Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 8 for the Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice: 35 more questions with answers and explanations.

Commercial vehicle
Ireland
210 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 35
What is the drink-driving limit for professional bus drivers in Ireland?
- 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
- There is no limit for bus drivers
- 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
- 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
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Answer: A. 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
Professional drivers, including bus drivers, have the lower 20 mg limit.
Question 2 of 35
Which vehicles may use a normal (with-flow) bus lane during its hours of operation?
- Any vehicle, if the lane is empty
- Motorcycles and private cars with passengers
- Trucks and vans making deliveries
- Buses, cyclists and working taxis
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Answer: D. Buses, cyclists and working taxis
Only buses and pedal cycles may use a bus lane during its hours, with an exemption for working taxis.
Question 3 of 35
A bus runs a regular passenger service on a route of 40 km. Do the EU drivers' hours rules apply?
- Yes, the rules always apply to buses
- Only on weekdays
- Only if the bus has over 30 seats
- No, routes of 50 km or less are exempt
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Answer: D. No, routes of 50 km or less are exempt
The EU rules do not apply to regular passenger services where the route does not exceed 50 km.
Question 4 of 35
A coach driver on an international occasional trip may postpone the weekly rest for up to how many 24-hour periods?
- 6
- 12
- 14
- 8
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Answer: B. 12
Drivers on a single international occasional passenger service may postpone the weekly rest for up to 12 consecutive 24-hour periods, under conditions.
Question 5 of 35
Under the EU rules, what is the most a coach driver may drive in one week?
- 60 hours
- 40 hours
- 90 hours
- 56 hours
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Answer: D. 56 hours
The weekly driving limit is 56 hours, and no more than 90 hours in two consecutive weeks.
Question 6 of 35
Under the EU rules, after how much driving must a coach driver take a 45-minute break?
- 3.5 hours
- 2 hours
- 5.5 hours
- 4.5 hours
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Answer: D. 4.5 hours
A break of at least 45 minutes is needed after 4.5 hours of driving.
Question 7 of 35
Under the EU rules, what is a coach driver's regular daily rest?
- At least 13 hours
- At least 9 hours
- At least 11 hours
- At least 7 hours
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Answer: C. At least 11 hours
A regular daily rest is at least 11 hours. It can be reduced to 9 hours up to three times between weekly rests.
Question 8 of 35
For how many days of records must a coach driver be able to show at a roadside check?
- The current day and the previous 7 days
- The current day and the previous 28 days
- The current day only
- The current day and the previous 56 days
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Answer: B. The current day and the previous 28 days
Drivers must be able to produce records for the current day and the previous 28 days.
Question 9 of 35
Before moving off from a bus stop, what should you do?
- Sound the horn and move off straight away
- Pull away as soon as the last fare is paid
- Check the doors are closed and no one is boarding or close by
- Look only at the road ahead of the bus
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Answer: C. Check the doors are closed and no one is boarding or close by
Check doors and mirrors so no one is caught in the doors or near the wheels.
Question 10 of 35
A bus ahead is signalling to pull out from a stop. What should other drivers do?
- Speed up to pass it
- Sound the horn at it
- Let it pull out if it is safe
- Overtake it on the left
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Answer: C. Let it pull out if it is safe
Drivers should allow signalling buses back into traffic after they let passengers on and off.
Question 11 of 35
Why should a bus driver brake and accelerate smoothly?
- It keeps the tachograph accurate
- It is only needed on motorways
- Passengers who are standing or moving can fall
- It makes the bus go faster
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Answer: C. Passengers who are standing or moving can fall
Harsh braking and acceleration can injure passengers, especially those standing.
Question 12 of 35
An elderly passenger is moving to a seat. When should you pull away?
- Straight away, to stay on time
- When they are seated or holding on securely
- Before they have paid, to save time
- When the next bus arrives behind you
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Answer: B. When they are seated or holding on securely
Give passengers time to sit or hold on before moving off.
Question 13 of 35
A passenger using a wheelchair wants to board. What should you do?
- Ask other passengers to lift the chair on board
- Pull away before the ramp is fully up
- Use the ramp or kneeling system and give them time to reach the space
- Ask them to wait for another, less busy bus
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Answer: C. Use the ramp or kneeling system and give them time to reach the space
Use the bus's access features and wait until the passenger is safely in place.
Question 14 of 35
Why must aisles and emergency exits be kept clear on a bus or coach?
- To make fare collection faster
- To leave room for extra luggage
- So everyone can get out quickly in an emergency
- To meet the tachograph rules
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Answer: C. So everyone can get out quickly in an emergency
Blocked aisles or exits could trap people in an emergency.
Question 15 of 35
A fire breaks out on your bus. What is your first priority?
- Stop safely, switch off and get everyone off and away
- Keep passengers in their seats while you look
- Open the engine cover fully to check the fire
- Drive to the nearest garage with the passengers on board
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Answer: A. Stop safely, switch off and get everyone off and away
Get everyone off quickly and safely, then call the emergency services.
Question 16 of 35
Your coach breaks down on a motorway. Where should passengers wait?
- Off the coach, well away from traffic, behind a barrier if safe
- On the coach in their seats with belts on
- On the central median between the carriageways
- On the hard shoulder beside the coach
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Answer: A. Off the coach, well away from traffic, behind a barrier if safe
A stopped vehicle on a motorway is at risk of being hit. Move people to a safer place away from traffic.
Question 17 of 35
Why should you stop close to the kerb at bus stops?
- To use less fuel when stopping
- So passengers do not have to step into the road
- To block cyclists from passing on the left
- To save time at each stop
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Answer: B. So passengers do not have to step into the road
Stopping close to the kerb makes boarding easier and safer.
Question 18 of 35
A passenger is behaving aggressively on your bus. What is the best approach?
- Drive faster to reach the next stop
- Stay calm, stop when safe and call for help if needed
- Leave your seat while the bus is moving
- Argue with them while you keep driving
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Answer: B. Stay calm, stop when safe and call for help if needed
Avoid confrontation while driving. Keep passengers safe and get help.
Question 19 of 35
Why should you watch for pedestrians after passengers get off?
- They never cross near buses
- They may cross in front of or behind the bus
- They will always wait for the bus to leave
- They are not your concern
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Answer: B. They may cross in front of or behind the bus
People often cross close to buses. Check carefully before moving off.
Question 20 of 35
What should you watch for when turning a long bus at a junction?
- The roof hitting the road surface
- The rear wheels cutting in and the rear swinging out
- The doors opening by themselves
- The front wheels lifting off the road
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Answer: B. The rear wheels cutting in and the rear swinging out
Long buses need extra room. The rear wheels cut in and the rear can swing out.
Question 21 of 35
Why should a double-deck bus driver watch for trees and low bridges?
- Double-deck buses are not affected by them
- They slow the bus down
- The upper deck could strike them and injure passengers
- They affect the tachograph
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Answer: C. The upper deck could strike them and injure passengers
Know your vehicle's height and plan routes that avoid low obstructions.
Question 22 of 35
Where should passengers' luggage be stored on a coach?
- In front of the emergency exit
- In the hold or in racks designed for it
- In the aisle beside the seats
- On the dashboard by the driver
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Answer: B. In the hold or in racks designed for it
Luggage must not block aisles or exits or be able to fall on passengers.
Question 23 of 35
A passenger falls and is hurt on your bus. What should you do?
- Carry on with the route and report it later
- Stop when safe, help or get help, and report it
- Ask them to get off at the next stop
- Pretend not to notice to keep to time
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Answer: B. Stop when safe, help or get help, and report it
Stop safely, check on the passenger, call for help if needed and report it.
Question 24 of 35
You are driving a bus in heavy rain. What should you do?
- Keep the same speed to stay on time
- Follow closer to the vehicle ahead to see better
- Brake harder at stops to avoid skidding
- Slow down and increase your following distance
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Answer: D. Slow down and increase your following distance
Wet roads increase stopping distances. Drive more slowly and leave more space.
Question 25 of 35
When may you use a hand-held mobile phone while driving a bus?
- Never
- On quiet rural roads
- For calls to your control room
- When stopped in slow traffic
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Answer: A. Never
Holding a mobile phone while driving is illegal.
Question 26 of 35
You feel very tired near the end of a long shift. What should you do?
- Tell your control room and stop when it is safe
- Have an energy drink and drive faster
- Ask a passenger to keep talking to you
- Open the window and finish the route
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Answer: A. Tell your control room and stop when it is safe
Tiredness is dangerous. Stop in a safe place and get help rather than driving while unfit.
Question 27 of 35
Why should you check every door and exit during your daily vehicle check?
- Faulty doors or exits could injure or trap passengers
- To count the seats before service
- To check the radio and announcements work
- To keep the bus warm for passengers
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Answer: A. Faulty doors or exits could injure or trap passengers
Check doors, exits, lights, tyres and safety equipment before taking a bus into service.
Question 28 of 35
A cyclist is in the bus lane ahead of you. What should you do?
- Sound your horn so they move over
- Hang back and pass only when you can give plenty of room
- Pass close to them to keep moving
- Follow very closely until they turn off
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Answer: B. Hang back and pass only when you can give plenty of room
Cyclists can use bus lanes. Give them plenty of space when passing.
Question 29 of 35
You need to reverse a coach and cannot see clearly behind. What should you do?
- Ask a passenger to shout
- Reverse quickly
- Rely on the reversing alarm only
- Get someone to guide you
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Answer: D. Get someone to guide you
If you cannot see clearly when reversing, get help from a guide.
Question 30 of 35
A child travelling alone seems lost on your bus. What should you do?
- Keep them safe on board and contact your control room
- Take them home yourself after your shift
- Ask them to get off and wait for a parent
- Leave them at the next stop to find their way
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Answer: A. Keep them safe on board and contact your control room
Follow your company's procedure and get help to keep the child safe.
Question 31 of 35
Why should you approach a busy bus stop slowly?
- To let cars behind you pass first
- To read the timetable at the stop
- To save wear on the brakes
- People may step off the kerb or stand close to the bus
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Answer: D. People may step off the kerb or stand close to the bus
Pedestrians at the kerb can be struck by the bus or its mirror. Approach slowly and carefully.
Question 32 of 35
You want to sit the combined truck and bus (CD) theory test. How long does it last?
- 240 minutes
- 120 minutes
- 180 minutes
- 45 minutes
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Answer: C. 180 minutes
The combined CD test has 140 questions in 180 minutes, with a pass mark of 104.
Question 33 of 35
Is a passport accepted as ID for the theory test?
- Only Irish passports are accepted
- Yes, if valid for travel or expired for up to 12 months
- Only if it was issued less than a year ago
- No, only a driving licence is accepted
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Answer: B. Yes, if valid for travel or expired for up to 12 months
Passports are accepted if valid for international use or up to 12 months expired.
Question 34 of 35
In which language is the Bus Module test available?
- English only, until further notice
- Any EU language on request
- Irish only
- English and Irish
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Answer: A. English only, until further notice
The Bus Module, Truck Module and combined CD tests are in English only until further notice.
Question 35 of 35
A minibus is 7.5 metres long and designed for 16 passengers plus the driver. Which category covers it?
- B
- BE
- D1
- C1
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Answer: C. D1
D1 covers vehicles for up to 16 passengers plus the driver, no more than 8 metres long.

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