Ireland Truck Theory Test Practice 2026
You must pass the truck Driver Theory Test before you can get a learner permit for categories C, CE, C1 or C1E. The first practice set covers truck topics written from RSA guidance and the EU drivers' hours rules. Later sets add general rules of the road, which also appear in the real test.
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Det officiella provet har 100 frågor. Godkänt: 74 of 100. Tidsgräns: 120 minuter. Ansvarig: Road Safety Authority (RSA); test booked through theorytest.ie. Lägsta ålder: 18 for C1; 21 for C (18 with a Driver CPC), for the licence. Avgift: €72. Öva gratis här med 230 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 10 oktober 2026.
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Svar: B. 100
The truck theory test has 100 questions.
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Svar: B. 120 minutes
You have 120 minutes for the 100 questions.
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Svar: D. 74 out of 100
You need 74 correct answers out of 100.
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Svar: A. C, CE, C1 and C1E
The Category C theory test covers C, CE, C1 and C1E.
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Svar: A. 140 questions in 180 minutes, with a pass mark of 104
The combined Bus and Truck test has 140 questions, 180 minutes and a pass mark of 104.
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Svar: B. The Truck Module test (40 questions, pass mark 30)
If you passed the full bus test within the last two years, you can sit the Truck Module test instead of the full truck test.
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Svar: A. No, after two years you need the full truck test
The module option lasts two years after the full bus test. After that, sit the full truck test.
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Svar: B. Irish
Theory tests for Categories A, B, C and D are available in Irish. The module and CD tests are English only.
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Svar: B. 2 years from the test date
The certificate is valid for 2 years. Apply for your first learner permit for that category within that time.
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Svar: D. Wait at least 3 complete business days
Wait at least 3 complete business days before a re-sit. There is no limit on attempts.
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Svar: D. At random from the question bank
Questions are selected at random from a large question bank for the relevant sections.
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Svar: C. €72
The truck and bus tests each cost €72. The combined CD test costs €84.
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Svar: A. 30 minutes before the test time
Arrive 30 minutes before your test time to check in.
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Svar: A. A full Category B licence, or a C learner permit or licence
Category C candidates must bring a full Category B licence or equivalent, or a C learner permit or licence where applicable.
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Svar: B. Vehicles up to 7,500 kg MAM, with a trailer up to 750 kg
C1 covers vehicles up to 7,500 kg MAM, designed for up to eight passengers plus the driver, with a trailer up to 750 kg.
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Svar: B. Vehicles over 3,500 kg MAM, with a trailer up to 750 kg
Category C covers goods vehicles over 3,500 kg MAM towing up to 750 kg.
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Svar: B. Towing a trailer over 750 kg
CE covers a Category C vehicle towing a trailer over 750 kg.
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Svar: C. Not more than 12,000 kg
C1E combinations must not exceed 12,000 kg combined MAM.
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Svar: C. The vehicle's design laden weight, shown on its plate
MAM is the design laden weight, also called gross vehicle weight, usually shown on a plate fitted by the manufacturer.
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Svar: C. A Category B (car) licence
You need a Category B licence (or C1 for C) before getting a truck learner permit.
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Svar: D. A full Category C licence
To tow a trailer on a learner permit, you must already hold a licence for the towing vehicle. CE needs a C licence.
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Svar: B. 18
The minimum age for C1 and C1E is 18.
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Svar: A. 21
Category C needs you to be 21, or 18 if you hold a Driver CPC.
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Svar: A. 18
With a Driver CPC, you can hold Category C and CE from 18.
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Svar: C. A passed truck theory test and a D501 medical report
You need to have passed the truck theory test and supply a D501 medical report.
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Det riktiga provet: 74 of 100
Bra att veta före provet
- The truck theory test has 100 questions in 120 minutes, and the pass mark is 74. It covers categories C, CE, C1 and C1E.
- The truck test costs €72, and the combined bus and truck test costs €84.
- If you passed the full bus test in the last two years, you can sit a Truck Module test of 40 questions in 45 minutes, with a pass mark of 30.
- Your theory test certificate is valid for 2 years.
- Truck learners must be accompanied by a driver with at least two years' full licence in the category, and must not drive on motorways.
- Professional drivers have a lower drink-driving limit of 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood.
Vanliga frågor
How many questions are on the Irish truck theory test?
100 multiple-choice questions in 120 minutes. You need 74 correct to pass.
Which licences does the truck theory test cover?
Categories C, CE, C1 and C1E.
Can I take the truck theory test in Irish?
Yes, the full truck test is available in Irish. The module tests and the combined CD test are English only for now.
I already passed the bus theory test. Do I need the full truck test?
Not if you passed the full bus test within the last two years. You can sit the shorter Truck Module test instead.
What is the speed limit for trucks in Ireland?
Goods vehicles over 3,500 kg are limited to 80 km/h, or 90 km/h on motorways, even if signs show a higher limit.