Ireland Driver Theory Test (Car, Category B)
Legal matters and penalties: practice questions
Our Ireland Driver Theory Test bank has 55 questions on this topic. Here are 5 of them with answers; the full mock exam draws from every topic, like the real one.
Question 1
Who is responsible for making sure passengers under 17 wear a seat belt or child restraint?
- The owner of the vehicle, if not driving
- The passenger's parent, wherever they are sitting
- The driver
- The passenger themselves
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C. The driver — By law the driver of a car or goods vehicle must ensure passengers under 17 are belted or properly restrained.
Question 2
What is the penalty for failing to stop at a stop sign or stop line, if paid within 28 days?
- €160 and 2 penalty points
- €80 and 3 penalty points
- €40 and no penalty points
- €60 and 1 penalty point
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B. €80 and 3 penalty points — Failure to stop at a stop sign or line: €80 and 3 points (5 on conviction).
Question 3
What happens if you are caught sending or reading a text message while driving?
- 1 penalty point and a warning
- Nothing if the car was in slow traffic
- A €60 fixed charge only, with no points
- A compulsory court appearance
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D. A compulsory court appearance — Texting or emailing while driving means a compulsory court appearance; there is no fixed charge option, and repeat offences can bring up to 3 months in prison.
Question 4
What is the drink-drive limit for a fully licensed experienced car driver?
- 20 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
- 100 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
- 80 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
- 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood
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D. 50 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood — The limit is 50 mg per 100 ml of blood for experienced drivers and 20 mg for learner, novice and professional drivers.
Question 5
Which drugs can the roadside oral fluid test detect?
- Antibiotics, antihistamines and painkillers such as paracetamol
- Cannabis, cocaine, opiates and benzodiazepines
- Only cannabis
- Alcohol and caffeine only
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B. Cannabis, cocaine, opiates and benzodiazepines — The preliminary drug testing device tests oral fluid for cannabis, cocaine, opiates and benzodiazepines.