Ireland Truck Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 7

1. Question 1 of 25

   What colour are direction signs on regional and local roads (R and L roads)?

   • AGreen
   • BOrange
   • CBlue
   • DWhite
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   Answer: D. White

   Non-national roads, such as regional (R) and local (L) roads, have white direction signs.

2. Question 2 of 25

   What colour are direction signs on national roads (N roads)?

   • ABlue
   • BGreen
   • CBrown
   • DWhite
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   Answer: B. Green

   National roads have green direction signs. Motorways are blue and regional and local roads are white.

3. Question 3 of 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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   Answer: C. 112 or 999

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

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What do you receive when you pass your driving test?

   • AA Certificate of Competency to apply for your licence
   • BA full driving licence, handed to you by the tester at the end
   • CA set of N plates and a temporary licence from the tester
   • DA new learner permit that lets you drive alone
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   Answer: A. A Certificate of Competency to apply for your licence

   Passing gives you a Certificate of Competency. You use it to apply to the NDLS for your full driving licence.

6. Question 6 of 25

   What is the minimum age for a car (category B) learner permit in Ireland?

   • A15
   • B16
   • C17
   • D18
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   Answer: C. 17

   The minimum age for a category B (car) learner permit is 17.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does the yield sign look like in Ireland?

   • AA triangle pointing down, with a red border
   • BA yellow diamond with a black border and symbol
   • CA blue circle with a white arrow
   • DA 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.

8. Question 8 of 25

   On a motorway with no queues, which lane should you normally drive in?

   • AThe middle lane
   • BAny lane you like
   • CThe left lane (lane 1)
   • DThe right-hand lane
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   Answer: C. The left lane (lane 1)

   Lane 1, nearest the hard shoulder, is the normal driving lane. Other lanes are for overtaking.

9. Question 9 of 25

   How long do penalty points stay on your record?

   • AOne year
   • BThree years
   • CFive years
   • DTen years
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   Answer: 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.

10. Question 10 of 25

    Do penalty points apply to learner permit holders?

    • ANo, points only apply to people who hold a full licence
    • BOnly after six months on a learner permit
    • COnly for offences committed on motorways
    • DYes, 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.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Which road users are banned from motorways?

    • APedestrians and cyclists
    • BRiders of large motorcycles with a full licence
    • CCoach drivers
    • DCar 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.

12. Question 12 of 25

    How often must a car aged between four and ten years be tested in the NCT?

    • AEvery five years
    • BEvery three years
    • CEvery year
    • DEvery two years
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    Answer: D. Every two years

    After the first test, cars are tested every two years until their tenth anniversary.

13. Question 13 of 25

    Can a learner permit holder drive on a motorway?

    • AYes, once they have completed all 12 EDT lessons
    • BYes, if accompanied by a qualified driver with 2 years’ experience
    • CNo, it is an offence for learners to drive on a motorway
    • DYes, if an Approved Driving Instructor is in the car
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    Answer: C. No, it is an offence for learners to drive on a motorway

    Learner permit holders must not drive on a motorway in their learner category. It is an offence to do so.

14. Question 14 of 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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    Answer: D. 7

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

15. Question 15 of 25

    How long is a Driver Theory Test pass certificate valid?

    • ATen years from the test date
    • BFive years from the test date
    • COne year from the test date
    • DTwo years from the test date
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    Answer: D. Two years from the test date

    The certificate lasts two years. If you do not apply for your first learner permit within that time, you must sit and pay for the test again.

16. Question 16 of 25

    Can you take driving lessons without a valid learner permit?

    • AYes, for the first three lessons
    • BYes, if the instructor agrees
    • CNo, you need a valid learner permit first
    • DYes, 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.

17. Question 17 of 25

    A prescription medicine makes you drowsy. What does the law say about driving?

    • AIt is fine as long as you have the box with you
    • BIt is only illegal if you drive on a motorway
    • CPrescription drugs are always allowed when driving
    • DDriving while impaired by it is illegal
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    Answer: D. Driving while impaired by it is illegal

    It is illegal to drive while impaired by any drug, including medicine from your doctor.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does a flashing amber arrow at traffic lights mean?

    • AThe lights are broken, so treat the junction as a stop sign
    • BYou have priority over all other traffic going that way
    • CGo that way if it is safe, yielding to approaching traffic
    • DYou must stop and wait until the arrow turns steady green
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    Answer: C. Go that way if it is safe, yielding to approaching traffic

    A flashing amber arrow lets you go in that direction only if it is safe, giving way to approaching traffic.

19. Question 19 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.

20. Question 20 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.

21. Question 21 of 25

    For how long must a novice driver display N plates?

    • ASix months after getting their first full licence
    • BOne year after getting their first full licence
    • CTwo years after getting their first full licence
    • DUntil they are 25
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    Answer: C. Two years after getting their first full licence

    You must display N plates for two years after you receive your first driving licence.

22. Question 22 of 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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    Answer: 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.

23. Question 23 of 25

    When may you enter a yellow box junction?

    • AOnly when you can clear it without stopping
    • BAs soon as the car in front starts to move
    • CAt any time outside rush hour
    • DWhenever 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.

24. Question 24 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.

25. Question 25 of 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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    Answer: 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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