Ireland Driving Test 13

Question 1

When driving along and wishing to stop at a shop on the side of the street in order to make a purchase, what should a driver do?

Accepted Answer

Continue on to a safe parking space.

Answer

Switch on you hazard warning lights and park slightly up on the footpath.

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Continue to a point where a 'U-turn' can be made safely and return to park on the footpath in the proper direction.

Answer

Park on the footpath so as not to impede the free flow of traffic on the road.

Question 2

When a driver is driving behind another vehicle that they do not intend to overtake, what should the driver do?

Accepted Answer

Keep well back to allow following traffic to overtake them.

Answer

Keep well back and to the centre of the road.

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Drive close behind it in order to let following traffic overtake both vehicles.

Answer

Signal to following traffic to overtake both vehicles.

Question 3

Why is tailgating (driving too close behind the vehicle in front) dangerous?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle will not have sufficient distance to stop safely in an emergency.

Answer

The driver exceeds the speed limit when tailgating.

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The drivers braking system is less efficient.

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The driver prevents other vehicles from overtaking both vehicles safely.

Question 4

Is tailgating allowed on a motorway or dual carriageway?

Accepted Answer

No, because the vehicle in front may stop suddenly.

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Yes, because there will be no oncoming traffic.

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Only when all traffic moves in one direction at the same speed.

Answer

Yes, because traffic will not have to stop suddenly.

Question 5

What danger can arise during daylight when a driver enters an area that is heavily shaded by overhanging trees?

Accepted Answer

Visibility could be suddenly reduced.

Answer

The vehicle's engine could suddenly run cold.

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The vehicle's windscreen could fog up.

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The vehicle's windscreen could fog up.

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Falling branches.

Question 6

What should a driver do when being overtaken by another vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Continue at the same pace.

Answer

Move to the right.

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Move to the left.

Answer

Increase your speed.

Question 7

When should signals (for example, with indicators) be given to other road users?

Accepted Answer

Clearly and in good time to let other road users know your intentions.

Answer

Only when it is necessary to warn following traffic.

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Only when it is necessary to warn oncoming traffic.

Answer

Except where road markings indicate your direction.

Question 8

When driving into a narrow gap between oncoming vehicles and vehicles parked on the left. What should a driver do?

Accepted Answer

Indicate right, stopping if necessary, until the oncoming traffic has passed by.

Answer

Edge your way forward around the parked vehicles.

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Signal to oncoming traffic to halt and move to the right and drive as normal.

Answer

Indicate and drive on enforcing your priority.

Question 9

How does giving a late signal affect other road users?

Accepted Answer

Only oncoming traffic are affected.

Answer

They always have sufficient time in which to react.

Answer

They are not affected.

Question 10

How does rain affect driving in this situation?

Accepted Answer

It increases the danger of skidding.

Answer

It reduces your visibility.

Answer

It reduces the danger of skidding.

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It increases the drivers visibility.