Ireland Driving Test 12

Question 1

What should a driver be prepared for in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The cyclist ahead may move out to turn right at the junction.

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The cyclist will take up position further to the left.

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The cyclist further ahead may sway to the left.

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The tyres on the cyclists bike may puncture.

Question 2

What should a driver do in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Allow the pedestrian to cross the road.

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Sound your horn and drive on.

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Wait at the zebra crossing until the van has turned off.

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Accelerate quickly to clear the crossing.

Question 3

What should a driver be aware of in this situation?

Accepted Answer

A dangerous right-hand bend.

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A minor road to the left ahead.

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A minor road to the right ahead.

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A sharp dip in the road ahead.

Question 4

What must a driver be prepared for in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Turning left ahead because of road works.

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An area where there is cattle on the road.

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An area where signals are not given.

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Road workers crossing ahead.

Question 5

What should a driver who wants to turn right do in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Proceed straight ahead or turn left.

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Carefully turn to the left after sounding the horn.

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Proceed straight ahead and take a wide turn to the right.

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Reverse and get into the right lane.

Question 6

Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from the major road into the minor road?

Accepted Answer

Car 3 is in the correct position to make the right turn.

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Car 1 is in the correct position to make the right turn.

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Car 2 is in the correct position to make the right turn.

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Car 4 is in the correct position to make the right turn.

Question 7

Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from a minor road onto a major road?

Accepted Answer

Car 1 is in the correct position to turn right

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Car 2 is in the correct position to turn right

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Car 3 is in the correct position to turn right

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Car 4 is in the correct position to turn right

Question 8

What should the driver do when there is a sharp dip in the road ahead?

Accepted Answer

Reduce your speed, keep to the left and be alert for hazards ahead.

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Move to the centre of the road in order to avoid a vehicle that may be parked on the left.

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Flash your lights to warn oncoming drivers of your presence.

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Increase your speed.

Question 9

What should a driver do if they see a red warning triangle on the road?

Accepted Answer

The driver should slow down and expect a hazard up ahead.

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Stop and await instructions.

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Avoid it, maintain speed and carry on.

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Stop at the triangle before proceeding.

Question 10

The driver is approaching traffic lights that they know have been green for some time. What should the driver do?

Accepted Answer

The driver should prepare to stop in case the lights change before they reach them.

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Accelerate to clear them before they change.

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Maintain the current speed.

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Maintain the current speed and sound your horn as you approach.