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 does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Tramway crossing ahead

Question 2

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 3

When do temporary speed limits apply at roadworks

Accepted Answer

For the duration of the roadworks

Question 4

How can fuel efficiency be improved

Accepted Answer

By using gentle acceleration and making gear changes appropriate to speed

Question 5

What should a driver do in a queue of traffic controlled by traffic lights

Accepted Answer

A driver should maintain their position in the queue

Question 6

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Parking prohibited

Question 7

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 8

The bus ahead is moving away from a bus stop What should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Slow down and allow it to move out

Question 9

At roadworks what does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution

Question 10

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 11

If driving a vehicle with automatic transmission what in particular should a driver be aware of

Accepted Answer

That engine braking power is reduced

Question 12

When should the handbrake be used to bring a vehicle to a halt

Accepted Answer

Normally never

Question 13

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 14

What effect can wet weather have on a vehicles exterior mirrors

Accepted Answer

Water droplets can obscure the reflected image

Question 15

What can cause a vehicle to skid

Accepted Answer

Excessive heavy braking

Question 16

Why might it be dangerous to drive on a poorlylit street

Accepted Answer

It may be difficult to make out poorly lit vehicles in the dark areas

Question 17

In general above what gross vehicle weight must a trailer have brakes fitted

Accepted Answer

750 kg

Question 18

What does this Garda signal mean

Accepted Answer

Stop if approaching from the front

Question 19

What does this hand signal mean

Accepted Answer

The cyclist intends to turn right

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Top up the windscreen washer reservoir

Question 21

Which action contributes to EcoDriving

Accepted Answer

Maintaining a steady speed

Question 22

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

No entry ahead

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

Between 7190

Question 24

What effect does towing a loaded trailer have on stopping ability

Accepted Answer

It increases the stopping distance

Question 25

With regard to tyres what should a driver do before starting a long journey

Accepted Answer

Check the tyres are inflated to normal air pressure

Question 26

What is the main difference between driving on a motorway and driving on other types of road

Accepted Answer

Traffic is generally permitted to travel at a higher speed on a motorway

Question 27

What is the purpose of a catalytic converter

Accepted Answer

To reduce harmful exhaust emissions

Question 28

What does this road marking mean

Accepted Answer

No parking in this area

Question 29

What should a driver do when they see joggers ahead on the left

Accepted Answer

Check the mirrors indicate and overtake allowing them sufficient clearance

Question 30

What is a courtesy pedestrian crossing

Accepted Answer

An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing place

Question 31

What does a continuous white line along the centre of the road mean

Accepted Answer

No Uturn allowed

Question 32

What should a driver do when travelling on a motorway or dual carriageway

Accepted Answer

Be alert for other drivers who may suddenly change lanes or reduce speed

Question 33

What should a driver do when suddenly confronted by a hazard on the road

Accepted Answer

Decelerate and apply the footbrake firmly

Question 34

In order to inform the emergency services of a crash what telephone number should be called

Accepted Answer

112

Question 35

What effect could incorrectly aligned headlights have

Accepted Answer

They could dazzle oncoming drivers

Question 36

What is the correct action to take in this situation

Accepted Answer

Keep a close eye on the children and be prepared to brake in good time

Question 37

What should the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a front nearside lefthand side wheel

Accepted Answer

Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll when jacked up

Question 38

What should a driver do if they are not travelling as fast as the vehicle in front

Accepted Answer

The driver should keep to the left and allow vehicles to overtake if they wish

Question 39

What should a driver do when travelling behind this vehicle

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and prepare to stop if necessary

Question 40

What does this hand signal mean

Accepted Answer

The cyclist intends to turn left

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Practice Test 17

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?

When do temporary speed limits apply at roadworks?

How can fuel efficiency be improved?

What should a driver do in a queue of traffic controlled by traffic lights?

What does this sign mean?

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

The bus ahead is moving away from a bus stop. What should a driver do?

At roadworks, what does this sign mean?

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

If driving a vehicle with automatic transmission, what in particular should a driver be aware of?

When should the handbrake be used to bring a vehicle to a halt?

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

What can cause a vehicle to skid?

Why might it be dangerous to drive on a poorly-lit street?

In general, above what gross vehicle weight must a trailer have brakes fitted?

What does this Garda signal mean?

What does this hand signal mean?

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

Which action contributes to Eco-Driving?

What does this sign mean?

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

What effect does towing a loaded trailer have on stopping ability?

With regard to tyres, what should a driver do before starting a long journey?

What is the main difference between driving on a motorway and driving on other types of road?

What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?

What does this road marking mean?

What should a driver do when they see joggers ahead on the left?

What is a courtesy pedestrian crossing?

What does a continuous white line along the centre of the road mean?

What should a driver do when travelling on a motorway or dual carriageway?

What should a driver do when suddenly confronted by a hazard on the road?

In order to inform the emergency services of a crash what telephone number should be called?

What effect could incorrectly aligned headlights have?

What is the correct action to take in this situation?

What should the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a front nearside (left-hand side) wheel?

What should a driver do if they are not travelling as fast as the vehicle in front?

What should a driver do when travelling behind this vehicle?

What does this hand signal mean?

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