Ireland Driver Theory Test (Car, Category B) — All Questions

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Speed Limits & Stopping Distances

Unless a sign says otherwise, the default speed limit in a built-up area is:

  • a.40 km/h
  • b.30 km/h
  • c.60 km/h
  • d.50 km/h✓

The default speed limit in built-up areas is 50 km/h unless a lower limit is posted. (RSA Rules of the Road, speed limits)

Speed Limits & Stopping Distances

The speed limit on a motorway in Ireland is:

  • a.120 km/h✓
  • b.80 km/h
  • c.110 km/h
  • d.100 km/h

The motorway speed limit is 120 km/h unless a lower limit is posted. (RSA Rules of the Road)

Speed Limits & Stopping Distances

Since 2025, the default speed limit on a rural local road (with an 'L' road number) is:

  • a.100 km/h
  • b.80 km/h
  • c.50 km/h
  • d.60 km/h✓

A 2025 change reduced the default speed limit on rural local roads to 60 km/h. (RSA Rules of the Road, updated speed limits)

Speed Limits & Stopping Distances

A good rule for the gap to the vehicle ahead is to:

  • a.Follow as close as possible to save time
  • b.Keep a half-second gap
  • c.Assume braking distance is the same wet or dry
  • d.Keep at least a two-second gap, and at least double it in wet conditions✓

Use the two-second rule in dry weather and at least double it in the wet, when stopping distances grow. (RSA Rules of the Road, stopping distances)

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