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Traffic signs
Traffic rules
Ireland
True/false 17 Ireland 34 Car controls 109 Dashboard lights 40 Priority rules 9 Pedestrians 19 Cyclists 20 Driving licence 40 Show all 641
What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

251. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Direction indicators.
✓ Hazard warning lights.
Emergency braking.
Brake warning.

This symbol indicates the hazard warning lights. When activated, all direction indicators flash simultaneously to warn other road users of a hazard or unusual situation.

Hazard warning light symbol on the dashboard
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When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

252. When should you select reverse gear in a manual vehicle?

✓ After the vehicle has come to a complete stop.
While the vehicle is still moving forward slowly.
Whenever you want to reduce speed.
Before pressing the clutch pedal.

Select reverse gear only after the vehicle has come to a complete stop. Press the clutch fully before selecting reverse to avoid unnecessary wear or damage to the transmission.

Selecting reverse gear in a stationary manual vehicle
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What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

253. What should you normally do after completing an overtake?

✓ Return to the normal driving lane when it is safe.
Remain in the overtaking lane until another vehicle approaches.
Stay beside the vehicle until there is another reason to change lanes.
Move back immediately in front of the vehicle you passed.

After overtaking, return to the normal driving lane when you have passed the other vehicle by a safe distance. Check your mirrors, signal when appropriate, and avoid moving back too soon.

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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

254. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

✓ Seat heating.
Seat ventilation.
Heated steering wheel.
Rear window demister.

This control activates the seat heating, which warms the seat cushion and, on many vehicles, the backrest. Several heat levels may be available.

Heated-seat control and symbol
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You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

255. You do not need to look for cyclists when opening your car door.

True.
✓ False.

You should always check for cyclists, motorcyclists, and other road users before opening a door.

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Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

256. Speed limits only apply when there is heavy traffic.

True.
✓ False.

Speed limits apply at all times unless a different limit is clearly indicated.

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What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

257. What should you do if a friend who has been drinking wants to drive?

Let them drive slowly on quiet roads.
Follow them home in another vehicle.
Let them drive if they say they feel sober.
✓ Encourage them not to drive and arrange safe transport.

Preventing an impaired person from driving can protect them, their passengers, and other road users. Arrange a sober driver, taxi, public transport, or accommodation.

Friends discussing safe transport after drinking
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What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

258. What does this dashboard symbol indicate?

Engine-temperature warning.
✓ Engine-management warning.
Charging-system warning.
Diesel particulate filter warning.

This symbol indicates a fault detected by the engine-management or emissions-control system. If it remains illuminated while driving, the vehicle should be checked according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-management warning symbol on the dashboard
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You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

259. You should adjust your mirrors before you start driving.

False.
✓ True.

Properly adjusted mirrors improve visibility and help you monitor traffic around your vehicle.

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Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

260. Where should you go after safely leaving a disabled vehicle in a tunnel?

✓ To a protected emergency area or exit away from traffic.
Remain beside the vehicle and wait for assistance.
Stay close to the vehicle until traffic starts moving.
Wait directly behind the vehicle where drivers can see you.

Move away from live traffic and use a marked emergency exit, refuge area, or protected walkway where available.

Leaving a disabled vehicle for a tunnel emergency area
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What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

261. What should cyclists do after a collision or hard fall?

Continue if you feel fine and the bicycle looks normal.
Test the bicycle by riding it before checking for damage.
✓ Check yourself and inspect the bicycle before riding again.
Check only the parts that were directly involved in the fall.

A fall can damage the brakes, wheels, frame, handlebars, or helmet. Injuries may also not be immediately obvious.

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What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

262. What should you do if a motorcycle's drive chain is too loose?

Increase speed to keep the chain under tension.
Lubricate it and ignore the loose tension.
Keep riding if the motorcycle still moves normally.
✓ Adjust it correctly or have it checked before riding.

A loose drive chain can affect power transmission, damage components, or come off the sprockets. The chain should have the correct tension and lubrication specified by the motorcycle manufacturer. A chain that is too tight can also cause damage.

Loose drive chain on a motorcycle
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What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Ireland?

263. What is the general motorway speed limit for cars in Ireland?

130 km/h.
Other speed limit.
110 km/h.
✓ 120 km/h.

The general motorway speed limit for cars in Ireland is 120 km/h, unless signs indicate otherwise.

Motorway speed limits for cars
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What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

264. What should you do before opening your car door near traffic?

Check only for vehicles, not cyclists or pedestrians.
Open the door slowly and expect traffic to avoid you.
Signal before opening the door without checking behind.
✓ Check for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles.

Before opening a car door, check carefully for cyclists, pedestrians, and vehicles to avoid causing a collision.

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It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

265. It is safe to look at your phone briefly while driving.

✓ False.
True.

Using your phone while driving is distracting and dangerous, even for a very short moment.

Driver glancing at a phone while driving
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Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

266. Why should you avoid using a phone while driving?

Because it can cause road rage.
Because phone signals can interfere with vehicle electronics.
✓ Because it distracts you from the road.
Because it can disable the cruise control system.

Using a phone while driving reduces attention, reaction time, and control of the vehicle. A hands-free system may reduce the need to handle the phone, but the conversation itself can still be distracting.

Phone distracting a driver from the road
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What should you do when walking near a driveway?

267. What should you do when walking near a driveway?

Assume vehicles will stop before crossing your path.
Rely on engine noise to warn you of vehicles.
✓ Watch for vehicles entering or leaving.
Watch only for vehicles leaving the driveway.

Vehicles may enter or leave driveways suddenly. Stay alert and check for moving vehicles.

Pedestrian passing a driveway entrance
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You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

268. You should signal before turning or changing lanes.

False.
✓ True.

A clear signal helps other road users understand your intentions, but you must still check that the manoeuvre can be made safely.

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You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

269. You should stay focused on the road and avoid unnecessary distractions.

✓ True.
False.

Distractions reduce awareness and reaction time, making driving more dangerous.

Driver keeping attention on the road ahead
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Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

270. Why should you reduce speed when approaching roadworks?

✓ Road workers, narrow lanes, and unexpected hazards may be present.
To reduce wear on the vehicle suspension.
To reduce exhaust gases near construction sites.
You should not reduce speed near roadworks.

Roadworks can involve workers, machinery, changing lane layouts, and uneven surfaces. Lower speed gives you more time to react.

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What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

271. What should you do around a damaged electric or hybrid vehicle?

Disconnect exposed electrical components yourself.
Assume the system is safe once the vehicle is switched off.
✓ Keep clear of damaged high-voltage components and call trained assistance.
Inspect damaged cables closely before calling for help.

Electric and hybrid vehicles can contain dangerous high-voltage systems. Do not touch damaged cables, batteries, or electrical components.

Damaged electric vehicle and high-voltage safety risks
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What should you do when driving in strong wind?

272. What should you do when driving in strong wind?

Drive close behind large vehicles for protection from the wind.
Open the windows to improve aerodynamics.
Use main beam to make your vehicle more visible.
✓ Hold the steering wheel firmly and reduce speed if needed.

Strong wind can affect vehicle control, especially near open areas, bridges, large vehicles, cyclists, and motorcyclists.

Driver controlling a vehicle in strong wind
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What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

273. What should you normally do with the accelerator when changing to a higher gear?

Press the brake pedal instead.
✓ Ease off it while pressing the clutch.
Keep it pressed at the same position.
Press it fully while pressing the clutch.

When changing to a higher gear, ease off the accelerator as you press the clutch and select the next gear. Release the clutch smoothly and then apply the accelerator progressively.

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Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

274. Why should you keep your windscreen clean?

To make the headlights brighter.
To improve engine cooling.
To prevent windscreen damage.
✓ To see the road clearly.

A clean windscreen gives you a clear view of the road, signs, pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles.

Cleaning a windscreen to improve the driver's view
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Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

275. Why should you not use water on a fire involving live electrical equipment?

Water can cause the battery to charge more quickly.
Water can make the electrical equipment restart.
✓ Water can conduct electricity and create an electric-shock hazard.
Water makes electrical cables harder to disconnect.

Do not use water on a fire involving energised electrical equipment, because water can conduct electricity and create a serious electric-shock hazard. Keep clear, disconnect the power only if it is safe to do so, and call the emergency services. Use only a suitable fire extinguisher if it is safe and you know how to use it.

Fire involving live electrical equipment
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Who should always wear a seat belt?

276. Who should always wear a seat belt?

Only children and young passengers.
Only people in seats without airbags.
Only people in the front seats.
✓ Everyone in the vehicle.

Seat belts greatly reduce the risk of serious injury in a crash and should be worn by everyone in the vehicle.

Vehicle occupants wearing seat belts
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Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

277. Should the legal alcohol limit be treated as a safe target?

✓ No, impairment can begin before the legal limit is reached.
Yes, because impairment begins only above the limit.
Yes, if you know exactly how much you have drunk.
Yes, when driving only a short distance.

A legal limit is an enforcement threshold, not a recommended drinking level. Even a small amount of alcohol can affect driving performance.

Alcohol consumption and the limits of safe driving
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What should you check shortly after securing a load?

278. What should you check shortly after securing a load?

Increase speed briefly to test the restraints.
Check the load only when you reach your destination.
Loosen the restraints slightly after the load has settled.
✓ Stop safely and check that the restraints are still tight.

Loads and straps may settle or loosen after the journey begins. Recheck them at a safe stopping place.

Rechecking straps securing a vehicle's load
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Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

279. Why should unnecessary engine idling be avoided?

It makes the tyres lose pressure.
It prevents the battery from charging.
✓ It uses fuel without moving the vehicle.
It immediately damages the brakes.

An idling combustion engine uses fuel while the vehicle is stationary. Avoid unnecessary idling where it is safe and appropriate to switch the engine off, taking account of the vehicle manufacturer's instructions and local rules.

Stationary vehicle with its engine idling
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Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

280. Why should you be especially alert for wild animals at dawn and dusk?

Wild animals avoid roads during the rest of the day.
✓ Many animals are more active at these times.
Animals cannot see vehicles during daylight.
Speed limits change automatically at dawn and dusk.

Many wild animals are most active around dawn and dusk, when visibility may also be reduced.

Wild animal beside a road in low light
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What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

281. What does this vehicle-control symbol indicate?

Mirror adjustment.
Steering-wheel adjustment.
Lumbar support.
✓ Seat adjustment.

This control adjusts the position of the seat. Depending on the vehicle, it may move the seat forwards or backwards, raise or lower it, or change the backrest angle.

Control for adjusting the driver's seat
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What should you do before changing lanes?

282. What should you do before changing lanes?

✓ Check your mirrors and blind spot.
Rely on your mirrors without checking the blind spot.
Check the blind spot only after starting to move.
Check only the lane directly beside you.

Always check your mirrors, look over your shoulder if necessary, and make sure it is safe before changing lanes.

Driver checking surrounding traffic before changing lanes
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How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

283. How should a cyclist react to a pothole?

Focus only on the pothole and not the traffic around you.
Keep your speed and pass as close as possible.
Brake hard just before reaching the pothole.
✓ Check surroundings, reduce speed, and avoid it smoothly.

Sudden swerving can place you in the path of traffic. Check your surroundings and change direction gradually.

Cyclist approaching a pothole
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Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

284. Why should hard braking be avoided while a motorcycle is leaning in a bend?

✓ It can reduce stability and available tyre grip.
It increases tyre pressure immediately.
It prevents the suspension from working.
It can make the engine overheat.

When a motorcycle is leaning, the tyres are already using grip to turn. Hard braking can demand additional grip and may reduce stability. Whenever possible, adjust speed before the bend and use smooth, controlled inputs while cornering.

Motorcycle leaning while travelling through a bend
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What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

285. What should cyclists do before turning or changing position on the road?

✓ Look behind, signal clearly, and move only when safe.
Move first, then signal to traffic behind.
Signal only when a vehicle is close behind.
Signal and turn without checking behind.

Checking behind and signalling gives other road users time to understand what you intend to do.

Cyclist preparing to turn or change road position
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What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

286. What should you do if an unusual vibration develops in the steering wheel?

Increase speed until the vibration becomes less noticeable.
Hold the steering wheel more tightly and continue.
Reduce the tyre pressure slightly to smooth the ride.
✓ Reduce speed and have the tyres, wheels, and steering checked.

An unusual vibration may indicate tyre damage, wheel imbalance, loose components, or another mechanical fault. Reduce speed and arrange an inspection.

Driver experiencing vibration through the steering wheel
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What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

287. What should you do when approaching a curve with poor visibility?

Move slightly toward the centre for a better view.
Brake only after entering the curve if necessary.
✓ Slow down and stay in your lane.
Maintain your speed if the road ahead appears clear.

A curve can hide oncoming traffic, obstacles, cyclists, or pedestrians. Reduce speed and keep a safe position.

Road bend with a restricted view ahead
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What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

288. What should you do if your windscreen becomes covered with mud or spray?

Continue driving and wait for the spray to clear.
Switch off the wipers until the windscreen dries.
✓ Slow down and use the washers and wipers to restore clear vision.
Use the demister instead of the washers.

Clear visibility is essential. Slow down safely and use your washers and wipers until you can see the road clearly again.

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What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

289. What should you do when traffic lights change to amber as you approach?

Accelerate to pass before the light turns red.
Stop even if this requires sudden harsh braking.
Treat it like a green light until it turns red.
✓ Stop if you can do so safely.

An amber light warns that the signal is changing. Stop if it is safe, but avoid sudden braking that could cause danger behind you.

Vehicle approaching an amber traffic light
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What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

290. What should you do if the engine-temperature warning shows overheating?

Open the coolant cap immediately to release heat.
Continue driving slowly until the warning disappears.
✓ Stop safely, switch off the engine, and allow it to cool.
Ignore it if the engine still sounds normal.

Continuing to drive an overheating vehicle can cause severe damage. Allow the engine to cool and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Engine-overheating warning on the dashboard
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Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

291. Why should you avoid wearing dark clothing at night?

✓ Drivers may have difficulty seeing you.
Street lighting makes dark clothing easy to see.
Clothing colour matters only on unlit roads.
Headlights make clothing colour unimportant.

Dark clothing makes pedestrians harder to see in low-light conditions. Bright or reflective clothing improves visibility.

Pedestrian wearing dark clothing at night
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Which side do people drive on in Ireland?

292. Which side do people drive on in Ireland?

Right-hand side.
✓ Left-hand side.

Traffic drives on the left-hand side of the road in Ireland.

Road traffic and the designated driving side
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What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

293. What should you do if the windscreen wipers stop working during heavy rain?

Continue slowly using the hazard lights.
Open a side window and continue driving carefully.
✓ Reduce speed and stop in a safe place as soon as possible.
Use the washer fluid repeatedly to clear the windscreen.

Do not continue when you cannot see clearly. Slow down smoothly and stop somewhere protected from traffic.

Windscreen wipers failing during heavy rain
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What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

294. What should you do when approaching stationary or slow-moving traffic on a motorway?

Change lanes immediately to avoid slowing down.
✓ Reduce speed early and be prepared to stop.
Follow the vehicle ahead closely to keep traffic moving.
Maintain speed until you are close to the queue.

Motorway queues can appear suddenly. Early braking gives following traffic more time to react.

Slow-moving traffic ahead on a motorway
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What is the purpose of cruise control?

295. What is the purpose of cruise control?

To prevent the vehicle from exceeding any speed limit.
To steer the vehicle automatically.
✓ To maintain a selected speed without continuous accelerator use.
To keep a fixed distance from the vehicle ahead.

Cruise control can maintain a selected speed without the driver continuously pressing the accelerator. The driver must remain attentive and ready to brake or take control when necessary.

Vehicle cruise-control buttons and symbol
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What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

296. What is the minimum licence for a goods vehicle over 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass?

Licence B.
✓ Licence C.
Licence D.
Licence C1E.

Category C1 is limited to vehicles with a maximum authorised mass not exceeding 7,500 kg. A goods vehicle above this limit requires category C.

Goods vehicle above 7,500 kg maximum authorised mass
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Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

297. Which vehicle type is mainly associated with driving licence AM?

Car.
✓ Moped.
Bus.
Motorcycle.

Driving licence AM is mainly associated with mopeds. Category AM covers mopeds with a design speed above 25 km/h and up to 45 km/h.

Driving licence card for category AM
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Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

298. Why should you not ignore temporary speed limits?

They apply only to road workers.
They can be ignored when the road looks clear.
✓ They are used to protect people and manage hazards.
They are recommendations rather than limits.

Temporary speed limits may be used near roadworks, accidents, events, or dangerous conditions. They help keep traffic safe.

Temporary speed-limit sign at roadworks
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Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

299. Why should you slow down before a sharp bend?

To make the steering feel lighter.
To make the bend easier to see from a distance.
✓ To keep control of the vehicle.
To reduce fuel consumption.

Sharp bends reduce your view and can make the vehicle harder to control, so you should slow down before entering the bend.

Vehicle approaching a sharp bend
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Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

300. Why is a larger following distance needed at motorway speeds?

✓ You need more distance to react and stop safely.
It prevents the tyres from becoming too warm.
It keeps the engine from working too hard.
It reduces the effect of crosswinds.

At higher speeds, you travel farther during your reaction time and need more distance to brake. A larger gap gives you more time and space to stop safely.

Following distance between vehicles on a motorway
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