According to the Pre-Crash Report, which gender was more likely to drink and drive and be involved a fatal collision?

Neither males or females drink drive
Males
Males and females drink drive equally
Females

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

A driver should press their hand against the windscreen.
Slow down and allow extra clearance to other traffic.
Stop the vehicle until the loose chippings can be removed.
Increase speed so as to avoid causing damage to the vehicle.

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 lighting must be on a tractors trailer during lighting-up hours?

An unloading light.
Brake lights and indicators only.
Indicators, two white or yellow headlamps and rear number plate lights only.
Indicators, brake lights, rear number plate light, red reflectors and rear tail lights.

What should a driver do to secure the towing vehicle before unhitching a trailer?

Lower the jockey wheel and then switch off the ignition.
Disconnect the electrical supply to the trailer lights and lower the jockey wheel.
Apply the handbrake, lower the jockey wheel and switch off the engine.
Apply the handbrake, switch off the ignition and engage a low gear.

When a vehicle is being driven by a person who is not the owner, who is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is taxed and that a current tax disc is displayed?

The driver is the only one responsible.
The driver and/or the owner of the vehicle are responsible.
The owner is the only one responsible.
The GardaÌ_ have total responsibility in this area.

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.

According to the Pre-Crash Report, what type of vehicle were the majority of people driving when they had consumed alcohol and caused a fatal collision?

Van
Motorcycle
Private Car
Tractor

What is the danger associated with applying the handbrake (parking brake) when the vehicle is moving?

The wheels could lock and cause the vehicle to skid.
The engine will stall once the handbrake is applied at speed.
The ABS could disconnect and cause the vehicle to skid.
There is no danger - the vehicle will not skid as the handbrake can be released quickly.

What should a driver do if a front tyre bursts while driving?

Relax the hold on the steering wheel.
Grip the steering wheel firmly.
Brake firmly and quickly.
Apply the handbrake immediately.

When a driver is making a left-hand turn, what mirrors should they particularly concentrate on?

The interior and right exterior mirror.
The interior and left exterior mirror.
The right exterior mirror.
The interior mirror.

How can a driver help the environment?

By braking harshly.
By harsh acceleration.
By reducing speed.
By increasing speed.

What should a driver do before turning right from a major road into a minor road?

Stop and signal traffic to exit right from the minor road.
Commence turn in front of oncoming traffic as they must yield to traffic turning right.
Yield right of way to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians crossing at the junction.
Stop and signal traffic to exit left from the minor road.

What happens if the vehicle has a flat battery?

The engine will not start.
The head light bulbs will have to be replaced.
The battery will have to be replaced.
The battery will leak acid into the engine.

How should a driver proceed if their view is obstructed at a junction?

Sound the horn several times and proceed.
Move out slowly onto the road while watching carefully for other traffic.
Flash headlights on and off before moving out.
Ask a passer-by for guidance onto the other road.

What do these signs together mean?

End of detour.
End of speed limit.
End of road.
End of road works.

Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a caravan on national roads?

80 km/h.
120 km/h.
100 km/h.
60 km/h.

What does this sign mean?

Soft margin on left.
Slippery surface.
Uneven surface.
Parking on left only.

What lighting must be on a two-axle car-trailer?

Flashing rear tail lights.
Indicators, brake lights, rear number plate light, red reflectors and rear tail lights.
Brake lights and indicators only.
Indicators and rear number plate lights only.

What is the penalty for a driver who refuses to give breath, blood or urine samples as evidence for a second offence to An GÌÁrda SÌ_ochÌÁna?

Automatic disqualification for 6 years.
Automatic disqualification for 12 months.
Automatic disqualification for 3 months.
Automatic disqualification for 4 years.

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.

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 should the driver be able to see in the exterior mirrors of a vehicle when they are properly adjusted?

The back of the vehicle only.
60% angled to the vehicle and 40% to the road.
The sides of the vehicle only.
The area to each side of the vehicle.

When driving on dark winter mornings and evenings on unlit country roads, what should a driver be aware of?

That the lack of light will not affect the driver's ability to see vulnerable pedestrians.
That there will be no pedestrians walking on the road.
That all pedestrians will be wearing reflective armbands and bright clothing.
That there could be vulnerable pedestrians walking on the road.

What does this sign mean?

Level crossing ahead.
Tramway crossing ahead.
Bus and tramway crossing ahead.
Railway station.

What does this sign mean?

Sharp depression or dip ahead.
Road damaged ahead.
Road flooded ahead.
Road divides ahead - pass on the left or right.

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 roads are learner permit holders allowed to drive on?

All roads except national roads.
All roads except motorways.
All roads except dual-carriageways.
All roads except motorways and dual-carriageways.

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

Apply the footbrake firmly.
Steer sharply to one side and apply the handbrake.
Apply the handbrake and the footbrake together.
Depress the clutch and then apply the handbrake.

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.

What could happen if a driver parks on a footpath?

Pedestrians could be impeded.
The tyres will lose air pressure.
The suspension will be weakened.
Traffic could be impeded.

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.

Is a driver allowed to use rebated (green) diesel fuel in a car on a public road?

Green diesel may never be used in a car
Green diesel may be used in a car only if the car is a taxis.
Green diesel may be used in a car only in summer months.
Green diesel may be used in a car only in winter months.

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.

To whom should a driver report aggressive driving?

Transport Infrastructure Ireland
Health & Safety Authority
Local Garda Station or Traffic Watch.
Road Safety Authority.

Which action contributes to Eco-Driving?

Driving in a low gear at high speed.
Reducing tyre pressure.
Braking harshly.
Looking ahead and anticipating.

When driving, what effect could icy roads have on the vehicle?

Front tyre pressure increases.
Tyre grip improves in lower temperatures.
Rear tyre pressure increases.
The vehicle would be more likely to skid.

Before exiting the vehicle on a busy road, what should the driver ensure?

That the passengers open their door first.
That the wheels are positioned straight ahead.
Before opening the door the driver should check it is safe to do so.
That the gear lever is in neutral.

If a driver suspects that their vehicle indicators have not been seen, what should the driver do?

Shout your intentions out of the window.
Use a clear, decisive hand signal as well.
The driver's position on the road is a sufficient enough signal.
It is unnecessary to give signals provided observation is taken.

According to the Pre-Crash Report, which age group had the highest number of drivers causing fatal collisions where alcohol was a factor?

35-49 years
25-34 years
50-64 years
16-24 years

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According to the Pre-Crash Report, which gender was more likely to drink and drive and be involved a fatal collision?

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

What should the driver do in this situation?

What lighting must be on a tractors trailer during lighting-up hours?

What should a driver do to secure the towing vehicle before unhitching a trailer?

When a vehicle is being driven by a person who is not the owner, who is responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is taxed and that a current tax disc is displayed?

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

According to the Pre-Crash Report, what type of vehicle were the majority of people driving when they had consumed alcohol and caused a fatal collision?

What is the danger associated with applying the handbrake (parking brake) when the vehicle is moving?

What should a driver do if a front tyre bursts while driving?

When a driver is making a left-hand turn, what mirrors should they particularly concentrate on?

How can a driver help the environment?

What should a driver do before turning right from a major road into a minor road?

What happens if the vehicle has a flat battery?

How should a driver proceed if their view is obstructed at a junction?

What do these signs together mean?

Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a caravan on national roads?

What does this sign mean?

What lighting must be on a two-axle car-trailer?

What is the penalty for a driver who refuses to give breath, blood or urine samples as evidence for a second offence to An GÌÁrda SÌ_ochÌÁna?

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

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

What should the driver be able to see in the exterior mirrors of a vehicle when they are properly adjusted?

When driving on dark winter mornings and evenings on unlit country roads, what should a driver be aware of?

What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?

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

What roads are learner permit holders allowed to drive on?

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

What does this sign mean?

What could happen if a driver parks on a footpath?

What does this traffic light mean?

Is a driver allowed to use rebated (green) diesel fuel in a car on a public road?

What should a driver do when travelling behind this vehicle?

To whom should a driver report aggressive driving?

Which action contributes to Eco-Driving?

When driving, what effect could icy roads have on the vehicle?

Before exiting the vehicle on a busy road, what should the driver ensure?

If a driver suspects that their vehicle indicators have not been seen, what should the driver do?

According to the Pre-Crash Report, which age group had the highest number of drivers causing fatal collisions where alcohol was a factor?

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