Ireland Driving Test 31

Question 1

What effect could a rear-tyre blow-out have on a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

It could cause the vehicle to sway from side to side.

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It could cause the vehicle wheels to lock.

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It could cause the vehicle to pull towards the side with the blow-out.

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It could cause the vehicle to pull away from the side with the blow-out.

Question 2

What action should a driver take if the engine in their vehicle cuts out suddenly when they are driving along?

Accepted Answer

Signal and steer the car to the side of the road.

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Check that the handbrake is fully off.

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Engage a lower gear.

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Depress the accelerator and then release it.

Question 3

How would hydraulic power steering be affected if an engine stalled in slow-moving traffic?

Accepted Answer

The steering would become heavy and difficult to operate.

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The steering becomes easier to operate.

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The vehicle would not move.

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The vehicle would move faster.

Question 4

What does a white line in the centre of the road mean?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles may park during daylight hours only.

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Vehicles may cross the line for a short time.

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Vehicles may perform a U-turn.

Question 5

What does a continuous white line along the centre of the road mean?

Accepted Answer

No U-turn allowed.

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Motorcyclists can overtake.

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Parking allowed during business hours.

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U-turn allowed during daylight hours.

Question 6

What should a driver do at an amber traffic light?

Accepted Answer

Stop at the line unless it is not safe to do so.

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Continue only if sure that the junction is clear of pedestrians.

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Make sure to pass the lights before they turn red.

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Continue as there is not traffic at the junction.

Question 7

When driving on a road with tram lines why should a driver take extra care?

Accepted Answer

Driving on tracks can reduce tyre grip.

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Driving on tracks can improve braking.

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Driving on tracks can improve steering

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Driving on tracks can improve tyre grid.

Question 8

What must a driver be aware of before entering a roundabout?

Accepted Answer

The traffic to the right - how fast it's travelling and how close it is.

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Traffic coming from behind - how fast it's travelling and how close it is.

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The traffic coming from the left - how fast it's travelling and how close it is.

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The traffic ahead - how fast it's travelling and how close it is.

Question 9

When a driver is driving in a line of traffic and does not intend to overtake, what should the driver do?

Accepted Answer

Stay back and leave a gap for other drivers to overtake.

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Beckon to the following traffic to overtake.

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Drive close to the vehicle in front.

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indicate left as a signal to the following traffic to overtake.

Question 10

How does wet weather affect a vehicle’s engine performance?

Accepted Answer

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It causes the engine to run at a higher temperature.

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It has not affect on power output.

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It causes the engine to run at a lower temperature.

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It reduces the power output.