What should a driver do if involved in a collision with another vehicle where nobody is injured?

Exchange no details but report the incident to the GardaÌ_.
Exchange all relevant details with the other driver.
Give their name and address only to the other person.
Submit a written report to the Insurance Bureau of Ireland.

What should a driver do to secure the vehicle before leaving it?

Leave the engine running with the parking brake on.
Apply the parking brake and switch off the engine.
Leave the engine running with the exhaust brake on.
Apply the exhaust brake and switch off the engine.

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

Apply the brakes as quickly as possible.
Pull on the handbrake to bring the vehicle to a stop.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and pull in on the side of the road.
Continue at the normal speed and stop at the next garage.

What should a driver do when an emergency service vehicle approaches with flashing blue lights?

Increase speed to prevent obstructing the emergency service vehicle.
Brake suddenly to allow the emergency service vehicle to pass.
Do nothing and ignore the emergency service vehicle.
React quickly, safely and carefully to allow the emergency service vehicle to pass.

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.

What is the fine for a learner driver for driving a vehicle unaccompanied?

€80
€100
€120
€140

What should a driver do when they see a slow moving vehicle up ahead being driven by a learner driver?

Overtake the vehicle as quickly as possible.
Maintain a distance behind to avoid undue pressure.
Drive close behind the vehicle to show your intention to overtake.
Drive close behind the vehicle to encourage the driver to pull in.

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

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

What may happen if the vehicle's engine oil is not changed as required?

The vehicle's fuel consumption may decrease.
The vehicle's fuel consumption may increase.
The engine may overheat.
Parts of the engine may suffer increased wear.

What does this sign mean?

Cyclists must give way to buses ahead.
Buses must give way to other traffic ahead
Buses must give way to cyclists ahead.
Bus and cycle lane ahead on right.

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 can a driver do to maximise fuel efficiency while driving?

Reduce pressure in all tyres.
Fit a roof rack.
Increase road speed.
Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.

What does this traffic light mean?

Proceed if the way is clear.
The traffic lights are out of order.
Stop, unless it is unsafe to do so.
Prepare to move off.

A driver wishes to drive at night, but the off-side (right-hand side) headlight bulb is blown. What should the driver do?

Drive with the hazard lights on.
Not drive until the bulb is replaced.
Replace it temporarily with the near-side (left-hand side) bulb.
Replace it temporarily with the brake-light bulb.

What does this sign mean?

Maximum speed is 60 km/h.
Parking not allowed for more than 60 minutes.
Distance to junction is 60 metres.
Minimum speed is 60 km/h.

According to the Pre-Crash Report, which days of the week were people more likely to drink and drive and cause a fatal collision?

Sunday and Monday
Friday and Saturday
Thursday and Friday
Saturday and Sunday

Whilst driving, why might a driver suspect that the brake fluid level in their vehicle is low?

The brakes feel spongy and soft.
The brakes feel hard to press.
The brakes are unusually sharp.
The brakes take longer than usual to release.

What should a driver do if they arrive at the scene of a collision involving a vehicle carrying hazardous materials?

Keep well clear and call the emergency services.
Try to prevent any further leakage of hazardous materials before raising the alarm.
Contact the haulage company who own the vehicle.
Try to move the vehicle to a safe place.

What effect does spilt diesel have on a road?

It increases tyre noise.
It improves the vehicle's braking ability.
It improves tyre grip on bends.
It makes the road more slippery.

When should a driver use their vehicle's hazard warning lights?

When moving slowly in traffic.
When parked at a bend or corner.
When reversing onto a narrow road.
When broken down and causing an obstruction.

What should the car driver be aware of in this situation?

Road marking is taking place ahead.
Slowing down and being prepared to react.
The road ahead becomes a dual carriageway.
Following traffic may cut the corner.

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

Reduce the air pressure in the tyres.
Increase the air pressure in the tyres
Reduce front tyre air pressure and increase rear tyre air pressure.
Check the tyres are inflated to normal air pressure.

When should a driver use fog lights on their vehicle?

Use fog lights to improve visibility during light rain.
Use fog lights only in dense fog and falling snow.
Switch on fog lights as a warning to pedestrians.
Use fog lights on a badly lit country road.

What should a driver be most aware of in this situation?

One of the parked vehicles may reverse into the driver's path.
Parking opposite double yellow lines is prohibited.
Children may unexpectedly run out from between parked cars.
A car might appear unexpectedly at the brow of the hill.

When driving on a national road is it permitted to drive on the hard shoulder in order to allow faster-moving traffic to overtake?

Only when a truck or bus wants to overtake.
No, except when driving on a ‰Û÷2-plus-1 road'.
Yes, temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there.
Only when driving on a dual carriageway.

What should a driver do when entering a slip road after leaving a motorway?

Comply with the speed limit on the road the driver is joining.
Brake severely when entering the slip road in order to slow down.
There is never a need to adjust speed when on a slip road.
Always reduce speed gradually for a few kilometres.

How does rain affect driving in this situation?

It increases visibility.
It increases tyre grip on the road.
It reduces the danger of skidding.
It increases the danger of skidding.

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.

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

The brake fluid is less effective in wet weather.
The tyres have more grip than in dry weather.
The tyres have less road grip than in dry weather.
The suspension of the vehicle is lighter in wet weather.

What does this sign mean?

Minor road ahead.
Y-Junction ahead with roads of lesser importance.
Y-junction ahead with roads of equal importance.
Junction ahead with dual carriageway.

What does this sign mean?

No stopping, except in offside lane.
Corner ahead on offside lane.
Offside lane closed ahead.
End of dual carriageway.

What does this sign mean?

One-way street ahead.
Dangerous corner ahead.
Dangerous bend ahead.
Junction to the left.

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 a driver do if the right-hand headlight bulb fails when driving at night?

Drive with the hazard lights on.
Replace it temporarily with the brake light bulb.
Replace it temporarily with the left-hand headlight bulb.
Have the bulb replaced immediately.

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.

Which action contributes to Eco-Driving?

Braking harshly.
Driving in a low gear at high speed.
Maintaining a steady speed.
Driving with the windows open.

What does this sign mean when displayed on the approach to a toll plaza?

Service station ahead.
Toll collector operating lane.
Garda checkpoint to the left.
This lane closed - keep left.

Where is a driver allowed to park?

On a footpath.
Where the driver is not blocking other road users their view of traffic signals or the road ahead.
At road works.
Where there is a continuous white line along the centre of the road.

If a driver wishes to drive a vehicle but the tax disc is expired, what should they do?

They should renew it within 10 days of expiry.
They should contact the GardaÌ_ for approval.
They should tax it immediately.
They should drive it only in case of an emergency.

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.

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What should a driver do if involved in a collision with another vehicle where nobody is injured?

What should a driver do to secure the vehicle before leaving it?

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

What should a driver do when an emergency service vehicle approaches with flashing blue lights?

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

What is the fine for a learner driver for driving a vehicle unaccompanied?

What should a driver do when they see a slow moving vehicle up ahead being driven by a learner driver?

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

What may happen if the vehicle's engine oil is not changed as required?

What does this sign mean?

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

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

What does this traffic light mean?

A driver wishes to drive at night, but the off-side (right-hand side) headlight bulb is blown. What should the driver do?

What does this sign mean?

According to the Pre-Crash Report, which days of the week were people more likely to drink and drive and cause a fatal collision?

Whilst driving, why might a driver suspect that the brake fluid level in their vehicle is low?

What should a driver do if they arrive at the scene of a collision involving a vehicle carrying hazardous materials?

What effect does spilt diesel have on a road?

When should a driver use their vehicle's hazard warning lights?

What should the car driver be aware of in this situation?

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

When should a driver use fog lights on their vehicle?

What should a driver be most aware of in this situation?

When driving on a national road is it permitted to drive on the hard shoulder in order to allow faster-moving traffic to overtake?

What should a driver do when entering a slip road after leaving a motorway?

How does rain affect driving in this situation?

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

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

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

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

What should a driver do if the right-hand headlight bulb fails when driving at night?

What should the driver do?

Which action contributes to Eco-Driving?

What does this sign mean when displayed on the approach to a toll plaza?

Where is a driver allowed to park?

If a driver wishes to drive a vehicle but the tax disc is expired, what should they do?

What should the driver do when approaching this situation?

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