Ireland Truck Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 2

Practice test 2 of 8 for the Ireland Truck Theory Test Practice: 25 more questions with answers and explanations.

Commercial vehicle
Ireland
230 questions
Checked October 10, 2026

Question 1 of 25
Who must accompany you when you drive on a truck learner permit?
- Any adult passenger with a car licence
- Any driver who has held a car licence for one year
- A driver with at least two years' full licence in that category
- No one, once you have passed the theory test
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Answer: C. A driver with at least two years' full licence in that category
Truck and bus learners must be accompanied at all times by someone with at least two years' full licence in the relevant category.
Question 2 of 25
May you drive on a motorway while learning in a truck on a learner permit?
- Yes, but only at night
- Yes, if accompanied
- Yes, at any time
- No
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Answer: D. No
Learner permit holders must not drive on motorways in the category they are learning.
Question 3 of 25
How must L plates be shown on a truck driven by a learner?
- Red L on white, at least 15 cm high, front and rear
- A green L on the roof of the cab only
- A blue L on each of the side doors
- No L plates are needed on trucks
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Answer: A. Red L on white, at least 15 cm high, front and rear
L plates show a red L on a white background, at least 15 cm high, displayed front and rear.
Question 4 of 25
Must truck learners hold their learner permit for six months before taking the driving test?
- Yes, and for trucks it is 12 months
- No, truck and bus learners are exempt from that rule
- Yes, always, the same as car learners
- Only for Category C1, not for C
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Answer: B. No, truck and bus learners are exempt from that rule
Truck and bus learners do not have to hold their learner permit for six months before the test.
Question 5 of 25
About how long does the truck practical driving test last?
- About 15 minutes
- About 4 hours
- About 40 minutes
- About 90 minutes
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Answer: D. About 90 minutes
The truck and bus practical test lasts about 90 minutes.
Question 6 of 25
After passing the truck driving test, how long is your Certificate of Competency valid?
- For life
- Six months
- Two years
- Five years
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Answer: C. Two years
The Certificate of Competency is valid for two years and is not a licence. Apply for your licence within that time.
Question 7 of 25
Who needs a Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC)?
- Only drivers on a learner permit
- People who drive a truck or bus for a living
- Everyone who holds a car licence
- Only drivers of farm tractors
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Answer: B. People who drive a truck or bus for a living
You need a Driver CPC to drive a truck or bus professionally, and to use the lower minimum ages.
Question 8 of 25
Which medical group do truck and bus drivers fall into in Ireland?
- Group 2, with higher fitness standards
- Group 1, the same as car drivers
- Group 3, for motorcyclists
- No medical group
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Answer: A. Group 2, with higher fitness standards
Truck and bus categories are Group 2, which has a higher fitness standard than cars and motorcycles.
Question 9 of 25
How many penalty points lead to an automatic six-month disqualification?
- 3 within one month
- 12 within three years
- 20 within five years
- 6 within one year
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Answer: B. 12 within three years
Points from all categories add up over three years. Reaching 12 points means a six-month disqualification.
Question 10 of 25
What is the maximum speed for a goods vehicle over 3,500 kg on roads other than motorways in Ireland?
- 60 km/h
- 90 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 80 km/h
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Answer: D. 80 km/h
Trucks over 3,500 kg are limited to 80 km/h on roads other than motorways, even where the sign shows more.
Question 11 of 25
What is the maximum speed for a goods vehicle over 3,500 kg on a motorway in Ireland?
- 100 km/h
- 120 km/h
- 90 km/h
- 80 km/h
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Answer: C. 90 km/h
Trucks over 3,500 kg may not exceed 90 km/h on a motorway.
Question 12 of 25
A road sign shows 100 km/h. You are driving a truck over 3,500 kg on that national road. What is your limit?
- 80 km/h, because your vehicle's own limit is lower
- 90 km/h, because the road is a national road
- 120 km/h, if the road is clear
- 100 km/h, because the sign always applies
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Answer: A. 80 km/h, because your vehicle's own limit is lower
Vehicle-specific limits apply even when the road sign shows a higher limit.
Question 13 of 25
What drink-driving limit applies to professional truck drivers in Ireland?
- 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
- 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
- 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
- There is no limit for trucks
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Answer: B. 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
Professional drivers, such as truck and bus drivers, have the lower 20 mg limit.
Question 14 of 25
Under the EU drivers' hours rules, what is the normal daily driving limit?
- 11 hours
- 9 hours
- 10 hours
- 8 hours
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Answer: B. 9 hours
The daily driving time must not exceed 9 hours.
Question 15 of 25
How often may daily driving be extended to 10 hours under the EU rules?
- Never; 9 hours is the limit
- Every day of the week
- Not more than twice a week
- Once a month at most
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Answer: C. Not more than twice a week
Daily driving can be extended to 10 hours, but not more than twice in a week.
Question 16 of 25
What is the weekly driving limit under the EU rules?
- 45 hours
- 60 hours
- 90 hours
- 56 hours
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Answer: D. 56 hours
Weekly driving time must not exceed 56 hours.
Question 17 of 25
What is the limit on driving in any two consecutive weeks under the EU rules?
- 100 hours
- 112 hours
- 56 hours
- 90 hours
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Answer: D. 90 hours
Total driving in any two consecutive weeks must not exceed 90 hours.
Question 18 of 25
After how long driving must you take a break under the EU rules?
- 3 hours
- 2 hours
- 6 hours
- 4.5 hours
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Answer: D. 4.5 hours
After 4.5 hours of driving, take a break of at least 45 minutes.
Question 19 of 25
How can the 45-minute break be split under the EU rules?
- 30 minutes first, followed by 15 minutes
- Three breaks of 15 minutes at any time
- It cannot be split; it must be one break
- At least 15 minutes, then at least 30 minutes
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Answer: D. At least 15 minutes, then at least 30 minutes
The 45-minute break can be replaced by at least 15 minutes followed by at least 30 minutes.
Question 20 of 25
What is a regular daily rest period under the EU rules?
- At least 11 hours
- At least 8 hours
- At least 12 hours
- At least 9 hours
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Answer: A. At least 11 hours
A regular daily rest is at least 11 hours.
Question 21 of 25
How many reduced daily rests of at least 9 hours may you take between two weekly rests?
- No more than 1
- No more than 5
- No more than 3
- As many as you like
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Answer: C. No more than 3
You may take no more than three reduced daily rest periods between any two weekly rest periods.
Question 22 of 25
How can a regular daily rest be split under the EU rules?
- At least 3 hours, then at least 9 hours
- At least 9 hours, then at least 2 hours
- Two blocks of 5.5 hours
- Four blocks of 3 hours
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Answer: A. At least 3 hours, then at least 9 hours
A split daily rest is two periods: the first at least 3 hours and the second at least 9 hours.
Question 23 of 25
How long is a regular weekly rest period under the EU rules?
- At least 72 hours
- At least 36 hours
- At least 45 hours
- At least 24 hours
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Answer: C. At least 45 hours
A regular weekly rest is at least 45 hours. A reduced weekly rest is at least 24 hours.
Question 24 of 25
A weekly rest must start no later than the end of how many 24-hour periods after the last weekly rest?
- Seven
- Six
- Ten
- Five
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Answer: B. Six
A weekly rest must start no later than the end of six 24-hour periods from the end of the previous one.
Question 25 of 25
Which vehicles do the EU drivers' hours rules normally cover?
- Only vehicles that cross a border
- All vans and cars used for business
- Goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, including any trailer
- Only trucks with a maximum mass over 12 tonnes
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Answer: C. Goods vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, including any trailer
The rules cover the carriage of goods by vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, including any trailer.

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