DTT Road Sharing

Question 1

When overtaking a cyclist on a road with a speed limit of 50 km/h or less, what is the recommended minimum passing distance?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 metre

Answer

At least 2.5 metres

Answer

No minimum — just pass when safe

Answer

At least 3 metres

Question 2

What should you do when you encounter a horse and rider on a rural road?

Accepted Answer

Slow down significantly, give plenty of space, pass wide and slow, and avoid sudden engine revving or horn use

Answer

Pass quickly to avoid startling the horse

Answer

Sound your horn to alert the rider

Answer

Flash your headlights to warn them

Question 3

At a pedestrian crossing, a blind person with a guide dog is waiting to cross. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait patiently — do not wave them across as they cannot see your gesture, and do not sound your horn

Answer

Wave them across energetically

Answer

Sound your horn to let them know you have stopped

Answer

Flash your headlights

Question 4

When can a driver legally use a bus lane in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Only outside the bus lane operating hours shown on the signs, or if you are driving a permitted vehicle type such as a taxi or bicycle

Answer

At any time if the lane is empty

Answer

Only on weekends

Answer

Never — bus lanes are exclusively for buses

Question 5

What does a driver need to be aware of when sharing the road with motorcyclists?

Accepted Answer

Motorcyclists can be harder to see, may be affected by wind and road surfaces, and are more vulnerable in a collision

Answer

Motorcyclists are always visible due to their headlights

Answer

Motorcyclists have the same level of protection as car drivers

Answer

Motorcyclists always travel slower than cars

Question 6

You are driving on a road with a cycle lane marked by a continuous white line. Can you drive or park in this lane?

Accepted Answer

No — a continuous white line means the cycle lane is mandatory and motor vehicles must not enter, drive in, or park in it

Answer

Yes, if you are only stopping briefly

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Yes, during non-peak hours

Answer

Yes, if no cyclists are present