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

After overtaking another vehicle what should a driver do

Accepted Answer

Gradually move back into the left when the vehicle has been passed

Question 2

What is a likely consequence of sudden braking

Accepted Answer

The vehicle could be hit from behind

Question 3

What should a driver do if they encounter loose chippings on a road

Accepted Answer

Slow down and allow extra clearance to other traffic

Question 4

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 50 kmh on a dry road

Accepted Answer

25 metres

Question 5

What lights should a driver use when driving in dense fog

Accepted Answer

Drive with dipped headlights and fog lights

Question 6

What should a driver do when driving in slippery road conditions

Accepted Answer

Drive at lower speeds and use gentle acceleration and braking

Question 7

Which of the following affects the braking distance of a vehicle

Accepted Answer

The speed and weight of the vehicle

Question 8

What stopping distance should a driver allow for when driving in snow or icy conditions

Accepted Answer

Up to ten times the normal distance

Question 9

What should a driver do when driving in dense fog

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed and use dipped headlights

Question 10

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 50 kmh on a wet road

Accepted Answer

36 metres

Question 11

In wet weather how might a driver judge what is a safe following distance from the vehicle in front

Accepted Answer

By allowing at least four seconds to elapse between the vehicle in front and the drivers own vehicle passing a fixed point

Question 12

What phrase is recommended for drivers to help them determine a safe distance from the vehicle in front on a dry road

Accepted Answer

Only a fool breaks the two second rule

Question 13

What would happen if a driver cuts in too soon when overtaking another vehicle

Accepted Answer

It would force the other vehicle to suddenly slow or change direction causing danger

Question 14

What is the effect on the control of the vehicle if there is a film of water between the vehicles tyres and the road surface

Accepted Answer

Steering and braking will be less effective

Question 15

What effect does carrying a load have on a vehicles braking ability

Accepted Answer

It increases the distance required to stop

Question 16

What effect does a wet road surface have on a vehicles braking ability

Accepted Answer

Generally it doubles the braking distance of that required on a dry surface

Question 17

What effect does towing a loaded trailer have on stopping ability

Accepted Answer

It increases the stopping distance

Question 18

What effect does patches of oil or diesel have on a road surface

Accepted Answer

It reduces the tyre surface grip

Question 19

In dry weather how might a driver judge what is a safe following distance to vehicle in front

Accepted Answer

By using a fixed point and applying the two second rule

Question 20

How does driving at high speed affect a vehicles road holding

Accepted Answer

The road holding ability of the vehicle is reduced

Question 21

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 100 kmh on a dry road

Accepted Answer

70 metres

Question 22

What clearance should drivers normally allow for when passing parked vehicles

Accepted Answer

A door width

Question 23

What should a driver do when travelling downhill on snow or ice

Accepted Answer

Select an appropriate gear and brake gently to control speed

Question 24

Why does it take longer to stop the vehicle on a wet road

Accepted Answer

The tyres have less road grip than in dry weather

Question 25

What should a driver do when overtaking parked vehicles in a residential area

Accepted Answer

Allow sufficient clearance when passing

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After overtaking another vehicle, what should a driver do?

What is a likely consequence of sudden braking?

What should a driver do if they encounter loose chippings on a road?

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 50 km/h on a dry road?

What lights should a driver use when driving in dense fog?

What should a driver do when driving in slippery road conditions?

Which of the following affects the braking distance of a vehicle?

What stopping distance should a driver allow for when driving in snow or icy conditions?

What should a driver do when driving in dense fog?

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 50 km/h on a wet road?

In wet weather how might a driver judge what is a safe following distance from the vehicle in front?

What phrase is recommended for drivers to help them determine a safe distance from the vehicle in front on a dry road?

What would happen if a driver cuts in too soon when overtaking another vehicle?

What is the effect on the control of the vehicle if there is a film of water between the vehicle's tyres and the road surface?

What effect does carrying a load have on a vehicle's braking ability?

What effect does a wet road surface have on a vehicle's braking ability?

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

What effect does patches of oil or diesel have on a road surface?

In dry weather how might a driver judge what is a safe following distance to vehicle in front?

How does driving at high speed affect a vehicle's road holding?

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 100 km/h on a dry road?

What clearance should drivers normally allow for when passing parked vehicles?

What should a driver do when travelling downhill on snow or ice?

Why does it take longer to stop the vehicle on a wet road?

What should a driver do when overtaking parked vehicles in a residential area?

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