Ireland Driving Test 11

Question 1

What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of this hill?

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There may be oncoming pedestrians.

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There may be no road markings.

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Speed cameras may be in operation.

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A high-sided vehicle may be oncoming.

Question 2

What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of this hill?

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There may be livestock on the road.

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An oncoming vehicle may not have power steering.

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An oncoming vehicle may have low oil pressure.

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An oncoming vehicle may not have a catalytic converter.

Question 3

What danger should a driver allow for over the brow of this hill?

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There may be hedge-cutting taking place.

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Traffic calming measures may apply.

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There may be a pelican crossing ahead.

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A high-sided vehicle may be approaching.

Question 4

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

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There may be a car hidden from view in front of the bus.

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A car oncoming towards you will not overtake the bus.

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Only buses may use the road.

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The bus may be towing a trailer.

Question 5

What should a driver do when continuing straight ahead in the middle lane?

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Slow down and allow the driver to change lanes.

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Take any lane as convenient.

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Overtake the other vehicles quickly on the right-hand side.

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Take position in the right-hand lane even if proceeding straight ahead.

Question 6

What should a driver be aware of when following the motorcyclist, and the white car is reversing onto the road?

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The motorcyclist may suddenly brake.

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The reversing driver will stop when he sees the motorcyclist.

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The motorcyclist may beckon the reversing driver to stop.

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The brake-lights may go off and the car continue reversing.

Question 7

What should a driver be aware of when following the motorcyclist, and the white car is reversing onto the road?

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The driver following the motorcycle may need a longer braking distance than normal.

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The reversing driver will stop when he sees the motorcyclist.

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The motorcyclist may beckon the reversing driver to stop.

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The brake-lights may go off and the car continue reversing.

Question 8

What should a driver do on the approach to this situation?

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Reduce speed and stop if necessary.

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Give way only if you are towing a trailer or caravan.

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Drive on because the oncoming traffic must wait.

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Increase speed in order to clear the bridge before the oncoming car.

Question 9

When driving on a cobblestone road why should you take extra care?

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The road surface is uneven and road grip varies.

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Driving on the tracks can improve tyre grip.

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The road surface is particularly even and tyre grip is improved.

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Driving for extended periods on cobblestones may cause a migraine.

Question 10

After a heavy downpour, why should the driver keep a greater distance from vehicles in front?

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Because wheel-spray may impair visibility.

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Because wheels rotate at slower speed after rain.

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Because wheels rotate at greater speed after rain.

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Because the visibility of the leading car's break lights may be impaired.