Ireland Driving Test 18

Question 1

What does a 2-plus-1 road have?

Accepted Answer

Two lanes of traffic in one direction and one in the opposite direction.

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Barriers between lanes of traffic going in the same direction.

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Barriers between the hard shoulder and the verge.

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Two lanes for cars and one lane for trucks and buses.

Question 2

Where may a driver overtake on a 2-plus-1 road?

Accepted Answer

In the two-lane stretch.

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In the one-lane stretch if there is no oncoming traffic, and in the two-lane stretch.

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In either the one-lane stretch or the two-lane stretch.

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In the one-lane stretch.

Question 3

What should a driver do when travelling on a motorway or dual carriageway?

Accepted Answer

Be alert for other drivers who may suddenly change lanes or reduce speed.

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Match your speed to that of the vehicle in front.

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Match your speed to that of the vehicle in the adjoining lane.

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Relax because there will be no oncoming or crossing traffic.

Question 4

When driving on a motorway, what should a driver do?

Accepted Answer

Drive in the left-hand lane unless intending to overtake.

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Drive on whichever lane has the least volume of traffic.

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Drive in the right-hand lane unless you intend to take a left exit.

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Not drive on the left-hand lane as it is reserved for heavy goods vehicles and coaches.

Question 5

When driving on a motorway, what should a driver do?

Accepted Answer

Be alert for other drivers who may suddenly change lane or reduce speed.

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Drive at the maximum permitted speed.

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Match your speed to that of the vehicle in front.

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Relax because there will be no oncoming or crossing traffic.

Question 6

In preparation for driving on a motorway. what changes should a driver make to tyre pressure?

Accepted Answer

The driver should ensure that tyre pressure is normal.

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The driver should increase tyre pressure in order to cope with sustained high speeds.

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The driver should reduce tyre pressure because high speeds will cause them to heat up.

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The driver should increase the front tyre pressure.

Question 7

What should a driver do when joining a motorway from a slip road?

Accepted Answer

Try to match the vehicle speed to that of traffic already on the motorway and merge into it in a suitable gap.

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Always stop and give a hand signal.

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Drive along the hard shoulder if necessary until a suitable gap appears in the motorway traffic to allow you to merge with it.

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Drive directly onto the motorway.

Question 8

Is a driver permitted to pick up or set down a passenger on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

No. this is not permitted.

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Only when you stop on the hard-shoulder.

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Only during daylight hours.

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Only when you are within 200 meters of a slip-road.

Question 9

When driving on a motorway and wishing to turn back, what should a driver do?

Accepted Answer

Leave the motorway at the next exit and cross to the other side using the fly-over (or underpass).

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Wait on the right-hand side shoulder until a suitable gap appears in oncoming traffic.

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Cross to the opposite side of the motorway when there is a suitable gap in the oncoming traffic.

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Wait on the hard shoulder until a suitable gap appears in traffic from both directions and then cross to the opposite side of the motorway.

Question 10

What should a driver do when driving on a motorway and wishing to take a break?

Accepted Answer

Leave by the next exit and find a lay-by or suitable place to stop.

Answer

Pull well in on the left of the hard shoulder and switch on the hazard warning lights.

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Only stop for 15 minutes or less.