DTT Give Way Rules and Junctions 4

Question 1

What does 'filtering' mean for motorcyclists at junctions in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Moving slowly through stationary or slow traffic between lanes

Answer

Filtering refers to motorcyclists moving slowly through stationary or very slow-moving queued traffic. While not explicitly illegal, it must be done at very low speed and with great caution.

Question 2

You are waiting to turn right from a major road into a minor road. A car behind you also wants to turn right. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Wait in the correct position, signal clearly, and do not block the main flow unnecessarily

Answer

Position yourself correctly for the right turn, signal clearly, and wait for a safe gap. If your vehicle is blocking other traffic, the vehicle behind should wait — you must not rush a potentially dangerous manoeuvre.

Question 3

When is it permissible to cross a solid white centre line to overtake in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Only to pass a stationary obstruction, cyclist, or horse at low speed

Answer

A solid white centre line must not be crossed for overtaking purposes. The only permitted crossing is to pass a stationary obstruction, a cyclist, a horse, or a road maintenance vehicle at low speed.

Question 4

What is the 'open road' rule for following distance at 100 km/h?

Accepted Answer

At least a 2-second gap — roughly 55 metres

Answer

At 100 km/h, a 2-second time gap equates to approximately 55 metres of following distance. In poor conditions this should be extended to at least 4 seconds.

Question 5

A large vehicle is approaching on a narrow road. You see a passing place to your left. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull into the passing place to allow the larger vehicle to pass

Answer

On a narrow road, the vehicle closest to a passing place should use it. It is safer and more practical for a smaller vehicle to use the passing place than for a large vehicle to attempt it.

Irish DTT Practice Test

Irish DTT Practice Test

DTT Give Way Rules and Junctions 4