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

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

Accepted Answer

Apply firm pressure on the footbrake

Question 2

What should a driver do to avoid having to make an emergency stop

Accepted Answer

Scan the road well ahead

Question 3

When driving along and required to stop suddenly what should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Apply the footbrake firmly

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Release the accelerator

Question 5

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 6

What should a driver do if a tyre bursts on the vehicle they are driving

Accepted Answer

Hold the steering wheel firmly and pull in on the side of the road

Question 7

What action should a driver take if the engine in their vehicle cuts out suddenly when they are driving along

Accepted Answer

Signal and steer the vehicle to the side of the road

Question 8

How should a driver in a vehicle without antilock brakes ABS deal with a frontwheel straightline skid

Accepted Answer

Press and release the footbrake at rapid intervals

Question 9

What effect could a reartyre blowout have on a vehicle

Accepted Answer

It could cause the vehicle to sway from side to side

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Move the vehicle to the hard shoulder

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the rear wheels are heading

Question 12

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 13

How should a driver apply the brakes in an emergency if the vehicle is fitted with antilock brakes ABS

Accepted Answer

Press the brake pedal firmly and hold

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Decelerate and apply the footbrake firmly

Question 15

When driving along a driver feels that the oncoming car may crash into their vehicle What should they do

Accepted Answer

Sound the horn to attract the attention of the other driver and take evasive action

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 should a driver do to avoid having to make an emergency stop

Accepted Answer

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

Question 18

What effect could a fronttyre blowout have on a vehicle

Accepted Answer

The steering wheel will pull to one side

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Apply the footbrake firmly

Question 20

What should a driver do if they get a tyre blowout on the road

Accepted Answer

Apply the footbrake gently and bring the vehicle to a halt

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Dealing with Emergencies

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

What should a driver do to avoid having to make an emergency stop?

When driving along and required to stop suddenly, what should a driver do?

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

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

What should a driver do if a tyre bursts on the vehicle they are driving?

What action should a driver take if the engine in their vehicle cuts out suddenly when they are driving along?

How should a driver in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes (ABS) deal with a front-wheel straight-line skid?

What effect could a rear-tyre blow-out have on a vehicle?

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

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

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

How should a driver apply the brakes in an emergency if the vehicle is fitted with anti-lock brakes (ABS)?

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

When driving along, a driver feels that the oncoming car may crash into their vehicle. What should they do?

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

What should a driver do to avoid having to make an emergency stop?

What effect could a front-tyre blow-out have on a vehicle?

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

What should a driver do if they get a tyre blow-out on the road?

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