Questions asked in the driving test.

Niall_Buck

I'm not sure if a thread like this was done before.
Would it be possible to post the questions you were asked in your driving test?
I think it might be helpful to have an idea of the type of questions you can be asked
All help appreciated :cool:

HurtLocker

Here are the road signs. They have a sheet with all of them. You'll get asked about three signs. http://www.rulesoftheroad.ie/understanding-traffic-signs/index.html

Also Gardai Hand Signals:http://www.rulesoftheroad.ie/accidents-gardai-and-penalties/assisting-gardai/signals.html

But my adi gave me more questions and Ive a book with questions.

The search function on this site is good. From another thread.

Turbidine wrote: »

1. When can you overtake on the left?
When the driver in front of you is turning right, when you intend to turn left, when the vehicles in the lane on your right is moving slow.
2. At a junction with roads of equal importance, to whom should you give way?
Traffic on the right and traffic already turning.
3. At a STOP sign which has no white line, where would you stop?
At the STOP sign.
4. What position would you take up for a right turn in a one way street?
the extreme right hand lane
5. How would you know a zebra crossing at night?
by the yellow flashing beacones.
6. What does the island in the centre of a pedestrian crossing mean?
Each side of the island is a separate crossing
7. Name the restrictions in relation to the use of the horn?
It must not be used between the hours of 11.30pm and 7.00am in a built up area, except in an emergency.
8. When driving at night when should you dip your headlights?
(a) when meeting oncoming traffic
(b) when following close behind another vehicle
(c) on continuously lit roads
(d) at the beginning and end of lighting up hours
(e) in fog or snow
9. What should you do if dazzled by lights of an oncoming vehicle?
Slow down or stop if necessary.
10. What is a clearway?
Stopping and parking prohibited (except by buses or taxis) for a period indicated on the sign.
11. What does a broken yellow line mean?
A broken yellow line marks the edge of the road (also known as a hard shoulder)
12. What does a single yellow line mean?
No parking at certain times (generally during working hours)
13. What does a double yellow line mean?
No parking at any time.
14. What is the legal parking distance from the kerb?
Half a meter
15. How close to a junction can you park?
5 meters
16. Where should you not park?
Near a bend, the brow of a hill, a humpback bridge, at a continuous white line, where your vehicle would obstruct a sign, at an entrance, at a bus stop, opposite another vehicle on a narrow road or at a taxi rank.
17. Where should you not overtake?
At a bend, a junction, a brow of a hill, a humpback bridge, at a continuous white line or anywhere your view of oncoming traffic is restricted.
18. What is the safe distance to drive from the car in front?
Allow 1 meter for each mph and double if the surface is wet or observe the "two second rule".
19. If you saw a red triangle on the road, what would it mean?
That there is an obstruction or a breakdown ahead.
20. At a junction when traffic lights are not working, to whom should you give way?
Traffic on the right and traffic already turning.
21. What does a green traffic light mean?
Go; provided junction is clear.
22. What does an amber traffic light mean?
Stop unless you are too close to stop safely behind the white lines.
23. Name three people in authority for whom you must stop?
A Garda, a school warden or a person in charge of animals.
24. Describe the road markings for No Entry?
A continuous white line with a broken white line behind it.
25. When can you cross a continuous white line?
To avoid an obstruction, for access, or if there is a broken white line on your side of the continuous white line.
26. (a) what is the national speed limit?
(b) what is the motorway speed limit?
(c) what is the new tyre depth?
(a) 60 mph for cars, 50 mph for trucks
(b) 70 mph
(c) 1.6 mm
27. What rules apply to a box junction?
You must not enter unless your way ahead is clear with the exception of turning right. When you can enter and wait in the box if you are not obstructing other traffic.
28. If there are two parallel white lines in the centre of the road, one continuous, one broken, which one would you obbey?
You obbey the line on your side of the road.
29. What do two parallel broken white lines in the centre of the road mean?
There will be one or two continuous white lines ahead.
30. What does a broken white line in the centre of the road mean?
You may overtake if safe to do so.
31. What do white horizontal lines in the centre of the road mean?
You treat them like a traffic island, you don't enter.
32. Why is a STOP sign octogonal and a YIELD sign triangular (inverted)?
To recognise them in snow conditions

And another site:http://www.erneschoolofmotoring.com/drivingtestquestions.html

I got the RSA Rules of the Road Book for a €5 and read it before my test. It can also be found for free :http://www.rulesoftheroad.ie/

EDIT: You will be asked in car hand signals as well after the reverse around the corner.

Niall_Buck

Cheers Hurtlocker, appreciate the help
Any one else have any?

HurtLocker

Niall_Buck wrote: »

Cheers Hurtlocker, appreciate the help
Any one else have any?

The Questions I was asked last week were.
1. What does an amber light mean?
Ans: It means prepare to break and come to a stop unless doing so would involve harsh breaking which could endanger you or the traffic behind you.
2. What does a continuous white line mean?
Ans: You may not cross it unless it is an emergency or for access. NOTE: Do not mention "not allowed to overtake" as you can overtake cyclists if safe, but you cant cross the line if the road is wide enough.
3. Where can will you see a flashing red light?
Ans: At train tracks.

Niall_Buck

Thanks again HurtLocker!
That's the kind of thing I was talking about, posting the questions you were asked.
I don't think I would've got the 3rd question
Thanks again and congrats if you passed!

MascotDec85

HurtLocker wrote: »

The Questions I was asked last week were.
1. What does an amber light mean?
Ans: It means prepare to break and come to a stop unless doing so would involve harsh breaking which could endanger you or the traffic behind you.

Just to be clear the answer is:
STOP unless its unsafe to do so.

I wouldn't be using the word "prepare" at all.

HurtLocker

MascotDec85 wrote: »

Just to be clear the answer is:
STOP unless its unsafe to do so.

I wouldn't be using the word "prepare" at all.

I'd say both are right. I got no grade 1 or two error for my answer. My answer comes from the fact you can sometimes see an amber from a distance where you get ready to start breaking but wouldn't nesscarly but your foot on the brake the second you see it. Your answer is more concise and to the point.

MascotDec85

HurtLocker wrote: »

I'd say both are right. I got no grade 1 or two error for my answer. My answer comes from the fact you can sometimes see an amber from a distance where you get ready to start breaking but wouldn't nesscarly but your foot on the brake the second you see it. Your answer is more concise and to the point.

I take your point but you need to be concise. Learners reading your post might think it just means get ready to stop. It's an answer I hear every week of the year. My answer wasn't meant to devalue yours just clarify it a little more ;-)

And not giving 1 answer incorrect wouldn't give you a grade 2

Niall_Buck

MascotDec85 wrote: »

I take your point but you need to be concise. Learners reading your post might think it just means get ready to stop. It's an answer I hear every week of the year. My answer wasn't meant to devalue yours just clarify it a little more ;-)

And not giving 1 answer incorrect wouldn't give you a grade 2

Are you an examiner?

MascotDec85

Niall_Buck wrote: »

Are you an examiner?

Nope but I'm an ADI

Niall_Buck

MascotDec85 wrote: »

Nope but I'm an ADI

Oh right. Not in Cavan by any chance? :P

MascotDec85

Niall_Buck wrote: »

Oh right. Not in Cavan by any chance? :P

No I'm down in Navan

Niall_Buck

MascotDec85 wrote: »

No I'm down in Navan

Oh ok you're not my ADI so

shootie

Can anyone upload the Garda hand signals and road signs links that HurtLocker posted above? The website is undergoing maintenance and it's unavailable to view. Just got my test date today and need to knuckle down to some study! Thanks.

J_R

shootie wrote: »

Can anyone upload the Garda hand signals and road signs links that HurtLocker posted above? The website is undergoing maintenance and it's unavailable to view. Just got my test date today and need to knuckle down to some study! Thanks.

Copy of Sheets used by the testers:-

Garda Hand Signals - Road Signs


Road Signs

shootie

J_R wrote: »

Copy of Sheets used by the testers:-

Garda Hand Signals - Road Signs


Road Signs

Brilliant! Thanks very much.

Niall_Buck

Passed today in Cavan Thanks for the help

HurtLocker

Niall_Buck wrote: »

Passed today in Cavan Thanks for the help

Well done

Niall_Buck

Cheers, very happy now! Was asked very basic questions, double yellow line, continuous white line and yellow box!