Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice 2026: Übungstest 6

1. Frage 1 von 25

   You have just overtaken on a two-lane motorway. What should you do next?

   • AReturn to the left lane when it is safe
   • BSlow down in the right-hand lane
   • CMove onto the hard shoulder
   • DStay in the right-hand lane until your exit
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   Antwort: A. Return to the left lane when it is safe

   Lane 2 is for overtaking. Move back to lane 1 when it is safe to do so.

2. Frage 2 von 25

   What does a steady amber traffic light mean?

   • ASpeed up so you get through before it turns red
   • BGo if the way is clear
   • CGet ready to move off
   • DStop, unless it would be dangerous to do so
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   Antwort: D. Stop, unless it would be dangerous to do so

   Amber means stop unless stopping would be dangerous, for example if you are too close to stop safely.

3. Frage 3 von 25

   The light is green but pedestrians are still crossing the road you are turning into. What must you do?

   • ASound your horn
   • BDrive on, because you have a green light
   • CGive way to the pedestrians
   • DDrive around them
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   Antwort: C. Give way to the pedestrians

   A green light means go only if the way is clear. Drivers who are turning must give way to crossing pedestrians.

4. Frage 4 von 25

   At how many penalty points is a learner or novice driver disqualified, if their first learner permit was granted on or after 1 August 2014?

   • A10
   • B3
   • C12
   • D7
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   Antwort: D. 7

   Learner and novice drivers whose first learner permit was granted on or after 1 August 2014 are disqualified at seven points.

5. Frage 5 von 25

   What must you pass before you can apply for your first learner permit?

   • AAn EDT lesson
   • BThe Driver Theory Test
   • CAn NCT
   • DThe driving test
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   Antwort: B. The Driver Theory Test

   You must pass the Driver Theory Test for a category before you can get your first learner permit in that category.

6. Frage 6 von 25

   Is it an offence to refuse a breath test at a Garda checkpoint?

   • AOnly after midnight
   • BNo, the test is voluntary
   • COnly for learner drivers
   • DYes, refusing is an offence
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   Antwort: D. Yes, refusing is an offence

   Refusing or failing to give a breath specimen at a checkpoint is an offence.

7. Frage 7 von 25

   How long do you have to complete the car Driver Theory Test?

   • A45 minutes
   • B30 minutes
   • C57 minutes
   • D60 minutes
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   Antwort: A. 45 minutes

   The car and motorcycle Driver Theory Test lasts 45 minutes.

8. Frage 8 von 25

   When does a private car need its first NCT?

   • AWhen it is three years old
   • BWhen it is four years old
   • CWhen it is ten years old
   • DWhen it is one year old
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   Antwort: B. When it is four years old

   Private cars are first tested when they are four years old.

9. Frage 9 von 25

   Your car breaks down on a motorway. How should you warn other traffic?

   • AStand behind the car and wave
   • BPlace a warning triangle on the motorway
   • CLeave the boot open
   • DSwitch on your hazard warning lights
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   Antwort: D. Switch on your hazard warning lights

   Use your hazard warning lights. Do not place a warning triangle on a motorway.

10. Frage 10 von 25

    What is the pass mark for the car Driver Theory Test in Ireland?

    • A32 out of 40
    • B30 out of 40
    • C38 out of 40
    • D35 out of 40
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    Antwort: D. 35 out of 40

    You must answer at least 35 of the 40 questions correctly to pass.

11. Frage 11 von 25

    What is the safe routine before moving off or changing direction?

    • ASignal, brake, manoeuvre
    • BMirror, signal, manoeuvre
    • CSignal, manoeuvre, mirror
    • DManoeuvre, mirror, signal
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    Antwort: B. Mirror, signal, manoeuvre

    Check your mirrors, signal your intention in good time, then make the manoeuvre when it is safe.

12. Frage 12 von 25

    How long do penalty points stay on your record?

    • AOne year
    • BThree years
    • CFive years
    • DTen years
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    Antwort: B. Three years

    Points stay on your record for three years. Time while your licence is out of date or you are disqualified does not count.

13. Frage 13 von 25

    At a pelican crossing, the amber light is flashing. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up and get through before the light turns red
    • BDrive on, because pedestrians must wait for the green man
    • CGive way to anyone on the crossing, then go if it is clear
    • DWait for the green light, even if nobody is on the crossing
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    Antwort: C. Give way to anyone on the crossing, then go if it is clear

    A flashing amber light means you must yield to anyone on the crossing, but you may go if it is clear.

14. Frage 14 von 25

    How many questions are in the Driver Theory Test for a car in Ireland?

    • A40
    • B50
    • C35
    • D30
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    Antwort: A. 40

    The car and motorcycle Driver Theory Test has 40 multiple-choice questions.

15. Frage 15 von 25

    Why should pedestrians and drivers take extra care near tram tracks?

    • ATrams only run late at night, when it is hard to see them
    • BTrams are very quiet, so people may not hear them
    • CTrams cannot stop and must keep moving
    • DTrams always give way to cars and pedestrians
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    Antwort: B. Trams are very quiet, so people may not hear them

    Trams are almost silent, so pedestrians may not hear them. Watch for people crossing near tram lines.

16. Frage 16 von 25

    Which car learners must complete Essential Driver Training (EDT)?

    • AThose whose first car learner permit was issued on or after 4 April 2011
    • BOnly learners who are under 25 years of age when their first permit was issued
    • COnly learners who have already driven in another country
    • DOnly learners who have failed the Driver Theory Test before
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    Antwort: A. Those whose first car learner permit was issued on or after 4 April 2011

    EDT is required if your first car learner permit was issued on or after 4 April 2011.

17. Frage 17 von 25

    Can you take the car Driver Theory Test in Irish?

    • ANo, it is only available in English
    • BOnly if you bring your own translator
    • CYes, the test is available in Irish
    • DOnly for the motorcycle test
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    Antwort: C. Yes, the test is available in Irish

    Tests for categories A, B, C and D are available in Irish. If you pick the Irish version when booking, the test is delivered in Irish.

18. Frage 18 von 25

    What numbers do you call for the emergency services in Ireland?

    • A911 or 112
    • B100 or 101
    • C112 or 999
    • D000 or 111
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    Antwort: C. 112 or 999

    Call 112 or 999 for Gardaí, ambulance or fire services.

19. Frage 19 von 25

    What must you carry with you at all times when driving?

    • AYour car’s purchase receipt
    • BYour NCT certificate
    • CYour full insurance policy booklet and schedule
    • DYour driving licence or learner permit
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    Antwort: D. Your driving licence or learner permit

    You must carry your driving licence or learner permit at all times when you are driving.

20. Frage 20 von 25

    At a stop sign, what must you do?

    • ASound your horn and drive on slowly
    • BStop completely, however quiet the road looks
    • CStop only if other traffic is coming
    • DSlow down, look both ways and go if the road is clear
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    Antwort: B. Stop completely, however quiet the road looks

    At a stop sign you must come to a complete stop, no matter how quiet the road appears.

21. Frage 21 von 25

    What shape is the stop sign in Ireland?

    • AA red octagon
    • BA red triangle
    • CA blue circle
    • DA yellow diamond
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    Antwort: A. A red octagon

    The stop sign is a red octagon. It is the only regulatory sign with this shape.

22. Frage 22 von 25

    In a speed zone of 50 km/h or less, what is the minimum gap to leave when overtaking a cyclist?

    • AAt least 1 metre
    • BAt least 3 metres
    • CAt least half a metre
    • DAt least 5 metres
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    Antwort: A. At least 1 metre

    Leave at least 1 metre when passing a cyclist where the limit is 50 km/h or less.

23. Frage 23 von 25

    For which drugs is it illegal to drive over a set limit, even if you do not seem impaired?

    • AVitamins and cough sweets
    • BCannabis, cocaine and heroin
    • CCaffeine and nicotine
    • DParacetamol and ibuprofen
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    Antwort: B. Cannabis, cocaine and heroin

    There are set legal limits for cannabis, cocaine and heroin. Driving over them is an offence even without signs of impairment.

24. Frage 24 von 25

    How early can you choose to take your NCT before the due date?

    • AUp to 90 days early
    • BIt cannot be taken early
    • CUp to one year early
    • DUp to 7 days early
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    Antwort: A. Up to 90 days early

    You can test up to 90 days before the due date. The new certificate runs from the date you pass.

25. Frage 25 von 25

    What is the legal minimum tread depth for most car tyres?

    • A1 mm
    • B3 mm
    • C1.6 mm
    • D2.5 mm
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    Antwort: C. 1.6 mm

    Most vehicles must have at least 1.6 mm of tread over the main part of the tyre.

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