Ireland Driver Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 5

1. Question 1 of 25

   Your car breaks down on a motorway. Which doors should you and your passengers use to get out?

   • AWhichever doors are nearest the traffic
   • BThe left-hand doors, away from the traffic
   • CThe boot
   • DThe right-hand doors
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   Answer: B. The left-hand doors, away from the traffic

   Leave by the left-hand door, away from passing traffic, and keep passengers and animals away from the road.

2. Question 2 of 25

   After a breakdown on a motorway, where should you wait for help?

   • AIn the car with seat belts off
   • BWell behind the crash barrier
   • COn the hard shoulder beside the car
   • DIn lane 1, to warn traffic
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   Answer: B. Well behind the crash barrier

   Wear a high-visibility vest and wait well behind the crash barrier. Do not walk on the motorway.

3. Question 3 of 25

   What colour are motorway signs in Ireland?

   • AGreen with white writing
   • BOrange with black writing
   • CWhite with black writing
   • DBlue with white writing
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   Answer: D. Blue with white writing

   All motorway signs are blue with white writing or symbols.

4. Question 4 of 25

   Countdown markers before a motorway exit show which distances?

   • A500 m, 250 m and 50 m
   • B300 m, 200 m and 100 m
   • C30 m, 20 m and 10 m
   • D3 km, 2 km and 1 km
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   Answer: B. 300 m, 200 m and 100 m

   Countdown signs before an exit mark 300 m, 200 m and 100 m to the start of the exit.

5. Question 5 of 25

   On a motorway in dry conditions, what is the minimum gap you should keep behind the vehicle in front?

   • AOne car length
   • BAt least half a second
   • CAt least two seconds
   • DAt least ten seconds
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   Answer: C. At least two seconds

   Keep at least a two-second gap in good conditions.

6. Question 6 of 25

   On a motorway in bad weather, what gap should you keep behind the vehicle in front?

   • AAt least two seconds
   • BThree car lengths
   • CAt least four seconds
   • DAt least one second
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   Answer: C. At least four seconds

   In bad weather, double the gap to at least four seconds, because it takes longer to stop.

7. Question 7 of 25

   On ice or snow, how much longer can your braking distance be than normal?

   • AUp to ten times longer
   • BUp to twice as long
   • CHalf as long
   • DAbout the same
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   Answer: A. Up to ten times longer

   On slippery surfaces such as ice and snow, braking distance can be up to ten times the normal distance.

8. Question 8 of 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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   Answer: A. At least 1 metre

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

9. Question 9 of 25

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

   • AAt least 5 metres
   • BAt least half a metre
   • CAt least 1 metre
   • DAt 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.

10. Question 10 of 25

    On a road with no footpath, which side of the road should pedestrians walk on?

    • AThe left-hand side, with their back to traffic
    • BThe right-hand side, facing oncoming traffic
    • CEither side, it does not matter
    • DIn the middle of the road
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    Answer: B. The right-hand side, facing oncoming traffic

    Pedestrians without a footpath should walk on the right, facing traffic, so they can see vehicles coming.

11. Question 11 of 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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    Answer: 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.

12. Question 12 of 25

    A pedestrian has stepped onto a zebra crossing ahead of you. What must you do?

    • ADrive around them
    • BSound your horn and drive on
    • CStop and let them cross
    • DSpeed up to pass before they reach the middle
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    Answer: C. Stop and let them cross

    You must give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing.

13. Question 13 of 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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    Answer: 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. Question 14 of 25

    Where must you not overtake?

    • AIn the right lane of a dual carriageway
    • BPast a parked car on a wide, clear road
    • COn a long straight road with a clear view
    • DAt or near a zebra or pelican crossing
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    Answer: D. At or near a zebra or pelican crossing

    You must not overtake at or near pedestrian crossings, because a stopped vehicle may hide a pedestrian.

15. Question 15 of 25

    You come up behind a horse and rider on a narrow road. What should you do?

    • ASound your horn so the rider moves over
    • BRev your engine so the horse knows you are there
    • CPass quickly to spend less time beside them
    • DSlow down, give them room and pass slowly
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    Answer: D. Slow down, give them room and pass slowly

    Horses can be frightened by noise and speed. Pass slowly and wide, and be ready to stop.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Why must you check carefully for cyclists before turning left?

    • AA cyclist may be hidden in your blind spot
    • BCyclists never ride on the left side of the road
    • CCyclists must always give way to turning cars
    • DCyclists are only allowed to ride on footpaths
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    Answer: A. A cyclist may be hidden in your blind spot

    A cyclist on your left may be hidden in your blind spot, so check mirrors and look over your shoulder.

17. Question 17 of 25

    A bus ahead is signalling to pull out from a bus stop. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up to get past it first
    • BOvertake it on the left
    • CSound your horn to warn the driver
    • DLet 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.

18. Question 18 of 25

    On which side should you normally overtake another vehicle?

    • AOn either side
    • BOn the hard shoulder
    • COn the right
    • DOn the left
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    Answer: C. On the right

    You must normally overtake on the right.

19. Question 19 of 25

    When may you overtake another vehicle on the left?

    • AWhen you are running late and the left side is clear
    • BWhen the driver ahead is signalling to turn right
    • CWhenever the left side of the road is empty
    • DWhen the vehicle ahead is driving slowly on a narrow road
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    Answer: B. When the driver ahead is signalling to turn right

    Passing on the left is allowed when the driver in front has signalled a right turn, when you have signalled to turn left, or in slow queues where the lane on your right is slower.

20. Question 20 of 25

    There is a continuous white line in the centre of the road. What does it mean for overtaking?

    • AIt shows that parking is allowed
    • BYou may cross it if the road ahead is clear
    • CYou must not cross it to overtake
    • DIt 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    In which of these places must you not overtake?

    • AApproaching a junction, bend or dip
    • BIn the right lane of a dual carriageway
    • COn a long, straight road with a clear view
    • DOn a wide road with no traffic coming
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    Answer: A. Approaching a junction, bend or dip

    Do not overtake near junctions, corners, bends, dips or narrow roads, where you cannot see far enough ahead.

22. Question 22 of 25

    You want to change lanes. Who has priority?

    • AYou do, once you have signalled
    • BWhichever vehicle is larger
    • CWhichever vehicle is faster
    • DTraffic already in that lane
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    Answer: D. Traffic already in that lane

    You must give way to traffic already in the lane you want to enter. Signalling does not give you the right of way.

23. Question 23 of 25

    During its hours of operation, which vehicles may use a normal (with-flow) bus lane?

    • ABuses, cyclists and working taxis
    • BPrivate cars and vans
    • CLorries and vans only
    • DAny car with two or more people in it
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    Answer: A. Buses, cyclists and working taxis

    Only buses and pedal cycles may enter a bus lane during its hours, with an exemption for taxis working in the course of business.

24. Question 24 of 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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    Answer: A. A red octagon

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

25. Question 25 of 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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    Answer: 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.

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