Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 7

1. Vraag 1 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

2. Vraag 2 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Pedestrians and cyclists

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

3. Vraag 3 van 25

   What colour are roadworks warning signs?

   • ABlue
   • BYellow
   • COrange
   • DGreen
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Orange

   Warning signs for roadworks are orange, so they stand out from other warning signs.

4. Vraag 4 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

5. Vraag 5 van 25

   There is a continuous white line in the centre of the road. What does it mean for overtaking?

   • AIt shows that parking is allowed
   • BYou may cross it if the road ahead is clear
   • CYou must not cross it to overtake
   • DIt marks a bus lane
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. You must not cross it to overtake

   Never cross a continuous white line when overtaking.

6. Vraag 6 van 25

   On a rural local road you see a white circular sign crossed by black diagonal lines, with no number. What does it mean?

   • ADrive at 60 km/h or less, or slower if needed
   • BThe 30 km/h zone has ended and 50 km/h applies
   • CThere is no speed limit on this road
   • DThe 100 km/h national limit applies
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Drive at 60 km/h or less, or slower if needed

   Since 7 February 2025 the rural speed limit sign means you must drive at 60 km/h or below.

7. Vraag 7 van 25

   Do penalty points apply to learner permit holders?

   • ANo, points only apply to people who hold a full licence
   • BOnly after six months on a learner permit
   • COnly for offences committed on motorways
   • DYes, to learner permits as well as full licences
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Yes, to learner permits as well as full licences

   Penalty points apply to all driving licences and learner permits.

8. Vraag 8 van 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
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: 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.

9. Vraag 9 van 25

   Can you take driving lessons without a valid learner permit?

   • AYes, for the first three lessons
   • BYes, if the instructor agrees
   • CNo, you need a valid learner permit first
   • DYes, once you pass the theory test
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. No, you need a valid learner permit first

   You cannot take driving lessons on public roads without a valid learner permit.

10. Vraag 10 van 25

    You miss the first 28 days to pay a fixed charge. What happens if you pay in the next 28 days?

    • AYou cannot pay and must go to court straight away
    • BYou pay half the amount
    • CYou pay the amount plus 50%
    • DYou pay the same amount
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. You pay the amount plus 50%

    Paying in the second 28-day period costs the original amount plus 50%. After 56 days, court proceedings begin.

11. Vraag 11 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 28 days

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

12. Vraag 12 van 25

    A bus ahead is signalling to pull out from a bus stop. What should you do?

    • ASpeed up to get past it first
    • BOvertake it on the left
    • CSound your horn to warn the driver
    • DLet it pull out if it is safe
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Let it pull out if it is safe

    Drivers should allow signalling buses back into the traffic after they let passengers on and off.

13. Vraag 13 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

14. Vraag 14 van 25

    What is the maximum speed for a vehicle towing a trailer or caravan, even on a motorway?

    • A120 km/h
    • B100 km/h
    • C60 km/h
    • D80 km/h
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. 80 km/h

    Vehicles towing a trailer, caravan or horsebox have a maximum speed of 80 km/h on all roads.

15. Vraag 15 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

16. Vraag 16 van 25

    What does the yield sign look like in Ireland?

    • AA triangle pointing down, with a red border
    • BA yellow diamond with a black border and symbol
    • CA blue circle with a white arrow
    • DA red octagon with white writing
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A triangle pointing down, with a red border

    The yield sign is a triangle pointing down, with a red border. It means give way to traffic on the major road.

17. Vraag 17 van 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
    Toon antwoord

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

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

18. Vraag 18 van 25

    You are overtaking on a road with an 80 km/h limit. May you go over 80 km/h to finish the move?

    • AYes, if the road ahead is clear and straight
    • BNo, you must keep to the limit even when overtaking
    • CYes, for up to ten seconds to finish safely
    • DYes, but only by up to 10 km/h over the posted limit
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. No, you must keep to the limit even when overtaking

    The Rules of the Road say you must not break the speed limit, even when overtaking.

19. Vraag 19 van 25

    Where must you never fit a rear-facing baby seat?

    • ABehind the driver’s seat
    • BIn a front seat with an active airbag
    • CIn a seat that has ISOFIX fixing points
    • DIn any back seat
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. In a front seat with an active airbag

    An airbag opening in front of a rear-facing baby seat can cause serious injury. Never fit one there.

20. Vraag 20 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. At least 1.5 metres

    Where the limit is over 50 km/h, leave at least 1.5 metres when passing a cyclist.

21. Vraag 21 van 25

    What does an L plate look like in Ireland?

    • AA white L on a red background
    • BA black L on a yellow background
    • CA green L on a white background
    • DA red L on a white background
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. A red L on a white background

    An L plate shows a red letter L on a white background.

22. Vraag 22 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

23. Vraag 23 van 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
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: 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.

24. Vraag 24 van 25

    What colour are direction signs on national roads (N roads)?

    • ABlue
    • BGreen
    • CBrown
    • DWhite
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Green

    National roads have green direction signs. Motorways are blue and regional and local roads are white.

25. Vraag 25 van 25

    At what tread depth does the RSA strongly recommend replacing your tyres?

    • A3 mm
    • B1 mm
    • C5 mm
    • D1.6 mm
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. 3 mm

    The legal minimum is 1.6 mm, but the RSA strongly recommends changing tyres at 3 mm.

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