Ireland Driving Test 28

Question 1

What should a driver do before towing a caravan?

Accepted Answer

Have extended mirrors fitted to the towing vehicle and use them regularly.

Answer

Carry all passengers in the caravan.

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Switch on the hazard warning lights.

Answer

Carry only adults in the caravan.

Question 2

What should a driver do before towing a wide-bodied trailer?

Accepted Answer

Make use of extended mirrors to check for following traffic.

Answer

Drive with a red flag to the front right-hand side of the trailer.

Answer

Drive with full headlights on.

Answer

Drive with a red flag at the rear of the trailer.

Question 3

Why is it important to have clean, clear windows?

Accepted Answer

To ensure good all round visibility from the vehicle.

Answer

To enable other road users to see you.

Answer

To avoid condensation.

Answer

To improve the maintenance of windows.

Question 4

If the vehicle’s windows are covered with ice, what should the driver do before undertaking a journey?

Accepted Answer

Clear the ice from the windows before starting.

Answer

Clear enough space in the windscreen to be able to see ahead.

Answer

Use boiling water to clear the ice.

Answer

Drive slowly until the heater and demister have cleared the ice from the windows.

Question 5

What should a driver do if the vehicle’s windows are covered in ice?

Accepted Answer

Switch on the heating system and use a scraper to clear the ice before driving.

Answer

Switch on the windscreen wipers.

Answer

Drive at a reduced speed until the heating system has cleared the ice.

Answer

Use boiling water with salt to clear the ice.

Question 6

What should a driver do if condensation is affecting the vehicle’s windows?

Accepted Answer

Dry the windows with a cloth and then use the demister system.

Answer

Close off the air vents.

Answer

Wipe the glass with the back of you hand.

Answer

Drive for a few kilometers with a window open.

Question 7

How can sunlight affect visibility in a car with grimy windows?

Accepted Answer

It can create a mirror effect and reduce visibility.

Answer

It can enhance visibility.

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It can cause objects to seem closer than they are.

Answer

It can cause objects to seem further away than they are.

Question 8

What specific observations should a driver make before reversing their vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Look over both shoulders and behind.

Answer

In the left-hand mirror.

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Over your right shoulder.

Answer

In the right hand mirror.

Question 9

What specific observations should a driver make before reversing a vehicle fitted with an audible warning device?

Accepted Answer

Observations should be made to the front sides and rear of the vehicle, including blind spots.

Answer

Should take observations only in the blindspots.

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Need not take observations, as bystanders will be aware of you.

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Check your hair in the mirror.

Question 10

What should a driver do when they intend to reverse onto a side road?

Accepted Answer

Check carefully all around before and during the reverse.

Answer

Turn on your hazard lights to signal your reverse direction.

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Open the door fully to look behind.

Answer

Turn your steering fully and reverse quickly.