Ireland Driver Theory Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 4

1. Question 1 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   When should you signal left to leave a roundabout?

   • ANever, because signals are not used on roundabouts
   • BAfter you pass the exit before the one you want
   • CAs soon as you join the roundabout
   • DOnly if there are other cars nearby
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. After you pass the exit before the one you want

   Signal left once you have passed the exit before yours, so others know you are leaving.

3. Question 3 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Only when you can clear it without stopping

   You must not enter the box unless you can clear it without stopping.

4. Question 4 sur 25

   You want to turn right at a yellow box junction. Oncoming traffic stops you turning, but your exit road is clear. What may you do?

   • AEnter the box and wait in it for a gap in the oncoming traffic
   • BReverse away from the junction
   • CWait behind the box until there is no oncoming traffic at all
   • DTurn left instead
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Enter the box and wait in it for a gap in the oncoming traffic

   The yellow box rule does not apply to a driver who enters the box to turn right.

5. Question 5 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

6. Question 6 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   At traffic lights with an advanced stop line for cyclists, where must you wait when the light is red?

   • AOn the pedestrian crossing
   • BAcross the cyclists’ area, ready to go
   • CBehind the first white line
   • DIn the cyclists’ area
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Behind the first white line

   Drivers wait behind the first stop line. The space in front is for cyclists, who move off first.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   You are turning right at a junction. Who must you give way to?

   • ANobody, because turning right gives you priority
   • BOncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians
   • COnly buses and taxis coming towards you
   • DOnly 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.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   When turning right at a junction, what should you avoid doing?

   • ACutting the corner
   • BChecking your mirrors
   • CUsing your indicator
   • DSlowing down
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Cutting the corner

   The Rules of the Road say never cut the corner when turning right.

10. Question 10 sur 25

    The traffic lights show a red light and a green filter arrow. What may you do?

    • AGo in the arrow’s direction if safe, even with the red light on
    • BTurn the opposite way to the arrow, as long as it is safe
    • CWait until the red light changes to green before moving at all
    • DGo in any direction, because a green light is showing
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Go in the arrow’s direction if safe, even with the red light on

    A green filter arrow lets you move in its direction if it is safe, even when a red light is showing.

11. Question 11 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

12. Question 12 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

13. Question 13 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

14. Question 14 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

15. Question 15 sur 25

    Vehicles that cannot reach and keep up what speed are not allowed on a motorway?

    • A30 km/h
    • B100 km/h
    • C50 km/h
    • D80 km/h
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 50 km/h

    Vehicles that cannot travel at or keep up at least 50 km/h may not use a motorway.

16. Question 16 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Pedestrians and cyclists

    Pedestrians, cyclists, people moving animals and learner drivers may not use a motorway.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    You are joining a motorway from a slip road. What must you do?

    • AStop at the end of the slip road
    • BGive way to traffic already on the motorway
    • CMove straight into the right-hand lane
    • DExpect motorway traffic to give way to you
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Give way to traffic already on the motorway

    Build up speed on the slip road and join when there is a safe gap, giving way to traffic already on the motorway.

18. Question 18 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. The left lane (lane 1)

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

19. Question 19 sur 25

    You have just overtaken on a two-lane motorway. What should you do next?

    • AReturn to the left lane when it is safe
    • BSlow down in the right-hand lane
    • CMove onto the hard shoulder
    • DStay in the right-hand lane until your exit
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Return to the left lane when it is safe

    Lane 2 is for overtaking. Move back to lane 1 when it is safe to do so.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    When is it allowed to pass other traffic on the left on a motorway?

    • AWhenever the right-hand lane is busy with traffic
    • BIn slow queues, when the lane on your right is slower
    • CWhenever you are in a hurry and the left lane is clear
    • DOnly 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.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Which vehicles must not use the outside (right-hand) lane of a motorway with three or more lanes, unless the other lanes are blocked?

    • AGoods vehicles over 3,500 kg and vehicles towing
    • BMotorcycles with large engines
    • CElectric and hybrid cars
    • DCars carrying three or more passengers at peak times
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Goods vehicles over 3,500 kg and vehicles towing

    Heavy goods vehicles over 3,500 kg and vehicles towing must not use the outside lane unless the inner lanes are obstructed.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    When may you use the hard shoulder on a motorway?

    • AWhen you have missed your exit and need to reverse
    • BOnly in an emergency or when a Garda tells you to
    • CTo overtake slow traffic in the right-hand lanes
    • DTo make a phone call or check a map
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Only in an emergency or when a Garda tells you to

    The hard shoulder is only for emergencies or when Gardaí direct you to use it. Never use it to overtake.

23. Question 23 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. Continue to the next exit

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

24. Question 24 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

25. Question 25 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Switch on your hazard warning lights

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

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