Ireland Truck Theory Test Practice 2026: Practice test 8

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

   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.

3. Question 3 of 25

   At a level crossing, the red lights start flashing. What must you do?

   • AStop on the tracks to look for a train
   • BStop and wait until the lights go off
   • CDrive over quickly before the barriers close
   • DWeave around the barriers if no train is in sight
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   Answer: B. Stop and wait until the lights go off

   Flashing red lights mean a train is coming. Stop at the line and wait until it is safe.

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 of 25

   What is the blood alcohol limit for a learner driver?

   • A80 mg per 100 ml of blood
   • B50 mg per 100 ml of blood
   • C35 mg per 100 ml of blood
   • D20 mg per 100 ml of blood
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   Answer: D. 20 mg per 100 ml of blood

   Learner drivers are “specified drivers” and have the lower limit of 20 mg per 100 ml of blood.

6. Question 6 of 25

   Which of these vehicles is banned from motorways?

   • AA coach carrying seated passengers
   • BA large truck carrying goods
   • CA moped with an engine of 50 cc or less
   • DA 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.

7. Question 7 of 25

   What does a steady amber traffic light mean?

   • ASpeed up so you get through before it turns red
   • BGo if the way is clear
   • CGet ready to move off
   • DStop, unless it would be dangerous to do so
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   Answer: D. Stop, unless it would be dangerous to do so

   Amber means stop unless stopping would be dangerous, for example if you are too close to stop safely.

8. Question 8 of 25

   Your car breaks down on a motorway. How should you warn other traffic?

   • AStand behind the car and wave
   • BPlace a warning triangle on the motorway
   • CLeave the boot open
   • DSwitch on your hazard warning lights
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   Answer: D. Switch on your hazard warning lights

   Use your hazard warning lights. Do not place a warning triangle on a motorway.

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

    You come to a junction with a broken white yield line across your lane. What must you do?

    • ADrive on, because you have priority
    • BSound your horn and pull out
    • CAlways stop completely, even if the road is clear
    • DGive way to traffic on the major road
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    Answer: D. Give way to traffic on the major road

    A broken white yield line means you must give way to traffic on the major road ahead.

11. Question 11 of 25

    Who must you give way to when joining a roundabout?

    • ANobody, because traffic joining the roundabout has priority
    • BTraffic already on the roundabout, from your right
    • CTraffic coming from your left, which has priority
    • DTraffic waiting behind you at the yield line
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    Answer: B. Traffic already on the roundabout, from your right

    Treat a roundabout like a junction and yield to traffic already on it, which comes from your right.

12. Question 12 of 25

    Who sets special speed limits, such as 30 km/h zones, in local areas?

    • AAn Garda Síochána
    • BLocal authorities, through bye-laws
    • CThe National Car Testing Service
    • DEach driver, based on conditions
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    Answer: B. Local authorities, through bye-laws

    Special speed limits are set by local authorities using bye-laws.

13. Question 13 of 25

    What is the safe routine before moving off or changing direction?

    • ASignal, brake, manoeuvre
    • BMirror, signal, manoeuvre
    • CSignal, manoeuvre, mirror
    • DManoeuvre, mirror, signal
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    Answer: B. Mirror, signal, manoeuvre

    Check your mirrors, signal your intention in good time, then make the manoeuvre when it is safe.

14. Question 14 of 25

    You realise you are driving the wrong way on a motorway. What should you do?

    • APull onto the hard shoulder, stop and call 999 or 112
    • BSpeed up so you reach the next exit as quickly as possible
    • CTurn around quickly at the next gap in the barrier
    • DReverse carefully back to the slip road you came from
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    Answer: A. Pull onto the hard shoulder, stop and call 999 or 112

    Do not turn around. Pull onto the hard shoulder, stop, and call 999 or 112.

15. Question 15 of 25

    What is the maximum penalty for drink driving in Ireland?

    • AA €200 fine
    • BA €500 fine
    • CA €5,000 fine, 6 months in prison, or both
    • DA €1,000 fine and 3 penalty points, but no ban
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    Answer: C. A €5,000 fine, 6 months in prison, or both

    The maximum penalty is a €5,000 fine, six months in prison, or both, as well as a disqualification.

16. Question 16 of 25

    How long do you have to complete the car Driver Theory Test?

    • A45 minutes
    • B30 minutes
    • C57 minutes
    • D60 minutes
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    Answer: A. 45 minutes

    The car and motorcycle Driver Theory Test lasts 45 minutes.

17. Question 17 of 25

    What is the maximum speed in motorway toll lanes?

    • A20 km/h
    • B50 km/h
    • C80 km/h
    • D30 km/h
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    Answer: B. 50 km/h

    The maximum speed in all toll lanes is 50 km/h.

18. Question 18 of 25

    What does a continuous white stop line at a junction mean?

    • AYou may go without stopping if the road looks clear
    • BYou only need to slow down
    • CYou must stop completely before entering the major road
    • DYou may park up to the line
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    Answer: C. You must stop completely before entering the major road

    At a continuous white stop line you must come to a complete stop before you enter the major road.

19. Question 19 of 25

    You see a blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing down to the left. What does it mean?

    • ANo left turn
    • BTurn right ahead
    • CKeep left
    • DOne-way street to the left
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    Answer: C. Keep left

    Blue circular signs give a positive instruction. This one tells you to keep left of an island or obstruction.

20. Question 20 of 25

    What lights must a car have at the rear?

    • AAmber tail lights and amber brake lights only
    • BGreen brake lights and white indicators
    • CWhite tail lights, blue brake lights and green indicators
    • DRed tail lights, red brake lights and amber indicators
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    Answer: D. Red tail lights, red brake lights and amber indicators

    At the rear a car needs red tail lights, red brake lights, red reflectors, number plate lighting and amber indicators.

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

    How many questions are in the Driver Theory Test for a car in Ireland?

    • A40
    • B50
    • C35
    • D30
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    Answer: A. 40

    The car and motorcycle Driver Theory Test has 40 multiple-choice questions.

23. Question 23 of 25

    A safety camera catches a car speeding. Who is sent the fixed charge notice?

    • ANobody, because camera offences carry no penalty
    • BThe insurance company that covers the car
    • CThe nearest Garda station to the camera
    • DThe registered owner of the car
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    Answer: D. The registered owner of the car

    The notice goes to the registered owner, who is treated as the driver unless they name the person who was driving.

24. Question 24 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.

25. Question 25 of 25

    You get a fixed charge notice. How long do you have to pay the standard amount?

    • A28 days
    • B90 days
    • C56 days
    • D7 days
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    Answer: A. 28 days

    You have 28 days from the notice to pay the amount shown.

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