Ireland Driver Theory Test Practice 2026

1. Pergunta 1 de 25

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

   • A40
   • B50
   • C35
   • D30
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   Resposta: A. 40

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

2. Pergunta 2 de 25

   What is the pass mark for the car Driver Theory Test in Ireland?

   • A32 out of 40
   • B30 out of 40
   • C38 out of 40
   • D35 out of 40
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   Resposta: D. 35 out of 40

   You must answer at least 35 of the 40 questions correctly to pass.

3. Pergunta 3 de 25

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

   • A45 minutes
   • B30 minutes
   • C57 minutes
   • D60 minutes
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   Resposta: A. 45 minutes

   The car and motorcycle Driver Theory Test lasts 45 minutes.

4. Pergunta 4 de 25

   How long is a Driver Theory Test pass certificate valid?

   • ATen years from the test date
   • BFive years from the test date
   • COne year from the test date
   • DTwo years from the test date
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   Resposta: D. Two years from the test date

   The certificate lasts two years. If you do not apply for your first learner permit within that time, you must sit and pay for the test again.

5. Pergunta 5 de 25

   Can you take the car Driver Theory Test in Irish?

   • ANo, it is only available in English
   • BOnly if you bring your own translator
   • CYes, the test is available in Irish
   • DOnly for the motorcycle test
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   Resposta: C. Yes, the test is available in Irish

   Tests for categories A, B, C and D are available in Irish. If you pick the Irish version when booking, the test is delivered in Irish.

6. Pergunta 6 de 25

   What must you pass before you can apply for your first learner permit?

   • AAn EDT lesson
   • BThe Driver Theory Test
   • CAn NCT
   • DThe driving test
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   Resposta: B. The Driver Theory Test

   You must pass the Driver Theory Test for a category before you can get your first learner permit in that category.

7. Pergunta 7 de 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
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   Resposta: 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.

8. Pergunta 8 de 25

   What is the minimum age for a car (category B) learner permit in Ireland?

   • A15
   • B16
   • C17
   • D18
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   Resposta: C. 17

   The minimum age for a category B (car) learner permit is 17.

9. Pergunta 9 de 25

   What do you receive when you pass your driving test?

   • AA Certificate of Competency to apply for your licence
   • BA full driving licence, handed to you by the tester at the end
   • CA set of N plates and a temporary licence from the tester
   • DA new learner permit that lets you drive alone
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   Resposta: A. A Certificate of Competency to apply for your licence

   Passing gives you a Certificate of Competency. You use it to apply to the NDLS for your full driving licence.

10. Pergunta 10 de 25

    How long is a Certificate of Competency from the driving test valid?

    • ASix months
    • BFive years
    • CTwo years
    • DTen years
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    Resposta: C. Two years

    The Certificate of Competency is valid for two years, so apply for your full licence as soon as possible.

11. Pergunta 11 de 25

    What must you bring with you on the day of your car driving test?

    • AYour NCT certificate
    • BA letter from your accompanying driver
    • CYour completed EDT logbook
    • DYour theory test score report
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    Resposta: C. Your completed EDT logbook

    You must bring your completed Essential Driver Training (EDT) logbook on the test day.

12. Pergunta 12 de 25

    Who may accompany a learner driving a car?

    • AAnyone who has held a learner permit for more than one year
    • BAnyone aged over 21 who holds any kind of licence
    • CAn ADI, or someone with a full car licence for at least two years
    • DAny driver who displays N plates on their car
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    Resposta: C. An ADI, or someone with a full car licence for at least two years

    Learners must always be accompanied by an Approved Driving Instructor or by someone who has held a full licence in the same category for at least two years.

13. Pergunta 13 de 25

    Your friend passed the car driving test one year ago. Can they accompany you while you drive on your learner permit?

    • AYes, but only in daylight
    • BYes, on roads with a limit of 60 km/h or less
    • CNo, novice drivers cannot accompany a learner
    • DYes, if they display N plates
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    Resposta: C. No, novice drivers cannot accompany a learner

    A novice has not held a full licence for two years, so they cannot act as the accompanying driver for a car learner.

14. Pergunta 14 de 25

    Where must a learner car driver display L plates?

    • AOn the driver’s door
    • BOn the rear window only, facing traffic
    • COn the front and rear of the car
    • DOn the front only
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    Resposta: C. On the front and rear of the car

    L plates must be shown in clearly visible positions at the front and rear of the car.

15. Pergunta 15 de 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
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    Resposta: D. A red L on a white background

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

16. Pergunta 16 de 25

    Can a learner permit holder drive on a motorway?

    • AYes, once they have completed all 12 EDT lessons
    • BYes, if accompanied by a qualified driver with 2 years’ experience
    • CNo, it is an offence for learners to drive on a motorway
    • DYes, if an Approved Driving Instructor is in the car
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    Resposta: C. No, it is an offence for learners to drive on a motorway

    Learner permit holders must not drive on a motorway in their learner category. It is an offence to do so.

17. Pergunta 17 de 25

    A learner driver is asked to carry a passenger who will pay for the trip. Is this allowed?

    • ANo, learners may not carry passengers for payment
    • BYes, on regional roads only
    • CYes, once they have held the learner permit for six months
    • DYes, if the accompanying driver agrees
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    Resposta: A. No, learners may not carry passengers for payment

    Learner permit holders may not carry passengers for reward (payment).

18. Pergunta 18 de 25

    What is Essential Driver Training (EDT)?

    • A12 one-hour lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor
    • BA six-hour online course you can take at home
    • CA single lesson with an instructor just before the test
    • DA classroom theory course run by the NDLS
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    Resposta: A. 12 one-hour lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor

    EDT is a course of 12 one-hour sessions with an ADI that car learners must complete.

19. Pergunta 19 de 25

    Which car learners must complete Essential Driver Training (EDT)?

    • AThose whose first car learner permit was issued on or after 4 April 2011
    • BOnly learners who are under 25 years of age when their first permit was issued
    • COnly learners who have already driven in another country
    • DOnly learners who have failed the Driver Theory Test before
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    Resposta: A. Those whose first car learner permit was issued on or after 4 April 2011

    EDT is required if your first car learner permit was issued on or after 4 April 2011.

20. Pergunta 20 de 25

    In what order must Essential Driver Training sessions be taken?

    • AIn any order you like, as long as all 12 are done before the test
    • BAll 12 sessions in strict number order, from session 1 up to session 12
    • CSessions 9 to 12 first, then sessions 1 to 8 in any order the instructor chooses
    • DSession 1 first, then sessions 2 to 8 in any order, then sessions 9 to 12
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    Resposta: D. Session 1 first, then sessions 2 to 8 in any order, then sessions 9 to 12

    Session 1 comes first. Sessions 2 to 8 can be in any order, and sessions 9 to 12 follow once 2 to 8 are done.

21. Pergunta 21 de 25

    How long does the RSA recommend leaving between Essential Driver Training sessions?

    • ASix months
    • BOne day
    • CTwo months
    • DTwo weeks
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    Resposta: D. Two weeks

    The RSA recommends about two weeks between sessions, so you have time to practise what you learned.

22. Pergunta 22 de 25

    How is each Essential Driver Training session recorded?

    • AYour ADI stamps and signs your logbook and uploads it
    • BThe NCT centre records it
    • CYour accompanying driver signs a form at a Garda station
    • DYou fill in the logbook yourself
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    Resposta: A. Your ADI stamps and signs your logbook and uploads it

    Each ADI must stamp, date and sign your EDT logbook and upload the session to MyEDT.

23. Pergunta 23 de 25

    How long must you hold your first learner permit before you can sit the car driving test?

    • AAt least six months
    • BAt least three months
    • CAt least one year
    • DAt least two years
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    Resposta: A. At least six months

    In most cases you must have held your first learner permit for at least six months before you sit the driving test.

24. Pergunta 24 de 25

    Your learner permit has lapsed for five years or more. What must you do?

    • ASimply renew the permit online and carry on driving as before
    • BBook the driving test straight away, without any further lessons
    • CStart again: new theory test, first learner permit and full EDT
    • DOnly send a new eyesight report with a renewal form to the NDLS
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    Resposta: C. Start again: new theory test, first learner permit and full EDT

    After a lapse of five years or more you start again: new theory test, first learner permit and all EDT sessions.

25. Pergunta 25 de 25

    For how long is a learner permit generally issued?

    • ATen years
    • BTwo years
    • CFive years
    • DSix months
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    Resposta: B. Two years

    Learner permits are generally issued for two years.

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