DTT Give Way Rules and Junctions 3

Question 1

When turning left at a junction in Ireland, which road users must you be especially alert for?

Accepted Answer

Cyclists and pedestrians on the nearside

Answer

When turning left, always check for cyclists who may be travelling alongside you on the nearside, and for pedestrians crossing the road you are turning into.

Question 2

What action should you take before reversing a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Check all around the vehicle including blind spots, and use a banksman if visibility is poor

Answer

Before reversing, check all mirrors and look directly over both shoulders to cover blind spots. In limited visibility situations, use a banksman (guide) to direct you safely.

Question 3

A vehicle with a blue flashing light but no siren approaches. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Move safely out of its way — blue lights indicate an emergency vehicle

Answer

Blue flashing lights indicate an emergency vehicle even without a siren. You should give way safely. Gardaí vehicles, ambulances, and fire engines may use lights without sirens in some circumstances.

Question 4

What is the correct way to approach a crossroads when your traffic light is on green but an emergency vehicle is approaching from a side road?

Accepted Answer

Give way to the emergency vehicle even if you have a green light

Answer

Emergency vehicles always take precedence. Even if your light is green, you must give way to an approaching emergency vehicle. Accelerating to clear the junction can be dangerous.

Question 5

When overtaking a cyclist, what minimum lateral clearance should you allow?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 metre in normal conditions — more at higher speeds

Answer

The RSA recommends at least 1 metre of clearance when overtaking a cyclist in normal conditions, and more at higher speeds. A cyclist can swerve unexpectedly if they hit a pothole.

Irish DTT Practice Test

Irish DTT Practice Test

DTT Give Way Rules and Junctions 3