car

What traffic may use contraflow bus lane

buses on the schedule service

What should a driver do if they wish to drive across a busy road and traffic lights we can only control the junction area temporarily out of action

Good observation wait for a clear break in traffic and proceed to cross the road safely

What is the consequence of a learner driver driving unaccompanied

160 euro fine and 2 penalty points

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 safe to do so

What can cause a vehicle to skid

Excessive heavy breaking

Why should a tractor be driven more slowly on uneven surfaces

To avoid severe bouncing

What is the recommended method of driving a car with automatic transmission

Operate the accelerator and brake with the right foot

What if the brake pedal of a vehicle feel soft and spongy when applied what does this mean

Fault in the brake fluid system

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

Four years

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

The area behind and to each side of the vehicl

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 50 km/h on a dry road?

25 metres.

How should a driver in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes (ABS) deal with a front-wheel straight-line skid?

mmediately release the accelerator and rapidly pump the brake pedal (cadence braking).

Which of the following road users are most vulnerable in slow-moving city traffic?

Pedestrians and motorcyclists

According to the Pre-Crash Report, how many passengers were killed in a collision where alcohol was a known factor?

83

In general, where two lanes are provided on the approach to a roundabout, which lane should a driver select when they intend taking an exit to the right (past the 12 o'clock position) of the roundabout?

The right-hand lane.

What effect can a worn shock absorber have on a vehicles

• It can cause the vehicle to %Û÷bounce' in an unstable manner

After exiting the motorway and coming towards a junction at the end of the deceleration lane (slip road) what should a driver do?

Be alert for oncoming and crossing traffic at the end of the slip road.

What is the recommended minimum stopping distance for a car travelling at 50 km/h on a dry road?

25 meters

When a driver operates the indicator switch and hears a more rapid clicking noise than normal, what could this mean?

An indicator bulb may have blown.

When a driver wants to turn left into a property and there is a bus lane on the left, what should the driver do?

Give way to cyclists, taxis and buses which may be using the bus lane.

n general, where two lanes are provided on the approach to a roundabout, which lane should a driver select when they intend taking an exit to the right (past the 12 o'clock position) of the roundabout?

right-hand lane

How does harsh acceleration affect fuel consumption?

significantly increases fuel consumption

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 one meter

When is it permissible to overtake another vehicle on the nearside (left-hand side)?

When the vehicle in front is signalling to turn right.

Why should the valve be replaced when having a tubeless tyre fitted?

To ensure the tyre will remain inflated.

What should a driver do when driving on a wide road behind a vehicle that has signalled to turn right ahead?

Overtake on the left-hand side and carry on if safe to do so.

At night, what effect could driving with a single headlight have on oncoming drivers?

They could mistake the vehicle for a motorcycle.

What should a driver do when travelling on a country road with following traffic, and they meet pedestrians?

Leave a minimum clearance of 30 centimetres.

When required to stop in an emergency, what should a driver do?

Apply firm pressure on the footbrake.

When can the holder of a Category W learner permit carry a passenger?

Only when the passenger also holds a Category W driving licence and the vehicle is designed to carry a passenger.

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

If the owner of a vehicle allows a learner driver to drive their vehicle, what is the maximum fine the owner could face?

1000

What lights should a vehicle show at dusk?

dipped headlights