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Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice 2026

You must pass the bus Driver Theory Test before you can get a learner permit for categories D, DE, D1 or D1E. The first practice set covers bus topics written from RSA guidance, Citizens Information and the EU drivers' hours rules. Later sets add general rules of the road, which also appear in the real test.

  • Veicoli commerciali
  • Irlanda
  • 210 domande
  • Verificato: 10 ottobre 2026

In breve

L’esame ufficiale ha 100 domande. Per superarlo: 74 of 100. Tempo a disposizione: 120 minuti. Lo gestisce: Road Safety Authority (RSA); test booked through theorytest.ie. Età minima: 21 for D1; 24 for D (21 with a Driver CPC), for the licence. Costo: €72. Esercitati qui gratis con 210 domande, ciascuna con la risposta e una spiegazione. Verificato sulle fonti ufficiali in data 10 ottobre 2026.

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  1. Domanda 1 di 25

    How many questions are on the Irish bus (Category D) Driver Theory Test?
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    Risposta: C. 100

    The bus theory test has 100 questions in 120 minutes.

  2. Domanda 2 di 25

    What is the pass mark for the bus Driver Theory Test?
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    Risposta: A. 74 out of 100

    You need 74 correct answers out of 100.

  3. Domanda 3 di 25

    Which licence categories does the bus Driver Theory Test cover?
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    Risposta: B. D, DE, D1 and D1E

    The Category D theory test covers D, DE, D1 and D1E.

  4. Domanda 4 di 25

    How long do you have for the bus Driver Theory Test?
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    Risposta: C. 120 minutes

    You have 120 minutes to complete the bus theory test.

  5. Domanda 5 di 25

    You already passed the full truck theory test. What shorter test can you take for buses?
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    Risposta: D. The Bus Module test (40 questions, pass mark 30)

    Drivers who passed a full truck test can sit the Bus Module test, which has 40 questions, 45 minutes and a pass mark of 30.

  6. Domanda 6 di 25

    What ID do you need to sit the Bus Module test?
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    Risposta: C. A truck learner permit or a full Category C licence

    The Bus Module test requires a current truck learner permit or a full Category C licence.

  7. Domanda 7 di 25

    Besides the bus certificate, what does passing the full bus theory test give you?
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    Risposta: B. The first part of the Driver CPC

    Passing the full bus test gives you the bus certificate plus the first part of the CPC.

  8. Domanda 8 di 25

    What is the fee for the combined truck and bus (CD) theory test?
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    Risposta: D. €84

    The combined CD test costs €84. The truck or bus test alone costs €72.

  9. Domanda 9 di 25

    In which language besides English can the full bus theory test be taken?
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    Risposta: B. Irish

    The full Category D test is available in Irish. The Bus Module test is English only.

  10. Domanda 10 di 25

    You think your bus theory test was marked wrongly. What can you do?
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    Risposta: B. Ask for a rescore by phone within 10 days

    You can ask for a rescore within 10 days of the exam. A fee applies.

  11. Domanda 11 di 25

    What does a Category D1 licence cover?
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    Risposta: C. Up to 16 passengers plus the driver, no more than 8 metres long

    D1 covers vehicles designed for not more than 16 passengers plus the driver, up to 8 metres long.

  12. Domanda 12 di 25

    What does a Category D licence cover?
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    Risposta: B. Vehicles for more than 8 passengers plus the driver

    Category D covers buses designed for more than eight passengers plus the driver.

  13. Domanda 13 di 25

    What does Category DE add to a Category D licence?
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    Risposta: C. Towing a trailer over 750 kg

    DE covers a Category D vehicle towing a trailer with a MAM over 750 kg.

  14. Domanda 14 di 25

    What is the minimum age for a Category D1 licence?
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    Risposta: B. 21

    The minimum age for D1 and D1E is 21.

  15. Domanda 15 di 25

    What is the minimum age for a Category D licence without a Driver CPC?
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    Risposta: D. 24

    Category D needs you to be 24, or 21 with a Driver CPC.

  16. Domanda 16 di 25

    What is the minimum age for a Category D licence with a Driver CPC?
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    Risposta: A. 21

    With a Driver CPC, you can hold Category D and DE from 21.

  17. Domanda 17 di 25

    Which licence must you hold before getting a Category D learner permit?
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    Risposta: C. A Category B licence

    You need a Category B licence (or D1) before getting a D learner permit.

  18. Domanda 18 di 25

    Can a bus learner carry passengers for reward?
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    Risposta: C. No

    Learner permit holders must not carry passengers for reward.

  19. Domanda 19 di 25

    Who must sit beside or accompany a bus learner at all times?
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    Risposta: D. A person with at least two years' full licence in that category

    Bus learners must be accompanied by a qualified driver with a continuous full licence in the category for at least two years.

  20. Domanda 20 di 25

    What medical report do you need for a bus learner permit?
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    Risposta: D. A D501 medical report

    A D501 medical report is required for any truck or bus learner permit or licence.

  21. Domanda 21 di 25

    Which drivers need a Driver CPC in Ireland?
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    Risposta: C. People who drive a bus or truck for a living

    A Driver CPC is needed to drive a bus or truck professionally.

  22. Domanda 22 di 25

    Which CPC test do bus candidates often take on the same day as the bus driving test?
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    Risposta: A. The 30-minute CPC practical knowledge test

    If you are taking CPC, you usually take the practical knowledge test on the same day as the driving test.

  23. Domanda 23 di 25

    What is the maximum speed for a bus carrying standing passengers in Ireland?
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    Risposta: D. 65 km/h on all roads

    Buses carrying standing passengers are limited to 65 km/h on any road.

  24. Domanda 24 di 25

    What is the maximum speed for a coach with seated passengers only on a motorway or dual carriageway?
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    Risposta: A. 100 km/h

    Coaches with seated passengers only may do 100 km/h on motorways and dual carriageways.

  25. Domanda 25 di 25

    What is the maximum speed for a coach with seated passengers only on other roads?
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    Risposta: C. 80 km/h

    On roads other than motorways and dual carriageways, coaches are limited to 80 km/h.

Cosa sapere prima del test

  • The bus theory test has 100 questions in 120 minutes, and the pass mark is 74. It covers categories D, DE, D1 and D1E.
  • Passing the full bus theory test gives you the bus certificate plus the first part of the Driver CPC.
  • The bus test costs €72, and the combined bus and truck test costs €84.
  • Buses carrying standing passengers are limited to 65 km/h. Coaches with seated passengers only may do 100 km/h on motorways and dual carriageways and 80 km/h elsewhere.
  • Bus learners must not carry passengers for reward and must be accompanied by a driver with at least two years' full licence in the category.
  • Professional drivers have a lower drink-driving limit of 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.

Domande frequenti

How many questions are on the Irish bus theory test?

100 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes. You need 74 correct to pass.

What is the minimum age for a bus licence in Ireland?

21 for D1. For Category D, it is 24, or 21 if you hold a Driver CPC.

I passed the truck theory test. Do I need the full bus test?

If you passed the full truck test, you can sit the shorter Bus Module test of 40 questions in 45 minutes, with a pass mark of 30.

Does the bus theory test count towards the Driver CPC?

Yes. Passing the full bus test gives you the first part of the CPC as well as the bus certificate.

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