DTT Rules of Road

Question 1

What is the default speed limit in built-up areas in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

50 km/h

Answer

60 km/h

Answer

30 km/h

Answer

80 km/h

Question 2

When approaching a roundabout in Ireland, which direction should you travel?

Accepted Answer

Clockwise (keeping the centre island to your right)

Answer

Anti-clockwise

Answer

In either direction depending on your exit

Answer

Straight through the centre

Question 3

What is the legal requirement regarding seatbelts in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

All occupants must wear seatbelts where fitted, and the driver is responsible for passengers under 17

Answer

Only front-seat passengers must wear seatbelts

Answer

Seatbelts are optional for rear-seat passengers

Answer

Only the driver must wear a seatbelt

Question 4

When can you legally use a mobile phone while driving in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

Only when using a hands-free device that does not require holding the phone

Answer

At traffic lights when the car is stopped

Answer

In slow-moving traffic below 20 km/h

Answer

You cannot use a mobile phone at all while driving

Question 5

What are the rules regarding overtaking on the left in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

It is generally prohibited except in specific circumstances such as when the vehicle ahead is turning right or in slow-moving lanes of traffic

Answer

It is always permitted

Answer

It is permitted only on motorways

Answer

It is never permitted under any circumstances

Question 6

What is the minimum legal tread depth for car tyres in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread width

Answer

1.0 mm

Answer

2.0 mm

Answer

3.0 mm