The driver's mental state

What should drivers do if they become drowsy while driving?

Stop, take a break including a short walk if possible

When driving late at night what should a driver be aware of?

That there is a danger of themselves or other drivers falling asleep

What should the driver do if they are driving and feeling tired?

The driver should stop and take a break

What should a driver do if they feel tired before starting a journey

Do not start the journey until they are rested

What should a driver do if they experience micro-sleep whilst driving?

Stop in a safe place

What should a driver do if they are taking a medication which can make them feel drowsy?

Do not drive a vehicle

When a driver is driving behind another vehicle that they do not intend to overtake, what should the driver do?

Keep well back to allow traffic to overtake

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

Stay back and leave a gap for other drivers to overtake

What should a driver do if they are not travelling as fast as the vehicle in front?

The driver should keep to the left and allow vehicles to overtake if they wish

What shoulda a driver do if they wish to drive across a busy road and the traffic lights which normally control the junction are temporarily out of action?

Take good observation, wait for a clear break in the traffic and proceed to cross the road safely.

What should a driver do if they see a school bus stopped on the nearside of the road ahead?

Reduce speed and overtake with caution

What should the driver do when driving behind a vehicle that is going from side to side on the road in an unsafe manner?

The driver should stay well back in a safe position

What should a driver do if a heavy goods vehicle in front has moved out to make a left turn ahead?

Stay behind it and allow it to complete the turn

What should a driver do if a bus in front has moved out to make a left hand turn and there is oncoming traffic?

Stay back and allow the bus to complete the turn

What should a driver do if they are first in line to turn right at traffic lights while the green light is showing and there is oncoming traffic approaching?

Go forward towards the centre of the junction and turn safely when a suitable gap appears

When is it permitted to force oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder on the opposite side of the road when overtaking?

It is not permitted to force oncoming traffic onto the hard shoulder on the opposite side of the road when overtaking

When meeting oncoming traffic on a national road, is it permitted to move into the hard shoulder to allow following traffic to overtake?

Yes, temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there

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

Yes, temporarily when the hard shoulder is clear and it is safe to drive there

What should a driver do in a queue of traffic controlled by traffic lights?

A driver should maintain their position in the queue

What should the driver do when driving a vehicle they are not familiar with?

Initially drive with extra care and at a lower speed until fully familiar with the vehicle

What should a driver do if they see a truck reversing into a side entrance on the left-hand side of the road ahead?

Stop back safely and wait until the way is clear

What may they hard shoulder of a motorway be used for?

Stopping in an emergency

When driving along and wishing to use a hand-held mobile phone, what should a driver do?

Stop at a safe location before using their phone

When stopped at traffic lights and the green light comes on, what should a driver do?

Check that other road users have cleared the junction and move off with care

What should a driver do if another vehicle blocks their way at a junction?

Be patient and show restraint

When being overtaken and there is oncoming traffic, what should a driver do?

Allow the overtaking vehicle to pass and return safely to the left side of the road

A driver who is about to undertake a journey is upset or angry. What should they do?

A driver should not drive until they are calm

What should a driver do when they get a puncture while driving?

Stop at a safe place and change the wheel

What should a driver do if they are behind schedule in reaching a destination at an appointed time?

Be patient and do not exceed the speed limit so as to arrive safely

What effect does alcohol have on driver behaviour?

It slows down a drivers reactions

What effect does drinking alcohol have on a driver?

It reduces concentration

If a motorist is taking medication which may affect their driving, what should they do?

Seek medical advice in relation to driving

Which of the following is a possible consequence for a learner driver if they drive after drinking as little as one unit of alcohol?

A three month disqualification from driving

A driver is automatically disqualified from driving for how long if, on a first offence, they refuse to provide a member of the guards with a sample of blood, urine, or breath?

4 years

What is the maximum disqualification period imposed in court when the learner driver has a blood alcohol concentration level in excess of 80 mg?

6 years

What are the drink driving penalties for a learner driver with a BAC of 20 mg to 80 mg per 100 mls of blood?

€200 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 BAC of 20 mg to 80 mg per 100 mls of blood?

€200 fine and 3 month driving disqualification

What are the drink driving penalties for a driver with a BAC of 80 mg to 100 mg per 100 mls of blood?

€400 fine and six month 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 the guards?

Automatic disqualification for 6 years

Can the guards conduct road side testing for drugs and alcohol in the mornings

Yes

Along with an impairment test, what may the guards request if they suspect a driver of driving under the influence?

A saliva sample

What is the maximum penalty on conviction of drug driving?

€5000 fine and 6 months in prison

Do the limits for drink and drug driving differ if detected in the mornings?

No

During what time periods can a driver be tested for drugs at a road side checkpoint?

Any time