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 can a driver do to maximise fuel efficiency while driving

Accepted Answer

Avoid carrying unnecessary weight

Question 2

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Nearside lane of three closed

Question 3

What is a clearway

Accepted Answer

An area where stopping and parking is not permitted during certain times

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

There may be hedgecutting taking place

Question 5

At traffic lights a driver should take particular care for which road users coming up on the left side nearside

Accepted Answer

Motorcyclists

Question 6

What are the drink driving penalties for a driver with a blood alcohol concentrate BAC of 80 mg to 100 mg per 100 millilitres of blood

Accepted Answer

400 fine and 6 months driving disqualification

Question 7

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Pedestrian crossing ahead

Question 8

If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway what should a person do

Accepted Answer

Move the vehicle to the hard shoulder

Question 9

When can the holder of a Category W learner permit carry a passenger

Accepted Answer

Only when the passenger also holds a Category W driving licence and the vehicle is designed to carry a passenger

Question 10

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Temporary traffic signals ahead

Question 11

In general how often should a driver check the tyre pressure of a vehicle

Accepted Answer

Regularly

Question 12

What should the driver do when approaching a humpbacked hill

Accepted Answer

The driver should reduce speed keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead

Question 13

What could a driver do in order to avoid excessive exhaust pollution from their vehicle

Accepted Answer

Have the vehicles air filters changed regularly

Question 14

What effect could hitting or mounting the kerb have on a vehicles tyres

Accepted Answer

It could damage the sidewalls

Question 15

What is the purpose of a catalytic converter

Accepted Answer

It filters exhaust gases and reduces air pollution

Question 16

If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway what should a person do

Accepted Answer

Wear a high visibility vest

Question 17

What advice should a driver give to passengers before opening doors

Accepted Answer

Check all around and open door with caution

Question 18

At night what effect could driving with a single headlight have on oncoming drivers

Accepted Answer

They could mistake the vehicle for a motorcycle

Question 19

Along with an impairment test what may a Grda request if they suspect a driver of driving under the influence of drugs

Accepted Answer

A saliva sample

Question 20

What safety precaution should a driver take when getting out of their vehicle

Accepted Answer

Check all around for approaching traffic and pedestrians before opening the door

Question 21

Do the limits for drink and drug driving differ if detected in the morning

Accepted Answer

No they are the same at all times

Question 22

What are the fixed charge amount and penalties incurred for a learner driver who drives unaccompanied

Accepted Answer

80 fine and 2 penalty points

Question 23

What does this road marking indicate

Accepted Answer

Zebra crossing

Question 24

When wishing to turn right at the end of a oneway street where should a driver position their vehicle

Accepted Answer

Drive as close as is possible to the righthand side of the road

Question 25

How would a driver calculate the maximum overall permitted weight of their vehicle

Accepted Answer

By adding the unladen weight of the vehicle to the load permitted to be carried

Question 26

What should a driver be aware of when following the motorcyclist and the white car is reversing onto the road

Accepted Answer

The driver following the motorcycle may need a longer braking distance than normal

Question 27

After changing a wheel on a vehicle which of the following should be checked soon afterwards

Accepted Answer

The wheel nuts

Question 28

What should a driver be aware of when approaching a vehicle which is attempting to park

Accepted Answer

That the vehicle being parked may move out without warning

Question 29

What does this sign mean

Accepted Answer

Withflow bus and cycle lane ahead on left

Question 30

What is the most common cause of heavy steering

Accepted Answer

Underinflated tyres

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Practice Test 20

What can a driver do to maximise fuel efficiency while driving?

What does this sign mean?

What is a clearway?

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

At traffic lights a driver should take particular care for which road users coming up on the left side (nearside)?

What are the drink driving penalties for a driver with a blood alcohol concentrate (BAC) of 80 mg to 100 mg per 100 millilitres of blood?

What does this sign mean?

If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?

When can the holder of a Category W learner permit carry a passenger?

What does this sign mean?

In general, how often should a driver check the tyre pressure of a vehicle?

What should the driver do when approaching a humpbacked hill?

What could a driver do in order to avoid excessive exhaust pollution from their vehicle?

What effect could hitting or mounting the kerb have on a vehicle's tyres?

What is the purpose of a catalytic converter?

If a vehicle breaks down on a motorway, what should a person do?

What advice should a driver give to passengers before opening doors?

At night, what effect could driving with a single headlight have on oncoming drivers?

Along with an impairment test, what may a GÌÁrda request if they suspect a driver of driving under the influence of drugs?

What safety precaution should a driver take when getting out of their vehicle?

Do the limits for drink and drug driving differ if detected in the morning?

What are the fixed charge amount and penalties incurred for a learner driver who drives unaccompanied?

What does this road marking indicate?

When wishing to turn right at the end of a one-way street, where should a driver position their vehicle?

How would a driver calculate the maximum overall permitted weight of their vehicle?

What should a driver be aware of when following the motorcyclist, and the white car is reversing onto the road?

After changing a wheel on a vehicle, which of the following should be checked soon afterwards?

What should a driver be aware of when approaching a vehicle which is attempting to park?

What does this sign mean?

What is the most common cause of heavy steering?

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