Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice 2026: Test de práctica 4

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   A learner driver is asked to carry a passenger who will pay for the trip. Is this allowed?

   • ANo, learners may not carry passengers for payment
   • BYes, on regional roads only
   • CYes, once they have held the learner permit for six months
   • DYes, if the accompanying driver agrees
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. No, learners may not carry passengers for payment

   Learner permit holders may not carry passengers for reward (payment).

2. Pregunta 2 de 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
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. The left lane (lane 1)

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

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   You are driving on a temporary space-saver spare tyre. What must you do?

   • AInflate it to half the normal pressure
   • BKeep below the speed marked on it and replace it soon
   • CDrive as normal for as long as you like, at any speed
   • DUse it only on the front wheels, never on the back wheels
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Keep below the speed marked on it and replace it soon

   Temporary spares are only to finish your journey or reach a tyre dealer, and you must not exceed the speed stamped on them.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   What does a speed limit sign look like in Ireland?

   • AA white circle with a red border
   • BA blue square with white numbers
   • CA yellow diamond with black numbers
   • DA green rectangle with white numbers
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. A white circle with a red border

   Speed limit signs are circular, white with a red border, and show the limit in km/h in black numbers.

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   How many times does the two-year novice period apply to a driver?

   • AOnce for each vehicle category
   • BEvery time they renew their licence
   • CEvery ten years
   • DOnly once
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. Only once

   The novice period applies only once, after you get your first full licence.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   Unless signs show a different limit, what is the speed limit on a national primary road such as a dual carriageway?

   • A100 km/h
   • B90 km/h
   • C120 km/h
   • D80 km/h
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. 100 km/h

   National roads, including dual carriageways, have a default limit of 100 km/h.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   An experienced driver is found with 60 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood and gets a fixed penalty notice. What is the penalty?

   • AAn €80 fine and 3 penalty points, with no ban
   • BA €400 fine and 6 penalty points on your licence
   • CA warning only, because it is a first offence
   • DA €200 fine and a 3-month disqualification
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. A €200 fine and a 3-month disqualification

   For an experienced driver between 50 and 80 mg, the fixed penalty is €200 and three months off the road.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   What is the blood alcohol limit for a novice driver?

   • A50 mg per 100 ml of blood
   • B80 mg per 100 ml of blood
   • C20 mg per 100 ml of blood
   • D0 mg per 100 ml of blood
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. 20 mg per 100 ml of blood

   Novice drivers have the lower limit of 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   When should you use your fog lights?

   • AOnly in dense fog or falling snow
   • BWhenever you are on a motorway
   • CIn light rain
   • DWhenever it is dark
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. Only in dense fog or falling snow

   Use fog lights only in dense fog or falling snow, and switch them off when it clears so you do not dazzle others.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    Where must a learner car driver display L plates?

    • AOn the driver’s door
    • BOn the rear window only, facing traffic
    • COn the front and rear of the car
    • DOn the front only
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. On the front and rear of the car

    L plates must be shown in clearly visible positions at the front and rear of the car.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    From what age are cars exempt from the NCT?

    • A20 years
    • B25 years
    • C40 years
    • D30 years
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. 40 years

    Cars are exempt from testing from 40 years old. At 30 years, testing goes back to every two years.

12. Pregunta 12 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

13. Pregunta 13 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    How is each Essential Driver Training session recorded?

    • AYour ADI stamps and signs your logbook and uploads it
    • BThe NCT centre records it
    • CYour accompanying driver signs a form at a Garda station
    • DYou fill in the logbook yourself
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. Your ADI stamps and signs your logbook and uploads it

    Each ADI must stamp, date and sign your EDT logbook and upload the session to MyEDT.

15. Pregunta 15 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Driving while impaired by it is illegal

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

16. Pregunta 16 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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. Pregunta 17 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

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

    • A15
    • B16
    • C17
    • D18
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. 17

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

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    What is the general speed limit on motorways in Ireland?

    • A100 km/h
    • B110 km/h
    • C130 km/h
    • D120 km/h
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. 120 km/h

    The default limit on motorways is 120 km/h unless signs show a lower limit.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    You miss your exit on a motorway. What should you do?

    • ACross the hatched markings
    • BReverse along the hard shoulder
    • CContinue to the next exit
    • DMake a U-turn through a gap
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Continue to the next exit

    Never reverse, turn or cross hatched markings on a motorway. Drive on to the next exit.

21. Pregunta 21 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

22. Pregunta 22 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Keep left

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

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    How long is the automatic disqualification for reaching 12 penalty points?

    • AOne year
    • BTwo years
    • COne month
    • DSix months
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Six months

    Reaching the penalty points limit leads to an automatic six-month disqualification.

24. Pregunta 24 de 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
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: 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.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    What colour are motorway signs in Ireland?

    • AGreen with white writing
    • BOrange with black writing
    • CWhite with black writing
    • DBlue with white writing
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Blue with white writing

    All motorway signs are blue with white writing or symbols.

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