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

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Start of central reserve or obstruction

Question 2

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Maximum speed is 120 kmh

Question 3

What happens if the vehicle has a flat battery

Accepted Answer

The engine will not start

Question 4

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

You must turn right ahead

Question 5

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

100 metres to the next exit

Question 6

What should the driver be able to see in the exterior mirrors of a vehicle when they are properly adjusted

Accepted Answer

The area to each side of the vehicle

Question 7

What is the maximum authorised mass MAM of a car that may be driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence

Accepted Answer

3500 kilograms

Question 8

What should a driver do in this situation

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop as other children could follow

Question 9

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Keep left

Question 10

What does this road marking mean

Accepted Answer

All traffic must keep to the left of the white line

Question 11

An approaching driver notices that the boy on the childrens bicycle has said goodbye to his friend What is the correct action for the driver to take

Accepted Answer

Be prepared for the boy setting off at any moment

Question 12

What does a 2plus1 road have

Accepted Answer

Two nonmotorway lanes in one direction and one nonmotorway lane in the opposite direction

Question 13

What should a driver do in this situation

Accepted Answer

Allow the pedestrian to cross the road

Question 14

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 15

What is an effect of underinflated tyres on a vehicle

Accepted Answer

Impaired braking and steering

Question 16

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Road narrows from left

Question 17

When should a driver use their hazard warning lights

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle has broken down

Question 18

What effect would a weak battery have on a vehicles driving performance

Accepted Answer

It would have no effect

Question 19

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Road narrows on the left

Question 20

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Steep ascent ahead

Question 21

A driver notices that the wiper blades are worn What should they do

Accepted Answer

Have the blades replaced as soon as possible

Question 22

When should a driver use hazard warning lights on a motorway

Accepted Answer

When the vehicle has broken down

Question 23

What effect does alcohol have on driver behaviour

Accepted Answer

It slows down a drivers reactions

Question 24

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Road divides ahead

Question 25

How would a driver know that a brakelight bulb is not working

Accepted Answer

By standing at the rear of the vehicle and checking as another person presses the brake pedal

Question 26

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Maximum permitted weight is 3 tonnes

Question 27

What should a driver do if they meet a vehicle with flashing amber beacons

Accepted Answer

Slow down and prepare to stop

Question 28

How should a driver negotiate a bend when driving a fully loaded vehicle

Accepted Answer

At a slower speed than when empty

Question 29

If there is no footpath where must a pedestrian walk

Accepted Answer

Righthand side of the road

Question 30

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 31

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Series of bumps or hollows ahead

Question 32

When driving on a road that has a potholed surface and there is a cyclist ahead what should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Allow extra clearance in case the cyclist swerves to avoid a pothole

Question 33

What does this hand signal mean

Accepted Answer

The driver intends to slow down or stop

Question 34

What determines the maximum allowed towing capacity of a vehicle

Accepted Answer

The manufacturers specifications

Question 35

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 36

If a vehicle is driven with low oil pressure what effect does this have on its engine

Accepted Answer

It increases wear and tear on the engine

Question 37

What does this Garda signal mean

Accepted Answer

Stop if approaching from behind

Question 38

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Contraflow bus lane on the right

Question 39

How would hydraulic power steering be affected if an engine stalled in slowmoving traffic

Accepted Answer

The steering would become heavy and difficult to operate

Question 40

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

School ahead

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Practice Test 12

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

What happens if the vehicle has a flat battery?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

What should the driver be able to see in the exterior mirrors of a vehicle when they are properly adjusted?

What is the maximum authorised mass (MAM) of a car that may be driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence?

What should a driver do in this situation?

What does this sign mean?

What does this road marking mean?

An approaching driver notices that the boy on the children's bicycle has said goodbye to his friend. What is the correct action for the driver to take?

What does a 2-plus-1 road have?

What should a driver do in this situation?

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

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

What does this sign mean?

When should a driver use their hazard warning lights?

What effect would a weak battery have on a vehicle's driving performance?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

A driver notices that the wiper blades are worn. What should they do?

When should a driver use hazard warning lights on a motorway?

What effect does alcohol have on driver behaviour?

What does this sign mean?

How would a driver know that a brake-light bulb is not working?

What does this sign mean?

What should a driver do if they meet a vehicle with flashing amber beacons?

How should a driver negotiate a bend when driving a fully loaded vehicle?

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

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

What does this sign mean?

When driving on a road that has a potholed surface and there is a cyclist ahead, what should a driver do?

What does this hand signal mean?

What determines the maximum allowed towing capacity of a vehicle?

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

If a vehicle is driven with low oil pressure, what effect does this have on its engine?

What does this Garda signal mean?

What does this sign mean?

How would hydraulic power steering be affected if an engine stalled in slow-moving traffic?

What does this sign mean?

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