Ireland Driving Test 24

Question 1

If a driver applies the foot brake and hears a scraping noise, what is the most likely cause?

Accepted Answer

The brake linings or pads are worn.

Answer

The brake-pads are wet.

Answer

There is not enough oil on the brakes.

Answer

There is too much oil on the brakes.

Question 2

How does a driver know when there is a problem with the brakes in their vehicle?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle's stopping ability is affected.

Answer

The vehicle is sluggish when moving off.

Answer

The vehicle's suspension is affected.

Answer

The brake fluid level would be low.

Question 3

If driving a vehicle with automatic transmission, what in particular should a driver be aware of?

Accepted Answer

That engine braking power is reduced.

Answer

That Wheel-spin occurs more often.

Answer

That the gearbox may overheat while being driven in a low gear.

Answer

That an automatic transmission accelerates faster than a manual transmission.

Question 4

What effect does automatic transmission have on engine braking power?

Accepted Answer

It reduces it.

Answer

It transfers the braking ability to the handbrake.

Answer

It increases it.

Answer

It transfers the braking ability to all the wheels.

Question 5

What does a rev counter provide information on?

Accepted Answer

Engine revolutions.

Answer

Temperature.

Answer

Speed.

Answer

Fuel level.

Question 6

What does this dial provide information on?

Accepted Answer

Engine revolution.

Answer

Gearbox revolutions.

Answer

Air pressure.

Answer

Battery charge.

Question 7

If, when driving along, the driver notices that the engine power is lower than normal, what should they do?

Accepted Answer

Have the vehicle checked by a competent mechanic.

Answer

Replace the oil filter.

Answer

Adjust the fuel mixture control mechanism.

Answer

Switch to a different fuel.

Question 8

If the oil gauge shows little or no pressure, what could the problem be?

Accepted Answer

The oil level is too low.

Answer

The oil level is too high.

Answer

The oil is too thin.

Answer

The oil is too thick.

Question 9

What may happen if the vehicle’s engine oil is not changed regularly?

Accepted Answer

Parts of the engine may suffer increased wear.

Answer

It causes excessive exhaust pollution.

Answer

It causes the engine to overheat.

Answer

It increases the amount of petrol required.

Question 10

If a vehicle is driven with low oil pressure, what effect does this have on its engine?

Accepted Answer

It increases wear and tear on the engine.

Answer

It increases fuel consumption only in wet weather.

Answer

It increases fuel consumption only in dry weather.

Answer

It increases fuel consumption.