Ireland Truck Theory Test Practice 2026: Test d’entraînement 5

1. Question 1 sur 25

   On ice or snow, how much longer can your braking distance be than normal?

   • AUp to ten times longer
   • BUp to twice as long
   • CHalf as long
   • DAbout the same
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: A. Up to ten times longer

   On slippery surfaces such as ice and snow, braking distance can be up to ten times the normal distance.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   What is the pass mark for the car Driver Theory Test in Ireland?

   • A32 out of 40
   • B30 out of 40
   • C38 out of 40
   • D35 out of 40
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. 35 out of 40

   You must answer at least 35 of the 40 questions correctly to pass.

3. Question 3 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. 20 mg per 100 ml of blood

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

4. Question 4 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.

5. Question 5 sur 25

   What does a posted speed limit tell you?

   • AThe speed you must always drive at
   • BThe minimum speed allowed
   • CThe maximum legal speed, not always a safe speed
   • DA suggested speed you may go over when overtaking
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. The maximum legal speed, not always a safe speed

   A limit is the most you may legally drive. You must slow down further when conditions, such as heavy rain, make it unsafe.

6. Question 6 sur 25

   Besides your theory test certificate, what must you send with your first learner permit application?

   • AA letter of support from a driving instructor
   • BAn eyesight report dated within one month
   • CAn NCT certificate for your car
   • DA driving test pass certificate
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. An eyesight report dated within one month

   Your first application needs an eyesight report, dated within one month, from a registered optometrist or medical practitioner.

7. Question 7 sur 25

   What must you bring with you on the day of your car driving test?

   • AYour NCT certificate
   • BA letter from your accompanying driver
   • CYour completed EDT logbook
   • DYour theory test score report
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. Your completed EDT logbook

   You must bring your completed Essential Driver Training (EDT) logbook on the test day.

8. Question 8 sur 25

   What should you do when an electronic variable speed limit sign, such as on the M50, shows a lower limit?

   • AObey it only at night, when traffic is lighter
   • BObey the limit shown, because it is the legal limit
   • CIgnore it, because electronic signs are only advice
   • DObey it only if you are driving a truck or bus
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: B. Obey the limit shown, because it is the legal limit

   Variable speed limits are set electronically and the limit shown is the legal limit at that time.

9. Question 9 sur 25

   From what age are cars exempt from the NCT?

   • A20 years
   • B25 years
   • C40 years
   • D30 years
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: C. 40 years

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

10. Question 10 sur 25

    What is the penalty on conviction for using a car without a valid NCT certificate?

    • A1 penalty point only, with no fine
    • BNo penalty, as long as the car is safe
    • C5 penalty points and a possible fine
    • DA warning letter only, sent by the NCT
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. 5 penalty points and a possible fine

    Using a car without a valid NCT is an offence carrying 5 penalty points on conviction, a fine of up to €2,500 and/or up to three months in prison.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: D. Only once

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

13. Question 13 sur 25

    After a breakdown on a motorway, where should you wait for help?

    • AIn the car with seat belts off
    • BWell behind the crash barrier
    • COn the hard shoulder beside the car
    • DIn 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.

14. Question 14 sur 25

    How early can you choose to take your NCT before the due date?

    • AUp to 90 days early
    • BIt cannot be taken early
    • CUp to one year early
    • DUp to 7 days early
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. Up to 90 days early

    You can test up to 90 days before the due date. The new certificate runs from the date you pass.

15. Question 15 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

16. Question 16 sur 25

    How long does the RSA recommend leaving between Essential Driver Training sessions?

    • ASix months
    • BOne day
    • CTwo months
    • DTwo 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.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    Since 7 February 2025, what is the default speed limit on rural local roads?

    • A60 km/h
    • B40 km/h
    • C50 km/h
    • D80 km/h
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 60 km/h

    On 7 February 2025 the default limit on rural local roads was cut from 80 km/h to 60 km/h.

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 sur 25

    How long is a Certificate of Competency from the driving test valid?

    • ASix months
    • BFive years
    • CTwo years
    • DTen 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.

20. Question 20 sur 25

    Which tyres must never be mixed on the same axle?

    • ATyres with the same tread pattern
    • BTyres bought from different shops
    • CRadial and cross-ply tyres
    • DTwo 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.

21. Question 21 sur 25

    Before a learner drives a car on the road, which of these must be in order?

    • AOnly the accompanying driver’s licence, which must be carried in the car
    • BIt must be roadworthy, insured, taxed, NCT-tested if due, and show L plates
    • COnly the L plates; insurance is not needed for a learner on a short trip
    • DOnly the insurance, as long as the accompanying driver is named on it
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. It must be roadworthy, insured, taxed, NCT-tested if due, and show L plates

    A learner’s car must meet all the usual roadworthiness, insurance, motor tax and NCT rules, as well as showing L plates.

22. Question 22 sur 25

    When you enter a roundabout in Ireland, which way must you turn?

    • ARight, so you travel anticlockwise
    • BLeft, so you travel clockwise around it
    • CWhichever way is shorter
    • DStraight 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.

23. Question 23 sur 25

    On a motorway in dry conditions, what is the minimum gap you should keep behind the vehicle in front?

    • AOne car length
    • BAt least half a second
    • CAt least two seconds
    • DAt least ten seconds
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. At least two seconds

    Keep at least a two-second gap in good conditions.

24. Question 24 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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.

25. Question 25 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.

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