Ireland Driver Theory Test Practice 2026: Oefenexamen 2

Oefenexamen 2 van 8 voor Ireland Driver Theory Test Practice: 25 extra vragen met antwoorden en uitleg.

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Ierland
210 vragen
Gecontroleerd op 10 oktober 2026

Vraag 1 van 25
Can you take driving lessons without a valid learner permit?
- Yes, for the first three lessons
- Yes, if the instructor agrees
- No, you need a valid learner permit first
- Yes, 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.
Vraag 2 van 25
Before a learner drives a car on the road, which of these must be in order?
- Only the accompanying driver’s licence, which must be carried in the car
- It must be roadworthy, insured, taxed, NCT-tested if due, and show L plates
- Only the L plates; insurance is not needed for a learner on a short trip
- Only 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.
Vraag 3 van 25
For how long must a novice driver display N plates?
- Six months after getting their first full licence
- One year after getting their first full licence
- Two years after getting their first full licence
- Until they are 25
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. Two years after getting their first full licence
You must display N plates for two years after you receive your first driving licence.
Vraag 4 van 25
How many times does the two-year novice period apply to a driver?
- Once for each vehicle category
- Every time they renew their licence
- Every ten years
- Only once
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. Only once
The novice period applies only once, after you get your first full licence.
Vraag 5 van 25
What is the blood alcohol limit for a novice driver?
- 50 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 80 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 20 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 0 mg per 100 ml of blood
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. 20 mg per 100 ml of blood
Novice drivers have the lower limit of 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
Vraag 6 van 25
What is the general speed limit on motorways in Ireland?
- 100 km/h
- 110 km/h
- 130 km/h
- 120 km/h
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. 120 km/h
The default limit on motorways is 120 km/h unless signs show a lower limit.
Vraag 7 van 25
Unless signs show a different limit, what is the speed limit on a national primary road such as a dual carriageway?
- 100 km/h
- 90 km/h
- 120 km/h
- 80 km/h
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. 100 km/h
National roads, including dual carriageways, have a default limit of 100 km/h.
Vraag 8 van 25
What is the default speed limit on regional roads?
- 60 km/h
- 80 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 100 km/h
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. 80 km/h
Regional roads have a default limit of 80 km/h unless signs show otherwise.
Vraag 9 van 25
Since 7 February 2025, what is the default speed limit on rural local roads?
- 60 km/h
- 40 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 80 km/h
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 10 van 25
Unless signs show a special limit, what is the speed limit in a built-up area such as a town?
- 60 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 80 km/h
- 40 km/h
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. 50 km/h
The default limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h. Many urban roads have a lower special limit, such as 30 km/h.
Vraag 11 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?
- Drive at 60 km/h or less, or slower if needed
- The 30 km/h zone has ended and 50 km/h applies
- There is no speed limit on this road
- The 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.
Vraag 12 van 25
Who sets special speed limits, such as 30 km/h zones, in local areas?
- An Garda Síochána
- Local authorities, through bye-laws
- The National Car Testing Service
- Each driver, based on conditions
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Local authorities, through bye-laws
Special speed limits are set by local authorities using bye-laws.
Vraag 13 van 25
What is the maximum speed for a vehicle towing a trailer or caravan, even on a motorway?
- 120 km/h
- 100 km/h
- 60 km/h
- 80 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.
Vraag 14 van 25
What is the maximum speed in motorway toll lanes?
- 20 km/h
- 50 km/h
- 80 km/h
- 30 km/h
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. 50 km/h
The maximum speed in all toll lanes is 50 km/h.
Vraag 15 van 25
What does a posted speed limit tell you?
- The speed you must always drive at
- The minimum speed allowed
- The maximum legal speed, not always a safe speed
- A 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.
Vraag 16 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?
- Yes, if the road ahead is clear and straight
- No, you must keep to the limit even when overtaking
- Yes, for up to ten seconds to finish safely
- Yes, 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.
Vraag 17 van 25
According to the RSA, about how many pedestrians in 10 are killed when hit by a vehicle at 60 km/h?
- 9 in 10
- 5 in 10
- 3 in 10
- 1 in 10
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. 5 in 10
About 5 in 10 pedestrians are killed at 60 km/h, compared with about 3 in 10 at 50 km/h and 9 in 10 at 80 km/h.
Vraag 18 van 25
If you pay a fixed charge for speeding within 28 days, what is the penalty?
- €80 and 1 penalty point
- €160 and 3 penalty points
- €60 and no penalty points
- €300 and 6 penalty points
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. €160 and 3 penalty points
A speeding fixed charge is €160 and 3 penalty points if paid within 28 days. It goes up if you pay late.
Vraag 19 van 25
What should you do when an electronic variable speed limit sign, such as on the M50, shows a lower limit?
- Obey it only at night, when traffic is lighter
- Obey the limit shown, because it is the legal limit
- Ignore it, because electronic signs are only advice
- Obey it only if you are driving a truck or bus
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 20 van 25
What is the blood alcohol limit for a fully licensed, experienced car driver in Ireland?
- 35 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 20 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 50 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 80 mg per 100 ml of blood
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. 50 mg per 100 ml of blood
Experienced drivers must stay under 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
Vraag 21 van 25
What is the blood alcohol limit for a learner driver?
- 80 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 50 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 35 mg per 100 ml of blood
- 20 mg per 100 ml of blood
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: 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.
Vraag 22 van 25
Which drivers must keep to the lower 20 mg alcohol limit?
- Only drivers over 70 years of age
- Learner, novice and professional drivers
- Only drivers of large electric or hybrid cars
- Only motorcyclists and moped riders
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: B. Learner, novice and professional drivers
The lower limit applies to learners, drivers in their first two years, professional drivers (such as bus, truck and taxi drivers) and unlicensed drivers.
Vraag 23 van 25
What is the breath alcohol limit for an experienced driver?
- 22 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
- 9 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
- 50 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
- 35 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: A. 22 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
For experienced drivers the breath limit is 22 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 ml of breath.
Vraag 24 van 25
What is the breath alcohol limit for learner, novice and professional drivers?
- 35 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
- 22 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
- 9 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
- 50 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: C. 9 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath
Specified drivers have a breath limit of 9 microgrammes per 100 ml of breath.
Vraag 25 van 25
An experienced driver is found with 60 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood and gets a fixed penalty notice. What is the penalty?
- An €80 fine and 3 penalty points, with no ban
- A €400 fine and 6 penalty points on your licence
- A warning only, because it is a first offence
- A €200 fine and a 3-month disqualification
Toon antwoord
Antwoord: D. A €200 fine and a 3-month disqualification
For an experienced driver between 50 and 80 mg, the fixed penalty is €200 and three months off the road.

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