is at a junction where visibility is extremely limited, what should the driver do?

What should a driver do if they notice steam rising from the engine compartment?

When being overtaken and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?

What does this dial provide information on?

According to the Pre-Crash Report, which days of the week were people more likely to drink and drive and cause a fatal collision?

When should children be allowed to drive a tractor?

What should a driver do if there is black ice on the road?

What effect does spilt diesel have on a road?

What does this hand signal mean?

What should the driver do?

What is the most common cause of heavy steering?

What does this sign mean?

Which vehicle is exempt from speed limits when being used in an emergency?

What do temporary traffic lights at road works mean?

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

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