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

Nearside lane of two closed

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Apply firm pressure on the footbrake

Question 3

What should a driver do if another vehicle blocks their right of way at a junction

Accepted Answer

Be patient and show restraint

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

That there could be vulnerable pedestrians walking on the road

Question 5

What should a driver do when they see a slow moving vehicle up ahead being driven by a learner driver

Accepted Answer

Maintain a distance behind to avoid undue pressure

Question 6

At roadworks what does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Stop before or at the sign

Question 7

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Turn left only

Question 8

Whilst driving why might a driver suspect that the brake fluid level in their vehicle is low

Accepted Answer

The brakes feel spongy and soft

Question 9

What should a driver do if a heavy goods vehicle in front has moved out to make a left turn ahead

Accepted Answer

Stay behind it and allow it to complete the turn

Question 10

What should the driver do if there are children playing at the edge of the roadway

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed drive cautiously and remain ready to brake

Question 11

Unless otherwise indicated what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a caravan on national roads

Accepted Answer

80 kmh

Question 12

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Road narrows on both sides

Question 13

When are children allowed to stand with their heads up through an open sun roof

Accepted Answer

Children are never allowed to do so

Question 14

What effect does spilt diesel have on a road

Accepted Answer

It makes the road more slippery

Question 15

When must a current tax disc be displayed on a new vehicle on a public road

Accepted Answer

At all times when the vehicle is on a public road

Question 16

Are there any occasions when a learner driver can drive unaccompanied

Accepted Answer

No learner drivers must be accompanied at all times by a qualified driver

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

92

Question 18

What should the driver do in this situation

Accepted Answer

The driver may turn in front of the other two cars

Question 19

If a driver wishes to drive another vehicle which is not currently taxed would they be allowed to transfer the current tax disc from their own vehicle onto it

Accepted Answer

Under no circumstances should a tax disc be transferred to another vehicle

Question 20

What should a driver be conscious of in this situation

Accepted Answer

People crossing the street at the rear of the bus

Question 21

Which of the following road users are most vulnerable in slowmoving city traffic

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians

Question 22

On a busy road how should a driver allow passengers out of a vehicle

Accepted Answer

Stop and allow them to get out on the side nearest the kerb

Question 23

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 24

When intending to turn right as shown what should the car driver do

Accepted Answer

Wait and allow the oncoming vehicle to pass

Question 25

A learner driver who has been stopped by a Garda for driving unaccompanied faces a minimum fine of how much

Accepted Answer

80

Question 26

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 27

There are pedestrians on the footpath ahead and there are pools of water on the road What should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and try to avoid the pools of water so as not to splash the pedestrians

Question 28

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Sharp depression or dip ahead

Question 29

Under what circumstances would a driver increase the air pressure in the tyres

Accepted Answer

When taking a journey with additional passengers

Question 30

What should a driver be aware of in this situation

Accepted Answer

There may be a car hidden from view in front of the bus

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

Release the accelerator

Question 32

Where is black ice likely to occur on the road

Accepted Answer

In sheltered or shaded areas

Question 33

If a driver notices that structural parts of their vehicles body have been affected by rust what should they do

Accepted Answer

Have it repaired by a competent repair shop

Question 34

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Tjunction with dual carriageway ahead

Question 35

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Twoway traffic

Question 36

What can be affected by driving on underinflated tyres

Accepted Answer

Fuel consumption

Question 37

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Maximum speed is 60 kmh

Question 38

What should a driver do when turning right at this junction

Accepted Answer

Allow the red car to proceed

Question 39

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 40

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Sharp rise in the road ahead for example a humpback bridge

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Practice Test 14

What does this sign mean?

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

What should a driver do if another vehicle blocks their right of way at a junction?

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

What should a driver do when they see a slow moving vehicle up ahead being driven by a learner driver?

At roadworks, what does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

Whilst driving, why might a driver suspect that the brake fluid level in their vehicle is low?

What should a driver do if a heavy goods vehicle in front has moved out to make a left turn ahead?

What should the driver do if there are children playing at the edge of the roadway?

Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a caravan on national roads?

What does this sign mean?

When are children allowed to stand with their heads up through an open sun roof?

What effect does spilt diesel have on a road?

When must a current tax disc be displayed on a new vehicle on a public road?

Are there any occasions when a learner driver can drive unaccompanied?

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

What should the driver do in this situation?

If a driver wishes to drive another vehicle which is not currently taxed, would they be allowed to transfer the current tax disc from their own vehicle onto it?

What should a driver be conscious of in this situation?

Which of the following road users are most vulnerable in slow-moving city traffic?

On a busy road, how should a driver allow passengers out of a vehicle?

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

When intending to turn right as shown, what should the car driver do?

A learner driver who has been stopped by a Garda for driving unaccompanied faces a minimum fine of how much?

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

There are pedestrians on the footpath ahead and there are pools of water on the road. What should a driver do?

What does this sign mean?

Under what circumstances would a driver increase the air pressure in the tyres?

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

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

Where is black ice likely to occur on the road?

If a driver notices that structural parts of their vehicle's body have been affected by rust, what should they do?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

What can be affected by driving on under-inflated tyres?

What does this sign mean?

What should a driver do when turning right at this junction?

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

What does this sign mean?

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