Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 7

Practice test 7 of 8 for the Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Commercial vehicle
Ireland
210 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 25
Besides your theory test certificate, what must you send with your first learner permit application?
- A letter of support from a driving instructor
- An eyesight report dated within one month
- An NCT certificate for your car
- A driving test pass certificate
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Answer: B. An eyesight report dated within one month
Your first application needs an eyesight report, dated within one month, from a registered optometrist or medical practitioner.
Question 2 of 25
Which road users are banned from motorways?
- Pedestrians and cyclists
- Riders of large motorcycles with a full licence
- Coach drivers
- Car drivers with a full licence
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Answer: A. Pedestrians and cyclists
Pedestrians, cyclists, people moving animals and learner drivers may not use a motorway.
Question 3 of 25
What colour are roadworks warning signs?
- Blue
- Yellow
- Orange
- Green
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Answer: C. Orange
Warning signs for roadworks are orange, so they stand out from other warning signs.
Question 4 of 25
When should you signal left to leave a roundabout?
- Never, because signals are not used on roundabouts
- After you pass the exit before the one you want
- As soon as you join the roundabout
- Only if there are other cars nearby
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Answer: B. After you pass the exit before the one you want
Signal left once you have passed the exit before yours, so others know you are leaving.
Question 5 of 25
There is a continuous white line in the centre of the road. What does it mean for overtaking?
- It shows that parking is allowed
- You may cross it if the road ahead is clear
- You must not cross it to overtake
- It marks a bus lane
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Answer: C. You must not cross it to overtake
Never cross a continuous white line when overtaking.
Question 6 of 25
On a rural local road you see a white circular sign crossed by black diagonal lines, with no number. What does it mean?
- Drive at 60 km/h or less, or slower if needed
- The 30 km/h zone has ended and 50 km/h applies
- There is no speed limit on this road
- The 100 km/h national limit applies
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Answer: A. Drive at 60 km/h or less, or slower if needed
Since 7 February 2025 the rural speed limit sign means you must drive at 60 km/h or below.
Question 7 of 25
Do penalty points apply to learner permit holders?
- No, points only apply to people who hold a full licence
- Only after six months on a learner permit
- Only for offences committed on motorways
- Yes, to learner permits as well as full licences
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Answer: D. Yes, to learner permits as well as full licences
Penalty points apply to all driving licences and learner permits.
Question 8 of 25
What is the penalty on conviction for using a car without a valid NCT certificate?
- 1 penalty point only, with no fine
- No penalty, as long as the car is safe
- 5 penalty points and a possible fine
- A warning letter only, sent by the NCT
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Answer: C. 5 penalty points and a possible fine
Using a car without a valid NCT is an offence carrying 5 penalty points on conviction, a fine of up to €2,500 and/or up to three months in prison.
Question 9 of 25
Can you take driving lessons without a valid learner permit?
- Yes, for the first three lessons
- Yes, if the instructor agrees
- No, you need a valid learner permit first
- Yes, once you pass the theory test
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Answer: C. No, you need a valid learner permit first
You cannot take driving lessons on public roads without a valid learner permit.
Question 10 of 25
You miss the first 28 days to pay a fixed charge. What happens if you pay in the next 28 days?
- You cannot pay and must go to court straight away
- You pay half the amount
- You pay the amount plus 50%
- You pay the same amount
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Answer: C. You pay the amount plus 50%
Paying in the second 28-day period costs the original amount plus 50%. After 56 days, court proceedings begin.
Question 11 of 25
You get a fixed charge notice. How long do you have to pay the standard amount?
- 28 days
- 90 days
- 56 days
- 7 days
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Answer: A. 28 days
You have 28 days from the notice to pay the amount shown.
Question 12 of 25
A bus ahead is signalling to pull out from a bus stop. What should you do?
- Speed up to get past it first
- Overtake it on the left
- Sound your horn to warn the driver
- Let it pull out if it is safe
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Answer: D. Let it pull out if it is safe
Drivers should allow signalling buses back into the traffic after they let passengers on and off.
Question 13 of 25
Before a learner drives a car on the road, which of these must be in order?
- Only the accompanying driver’s licence, which must be carried in the car
- It must be roadworthy, insured, taxed, NCT-tested if due, and show L plates
- Only the L plates; insurance is not needed for a learner on a short trip
- Only the insurance, as long as the accompanying driver is named on it
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Answer: B. It must be roadworthy, insured, taxed, NCT-tested if due, and show L plates
A learner’s car must meet all the usual roadworthiness, insurance, motor tax and NCT rules, as well as showing L plates.
Question 14 of 25
What is the maximum speed for a vehicle towing a trailer or caravan, even on a motorway?
- 120 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 60 km/h
- 80 km/h
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Answer: D. 80 km/h
Vehicles towing a trailer, caravan or horsebox have a maximum speed of 80 km/h on all roads.
Question 15 of 25
Which of these vehicles is banned from motorways?
- A coach carrying seated passengers
- A large truck carrying goods
- A moped with an engine of 50 cc or less
- A car towing a large caravan at 80 km/h
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Answer: C. A moped with an engine of 50 cc or less
Vehicles with an engine of 50 cc or less may not use a motorway.
Question 16 of 25
What does the yield sign look like in Ireland?
- A triangle pointing down, with a red border
- A yellow diamond with a black border and symbol
- A blue circle with a white arrow
- A red octagon with white writing
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Answer: A. A triangle pointing down, with a red border
The yield sign is a triangle pointing down, with a red border. It means give way to traffic on the major road.
Question 17 of 25
When may you enter a yellow box junction?
- Only when you can clear it without stopping
- As soon as the car in front starts to move
- At any time outside rush hour
- Whenever the traffic light is green
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Answer: A. Only when you can clear it without stopping
You must not enter the box unless you can clear it without stopping.
Question 18 of 25
You are overtaking on a road with an 80 km/h limit. May you go over 80 km/h to finish the move?
- Yes, if the road ahead is clear and straight
- No, you must keep to the limit even when overtaking
- Yes, for up to ten seconds to finish safely
- Yes, but only by up to 10 km/h over the posted limit
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Answer: B. No, you must keep to the limit even when overtaking
The Rules of the Road say you must not break the speed limit, even when overtaking.
Question 19 of 25
Where must you never fit a rear-facing baby seat?
- Behind the driver’s seat
- In a front seat with an active airbag
- In a seat that has ISOFIX fixing points
- In any back seat
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Answer: B. In a front seat with an active airbag
An airbag opening in front of a rear-facing baby seat can cause serious injury. Never fit one there.
Question 20 of 25
In a speed zone over 50 km/h, what is the minimum gap to leave when overtaking a cyclist?
- At least 5 metres
- At least half a metre
- At least 1 metre
- At least 1.5 metres
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Answer: D. At least 1.5 metres
Where the limit is over 50 km/h, leave at least 1.5 metres when passing a cyclist.
Question 21 of 25
What does an L plate look like in Ireland?
- A white L on a red background
- A black L on a yellow background
- A green L on a white background
- A red L on a white background
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Answer: D. A red L on a white background
An L plate shows a red letter L on a white background.
Question 22 of 25
What does a posted speed limit tell you?
- The speed you must always drive at
- The minimum speed allowed
- The maximum legal speed, not always a safe speed
- A suggested speed you may go over when overtaking
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Answer: C. The maximum legal speed, not always a safe speed
A limit is the most you may legally drive. You must slow down further when conditions, such as heavy rain, make it unsafe.
Question 23 of 25
You are joining a motorway from a slip road. What must you do?
- Stop at the end of the slip road
- Give way to traffic already on the motorway
- Move straight into the right-hand lane
- Expect motorway traffic to give way to you
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Answer: B. Give way to traffic already on the motorway
Build up speed on the slip road and join when there is a safe gap, giving way to traffic already on the motorway.
Question 24 of 25
What colour are direction signs on national roads (N roads)?
- Blue
- Green
- Brown
- White
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Answer: B. Green
National roads have green direction signs. Motorways are blue and regional and local roads are white.
Question 25 of 25
At what tread depth does the RSA strongly recommend replacing your tyres?
- 3 mm
- 1 mm
- 5 mm
- 1.6 mm
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Answer: A. 3 mm
The legal minimum is 1.6 mm, but the RSA strongly recommends changing tyres at 3 mm.

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