RSA - Irish Driving Test Ireland Driving Test 27 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the national speed limit on a motorway in Ireland for a car or motorcycle?
- 80 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 110 km/h
- 120 km/h (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 120 km/h
The national speed limit on motorways in Ireland is 120 km/h for cars and motorcycles, as set by the Road Traffic Act. Exceeding this limit is an offence and incurs penalty points.
Question 2: When approaching a roundabout in Ireland, who has priority?
- Vehicles entering the roundabout from the right
- Vehicles already on the roundabout (Correct answer)
- Vehicles entering the roundabout from the left
- The largest vehicle regardless of position
Correct answer: Vehicles already on the roundabout
In Ireland, traffic already circulating on a roundabout has priority. Vehicles entering must yield to traffic already on the roundabout, typically indicated by a 'Yield' sign at the entry point.
Question 3: What does a yellow box junction marked on the road mean for a driver?
- You may stop briefly inside the box to drop off passengers
- You must not enter the box unless your exit is clear (Correct answer)
- You must give way to pedestrians before entering
- You must sound your horn before crossing the box
Correct answer: You must not enter the box unless your exit is clear
A yellow box junction prohibits a driver from entering the marked area unless their exit road or lane is clear enough to drive through without stopping. The rule prevents gridlock at busy junctions.
Question 4: How many penalty points will cause a full driving licence holder in Ireland to be automatically disqualified?
- 7 penalty points
- 9 penalty points
- 10 penalty points
- 12 penalty points (Correct answer)
Correct answer: 12 penalty points
A full licence holder who accumulates 12 penalty points within any three-year period is automatically disqualified from driving for six months. Learner and novice drivers face disqualification at a lower threshold of 7 points.
Question 5: What must a driver do when a traffic light shows a steady amber signal on its own?
- Accelerate to clear the junction before the light turns red
- Stop before the stop line if it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- Sound the horn and proceed with extra caution
- Continue at the same speed as the light is about to turn green
Correct answer: Stop before the stop line if it is safe to do so
A steady amber light means stop if it is safe to do so. It warns that the light is about to turn red. Only drivers who are so close to the stop line that stopping would be dangerous may continue through.
Question 6: What is the minimum age at which a person may apply for a learner permit to drive a car (category B vehicle) in Ireland?
- 16 years
- 17 years (Correct answer)
- 18 years
- 21 years
Correct answer: 17 years
In Ireland, the minimum age to apply for a learner permit for a category B vehicle (car) is 17 years. The applicant must also pass a driver theory test before the permit is issued.
RSA - Irish Driving Test Ireland Driving Test 27
What is the national speed limit on a motorway in Ireland for a car or motorcycle?