Commonly Asked Test Questions
What is the minimum parking distance from a pelican/zebra crossing on the offside of the crossing?
5 metres .
What is the minimum parking distance from a zebra crossing, pelican or pedestrian crossing on the near side (approaching) side?
15metres.
What is the maximum distance away from the kerb that you can park?
17” / half a metre.
When can you break a red light?
Only when a guard/points man beckons you to do so.
What is the national speed limit or maximum speed limit on a national road?
100 Kilometres per hour.
What is the speed limit in a built up area?
50 kilometres per hour.
What is the speed limit on a regional road?
80 kilometres per hour.
When involved in an accident what is the first thing that you should do?
Stop.
What does a flashing amber light mean at a pelican crossing?
You can proceed if it is clear, though only if there are no pedestrians. If there are pedestrians on the crossing you must stop. If there is an island in the middle of the road you only have to stop if the pedestrian is on your side of the road.
What is an Island?
An island separates the centre of the road and divides it into two separate roads. An island can be indicated by road markings or a median strip or concrete.
What does a solid amber light mean?
You must stop, unless it is unsafe to do so.
What traffic light comes on after an Amber light at a pelican crossing?
Green.
What light comes after solid amber traffic light?
Red.
Who is exempt from wearing seatbelts?
Driving testers, driving instructors, diplomats, guards on duty.
When driving on dual carriageways which lane should you overtake in?
Right hand lane.
Which lane should you drive in on a dual carraigeway?
The left hand lane.
What is the maximum speed limit on a dual carriageway?
100 Km per hour.
What is the difference between a dual carriageway and a motorway?
The maximum speed limit on a motorway is 120 Km per hour, and it has no traffic lights and no junctions.
Who is not allowed on a motorway?
Learner drivers, vehicles under 50cc, invalid carriages, animals, pedestrians, pedal cyclists, vehicles without inflated tyres, vehicles incapable of a speed of more than 50 Km per hour.
What is the total stopping distance of a car/ travelling at 50 Km on a dry road?
25 metres.
50 Km on a wet road – 35 metres
100 Km on a dry road – 77 metres
100 Km on a wet road – 125 metres
When can you overtake on the left?
- If you are turning left
- If the car infront of you is turning right
- If the traffic in your lane is moving more slowly than the traffic in the left lane
Which side of a one way street should you drive down if you want to turn right?
You would drive down the left hand side of the street and as you approach the junction, signal right and move into the right hand side of the road. Alternatively if there are road markings follow the road markings.
Under what size must a child be in a booster seat or cushion?
Under 150cm (5 feet) and less than 36 kilos.
What does a single continuous yellow line indicate along the edge of the kerb?
No parking allowed durning business hours.
What do double continuous yellow lines indicate along the edge of the kerb?
No parking is allowed any time.
What does a continuous white line indicate along the centre of the road?
You must not overtake (except in an emergency or for access).
What does single broken yellow line along the edge of the road indicate?
This indicates the hard shoulder. It can only be used in an emergency or if broken down. It can be used temporarily if you wish to pull in to allow a faster vehicle to overtake, provided there are no cyclists, pedestrians or junctions nearby.
What distance should you keep from the vehicle in front of you when travelling at speed?
You can use ‘The 2 second rule’ or stay back 1 metre for every kilometer per hour travelled. EG. if you are travelling at 80 klms per hour keep back approximately 80 metres from the vehicle infront.
What is the minimum parking distance from a junction or a bend?
5 metres.
What is the legal minimum tyre tread dept?
1.6mm – But at this level the tyre has lost most of its traction and on a wet road has very little traction indeed. For the winter 4mm would be far safer on all tires on the car.
How would you know a zebra crossing at night?
With the flashing amber lights on both sides of the road.
If you saw twin flashing red lights ahead what would it indicate?
A level crossing.
Where are you not allowed park?
- On single yellow lines
- On double yellow lines
- In a Disabled parking bay
- On a bend
- On the brow of a hill In a dip in the road
- In an entrance
- On a pedestrian, pelican, or zebra crossing
- In a clearway
- In a bus lane
- In a restricted parking area
- Where you could cause a danger to yourself or others
When would you use your dipped headlights when driving at night?
- Between dawn and dusk In a built up area
- In a special speed limit area
- When meeting another vehicle
- When following another vehicle In a built up area
- In a well lit area
- When meeting a pedestrian
- Generally not to inconvienence or road users
- In poor weather conditions
What would you do if you were dazzled by the lights of an on coming vehicle?
Look down onto the verge on the left hand side of the road, reduce your speed and pull in and stop safely if neccessary.
Can you describe a stop sign?
It’s octagonal, with a red background a white border and ‘STOP’ written in white in the centre.
Who has the right of way at a ‘T’ junction?
Road users approaching from the right hand side.
Who should you yield to at ‘A Crossroads’ when all the roads are of equal importance?
Road users approaching from the right hand side.
What is the general rule for a Yellow Box Junction?
You can Never enter it, unless you can clear it without stopping on it .
When can you enter a Yellow Box Junction?
You can enter a Yellow Box junction if you are turning right and you are waiting for a gap in the traffic but not obstructing traffic coming from any other direction.
If you appraoch a junction where the traffic light are ‘Out Of Order’ what should you do?
Approach the junction slowly, yield to vehicles already on the junction and drive through safely when it becomes clear.
Where could you go to check if you handbrake is working correctly?
A hill.
How could you check if your brake lights were working correctly if you are alone?
Reverse your car up close to a reflective surface and press the brake pedal.
Does a pedestrian have the right of way on a junction?
Yes.
When should you use your fog lights?
When your visibility is reduced to under 100 metres.
What is engine coolant for?
Engine coolant has two purposes. To help stop the water freezing in the cooling system in sub zero conditions. To help stop the water overheating in the cooling system when the engine is idling.
How do you know how much pressure to put in your tyres?
This information is in the manufacturers hand book or on a rating plate on the body of the vehicle.
When can you drive in a bus lane?
Only outside the hours of 7am to 7pm but check the information plate to confirm that these times apply.
