Ireland Driving Test 22

Question 1

Is a driver still insured to drive their vehicle after their insurance policy has expired?

Accepted Answer

No. the vehicle is not insured after the expiry of the policy.

Answer

Yes, up to 10 days after expiry.

Answer

Yes, up to 30 days after expiry.

Answer

Yes, up to 14 days after expiry.

Question 2

If a driver wishes to drive another privately-owned vehicle but they are uncertain if they are insured to drive, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

A driver should contact their own insurer to confirm whether or not their insurance policy covers the driving of other vehicles.

Answer

Drive it provided the driver informs the insurance company within 10 days, and agree to pay any additional premium.

Answer

Drive if there is an insurance disc on the vehicle.

Answer

Transfer the insurance disc from their own vehicle .

Question 3

When a driver wishes to drive a vehicle and they are not sure if they are covered by insurance, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

They should not drive until cover is confirmed by their insurance company.

Answer

Check with their local Garda station.

Answer

Check with their local motor taxation office.

Answer

Only drive it for short distances.

Question 4

What is the minimum insurance cover which is required to drive a vehicle on a public road?

Accepted Answer

Third Party.

Answer

Personal accident.

Answer

Third Party, fire and theft.

Answer

Comprehensive.

Question 5

What information must a driver give in order to obtain insurance cover on a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

All information requested by the insurance company.

Answer

Name, address, phone number and licence number.

Answer

All information relating to the previous 5 years.

Answer

Their age and details of their driving licence.

Question 6

If the owner of a vehicle has had the engine capacity of the vehicle altered, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Inform their local motor taxation office and their insurance company.

Answer

Inform their insurance company.

Answer

Not exceed 50 km\/h for the first 1,600 kilometers after having the alternation made.

Answer

Not exceed 80 km\/h for the first 1,600 kilometers after having the alternation made.

Question 7

If a driver passes their test using a vehicle with automatic transmission, which vehicles are they licensed to drive?

Accepted Answer

Automatic vehicles only.

Answer

Manual vehicles only.

Answer

All vehicles in the licence category, but only automatic vehicles on a motorway.

Answer

All vehicles in the licence category.

Question 8

How can a driver assist a motorcyclist who is in shock on the road following an incident?

Accepted Answer

Lie the rider on his side in the recovery position.

Answer

Give the rider a hot drink.

Answer

Move the rider to the side of the road.

Answer

Ensure the helmet is removed.

Question 9

What should a driver do when involved in an incident where nobody is injured but the vehicles are causing a danger or obstruction on the road?

Accepted Answer

Mark the position of the vehicles and move them off the road.

Answer

Move any passengers and display a red warning triangle on the vehicle.

Answer

Wait for the Gardai to arrive before moving the vehicles off the road.

Answer

Halt all other traffic until blame has been established and then move the vehicles.

Question 10

What should a driver do if involved in an incident where they feel it was the fault of another driver?

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately and exchange particulars with the other person involved.

Answer

Carry on to the nearest Garda station and report it as soon as possible.

Answer

Carry on if you think there was no damage done to your vehicle.

Answer

Exchange licence details with the other driver.