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

1. Question 1 sur 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
   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.

2. Question 2 sur 25

   What colour are motorway signs in Ireland?

   • AGreen with white writing
   • BOrange with black writing
   • CWhite with black writing
   • DBlue with white writing
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: D. Blue with white writing

   All motorway signs are blue with white writing or symbols.

3. Question 3 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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 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.

7. Question 7 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.

8. Question 8 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.

9. Question 9 sur 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
   Voir la réponse

   Réponse: 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 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.

11. Question 11 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.

12. Question 12 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Local authorities, through bye-laws

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

13. Question 13 sur 25

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

    • ASignal, brake, manoeuvre
    • BMirror, signal, manoeuvre
    • CSignal, manoeuvre, mirror
    • DManoeuvre, mirror, signal
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. Mirror, signal, manoeuvre

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

14. Question 14 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.

15. Question 15 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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 sur 25

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

    • A45 minutes
    • B30 minutes
    • C57 minutes
    • D60 minutes
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 45 minutes

    The car and motorcycle Driver Theory Test lasts 45 minutes.

17. Question 17 sur 25

    What is the maximum speed in motorway toll lanes?

    • A20 km/h
    • B50 km/h
    • C80 km/h
    • D30 km/h
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: B. 50 km/h

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

18. Question 18 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.

19. Question 19 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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 sur 25

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

    • A40
    • B50
    • C35
    • D30
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 40

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

23. Question 23 sur 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
    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.

24. Question 24 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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 sur 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
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. 28 days

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

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