Ireland Driver Theory Test (Car, Category B) — All Questions
4 questions
Unless a sign says otherwise, the default speed limit in a built-up area is:
- a.30 km/h
- b.40 km/h
- c.50 km/h✓
- d.60 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)
The speed limit on a motorway in Ireland is:
- a.80 km/h
- b.100 km/h
- c.110 km/h
- d.120 km/h✓
The motorway speed limit is 120 km/h unless a lower limit is posted. (RSA Rules of the Road)
Since 2025, the default speed limit on a rural local road (with an 'L' road number) is:
- a.80 km/h
- b.60 km/h✓
- c.100 km/h
- d.50 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)
A good rule for the gap to the vehicle ahead is to:
- a.Keep at least a two-second gap, and at least double it in wet conditions✓
- b.Keep a half-second gap
- c.Follow as close as possible to save time
- d.Assume braking distance is the same wet or dry
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)