If a driver is involved in a serious collision with an uninsured motorist, where nobody is injured, who should it be reported to? | The driver's insurance company and the Gardaí. |
What should a driver do if involved in a collision with another vehicle where nobody is injured? | Exchange all relevant details with the other driver. |
What is the maximum gross weight of a vehicle that may be driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence? | 3,500 kilograms. |
Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed for cars or motorcycles on national roads? | 100 km/h. |
Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a caravan on national roads? | 80 km/h. |
Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a caravan on a motorway? | 80 km/h. |
Unless otherwise indicated, what is the maximum permissible speed of a car towing a trailer on a national road? | 80 km/h. |
What distance before a zebra crossing is parking prohibited? | 15 meters. |
Within what distance of a road junction is parking prohibited? | 5 meters, unless parking spaces are clearly marked. |
When must drivers stop at an automated railway level crossing with barriers and red flashing lights? | Stop safely when the amber lights shows, or when red lights start to flash. |
What is a clearway? | An area where stopping and parking is not permitted during certain times. |
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 the current tax disc is displayed? | The driver and/or the owner of the vehicle are responsible. |
If a vehicle is being driven by someone who is not the owner but who has the owner's consent, who should ensure that the driver is properly ensured? | The driver and the vehicle owner. |
Where can drivers locate the Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM). of their vehicle? | On a metal plate on the vehicle. |
How would a driver calculate the maximum overall permitted weight of their vehicle? | By adding the unladen weight of the vehicle to the load permitted to be carried. |
What is the maximum number of passengers that may be carried in a vehicle driven by the holder of a Category B driving licence? | 8 passengers. |
What does this sign mean? | Level crossing ahead unguarded by gates or barriers. |
What does this sign mean? | Level crossing ahead guarded by gates or barriers. |
What does this Garda signal mean? | Stop if approaching from the front. |
What does this Garda signal mean? | Stop if approaching from behind. |
What does this Garda signal mean? | stop if approaching from either the front or behind. |
What does this Garda signal mean? | The Garda is beckoning on traffic approaching from either side. |
What does this Garda signal mean? | Traffic approaching from the front may proceed. |
Which car, if any, is parked incorrectly? | Both cars. |
What does this sign mean? | With-flow bus and cycle lane ahead in left. |
What does this sign mean? | With-flow bus and cycle lane on left. |
What does this sign mean? | Bus and cycle lane ahead on right. |
What does this sign mean? | Level crossing ahead protected by lights and barriers. |
What is the recommended method of driving a car with automatic transmission? | Operate the accelerator and brake with the right foot. |
Under what circumstances could both cross-ply and radial tyres be fitted to a vehicle? | When each type is fitted on a different axle. |
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 dafe to do so. |
When should a driver use the vehicle's rear view mirror? | Before changing direction. |
When may a holder of a Category W learner permit carry a passenger on a tractor or works vehicle? | When there is proper passenger seating and the passenger holds a full Category W licence. |
According to the Pre-Crash Report, which gender was more likely to drink and drive and be involved in a fatal collision? | Males. |
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? | Private car. |
According to the Pre-Crash Report, what type of fatal collision was a person more likely to be involved in when drink driving? | Single-vehicle collision. |
According to the Pre-Crash Report, which days of the week were people more likely to drink and drive and cause a fatal collision? | Saturday and Sunday. |
What is the maximum disqualification period imposed in court where the learner driver has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level in excess of 80 mg? | Six years. |
According to the Pre-Crash Report, which age group had the highest number of drivers causing fatal collisions where alcohol was a factor? | 16-24 years. |
A driver is automatically disqualified from driving for how long if, on first offence, they refused to provide a member of An Garda Siochána with sample of blood, urine or breath? | 4 years. |
According to the Pre-Crash Report, what age group had the highest number of passenger death in collisions where alcohol was a factor? | 17-24. |
According to the Pre-Crash Report, what percentage of the 169 drivers killed in an alcohol related collision had consumed alcohol? | 92% |
According to the Pre-Crash Report, how many pedestrians were killed where alcohol consumption by the pedestrian was a factor? | Between 41-90. |
When towing a high and wide-bodied trailer what should a driver do? | Make use of extended mirrors to check for following traffic. |
What specific observations should a driver make before reversing a vehicle fitted with an external audible warning device? | Observations should be made to the front, sides and rear of the vehicle, including blind spots. |
What should a driver do if they intend to reverse their vehicle into an area which they cannot see? | Ask someone to guide you when reversing. |
What should a driver do if their vehicle gets into a four-wheel sideways skid? | Turn the steering wheel in the same direction as the skid and ease off the accelerator. |
How should a driver in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes (ABS) deal with a front-wheel straight-line skid? | Press and release the footbrake at rapid intervals. |
What effect could a front-tyre blow-out have on a vehicle? | The steering will pull to one side. |
What effect could a rear-tyre blow-out have in a vehicle? | It could cause the vehicle to sway from side to side. |
What should a driver do before starting a journey in adverse weather conditions? | Check the weather forecast for the planned route. |
What should a driver do before staring a journey in bad weather? | Top up the windscreen washer reservoir. |
Which of the following is a possible consequence for a learner driver if they drive after drinking as little as just one unit of alcohol? | A three month disqualification from driving. |
According to the Pre-Crash Report, in how many fatal collisions was alcohol a contributory factor? | Between 31 to 45%. |
According to the Pre-Crash Report, how many passengers were killed in a collision where alcohol was a known factor? | Between 71-90. |
According to the Pre-Crash Report, out of 867 fatal collisions, how many had alcohol as a contributory factor? | 251-350. |
What are the drink driving penalties for a learner driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 20 mg to 80 mg per 100 millilitres of blood? | 200 euro fine and 3 month driving disqualification. |
What are the drink driving penalties for a professional driver holding a full car licence and found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 20 mg to 80 mg per 100 millilitres of blood? | 200 euro fine and 3 month driving disqualification. |
What are the drink driving penalties for a driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 80 mg to 100 mg per 100 millilitres of blood? | 400 euro fine and 6 months driving disqualification. |
What is the penalty for a driver who refuses to give breath, blood or urine samples as evidence for a second offence to An Garda Siochána? | Automatic disqualification for 6 years. |
What is the maximum penalty on conviction for drug driving? | 5,000 euro fine and 6 month in prison. |
Can a driver break a red light or break the speed limit to allow an emergency vehicle to pass? | No, a driver break a red line or speed limit to allow an emergency service vehicle to pass. |
If it is safe to overtake a cyclist in speed zones UP TO 50 km/h, what is the recommended minimum passing distance? | Allow a minimum of 1 meter. |
If it is safe to overtake a cyclist in speed zones OVER 50 km/h, what is the recommended minimum passing distance? | Allow a minimum of 1.5 meters. |
What is a courtesy pedestrian crossing? | An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing place. |
What is the penalty for a vehicle owner who allows a learner driver to drive their vehicle unaccompanied? | Their vehicle will be seized. |
A learner permit driver who receives 7 penalty points in a 36 month period (3 years) will be banned from driving for how many months? | 6 months. |
How many penalty points will an unaccompanied learner driver receive on conviction? | 4 penalty points. |
What is the fine for a learner driver for driving a vehicle unaccompanied? | 120 euro. |
A learner driver who has been stopped by a Garda for driving unaccompanied faces a minimum fine of how much? | 80 euro. |
If the owner of a vehicle allows a learner driver to drive their vehicle, what is the maximum fine the owner could face? | 1,000 euro. |
What are the fixed charge amount and penalties incurred for a learner driver who drives unaccompanied? | 80 euro and 2 penalty points. |
A learner driver detected of driving unaccompanied faces a minimum of how many penalty points? | 2 penalty points. |
Is a driver allowed to sound the horn while driving in a built-up area at night? | Yes, but between 11:30 pm and 7:00 am the horn may be sounded only in an emergency. |
What is the minimum penalty point offence for a learner driver not displaying 'L' plates both on the front and rear of the vehicle? | 2 penalty points. |
Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from the major road into the minor road? | 3. |
Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from a minor road onto a major road? | 1. |
What should the driver be aware of in this situation? | Slowing down and being prepared to reacts. |