Ireland Driver Theory Test (Car, Category B) — All Questions
4 questions
How do Ireland's drink-driving blood-alcohol limits differ by driver?
- a.The same 80mg for everyone
- b.There is no limit for learners
- c.Learner, novice and professional drivers: 20mg per 100ml; other drivers: 50mg per 100ml✓
- d.100mg for all drivers
Learner, novice and professional drivers have a lower 20mg limit; other drivers must stay under 50mg per 100ml of blood. (RSA Rules of the Road, alcohol)
Under Ireland's penalty-point system, disqualification happens at:
- a.7 points for learner/novice permit holders and 12 points for fully licensed drivers✓
- b.12 points for everyone
- c.It never leads to disqualification
- d.20 points for everyone
Learner and novice permit holders are disqualified at 7 penalty points, while fully licensed drivers are disqualified at 12. (RSA penalty-point system)
When overtaking a cyclist, you should:
- a.Pass as close as you like
- b.Expect cyclists to use the footpath
- c.Never overtake a cyclist
- d.Leave a safe gap — at least 1 metre where the limit is 50 km/h or less, and 1.5 metres above 50 km/h✓
RSA guidance recommends leaving at least 1 metre where the limit is 50 km/h or less and 1.5 metres above that; overtaking a cyclist too closely is a penalty-point offence (it is not a fixed statutory distance). (RSA Rules of the Road)
Vulnerable road users need extra care because:
- a.Only other cars matter on the road
- b.Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders are more easily injured✓
- c.They must stay off public roads
- d.You should sound your horn at them
Pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders have little protection, so give them room and drive with care. (RSA Rules of the Road, vulnerable road users)