Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 8

Test d’entraînement 8 sur 8 pour l’examen « Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice » : 25 questions supplémentaires avec réponses et explications.

Véhicule lourd
Irlande
210 questions
Vérifié le 10 octobre 2026

Question 1 sur 25
You feel drowsy while driving on a long journey. What is the safest action?
- Speed up to finish the journey sooner
- Turn up the radio and carry on
- Open the window and keep driving
- Stop somewhere safe and take a break
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Stop somewhere safe and take a break
Tiredness slows your reactions. Stop somewhere safe and rest before driving on.
Question 2 sur 25
In what order must Essential Driver Training sessions be taken?
- In any order you like, as long as all 12 are done before the test
- All 12 sessions in strict number order, from session 1 up to session 12
- Sessions 9 to 12 first, then sessions 1 to 8 in any order the instructor chooses
- Session 1 first, then sessions 2 to 8 in any order, then sessions 9 to 12
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Session 1 first, then sessions 2 to 8 in any order, then sessions 9 to 12
Session 1 comes first. Sessions 2 to 8 can be in any order, and sessions 9 to 12 follow once 2 to 8 are done.
Question 3 sur 25
How long is a Certificate of Competency from the driving test valid?
- Six months
- Five years
- Two years
- Ten years
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. Two years
The Certificate of Competency is valid for two years, so apply for your full licence as soon as possible.
Question 4 sur 25
Who must wear a seat belt in a car?
- Everyone, where a seat belt is fitted
- Only people travelling on motorways
- Only the driver and front-seat passenger
- Only the driver
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. Everyone, where a seat belt is fitted
Everyone in the car must wear a seat belt on every journey where one is fitted.
Question 5 sur 25
According to the RSA, how much more likely are you to crash if you use a phone while driving?
- It makes no difference
- Twice as likely
- Ten times more likely
- Four times more likely
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Four times more likely
Drivers who use a phone are four times more likely to be in a crash.
Question 6 sur 25
When may you overtake another vehicle on the left?
- When you are running late and the left side is clear
- When the driver ahead is signalling to turn right
- Whenever the left side of the road is empty
- When the vehicle ahead is driving slowly on a narrow road
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 7 sur 25
How long does the RSA recommend leaving between Essential Driver Training sessions?
- Six months
- One day
- Two months
- Two weeks
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Two weeks
The RSA recommends about two weeks between sessions, so you have time to practise what you learned.
Question 8 sur 25
When is it allowed to pass other traffic on the left on a motorway?
- Whenever the right-hand lane is busy with traffic
- In slow queues, when the lane on your right is slower
- Whenever you are in a hurry and the left lane is clear
- Only at night, when there is less traffic
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. In slow queues, when the lane on your right is slower
You must overtake on the right. The one exception is in slow-moving queues where the lane on your right is moving more slowly than yours.
Question 9 sur 25
Your learner permit has lapsed for five years or more. What must you do?
- Simply renew the permit online and carry on driving as before
- Book the driving test straight away, without any further lessons
- Start again: new theory test, first learner permit and full EDT
- Only send a new eyesight report with a renewal form to the NDLS
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. Start again: new theory test, first learner permit and full EDT
After a lapse of five years or more you start again: new theory test, first learner permit and all EDT sessions.
Question 10 sur 25
You come up behind a horse and rider on a narrow road. What should you do?
- Sound your horn so the rider moves over
- Rev your engine so the horse knows you are there
- Pass quickly to spend less time beside them
- Slow down, give them room and pass slowly
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 11 sur 25
How often must a car aged between four and ten years be tested in the NCT?
- Every five years
- Every three years
- Every year
- Every two years
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Every two years
After the first test, cars are tested every two years until their tenth anniversary.
Question 12 sur 25
What is Essential Driver Training (EDT)?
- 12 one-hour lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor
- A six-hour online course you can take at home
- A single lesson with an instructor just before the test
- A classroom theory course run by the NDLS
Voir la réponse
Réponse: A. 12 one-hour lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor
EDT is a course of 12 one-hour sessions with an ADI that car learners must complete.
Question 13 sur 25
After a breakdown on a motorway, where should you wait for help?
- In the car with seat belts off
- Well behind the crash barrier
- On the hard shoulder beside the car
- In lane 1, to warn traffic
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. Well behind the crash barrier
Wear a high-visibility vest and wait well behind the crash barrier. Do not walk on the motorway.
Question 14 sur 25
What do you receive when you pass your driving test?
- A Certificate of Competency to apply for your licence
- A full driving licence, handed to you by the tester at the end
- A set of N plates and a temporary licence from the tester
- A new learner permit that lets you drive alone
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 15 sur 25
According to the RSA, about how many pedestrians in 10 are killed when hit by a vehicle at 60 km/h?
- 9 in 10
- 5 in 10
- 3 in 10
- 1 in 10
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. 5 in 10
About 5 in 10 pedestrians are killed at 60 km/h, compared with about 3 in 10 at 50 km/h and 9 in 10 at 80 km/h.
Question 16 sur 25
How often must a car be tested in the NCT after its tenth anniversary?
- Never again
- Every three years
- Every two years
- Every year
Voir la réponse
Réponse: D. Every year
Cars more than ten years old must be tested every year.
Question 17 sur 25
Your friend passed the car driving test one year ago. Can they accompany you while you drive on your learner permit?
- Yes, but only in daylight
- Yes, on roads with a limit of 60 km/h or less
- No, novice drivers cannot accompany a learner
- Yes, if they display N plates
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. No, novice drivers cannot accompany a learner
A novice has not held a full licence for two years, so they cannot act as the accompanying driver for a car learner.
Question 18 sur 25
How long is a Driver Theory Test pass certificate valid?
- Ten years from the test date
- Five years from the test date
- One year from the test date
- Two years from the test date
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 19 sur 25
Is it legal to hold a mobile phone while driving?
- Yes, for short calls
- No, it is an offence
- Yes, if you drive slowly
- Yes, when stopped at traffic lights
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. No, it is an offence
You must not use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. Texting while driving is a separate, more serious offence.
Question 20 sur 25
When you enter a roundabout in Ireland, which way must you turn?
- Right, so you travel anticlockwise
- Left, so you travel clockwise around it
- Whichever way is shorter
- Straight across the centre island
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. Left, so you travel clockwise around it
By law, when entering a roundabout a driver must turn to the left, so traffic goes clockwise.
Question 21 sur 25
You are turning right at a junction. Who must you give way to?
- Nobody, because turning right gives you priority
- Oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians
- Only buses and taxis coming towards you
- Only traffic that is behind you in your lane
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. Oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians
When turning right you must wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic and let pedestrians finish crossing.
Question 22 sur 25
Which tyres must never be mixed on the same axle?
- Tyres with the same tread pattern
- Tyres bought from different shops
- Radial and cross-ply tyres
- Two tyres of the same size and type
Voir la réponse
Réponse: C. Radial and cross-ply tyres
Do not mix radial and cross-ply tyres on an axle. Tyres on each axle must match.
Question 23 sur 25
A safety camera catches a car speeding. Who is sent the fixed charge notice?
- Nobody, because camera offences carry no penalty
- The insurance company that covers the car
- The nearest Garda station to the camera
- The registered owner of the car
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 24 sur 25
Your car breaks down on a motorway. Which doors should you and your passengers use to get out?
- Whichever doors are nearest the traffic
- The left-hand doors, away from the traffic
- The boot
- The right-hand doors
Voir la réponse
Réponse: 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.
Question 25 sur 25
Which drivers must keep to the lower 20 mg alcohol limit?
- Only drivers over 70 years of age
- Learner, novice and professional drivers
- Only drivers of large electric or hybrid cars
- Only motorcyclists and moped riders
Voir la réponse
Réponse: B. Learner, novice and professional drivers
The lower limit applies to learners, drivers in their first two years, professional drivers (such as bus, truck and taxi drivers) and unlicensed drivers.

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