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.

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!

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.

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.

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Alert driving and consideration for other road user

What should the driver do when approaching this situation?

The driver should be prepared for the vehicle in front to increase speed.
Reduce speed and remain ready to brake since the girl on the footpath could suddenly cross the road.
The driver may overtake the car and the girl as the road is marked with a broken white line.
The driver should maintain current speed and reduce distance from the silver car.

When driving on this one-way street with vehicles parked on both sides, what should a driver be prepared for?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - When driving on this one-way street with vehicles parked on both sides, what should a driver be prepared for? When driving on a one-way street, you should be extra careful and should be prepared to react to a change in the traffic situation.

A vehicle door may open on either side of the street.
Oncoming traffic as the driver overtakes the truck.
The truck may be a left-hand drive vehicle.
The truck may not have proper markings.

What should the driver allow for when following the bus on an icy road?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - What should the driver allow for when following the bus on an icy road? When driving in icy conditions, you should always reduce speed and allow a bigger gap to the vehicle in front in order to be able to stop safely if necessary.

Same braking distance as in wet conditions.
Same braking distance as in dry conditions.
A longer braking distance is required.
A shorter braking distance is required.

The driver intends to turn left at this junction - what should the driver do?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - The driver intends to turn left at this junction - what should the driver do? Do not overtake a cyclist as you approach a junction at which you are turning left. The cyclist might be continuing ahead. Cyclists are vulnerable road users and may be unstable in slow-moving traffic and at junctions. Give them more room.

Allow the cyclist to continue before turning left.
Yield right of way to the van.
Turn left in front of the cyclist.
Allow the van and cyclist to proceed.

What danger can arise during daylight when a driver enters an area that is heavily shaded by overhanging trees?

The tyre pressure could be reduced.
The vehicle's windscreen could fog up.
The vehicle engine could suddenly run cold.
Visibility could suddenly be reduced.

What do flashing amber beacons on an oncoming vehicle alert a driver to?

That the oncoming vehicle may be slow moving or extra wide.
That the oncoming vehicle is fast moving.
That the oncoming vehicle is an emergency vehicle.
That the oncoming vehicle is a military vehicle.

The driver intends to turn right at this junction - what should the driver do?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - The driver intends to turn right at this junction - what should the driver do? When you are turning right at a junction, you should yield to traffic on the major road, and to oncoming traffic at the junction.

Proceed in front of the bus and motorcyclist.
Proceed after the motorcycle and bus have passed.
Proceed in front of the bus only.
Proceed after the motorcycle only.

The driver is approaching traffic lights that they know have been green for some time. What should the driver do?

The driver should be aware that the lights may change and accelerate to clear the lights before they do.
The driver should be aware that the lights may change before they reach them and be prepared to stop.
The driver should stop as the lights are about to change to red.
The driver should maintain speed until the light changes to amber.

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

Move to the right.
Slow down quickly.
Continue at the same pace.
Increase speed.

Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from a minor road onto a major road?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from a minor road onto a major road? The correct position from which to turn right from a minor road to a major road is just left of centre of the road. You should take up the correct position in good time and complete the turn by entering the left-hand side of the major road.

When driving behind a bus that is signalling to turn left and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?

Overtake it on the right-hand side.
Stay back and allow it to complete the turn.
Tap the brakes and sound the horn to signal to other vehicles to slow down.
Overtake it on the left-hand side.

What procedure should a driver follow when intending to overtake a cyclist travelling in the same direction up ahead?

Mirror check, indicate and move out if it is safe to do so.
Mirror check, and move out to overtake without indicating.
Indicate, move out and check the mirror for following traffic.
Indicate, check the mirror, move out and overtake when safe to do so.

What should the driver be most conscious of in this situation?

One of the parked vehicles may reverse into the driver's path.
No vehicles should be parked on the left hand side of the road.
The pedestrian always has right of way to cross the road.
The pedestrian may suddenly cross the road in front of the vehicle.

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

Increase speed while keeping left.
Slow down and prepare to stop.
Stop because it is an emergency vehicle.
Flash their headlights to acknowledge the beacons.

What should the car driver do in this situation?

The driver must allow the cyclist to proceed.
The driver must allow the motorcyclist to proceed.
The driver must stop and yield right of way to the other road users.
The driver may turn right before the cyclist.

What should a driver do when approaching a junction normally controlled by traffic lights and the traffic lights are not lighting?

Stop at the junction and give way to traffic on the left.
Treat it as an unmarked junction and proceed cautiously while watching out for other traffic.
Proceed smartly through the junction to avoid delay.
Switch on headlights, move to centre of the junction and proceed as quickly as possible.

What should a driver do if there is a large oil spill on the road?

Maintain normal speed in a lower gear and switch on hazard warning lights.
Reduce speed by gently applying the brakes and switch on the hazard warning lights.
Maintain normal speed and try to straddle the spill with the wheels.
Depress the clutch and brake sharply and switch on the hazard warning lights.

The silver car is overtaking the parked red car, what should the driver do in this situation?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - The silver car is overtaking the parked red car, what should the driver do in this situation? You should read the road and be extra careful while driving through an area where children might be playing. When a ball bounces out on the road you should expect that a child might follow to retrieve the ball.

Reduce speed considerably and be ready to stop.
The driver should drive on at the same speed.
The driver should drive on if he does not hit the ball.
The driver should move closer to the red car.

What lights should a driver use in dense fog?

Front and rear fog lights along with main beam lights.
Front and rear fog lights along with side lights.
Front and rear fog lights along with hazard warning lights.
Front and rear fog lights along with dipped headlights.

As the driver of the car, which conduct is correct?

A driver must drive on the right-hand side to allow clearance to the motorcyclist.
A driver may proceed with caution.
Slow down and beckon the motorcyclist to cross the road.
A driver must give way to traffic on the left.

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

There may be no road markings ahead.
There may be a bus stop ahead.
There may be a slow moving vehicle in your lane.
Traffic calming measures may apply.

When a driver is driving behind another vehicle that they do not intend to overtake, what should the driver do?

Signal to following traffic to overtake both vehicles.
Keep well back to allow following traffic to overtake.
Keep well back and to the centre of the road.
Drive close behind it in order to let following traffic overtake both vehicles.

What should the car driver do in this situation?

The car driver must allow the bus to proceed.
The car driver is not allowed to turn right.
The car driver must allow the motorcycle to proceed.
The car driver may proceed first.

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

A minor road to the left ahead.
A sharp dip in the road ahead.
A minor road to the right ahead.
A dangerous right-hand bend ahead.

What should a driver do in this situation?

Accelerate quickly to clear the crossing.
Continue ahead and overtake the blue van.
Allow the pedestrian to cross the road.
Sound the horn and drive on.

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?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - 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? Because it is difficult to predict children's behaviour, you should always be prepared to react to a change in the traffic situation or to stop.

Slow down and beckon the boy to cross the road.
Stop the car until the boy has moved off.
Be prepared for the boy setting off at any moment.
Proceed as the boy is on the footpath.

What should the driver do when there is a sharp dip in the road ahead?

Pull in, stop and switch on hazard warning lights.
Increase speed and make progress through the dip.
Reduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead.
Move to the centre of the road in order to avoid any vehicles that might be parked on the left.

What should the driver do when approaching a humpbacked hill?

The driver should maintain normal speed and road position.
The driver should increase speed and make progress over the humpbacked hill.
The driver should reduce speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead.
The driver should move to the centre in order to avoid vehicles that may be parked on the left.

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

Traffic calming measures may apply.
There may be no road markings.
There may be oncoming pedestrians.
A high-sided vehicle may be approaching.

When approaching the pedestrian crossing, what should the driver do in this situation?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - When approaching the pedestrian crossing, what should the driver do in this situation? When there are pedestrians at or near a zebra crossing, you should slow down on approach and be prepared to stop to allow the pedestrians to cross safely.

Maintain speed, because the pedestrians have not stepped on to the crossing.
Continue to drive on fast because the pedestrians have to wait.
Slow down in good time and be prepared to stop
Sound the horn to draw attention to your vehicle and continue to drive at the same speed.

Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from the major road into the minor road?

When should signals (for example, with indicators) be given to other road users?

Clearly and in good time to let other road users know your intentions.
When turning, except where road markings indicate your direction.
Only when it is necessary to warn oncoming traffic.
Only when it is necessary to warn following traffic.

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

There may be a pelican crossing ahead.
A high-sided vehicle may be approaching.
Traffic calming measures may apply.
There may be hedge-cutting taking place.

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

Try to get past it to avoid being delayed.
Slow down and allow it to move out.
Drive alongside it because you have right of way.
Signal to the bus driver to let you pass.

What should the driver do in this situation?

The driver must stop and allow all other traffic to proceed.
The driver must allow the blue car to proceed.
The driver may turn in front of the other two cars.
The driver must allow the red car to proceed.

What should a driver do when travelling on a country road with following traffic, and they meet pedestrians?

Flash the lights to alert following traffic of a pedestrian on the road.
Leave a minimum clearance of 30 centimetres.
Signal their intention to overtake the pedestrians.
Gesture to the pedestrians to move in off the road.

In this situation, who should wait?

Both drivers should wait.
Neither driver should wait.
The driver on the main road should wait.
The driver in the red car should wait.

What should a driver do when approaching traffic lights that change from green to amber?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - What should a driver do when approaching traffic lights that change from green to amber? When you are approaching a set of traffic lights showing green, you should take care and be prepared to stop if the amber light comes on.

Accelerate to clear the junction.
Stop the vehicle immediately.
Stop, unless it is unsafe to do so.
Sound the horn while proceeding through the junction.

What should the driver do in this situation?

As the driver is entering the roundabout they have right of way.
The driver may proceed onto the roundabout in front of the yellow car.
The driver must wait for the yellow car to stop.
The driver must yield to the yellow car on the roundabout.

When driving on a cobblestone road why should you take extra care?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - When driving on a cobblestone road why should you take extra care? Different road surfaces can affect your vehicles grip on the road and its stopping distances. You should be aware of this when driving on different surfaces.

The road surface is uneven and road grip varies.
The smoothness of the cobblestones helps to improve grip.
The road surface is particularly even and tyre grip is improved.
The gaps between the stones helps road holding and grip is improved.

When driving into a narrow gap between oncoming vehicles and vehicles parked on the left. What should a driver do?

Indicate right, stopping if necessary until oncoming traffic has passed by.
Signal to oncoming traffic to stop, and then move to the right and drive as normal.
Always slow down, stop and wait to be beckoned forward.
Indicate and drive on enforcing your priority.

What should a driver do in this situation?

Reduce speed and be prepared to stop as other children could follow.
Sound the horn as a warning and proceed.
Maintain speed and not expect other children.
Drive on quickly in order not to delay following traffic.

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

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - What should a driver be aware of when approaching a vehicle which is attempting to park? When you approach a vehicle that is being parked on the roadway, you should be aware that its driver will probably be concentrating on parking the vehicle and may not be aware of moving out into the road to correct its position.

That there may be a driveway at the point where the vehicle is parking.
The driver may have to stop and assist the driver parking the vehicle.
The vehicle may be parking at an area designated for loading.
That the vehicle being parked may move out without warning.

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

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - What should a driver be aware of when following the motorcyclist, and the white car is reversing onto the road? You should always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front if it is slowing down or stopping. Always read the road and be prepared to react correctly to changes in the traffic ahead.

The motorcyclist may signal the reversing driver to stop.
The driver following the motorcycle may need a longer braking distance than normal.
The brake lights on the motorcycle may not be working.
The reversing driver will stop when they see the motorcyclist.

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

A driver should move to the left-hand side (nearside) in case the cyclist moves out.
The cyclist may move onto the roadway without paying attention to moving traffic.
The cyclist will stay on the cycle path.
The cyclist will stop at the end of the cycle path to allow traffic to pass by.

What should a driver do in this situation when intending to turn left?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - What should a driver do in this situation when intending to turn left? By law you must yield to pedestrians already crossing at a junction. Pedestrians are vulnerable road users and you should be extra careful driving at places where pedestrians are attempting to cross the road.

Stop and beckon both pedestrians to cross.
Proceed between both pedestrians.
Yield to pedestrians already crossing.
Sound the horn and accelerate to proceed promptly.

What should a driver who wants to turn right do in this situation?

Proceed straight ahead or turn left.
Turn right from the left lane.
Reverse and get into the right lane.
Proceed straight ahead and take a wide turn to the right.

What is the correct action to take in this situation?

Keep a close eye on the children and be prepared to brake in good time.
Continue to drive at the same speed.
Drive closer to the left-hand side (nearside) and sound the horn.
Speed up to pass the children quickly.

What should the driver of the silver car do before turning left?

Overtake the cyclist on the left and complete the turn.
Sound the horn to alert the cyclist to the car's presence.
Increase speed to be able to complete the left turn before the cyclist.
Allow the cyclist heading straight on to pass.

What should the driver be aware of when crossing road markings such as lines and directional arrows in wet weather?

The required stopping distance is reduced due to improved tyre grip.
The required stopping distance is increased due to reduced tyre grip.
Steering control is improved.
The tyre grip is improved.

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

Safety cameras may be in operation.
There may be no road markings.
There may be livestock on the road.
There may be a bus stop ahead.

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

Vehicles may perform a U-turn.
Vehicles may not cross or straddle the line.
Vehicles may cross the line for a short time.
Vehicles may park during daylight hours only.

How should a driver overtake the cyclist in this situation?

Overtake the cyclist, but without crossing any of the lines.
By straddling both lines and keeping close to the cyclist.
By crossing the broken white line.
By sounding the horn to warn the cyclist they intend to pass.

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

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - What should the driver do if there are children playing at the edge of the roadway? Because it is difficult to predict children's behaviour, you should always be prepared to react to a change in the traffic situation and be prepared to stop.

Maintain the same speed because the children can see an oncoming vehicle quite clearly at this point.
Accelerate and move to the right-hand side of the road to avoid the children.
Reduce speed, drive cautiously and remain ready to brake.
Give a warning signal and drive past at the same speed.

How does giving a late signal affect other road users?

They may not have been given sufficient time to react.
It only affects other road users at roundabouts.
They are not affected.
It only affects other road users at traffic lights.

What should a driver do on a narrow road when another vehicle is coming in the opposite direction?

Maintain road position and speed. Then flash the vehicles lights to alert the other driver to your presence.
Reduce speed and allow reasonable clearance between their vehicle and the oncoming one before proceeding.
Position your vehicle along the middle of the road to encourage the other driver to pull in.
Maintain position and expect the other vehicle to move over.

What should a driver do if they see a red warning triangle on the road?

The driver should maintain speed, carry on and avoid the triangle.
The driver should stop and await instructions.
The driver should remove the triangle as it is causing an obstruction on the road.
The driver should slow down and expect a hazard up ahead.

What should the driver do in this situation?

The driver must allow the orange car to cross.
The driver may turn right.
The driver must turn left.
The driver is not allowed to turn right.

What should a driver do if they see horse riders on the road ahead?

The driver should reduce speed and sound the horn.
The driver should turn on hazard warning lights and continue at normal speed.
The driver should reduce speed, allow extra clearance and pass with care.
The driver should increase speed and allow extra clearance.

What should drivers be aware of if they meet horses with riders on the road?

Drivers should be aware that all horse riders are experienced at handling horses.
Drivers should be aware that horse riders are obliged to dismount and control their horses while traffic is passing.
Drivers should be aware that loud noises from their vehicle will not frighten the horses.
Drivers should be aware that loud noises from their vehicle may frighten the horses and cause them to bolt.

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

The tram may move away without warning.
The pedestrian always has the right of way to cross in front of traffic.
There is no danger as the tram is on rails.
The pedestrian may leave the traffic island without paying attention.

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

There may be a pelican crossing ahead.
A vehicle may be broken down.
A high-sided vehicle may be approaching.
Safety cameras may be in operation.

What should a driver be alert to in this area?

Pedestrians may be hitch-hiking.
There may be refuse bins between the parked vehicles.
Pedestrians may cross between parked cars.
Parked vehicles may have trailers attached.

When driving on this one-way street with vehicles parked on both sides, what should a driver be prepared for?

Pedestrians crossing between the vehicles.
Oncoming traffic as the driver overtakes the truck.
The truck may not have proper markings.
The truck may be a left-hand drive vehicle.

What should the driver do in this situation?

The driver must allow the blue truck to proceed.
The driver must allow the red car to proceed.
The driver may proceed first.
The driver is not allowed to turn right.

What should a driver be conscious of in this situation?

People crossing the street at the rear of the bus.
The bus may start to reverse.
Traffic emerging from the street on the left.
The bus driver will always signal before moving off.

What should a driver be aware of before crossing railway or tram lines?

There may be an uneven surface and tyre grip may be reduced when crossing the rails.
The wheels may become caught in the rails, causing the tyres to deflate.
There may be a reduction in tyre noise while crossing the rails.
The tyre grip may be improved crossing the rails

What should a driver do when continuing straight ahead in the middle lane?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - What should a driver do when continuing straight ahead in the middle lane? You should always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front especially when it is slowing down or stopping.

Slow down and allow the driver in front to change lanes.
Take position in the right-hand lane even if proceeding straight ahead.
Overtake the other vehicles quickly on the right-hand side.
Take any lane as convenient.

What should a driver do at an amber traffic light?

Continue only if sure that the junction is clear of pedestrians.
Continue as there is no traffic at the junction.
Make sure to pass the lights before they turn red.
Stop at the line unless it is not safe to do so.

In this situation who should wait?

Neither vehicle should wait.
Whichever vehicle is furthest away from the van.
The oncoming vehicle must wait.
The driver behind the stopped van should wait.

When a driver is driving in a line of traffic and does not intend to overtake, what should the driver do?

Drive close to the vehicle in front.
Beckon to following traffic to overtake.
Indicate left as a signal to following traffic to overtake.
Stay back and leave a gap for other drivers to overtake.

After a heavy downpour, why should a driver keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - After a heavy downpour, why should a driver keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front? Heavy rain can affect how well you can see and how well you can be seen by other road users. Because of that you should slow down in heavy rain and keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front.

Because required stopping distances are decreased.
Because wheels rotate at a greater speed after rain.
Because wheel-spray may impair visibility.
Because wheels rotate at a slower speed after rain.

Which car, if any, is parked incorrectly?

The red car.
Neither car.
The green car.
Both cars.

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

It may be difficult to make out poorly lit vehicles in the dark areas.
Drivers can only see the traffic in front of them.
Drivers can only see the traffic coming against them.
Traffic lights will not be working.

Is tailgating allowed on a motorway or dual carriageway?

No, because other vehicles do not have room to overtake.
No, because the vehicle in front may stop suddenly.
Yes, because all traffic moves in the one direction at the same time.
Yes, because there is oncoming traffic.

When preparing to stop, a driver notices the vehicle behind is towing a trailer. What should the driver do?

Stop quickly keeping a close eye on the rear-view mirror.
Indicate in good time and pull in gradually to allow the vehicle behind extra stopping distance.
Speed up temporarily to put distance between their vehicle and the vehicle behind.
Use the handbrake to slow down and stop.

What should a driver do on the approach to this situation?

Reduce speed and stop if necessary.
Give way only if you are towing a trailer or caravan.
Drive on because the oncoming traffic must wait.
Increase speed in order to clear the bridge before the oncoming car.

What should a driver be aware of when driving at night along a shopping street with many different light sources?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - What should a driver be aware of when driving at night along a shopping street with many different light sources? When driving at night in an area where there is a variety of light sources, you need to be extra careful, as potential hazards might be more difficult to see.

Parking spaces may be difficult to notice.
Other vehicles do not need to use their head lights.
It is easier to see pedestrians because of the bright lights.
Traffic lights may be difficult to distinguish from the other bright lights.

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

Allow the red car to proceed.
Allow the blue car to proceed.
Proceed ahead of both cars.
Allow both cars to proceed.

When wanting to stop temporarily in a congested area where should the driver park?

Double park in a convenient place with your hazard lights on.
Park slightly up on the footpath with the hazard lights on.
Park on the footpath so as not to impede the free flow of traffic in the road.
Park in a safe, legal and convenient place.

After a heavy downpour, why should a driver keep a greater distance from the vehicle in front?

Because wheels rotate at a greater speed after rain.
Because tyre grip improves when wet.
Because the required stopping distances is greater.
Because wheels rotate at a slower speed after rain.

A driver wants to pull out of a driveway and turn right onto the road. At the same time a cyclist is approaching from the right and a pedestrian wants to cross. Who must wait?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - A driver wants to pull out of a driveway and turn right onto the road. At the same time a cyclist is approaching from the right and a pedestrian wants to cross. Who must wait? By law you must give way to other road users, including pedestrians and cyclists, when you are entering or leaving a driveway.

The cyclist must wait.
The pedestrian and the cyclist must wait.
The driver must wait.
The pedestrian must wait.

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

Drivers can only see the traffic in front of them.
Pedestrians crossing in a dark area might be difficult to see.
Drivers can only see the traffic coming against them.
Traffic lights will not be working.

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

Reduce speed and try to avoid the pools of water so as not to splash the pedestrians.
Sound the horn as a warning to the pedestrians and continue on.
Brake suddenly as you approach the pools of water.
Flash the headlights as a warning to the pedestrians.

The driver is following these two vehicles and wishes to overtake - what must the driver consider before overtaking here?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - The driver is following these two vehicles and wishes to overtake - what must the driver consider before overtaking here? You should always make sure that the road ahead is clear so that there is enough distance to allow you to overtake and get back to the correct side of the road without forcing any other road user to alter speed or course. In this case, the brow of the hill is too close to allow a driver to overtake safely.

The driver's field of view is not good enough to allow safe overtaking.
The driver of the silver car may decide to turn right.
The roadway markings forbid overtaking here.
The driver should overtake both vehicles together.

What should a driver do if dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - What should a driver do if dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle? If you are dazzled by the lights of oncoming traffic, turn your eyes to the left edge (nearside) of the road. If necessary, stop and allow your eyes to recover before driving on.

Accelerate to get out of range of light as quickly as possible.
Flash the oncoming vehicle and move to the left.
Dazzle the oncoming vehicle with their own main beam and move to the right.
Look to the left-hand edge (nearside) of the roadway and slow down if necessary.

Why must a driver be particularly careful here?

Because a vehicle could come from the left.
The vehicle coming from the right has the right of way.
Because there is an increased danger of skidding.
The vehicle coming from the right is not required to signal.

What action should the driver take?

Stop at the Stop line.
Signal the bus to proceed.
Proceed in front of the cyclist.
Proceed in front of the bus.

When driving on a road with tram lines why should a driver take extra care?

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - When driving on a road with tram lines why should a driver take extra care? Different road surfaces can affect your vehicles grip on the road and its stopping distances. You should be aware of this when driving on different surfaces.

Driving on the tracks can improve steering.
Driving on the tracks can reduce tyre grip.
Driving on the tracks can improve braking.
Driving on the tracks can improve tyre grip.

What should the driver do in this situation?

The driver must allow the van to cross the junction.
The cyclist must proceed first.
The cyclist must allow the other vehicles to proceed.
The driver may continue ahead with caution.

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

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - What does a continuous white line along the centre of the road mean? You must never do a U-turn on any stretch of road with a continuous white line along its centre. The restricted vision at such places would make doing a U-turn very unsafe.

Parking allowed during business hours.
U-turn allowed during daylight hours.
No U-turn allowed.
Traffic can overtake

What should a driver do when travelling behind this vehicle?

Pass the vehicle slowly by mounting the kerb on the left.
Overtake the vehicle in front.
Reduce speed and prepare to stop if necessary.
Drive as close as possible to the vehicle.

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

www.theorytest-ireland.com - Alert driving and consideration for other road user - When intending to turn right as shown, what should the car driver do? When you are turning right from a main road onto a side road, you must by law give way to oncoming traffic on the main road.

Wait and allow the truck and the oncoming vehicle to proceed first.
Continue with care as the driver has right of way.
Wait and allow the truck to proceed first.
Wait and allow the oncoming vehicle to pass.

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

The bus may be towing a trailer.
There may be a car hidden from view in front of the bus.
The bus may be parked at a terminus.
Only buses may use this road.

What should the driver do if there are cattle on the road ahead?

The driver should switch on the headlights and try to pass as quickly as possible.
The driver should sound the horn, switch on headlights, reduce speed and pass with care.
The driver should sound the horn to try to get the cattle to move aside.
The driver should reduce speed and pass them with care.

Why is tailgating (driving too close behind the vehicle in front) dangerous?

The vehicle will exceed the speed limit.
The engine may overheat because of restricted air flow over the vehicle's engine.
The vehicle will not have sufficient distance to stop safely in an emergency.
The braking system is less efficient in the slipstream of the vehicle in front.

What should the driver do?

The driver must stop and yield to all traffic.
The driver should allow the oncoming cyclist to turn first.
The driver should allow the yellow car to proceed.
The driver may turn left first.

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