Take Ireland Bus Theory Test Practice Questions - Ireland Driver Theory Test - Category D Bus Coach Exam

QUESTION 1 / 25

Which Driver Theory Test category applies to buses in Ireland?

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AAM✓BD✓CBW✓DC✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

Which licence categories are covered by the category D Bus Theory Test?

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AC, CE, C1 and C1E✓BA, A1, A2 and AM✓CD, DE, D1 and D1E✓DB, BE and W✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

How many questions are on the official category D bus Driver Theory Test?

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A100✓B140✓C40✓D60✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

What is the pass mark for the category D bus theory test?

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A30 correct answers✓B74 correct answers✓C35 correct answers✓D104 correct answers✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

What time limit is published for the category D bus theory test?

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A90 minutes✓B180 minutes✓C120 minutes✓D45 minutes✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

What fee does RSA publish for the category D bus theory test?

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AEUR84✓BEUR72✓CEUR45✓DEUR60✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

How long is a passed bus theory test certificate valid for learner-permit application?

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A2 years✓B6 months✓C1 year✓D5 years✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Before a bus begins its first journey of the day, what must the driver establish about the walkaround check?

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AEnsure a trained person has completed it and be personally satisfied that the bus is safe✓BAccept the previous driver's completed defect sheet unless a new warning appears before departure✓CUse the current CVRT and maintenance record, concentrating on damage reported since the last service✓DRely on the operator's electronic roadworthy status when the bus has not changed drivers that day✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What should a category D candidate use as official preparation material?

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AA collection of recalled questions shared by previous test candidates✓BA commercial question app that says it reproduces the live test bank✓CRSA Rules of the Road and current official Driver Theory Test materials✓DAn operator's old induction notes without checking current RSA guidance✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

Which driving style generally gives the best combination of safety, passenger comfort and fuel economy?

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AAccelerate firmly between stops and brake late to reduce journey time✓BRead the road ahead, keep a steady speed and brake progressively✓CStay in a low gear so the engine responds immediately to every hazard✓DCoast in neutral whenever the road slopes gently downhill✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

On a rural local road, what does Ireland's Rural Speed Limit sign generally mean from 7 February 2025?

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ADrive at 60 km/h or below, and slower when conditions require it✓BThe maximum is 80 km/h unless a school or village sign is displayed✓CThe maximum is 50 km/h for every bus, regardless of road conditions✓DThe road has no numerical limit, so the driver chooses any safe speed✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

A bus driver becomes sleepy during a journey. What is the safest response?

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AStop in a safe place and take an effective break before continuing✓BDrink water while driving and wait to see whether alertness returns✓COpen a window and continue until the next scheduled terminus✓DIncrease speed slightly so the remaining driving time is shorter✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

A daily check finds a safety-related defect on the bus. What should the driver do?

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AUse the bus for one shift if the current CVRT certificate is displayed✓BLeave a note for the next driver and begin the journey at reduced speed✓CRecord and report the defect, and do not use the bus until it is safe✓DClear the dashboard warning and report it at the next scheduled service✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

Which vehicle best describes category D?

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AA minibus limited to sixteen passengers and no more than eight metres long✓BA vehicle carrying more than eight passengers in addition to the driver✓CA category D vehicle towing a trailer with a maximum mass over 750 kg✓DA goods vehicle over 3,500 kg with a trailer not exceeding 750 kg✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Which vehicle best describes category D1?

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AA minibus for 9 to 16 passengers plus the driver, no more than 8 metres long✓BA goods vehicle between 3,500 kg and 7,500 kg with passenger seats fitted✓CAny passenger vehicle with more than sixteen seats, regardless of its length✓DA category B vehicle towing a passenger trailer not exceeding 750 kg✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

Which category covers a category D bus towing a trailer over 750 kg MAM?

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AD1✓BDE✓CBE✓DC1E✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When a bus is stationary for more than a brief traffic delay, what normally saves fuel?

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ASelect a low gear and hold the bus still with the accelerator✓BRev the engine regularly so it reaches operating temperature faster✓CKeep the engine at fast idle so air pressure can never fall✓DSwitch off when it is safe and permitted, rather than idling unnecessarily✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

What medical document is normally required when applying for a bus learner permit or licence?

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AA completed medical report form, such as D501, for the bus category✓BA Driver CPC card confirming that all periodic training modules are complete✓CAn eyesight certificate issued by the theory-test centre after the test✓DA current CVRT certificate showing the training bus passed its annual test✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What plates must a category D learner display while driving on a learner permit?

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AL plates✓BN plates only✓CTaxi plates✓DNo plates✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Can a category D learner drive unaccompanied on public roads?

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AYes, whenever no fare-paying passengers are being carried on the bus✓BNo, the learner must comply with the applicable accompaniment requirement✓CNo, except when driving directly between a depot and a test centre✓DYes, after completing lessons with an approved driving instructor✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

Why must a bus driver give extra clearance to cyclists and pedestrians?

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AVulnerable road users must leave the carriageway when a bus approaches✓BA bus has substantial blind spots, a swept path and needs space to manoeuvre✓CCyclists and pedestrians have unconditional priority over buses on every road✓DA bus may cross cycle lanes whenever its route is delayed by other traffic✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Before pulling away from a stop, what check is essential?

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ACheck mirrors and blind spots, confirm the doors are secure and move only when safe✓BSignal and begin moving so that traffic must create a gap for the scheduled bus✓CCheck the interior mirror only, because external traffic must yield at a bus stop✓DRelease the parking brake before the last passenger has finished boarding✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

What should passengers be told about seat belts where belts are provided on a bus?

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APassengers should wear the belts provided whenever the vehicle is moving✓BSeat belts may be removed on urban roads where the speed limit is 50 km/h✓CPassengers need belts only when sitting in the front half of the vehicle✓DSeat belts are needed only on motorway journeys lasting more than one hour✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

What is the safest action when children are near a stopped bus?

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AFlash headlights to make them cross✓BMaintain speed because they can see the bus✓COvertake as close as possible✓DExpect sudden movement and be ready to stop✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

If a passenger falls ill during a journey, what is the safest response?

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AStop at a safe place and obtain appropriate assistance or emergency help✓BContinue to the terminus, because stopping early could delay medical care✓CAsk a licensed passenger to take over driving while care is provided✓DOpen the service door while moving slowly to improve ventilation immediately✓