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

Which action contributes to EcoDriving

Accepted Answer

Looking ahead and anticipating

Question 2

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Contraflow bus lane

Question 3

If the vehicles oilpressure gauge is reading low or the red oilpressure warning light comes on what should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Drive to a safe place stop the vehicle and check the oil level

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Electronic toll accepted in any lane

Question 5

How does the driver know the vehicles total loadcarrying capacity

Accepted Answer

By referring to the vehicle manufacturers specification

Question 6

What does blue smoke coming from the vehicles exhaust generally mean

Accepted Answer

The engine is burning oil

Question 7

What should the driver do in this situation

Accepted Answer

The driver may continue ahead with caution

Question 8

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Level crossing ahead unguarded by gates or barriers

Question 9

What should a driver do if they are behind schedule in reaching a destination at an appointed time

Accepted Answer

Be patient and drive so as to arrive safely

Question 10

When changing a wheel on a public road what should a person do to ensure their own safety

Accepted Answer

Wear reflective clothing and switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights

Question 11

In what way do motor vehicles harm the environment

Accepted Answer

By increasing carbon monoxide levels

Question 12

What should the car driver do in this situation

Accepted Answer

The driver must allow the cyclist to proceed

Question 13

When attaching a trailer to their vehicle what must a driver check

Accepted Answer

That the trailer coupling is attached securely

Question 14

According to the PreCrash Report how many pedestrians were killed where alcohol consumption by the pedestrian was a factor

Accepted Answer

Between 4190

Question 15

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

YJunction where main road bears to the left

Question 16

What is the immediate effect of a headon collision between two cars at speed

Accepted Answer

All persons in each vehicle are thrown violently forward

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Apply the footbrake firmly

Question 18

With regard to vehicle speed what should a driver do when driving at night

Accepted Answer

Drive at a speed that enables the driver to stop within the distance ahead that they can see to be clear

Question 19

What does this road marking mean

Accepted Answer

Traffic must not enter unless they can clear the box junction without stopping or when turning right

Question 20

In general how should children under 3 years of age be secured in a vehicle

Accepted Answer

They should always be secured in the correct child seat

Question 21

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Level crossing ahead guarded by gates or barriers

Question 22

In general how regularly should a vehicle be serviced

Accepted Answer

As per the manufacturers recommendation

Question 23

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Slippery road

Question 24

What does a rev counter provide information on

Accepted Answer

Engine revolutions

Question 25

When a vehicle is stopped in a tunnel due to congestion what should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Switch on hazard warning lights

Question 26

For how long is a learner drivers accompanying driver required to have held their full licence in Category B

Accepted Answer

2 years

Question 27

What effect can wet weather have on the vehicles exterior mirrors

Accepted Answer

It can distort the rear vision of the driver

Question 28

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 29

What should the driver do

Accepted Answer

The driver should allow the yellow car to proceed

Question 30

What does this traffic light mean

Accepted Answer

Stop unless it is unsafe to do so

Question 31

What should a driver do when there are dark clouds and visibility is reduced during daylight hours

Accepted Answer

Drive with dipped headlights switched on

Question 32

What is the purpose of engine oil

Accepted Answer

It lubricates the engine

Question 33

Is a driver permitted to pick up or set down a passenger on a motorway

Accepted Answer

A driver is never permitted to pick up or set down passengers on a motorway

Question 34

What should a driver do when requested to drive a vehicle that they feel is overloaded

Accepted Answer

Refuse to drive the vehicle

Question 35

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 36

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Automatic level crossing ahead

Question 37

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Series of dangerous bends ahead

Question 38

What should a driver do when being overtaken by another vehicle

Accepted Answer

Continue at the same pace

Question 39

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Motorway ends 500 metres ahead

Question 40

What should a driver do at an amber traffic light

Accepted Answer

Stop at the line unless it is not safe to do so

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Practice Test 11

Which action contributes to Eco-Driving?

What does this sign mean?

If the vehicle's oil-pressure gauge is reading low or the red oil-pressure warning light comes on, what should a driver do?

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

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

What does blue smoke coming from the vehicle's exhaust generally mean?

What should the driver do in this situation?

What does this sign mean?

What should a driver do if they are behind schedule in reaching a destination at an appointed time?

When changing a wheel on a public road, what should a person do to ensure their own safety?

In what way do motor vehicles harm the environment?

What should the car driver do in this situation?

When attaching a trailer to their vehicle, what must a driver check?

According to the Pre-Crash Report, how many pedestrians were killed where alcohol consumption by the pedestrian was a factor?

What does this sign mean?

What is the immediate effect of a head-on collision between two cars at speed?

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

With regard to vehicle speed, what should a driver do when driving at night?

What does this road marking mean?

In general, how should children under 3 years of age be secured in a vehicle?

What does this sign mean?

In general how regularly should a vehicle be serviced?

What does this sign mean?

What does a rev counter provide information on?

When a vehicle is stopped in a tunnel due to congestion what should a driver do?

For how long is a learner driver's accompanying driver required to have held their full licence in Category B?

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

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

What should the driver do?

What does this traffic light mean?

What should a driver do when there are dark clouds and visibility is reduced during daylight hours?

What is the purpose of engine oil?

Is a driver permitted to pick up or set down a passenger on a motorway?

What should a driver do when requested to drive a vehicle that they feel is overloaded?

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

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

What should a driver do when being overtaken by another vehicle?

What does this sign mean?

What should a driver do at an amber traffic light?

Not enough to pass :-(

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