Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice 2026: Övningsprov 8

Övningsprov 8 av 8 för Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice: 25 fler frågor med svar och förklaringar.

Tunga fordon
Irland
210 frågor
Kontrollerad 10 oktober 2026

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You feel drowsy while driving on a long journey. What is the safest action?
- Speed up to finish the journey sooner
- Turn up the radio and carry on
- Open the window and keep driving
- Stop somewhere safe and take a break
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Svar: D. Stop somewhere safe and take a break
Tiredness slows your reactions. Stop somewhere safe and rest before driving on.
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In what order must Essential Driver Training sessions be taken?
- In any order you like, as long as all 12 are done before the test
- All 12 sessions in strict number order, from session 1 up to session 12
- Sessions 9 to 12 first, then sessions 1 to 8 in any order the instructor chooses
- Session 1 first, then sessions 2 to 8 in any order, then sessions 9 to 12
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Svar: 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.
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How long is a Certificate of Competency from the driving test valid?
- Six months
- Five years
- Two years
- Ten years
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Svar: C. Two years
The Certificate of Competency is valid for two years, so apply for your full licence as soon as possible.
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Who must wear a seat belt in a car?
- Everyone, where a seat belt is fitted
- Only people travelling on motorways
- Only the driver and front-seat passenger
- Only the driver
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Svar: A. Everyone, where a seat belt is fitted
Everyone in the car must wear a seat belt on every journey where one is fitted.
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According to the RSA, how much more likely are you to crash if you use a phone while driving?
- It makes no difference
- Twice as likely
- Ten times more likely
- Four times more likely
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Svar: D. Four times more likely
Drivers who use a phone are four times more likely to be in a crash.
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When may you overtake another vehicle on the left?
- When you are running late and the left side is clear
- When the driver ahead is signalling to turn right
- Whenever the left side of the road is empty
- When the vehicle ahead is driving slowly on a narrow road
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Svar: B. When the driver ahead is signalling to turn right
Passing on the left is allowed when the driver in front has signalled a right turn, when you have signalled to turn left, or in slow queues where the lane on your right is slower.
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How long does the RSA recommend leaving between Essential Driver Training sessions?
- Six months
- One day
- Two months
- Two weeks
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Svar: D. Two weeks
The RSA recommends about two weeks between sessions, so you have time to practise what you learned.
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When is it allowed to pass other traffic on the left on a motorway?
- Whenever the right-hand lane is busy with traffic
- In slow queues, when the lane on your right is slower
- Whenever you are in a hurry and the left lane is clear
- Only at night, when there is less traffic
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Svar: B. In slow queues, when the lane on your right is slower
You must overtake on the right. The one exception is in slow-moving queues where the lane on your right is moving more slowly than yours.
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Your learner permit has lapsed for five years or more. What must you do?
- Simply renew the permit online and carry on driving as before
- Book the driving test straight away, without any further lessons
- Start again: new theory test, first learner permit and full EDT
- Only send a new eyesight report with a renewal form to the NDLS
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Svar: 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.
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You come up behind a horse and rider on a narrow road. What should you do?
- Sound your horn so the rider moves over
- Rev your engine so the horse knows you are there
- Pass quickly to spend less time beside them
- Slow down, give them room and pass slowly
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Svar: D. Slow down, give them room and pass slowly
Horses can be frightened by noise and speed. Pass slowly and wide, and be ready to stop.
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How often must a car aged between four and ten years be tested in the NCT?
- Every five years
- Every three years
- Every year
- Every two years
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Svar: D. Every two years
After the first test, cars are tested every two years until their tenth anniversary.
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What is Essential Driver Training (EDT)?
- 12 one-hour lessons with an Approved Driving Instructor
- A six-hour online course you can take at home
- A single lesson with an instructor just before the test
- A classroom theory course run by the NDLS
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Svar: 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.
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After a breakdown on a motorway, where should you wait for help?
- In the car with seat belts off
- Well behind the crash barrier
- On the hard shoulder beside the car
- In lane 1, to warn traffic
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Svar: B. Well behind the crash barrier
Wear a high-visibility vest and wait well behind the crash barrier. Do not walk on the motorway.
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What do you receive when you pass your driving test?
- A Certificate of Competency to apply for your licence
- A full driving licence, handed to you by the tester at the end
- A set of N plates and a temporary licence from the tester
- A new learner permit that lets you drive alone
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Svar: 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.
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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
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Svar: 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.
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How often must a car be tested in the NCT after its tenth anniversary?
- Never again
- Every three years
- Every two years
- Every year
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Svar: D. Every year
Cars more than ten years old must be tested every year.
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Your friend passed the car driving test one year ago. Can they accompany you while you drive on your learner permit?
- Yes, but only in daylight
- Yes, on roads with a limit of 60 km/h or less
- No, novice drivers cannot accompany a learner
- Yes, if they display N plates
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Svar: 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.
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How long is a Driver Theory Test pass certificate valid?
- Ten years from the test date
- Five years from the test date
- One year from the test date
- Two years from the test date
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Svar: 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.
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Is it legal to hold a mobile phone while driving?
- Yes, for short calls
- No, it is an offence
- Yes, if you drive slowly
- Yes, when stopped at traffic lights
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Svar: B. No, it is an offence
You must not use a hand-held mobile phone while driving. Texting while driving is a separate, more serious offence.
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When you enter a roundabout in Ireland, which way must you turn?
- Right, so you travel anticlockwise
- Left, so you travel clockwise around it
- Whichever way is shorter
- Straight across the centre island
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Svar: B. Left, so you travel clockwise around it
By law, when entering a roundabout a driver must turn to the left, so traffic goes clockwise.
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You are turning right at a junction. Who must you give way to?
- Nobody, because turning right gives you priority
- Oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians
- Only buses and taxis coming towards you
- Only traffic that is behind you in your lane
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Svar: B. Oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians
When turning right you must wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic and let pedestrians finish crossing.
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Which tyres must never be mixed on the same axle?
- Tyres with the same tread pattern
- Tyres bought from different shops
- Radial and cross-ply tyres
- Two tyres of the same size and type
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Svar: C. Radial and cross-ply tyres
Do not mix radial and cross-ply tyres on an axle. Tyres on each axle must match.
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A safety camera catches a car speeding. Who is sent the fixed charge notice?
- Nobody, because camera offences carry no penalty
- The insurance company that covers the car
- The nearest Garda station to the camera
- The registered owner of the car
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Svar: D. The registered owner of the car
The notice goes to the registered owner, who is treated as the driver unless they name the person who was driving.
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Your car breaks down on a motorway. Which doors should you and your passengers use to get out?
- Whichever doors are nearest the traffic
- The left-hand doors, away from the traffic
- The boot
- The right-hand doors
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Svar: B. The left-hand doors, away from the traffic
Leave by the left-hand door, away from passing traffic, and keep passengers and animals away from the road.
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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
Visa svar
Svar: 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.

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