Ireland Driving Test 21

Question 1

What should a driver do when driving at night on an unlit road?

Accepted Answer

Watch out for cars parked on the left.

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Drive on the centre of the road.

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Maintain their speed when meeting oncoming traffic.

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Drive as close as possible to the line of reflective studs.

Question 2

What should a driver do when driving at night on an unlit road?

Accepted Answer

Watch out for stray animals or livestock.

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Maintain their speed when meeting oncoming traffic.

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Drive on the centre of the road.

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Drive as close as possible to the line of reflective studs.

Question 3

What could happen if a driver parks on a footpath?

Accepted Answer

Pedestrians could be impeded.

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The suspension could be weakened.

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The tyres could lose air pressure.

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Traffic could be impeded.

Question 4

What should a driver do when driving along and there is a cyclist on the road up ahead?

Accepted Answer

Check the mirrors, indicate in good time and move out if it is safe to do so.

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Indicate, check the mirror and move out.

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Indicate, move out and check the mirror for following traffic.

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Use your mirrors, and move out to overtake without indicating.

Question 5

If indicators are not fitted or are not working, how should signals be given?

Accepted Answer

By hand, clearly and in good time.

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It is not necessary to give signals provided you look around.

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Your position on the road is a signal in itself.

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Verbally, out you window.

Question 6

What should a driver do when travelling on a country road with following traffic, and they meet pedestrians?

Accepted Answer

Signal to following traffic their intention to overtake the pedestrians.

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Flash their lights so that following traffic might see the pedestrian.

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Leave a minimum safety clearance of 25 centimeters.

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Gesture to the pedestrian to move in off the road.

Question 7

In relation to cyclists and pedestrians, what should a driver be aware of when driving on dark winter mornings and evenings on unlit country' roads?

Accepted Answer

Cyclists are much more vulnerable in poor lighting conditions.

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Car has the correct tyre pressure.

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They will always be wearing reflective clothing and lighting.

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Cyclists are less vulnerable in poor lighting conditions.

Question 8

In relation to cyclists and pedestrians, what should a driver be aware of when driving on dark winter mornings and evenings on unlit country' roads?

Accepted Answer

A driver should take extra care for cyclists and pedestrians in the countryside as they may not be clearly visible.

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Car tyres have the correct tyre pressure.

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Cyclist and pedestrians will always be visible.

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Cyclists and pedestrians are less vulnerable in poor lighting conditions.

Question 9

In relation to pedestrians, what should a driver be aware of when driving on dark winter mornings and evenings?

Accepted Answer

That there could be vulnerable pedestrians walking in the countryside.

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There will be no pedestrians on the road.

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Have no effect on your ability to see vulnerable pedestrians.

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All pedestrians in the countryside will be wearing reflective armbands and bright clothing, and will be clearly visible to you.

Question 10

In relation to pedestrians, what should a driver be aware of when driving on dark winter mornings and evenings?

Accepted Answer

Schoolchildren are more vulnerable on unlit country roads on dark winter mornings and evenings.

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Stray animals may be on the road.

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You should drive with full headlights at all times in order to see pedestrians walking on unlit country roads.

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You should anticipate that any pedestrians up ahead will be on a footpath and will be free from danger from your vehicle.