Ireland Driver Theory Test (Car, Category B)
Technical matters and the vehicle: practice questions
Our Ireland Driver Theory Test bank has 36 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
How many penalty points could you get if a passenger under 17 is not restrained, on conviction?
- 1
- Up to 5
- None, only a fine
- 2
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B. Up to 5 — You may receive up to 5 penalty points if passengers under 17 are not belted or restrained (3 on payment of the fixed charge).
Question 2
What colour must the direction indicators on a car be?
- White
- Blue
- Red
- Amber
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D. Amber — Direction indicators must be amber, front and rear.
Question 3
What is meant by a vehicle's Design Gross Vehicle Weight (DGVW)?
- The weight on the front axle only
- The vehicle's weight plus its maximum design load
- The weight of the empty vehicle
- The weight of the engine and gearbox
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B. The vehicle's weight plus its maximum design load — DGVW, also called MAM, is the vehicle's weight together with the maximum load it is designed to carry, including passengers and fuel.
Question 4
How should you use a space-saver spare tyre?
- As a permanent replacement
- Only to reach a tyre dealer or finish the trip
- Only on the rear axle in winter
- At any speed on the motorway
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B. Only to reach a tyre dealer or finish the trip — Use space-saver tyres or repair kits only to complete a journey or reach a dealer, never faster than the speed marked on the tyre.
Question 5
Which of these is a rule for fitting tyres?
- Do not mix radial and cross-ply on an axle
- Use space-saver spares for long journeys
- Use second-hand tyres to save money
- Fit different sizes front and back for grip
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A. Do not mix radial and cross-ply on an axle — Do not mix radial and cross-ply tyres on any axle; tyres must be the same on an axle. Fit new e-marked tyres from a reputable dealer.