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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.

  • Bedrijfsvoertuig
  • Ierland
  • 210 vragen
  • Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Kort antwoord

Het officiële examen heeft 100 vragen. Geslaagd: 74 of 100. Tijdslimiet: 120 minuten. Afgenomen door: Road Safety Authority (RSA); test booked through theorytest.ie. Minimumleeftijd: 21 for D1; 24 for D (21 with a Driver CPC), for the licence. Kosten: €72. Oefen hier gratis met 210 vragen, elk met het antwoord en een uitleg. Gecontroleerd aan de hand van officiële bronnen op 10 oktober 2026.

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  1. Vraag 1 van 25

    How many questions are on the Irish bus (Category D) Driver Theory Test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 100

    The bus theory test has 100 questions in 120 minutes.

  2. Vraag 2 van 25

    What is the pass mark for the bus Driver Theory Test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 74 out of 100

    You need 74 correct answers out of 100.

  3. Vraag 3 van 25

    Which licence categories does the bus Driver Theory Test cover?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. D, DE, D1 and D1E

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

  4. Vraag 4 van 25

    How long do you have for the bus Driver Theory Test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 120 minutes

    You have 120 minutes to complete the bus theory test.

  5. Vraag 5 van 25

    You already passed the full truck theory test. What shorter test can you take for buses?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 6 van 25

    What ID do you need to sit the Bus Module test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 7 van 25

    Besides the bus certificate, what does passing the full bus theory test give you?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 8 van 25

    What is the fee for the combined truck and bus (CD) theory test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. €84

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

  9. Vraag 9 van 25

    In which language besides English can the full bus theory test be taken?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Irish

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

  10. Vraag 10 van 25

    You think your bus theory test was marked wrongly. What can you do?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 11 van 25

    What does a Category D1 licence cover?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 12 van 25

    What does a Category D licence cover?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Vehicles for more than 8 passengers plus the driver

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

  13. Vraag 13 van 25

    What does Category DE add to a Category D licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. Towing a trailer over 750 kg

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

  14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What is the minimum age for a Category D1 licence?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. 21

    The minimum age for D1 and D1E is 21.

  15. Vraag 15 van 25

    What is the minimum age for a Category D licence without a Driver CPC?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 24

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

  16. Vraag 16 van 25

    What is the minimum age for a Category D licence with a Driver CPC?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 21

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

  17. Vraag 17 van 25

    Which licence must you hold before getting a Category D learner permit?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. A Category B licence

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

  18. Vraag 18 van 25

    Can a bus learner carry passengers for reward?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. No

    Learner permit holders must not carry passengers for reward.

  19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Who must sit beside or accompany a bus learner at all times?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 20 van 25

    What medical report do you need for a bus learner permit?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A D501 medical report

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

  21. Vraag 21 van 25

    Which drivers need a Driver CPC in Ireland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. People who drive a bus or truck for a living

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

  22. Vraag 22 van 25

    Which CPC test do bus candidates often take on the same day as the bus driving test?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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. Vraag 23 van 25

    What is the maximum speed for a bus carrying standing passengers in Ireland?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 65 km/h on all roads

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

  24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What is the maximum speed for a coach with seated passengers only on a motorway or dual carriageway?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 100 km/h

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

  25. Vraag 25 van 25

    What is the maximum speed for a coach with seated passengers only on other roads?
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. 80 km/h

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

Wat je moet weten voor het examen

  • 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.

Veelgestelde vragen

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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