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Ireland DTT Car Practice Questions - Ireland Driver Theory Test - Category B Car Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
Which Driver Theory Test category should you normally book for a Category B car learner permit in Ireland?
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A
AM
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B
BW
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C
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D
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QUESTION 2 / 25
How many questions are on the Ireland AM/BW Driver Theory Test?
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30 questions
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B
35 questions
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C
40 questions
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D
50 questions
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QUESTION 3 / 25
What score do you need to pass the Ireland AM/BW Driver Theory Test?
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A
30 correct out of 40
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B
32 correct out of 40
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C
35 correct out of 40
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D
38 correct out of 40
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QUESTION 4 / 25
What is the official time limit for the AM/BW Driver Theory Test?
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A
30 minutes
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B
35 minutes
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C
45 minutes
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D
60 minutes
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QUESTION 5 / 25
Who operates the Driver Theory Test service in Ireland on behalf of the RSA?
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A
An Garda Siochana
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B
Prometric Ireland Ltd.
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C
The National Car Testing Service
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D
Local county councils
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QUESTION 6 / 25
What fee was listed for the Category BW Driver Theory Test on the official car and bike application form reviewed on 2026-05-30?
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A
EUR25
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B
EUR35
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C
EUR45
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D
EUR72
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QUESTION 7 / 25
What must a Category B learner permit holder generally do when driving on public roads in Ireland?
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A
Drive alone only on local roads
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B
Be accompanied by a qualified driver
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C
Use only motorways
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D
Carry no passengers at any time
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QUESTION 8 / 25
Which plates must a car learner driver display in Ireland?
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A
N plates only
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B
L plates front and rear
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C
P plates on the rear only
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D
No plates once insured
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QUESTION 9 / 25
May a Category B learner driver drive on a motorway in Ireland?
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A
Yes, once accompanied
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B
Yes, outside rush hour
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C
No, learner drivers are not allowed on motorways
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D
Only on motorways with three lanes
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QUESTION 10 / 25
What should you do before applying for your first Category B learner permit?
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A
Pass the relevant Driver Theory Test
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B
Pass the NCT in your own car
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C
Complete a motorway driving test
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D
Hold a full licence in another category
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QUESTION 11 / 25
On which side of the road do vehicles normally drive in Ireland?
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A
On the left
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B
On the right
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C
In the centre unless overtaking
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D
Whichever side has less traffic
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QUESTION 12 / 25
What does a red octagonal Stop sign require you to do?
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A
Slow only if traffic is coming
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B
Stop fully at the stop line and proceed only when safe
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C
Give way only to traffic from the right
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D
Continue if you can see both ways
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What is the basic meaning of a Yield sign?
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A
You have priority over all traffic
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B
You must give way to traffic on the road you are entering
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C
You must stop for exactly three seconds
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D
Only pedestrians must give way
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QUESTION 14 / 25
In Ireland, what do yellow diamond-shaped road signs generally warn about?
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A
Nearby hazards or changed road layout
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B
Mandatory motorway routes only
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C
Parking payment zones
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D
Fuel stations ahead
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What do many circular signs with a red border indicate?
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A
A warning only
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B
A legal instruction or restriction
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C
A tourist route
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D
A motorway service area
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QUESTION 16 / 25
What colour is most strongly associated with motorway direction signs in Ireland?
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A
Blue
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B
Brown
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C
Orange
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D
White only
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QUESTION 17 / 25
What do orange road signs usually relate to?
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A
Roadworks or temporary traffic management
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B
Permanent motorway routes
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C
Disabled parking spaces
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D
National tourist attractions only
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is the safest response when you see a warning sign for a sharp bend ahead?
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A
Brake hard in the bend
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B
Maintain speed until you see the bend
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C
Reduce speed before the bend and keep good lane position
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D
Move to the centre of the road
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What does a yellow box junction mainly mean?
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A
You may park briefly if traffic is stopped
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B
Do not enter unless your exit is clear
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C
Only buses may enter
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D
You must stop in the box before turning
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What does a continuous white line along the centre of the road usually tell you?
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A
Overtaking is always encouraged
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B
You should not cross or straddle it except where permitted
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C
It marks the edge of a cycle track only
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D
It applies only to heavy vehicles
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QUESTION 21 / 25
When you intend to turn left, when should you signal?
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Only after you have turned
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B
In good time before slowing or changing direction
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C
Only if another car is behind you
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D
Only at night
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QUESTION 22 / 25
What should you do at an amber traffic light if you can stop safely?
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Speed up to clear the junction
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B
Stop before the stop line
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C
Sound the horn and continue
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D
Move into the cycle lane
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QUESTION 23 / 25
When may you drive in a bus lane?
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Any time if traffic is heavy
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B
Only when signs and road markings allow your vehicle to use it
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C
Whenever you are turning right
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D
Only if you are a learner driver
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QUESTION 24 / 25
What should you do when a school warden signals you to stop?
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Stop and remain stopped until told to proceed
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B
Continue if no children are visible
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C
Drive around the warden carefully
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D
Stop only if a Garda is also present
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What should you do when pedestrians are already on a pedestrian crossing ahead?
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A
Sound the horn to warn them
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B
Drive through slowly if there is space
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C
Stop and let them finish crossing
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D
Overtake the vehicle in front
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