Ireland Driving Test 9

Question 1

What lights indicate a zebra crossing?

Accepted Answer

Flashing amber beacons.

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Continuously lit amber beacons.

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Flashing red beacons.

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Continuously lit red beacons.

Question 2

What do flashing amber arrows indicate?

Accepted Answer

Drivers should proceed in the direction indicated.

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The direction indicated is a cul-de-sac.

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There is a weight restriction in the direction indicated.

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Drivers are prohibited to proceed in the direction indicated.

Question 3

What do temporary traffic lights at road works mean?

Accepted Answer

A Driver must comply with the lights at all times.

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A Driver need only obey while road workers are on site.

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A Driver need not obey if there is no oncoming traffic.

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A Driver need not obey if a convoy of traffic is going the same direction as you.

Question 4

When do temporary speed limits apply at roadworks?

Accepted Answer

For the duration of the roadworks.

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Only apply when the road workers are on site.

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Need not be obeyed if there is no oncoming traffic.

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Do not apply to earth moving vehicles being used on the road work site.

Question 5

What is the correct action to take in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Keep a close eye on the children, if necessary give a warning signal and be prepared to brake in good time.

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Speed up to pass the children quickly.

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Continue to drive at a fast speed.

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Drive closer to the left-hand kerb.

Question 6

An approaching driver notices that the boy on the children’s bicycle has said goodbye to his friend. What is the correct action for the driver to take?

Accepted Answer

Be prepared for the boy setting off at any moment without paying attention to your vehicle.

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Proceed as the boy is on the footpath.

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Stop the car until the boy has moved off.

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Slow down and beckon the boy to cross the road.

Question 7

As the driver of the car, which conduct is correct?

Accepted Answer

A driver may proceed.

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A driver must drive on the right-hand side to allow clearance to the motorcyclist.

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A driver must wait.

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A driver must give right of way to the motorcyclist.

Question 8

What should the car diver do in this situation?

Accepted Answer

The driver must allow the cyclist to proceed.

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The driver must stop and yield right of way to the other road users.

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The driver may drive around the corner before the cyclist.

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The driver must allow the motorcyclist to proceed.

Question 9

What must a driver be prepared for in this situation?

Accepted Answer

One of the children could turn back to collect the ball from the roadway.

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The ball could damage your vehicle.

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The ball may burst after you have passed.

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A pothole on the road could damage a tyre on your car.

Question 10

When approaching the pedestrian crossing, what should the driver do in this situation?

Accepted Answer

Slow down in good time and be prepared to stop.

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Continue to drive on fast because the pedestrians have to wait.

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Maintain your speed because the pedestrians have not stepped on to the crossing.

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Sound the horn to draw attention to your vehicle and continue to drive at the same speed.