DTT Rules of Road 2

Question 1

What should you do when an emergency vehicle approaches with sirens and flashing lights?

Accepted Answer

Move to the left, slow down, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass safely

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Speed up to get out of the way

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Stop immediately wherever you are

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Flash your headlights to acknowledge

Question 2

In Ireland, when must you use dipped headlights?

Accepted Answer

During lighting-up time (from half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise) and in poor visibility

Answer

Only when it is completely dark

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Only on motorways

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Only in rural areas

Question 3

What is the correct procedure at a Pelican crossing when the amber light is flashing?

Accepted Answer

You may proceed if the crossing is clear and no pedestrians are crossing or waiting to cross

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You must stop regardless of whether pedestrians are present

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You can drive through at any time during the flashing amber

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The flashing amber means the lights are broken

Question 4

What is the two-second rule in driving?

Accepted Answer

A method for maintaining a safe following distance by staying at least two seconds behind the vehicle ahead

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The time you should wait before moving off at a green light

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The time limit for indicating before turning

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The maximum time you can be stopped on a motorway hard shoulder

Question 5

Under Irish law, what is the penalty points system?

Accepted Answer

A system where drivers accumulate points on their licence for traffic offences, with disqualification at 12 points (or 7 for learner/novice drivers)

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A reward system for safe driving

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A system only used for commercial drivers

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Points are only given for speeding offences

Question 6

When driving on a motorway in Ireland, what is the maximum speed limit unless otherwise signed?

Accepted Answer

120 km/h

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100 km/h

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130 km/h

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110 km/h