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

What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of this hill

Accepted Answer

There may be hedgecutting taking place

Question 2

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Traffic signals ahead

Question 3

What is the minimum penalty point offence for a learner driver not displaying L Plates both on the front and rear of the vehicle

Accepted Answer

2 penalty points

Question 4

What can be achieved by the driving style known as EcoDriving

Accepted Answer

Increased fuel efficiency

Question 5

What should a driver do when involved in an incident where nobody is injured but the vehicles are causing a danger or obstruction on the road

Accepted Answer

Take care when moving damaged vehicles and make every effort to warn other traffic

Question 6

When required to stop in an emergency what should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Apply the footbrake firmly

Question 7

After exiting the motorway and coming towards a junction at the end of the deceleration lane slip road what should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Be alert for oncoming and crossing traffic at the end of the slip road

Question 8

When is the use of the horn prohibited

Accepted Answer

Between 1130 pm and 700 am in a builtup area

Question 9

When driving on dark winter mornings and evenings on unlit country roads what should a driver be aware of

Accepted Answer

Schoolchildren are more vulnerable on unlit country roads on dark winter mornings and evenings

Question 10

When should a driver use their hazard warning lights

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle has broken down

Question 11

Unless otherwise indicated what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a trailer on a motorway

Accepted Answer

80 kmh

Question 12

What should a driver do on the approach to this situation

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and stop if necessary

Question 13

The vehicles exterior mirrors are covered by a film of mud and dust What should the driver do

Accepted Answer

Clean them with a cloth or tissue before starting their journey

Question 14

When is it permissible to overtake another vehicle on the nearside lefthand side

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right

Question 15

Which action contributes to EcoDriving

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a steady speed

Question 16

According to the PreCrash Report what percentage of the 169 drivers killed in an alcohol related collision had consumed alcohol

Accepted Answer

92

Question 17

Can a child under the age of 3 years be carried unrestrained in the vehicles front passenger seat

Accepted Answer

No an infant must always be restrained in the correct child seat

Question 18

When must drivers stop at an automated railway level crossing with barriers and red flashing lights

Accepted Answer

Stop safely when the amber light shows or when red lights start to flash

Question 19

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

You must turn right ahead

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Release the accelerator

Question 21

In general which of the following should a driver do before entering a tunnel

Accepted Answer

Ensure that dipped headlights are switched on

Question 22

What should a driver do on a narrow road when another vehicle is coming in the opposite direction

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and allow reasonable clearance between their vehicle and the oncoming one before proceeding

Question 23

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Dangerous corner ahead

Question 24

What does this hand signal mean

Accepted Answer

The cyclist intends to go straight on

Question 25

What should a driver do on the approach to this situation

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and stop if necessary

Question 26

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

No left turn

Question 27

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 28

What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of this hill

Accepted Answer

A vehicle may be broken down

Question 29

Which of the following is a driver required to keep in good condition

Accepted Answer

Seatbelts

Question 30

According to the PreCrash Report what type of vehicle were the majority of people driving when they had consumed alcohol and caused a fatal collision

Accepted Answer

Private Car

Question 31

What lights should a driver have on when driving behind other traffic at night

Accepted Answer

Dipped headlights

Question 32

What could happen if a driver parks on a footpath

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians could be impeded

Question 33

How does the driver know the vehicles total loadcarrying capacity

Accepted Answer

By referring to the vehicle manufacturers specification

Question 34

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Slippery road ahead

Question 35

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Sharp rise in the road ahead for example a humpback bridge

Question 36

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Tram lane on left

Question 37

A driver who is about to undertake a journey is upset or angry What should they do

Accepted Answer

A driver should not drive until they are calm

Question 38

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Dangerous corner ahead

Question 39

How should an Lplate be composed

Accepted Answer

A red L on a white background

Question 40

When driving on a motorway what should a driver do if they miss their exit

Accepted Answer

Leave the motorway at the next exit and cross to the other side using the flyover or underpass

Question 41

When is a red flag a sufficient marker for a rear load overhang that exceeds one metre

Accepted Answer

Only during the day

Question 42

If the oil pressure gauge shows little or no pressure or the warning light comes on what could the problem be

Accepted Answer

The oil level is too low

Question 43

Is a driver still insured to drive their vehicle after their insurance policy has expired

Accepted Answer

The driver is not insured after the expiry of the policy

Question 44

According to the PreCrash Report what type of fatal collision was a person more likely to be involved in when drink driving

Accepted Answer

Singlevehicle collision

Question 45

According to the PreCrash Report how many passengers were killed in a collision where alcohol was a known factor

Accepted Answer

Between 7190

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Mock Test 9

What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of this hill?

What does this sign mean?

What is the minimum penalty point offence for a learner driver not displaying ‰Û÷L' Plates both on the front and rear of the vehicle?

What can be achieved by the driving style known as ‰Û÷Eco-Driving'?

What should a driver do when involved in an incident where nobody is injured but the vehicles are causing a danger or obstruction on the road?

When required to stop in an emergency, what should a driver do?

After exiting the motorway and coming towards a junction at the end of the deceleration lane (slip road) what should a driver do?

When is the use of the horn prohibited?

When driving on dark winter mornings and evenings on unlit country roads, what should a driver be aware of?

When should a driver use their hazard warning lights?

Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a trailer on a motorway?

What should a driver do on the approach to this situation?

The vehicle's exterior mirrors are covered by a film of mud and dust. What should the driver do?

When is it permissible to overtake another vehicle on the nearside (left-hand side)?

Which action contributes to Eco-Driving?

According to the Pre-Crash Report, what percentage of the 169 drivers killed in an alcohol related collision had consumed alcohol?

Can a child under the age of 3 years be carried unrestrained in the vehicle's front passenger seat.

When must drivers stop at an automated railway level crossing with barriers and red flashing lights?

What does this sign mean?

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

In general, which of the following should a driver do before entering a tunnel?

What should a driver do on a narrow road when another vehicle is coming in the opposite direction?

What does this sign mean?

What does this hand signal mean?

What should a driver do on the approach to this situation?

What does this sign mean?

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

What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of this hill?

Which of the following is a driver required to keep in good condition?

According to the Pre-Crash Report, what type of vehicle were the majority of people driving when they had consumed alcohol and caused a fatal collision?

What lights should a driver have on when driving behind other traffic at night?

What could happen if a driver parks on a footpath?

How does the driver know the vehicle's total load-carrying capacity?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

A driver who is about to undertake a journey is upset or angry. What should they do?

What does this sign mean?

How should an L-plate be composed?

When driving on a motorway, what should a driver do if they miss their exit?

When is a red flag a sufficient marker for a rear load overhang that exceeds one metre?

If the oil pressure gauge shows little or no pressure, or the warning light comes on, what could the problem be?

Is a driver still insured to drive their vehicle after their insurance policy has expired?

According to the Pre-Crash Report, what type of fatal collision was a person more likely to be involved in when drink driving?

According to the Pre-Crash Report, how many passengers were killed in a collision where alcohol was a known factor?

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