Safe and socially responsible driving

What should a driver do if a system warning light lights up on the dashboard of their vehicle whilst driving?

Stop and check the problem

Under what circumstances would a driver increase the air pressure in the tyres?

When taking a journey with additional passengers

What is the outcome of late clutch use when stopping a vehicle?

The vehicle may cut out

When should a driver have both hands on a steering wheel?

At all times except when using another vehicle control

When using the accelerator, how can a driver help reduce the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

A driver should accelerate smoothly to reach and maintain the apropriate speed

What should a driver do if traffic comes to a halt in a tunnel?

Switch off the engine

When braking, what determines how quickly the vehicle will slow down and stop?

The amount of downward pressure applied to the brake pedal

What should a driver be aware of when braking to slow down and stop?

A loaded vehicle takes longer to stop

What would make a pedestrian more visible to a driver at night?

Wearing a high-vis jacket

What is the purpose of daytime running lights on a vehicle?

To increase the vehicle’s visibility in daylight hours

When overtaking a cyclist, what should a driver be aware of?

The cyclist may suddenly change direction

What should a driver ensure when overtaking a cyclist?

Overtake giving them plenty of space

Is a driver allowed to exceed the speed limit when overtaking?

No

When is a driver allowed to overtake another vehicle on the left?

When the driver is turning left

When may you pass another vehicle on the left-hand side?

When the vehicle in fron is signalling to turn right or in slow-moving lanes of traffic

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

Allow enough clearance when passing

A learner driver who has been stopped by a Garda for driving unaccompanied faces a minimum fine of how much?

€160

How many penalty points will an unaccompanied learner driver receive on conviction?

4

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

Is a learner driver permitted to drive unaccompanied if they have the consent of the vehicle owner?

No

For how long is a learner driver’s accompanying driver required to have held their full licence in Category B?

2 years

When a learner driver has passed their driving test, are they permitted to drive unaccompanied as the holder of a certificate of competency?

No, they have to have been issued with a full driving licence in that category

Can a learner driver drive unaccompanied if they are on their third or subsequent learner permit?

No, they cannot drive unaccompanied on any learner permit

Can a person who has passed their car driving test within the last 2 years act as an accompanying driver

No, they must hold the full driving licence for a minimum of 2 years

Are there any occasions when a learner driver can drive unaccompanied?

No, learner drivers must be accompanied at all times by a qualified driver

A learner permit driver who receives 7 penalty points in a 36 month period will be banned from driving for how many months?

6 months

What is the penalty for a vehicle owner who allows a learner driver to drive their vehicle unaccompanied?

Their vehicle will be seized