When can you overtake on the left?, You can overtake on the left when the vehicle ahead is turning right, if you are turning left shortly after overtaking, or in slow-moving lanes of traffic., At an uncontrolled junction of equal importance, to whom would you give way?, You give way to traffic from the right or to vehicles already entering the junction., What is a box junction and what rules apply?, A box junction is an area marked with yellow criss-cross lines; do not enter unless your exit is clear, except when turning right and not blocking oncoming traffic., What is a clearway?, A clearway is a road where stopping and parking are prohibited during certain times, except for buses or taxis., When should you dip your headlights?, Dip your headlights when meeting oncoming traffic, driving behind another vehicle, on lit roads, in fog or snow, at dusk or dawn, or when being overtaken., What is a safe distance to travel behind another vehicle?, Use the two-second rule; double it in rain and quadruple it in snow or ice., What is the minimum depth of tread on a tyre?, The minimum legal tyre tread depth is 1.6 mm (1 mm for motorcycles or vintage vehicles)., What is the legal parking distance from the kerb?, You may park up to 45 cm from the kerb., What is the legal parking distance from a junction?, You must park at least 5 metres from a junction., What regulations apply to use of the horn?, Do not use the horn in built-up areas between 11:30 pm and 7:00 am except in an emergency., What does an amber traffic light mean?, Amber means stop if you can do so safely., What does a red traffic light mean?, Red means stop., What does a green traffic light mean?, Green means go if the junction is clear., What does a flashing amber traffic light mean?, Flashing amber means you may proceed but must give way to pedestrians., What do flashing red lights mean?, Flashing red lights mean stop; a train is approaching., What does a continuous white line in the middle of the road mean?, A continuous white line means you must not cross it except in an emergency or for access., What does a continuous white line with a broken line alongside mean?, You may overtake only on the side of the broken line., What does a continuous yellow line at the side of the road mean?, A continuous yellow line means no parking during certain hours., What do double continuous yellow lines mean?, Double yellow lines mean no parking at any time., What does a broken yellow line mean?, A broken yellow line marks the edge of the road or the hard shoulder., What do white zigzag lines mean and where would you see them?, White zigzag lines mean no stopping, no parking and no overtaking near a pedestrian crossing., How would you know you were entering a one-way street from the wrong end?, You will see a “No Entry” sign, road markings, and a continuous white line with a broken line behind it., Where would you stop if a STOP sign did not have a white line?, You stop at the sign., Give examples of where you should not park., Do not park on the brow of a hill, a humpback bridge, near a junction, blocking a sign, at a bus stop, at an entrance, opposite another vehicle on a narrow road, at a taxi rank, opposite a continuous white line, in a bus lane, or on a footpath., What should you do if you had an accident?, You must stop., What does the island in the centre of a pedestrian crossing mean?, Each side of the island is a separate crossing., When can you drive on the hard shoulder?, You may drive on the hard shoulder temporarily to let traffic overtake, if it is safe and the shoulder is clear., What is the maximum distance allowed between the drawing vehicle and the vehicle being towed?, A maximum of 4.5 metres., When towing, if the distance between the vehicles is more than 1.5 metres, what must you do?, Attach a white flag or warning device of at least 30 cm² to the towing connection., You may not park within what distance from a pedestrian crossing?, You may not park 15 metres before or 5 metres after a pedestrian crossing., What procedure must you adopt if crossing a dual carriageway with a narrow central median?, If the median is too narrow, wait until you can cross fully in one movement., What is the main difference between a motorway and a dual carriageway?, On a motorway you can only turn left, there are no right turns, no stopping, higher speed limits, no traffic lights and no roundabouts., Give examples of hazards you may encounter on the road., Hazards include pedestrians, animals, mud, concealed entrances, slow farm machinery, etc., What is the maximum speed limit on a motorway?, The maximum speed is 120 km/h., When being overtaken, what must you not do?, Do not increase your speed., How would you recognise a zebra crossing at night?, By flashing amber beacons., What position would you take up to make a right turn out of a one-way street?, Use the extreme right lane., Where would you never make a U-turn?, Never U-turn on a one-way street, at a continuous white line, or where signs forbid it., What is a contra-flow bus lane?, A bus lane running in the opposite direction to normal traffic, never for other vehicles., What is a with-flow bus lane?, A bus lane running in the same direction as traffic, restricted to buses during certain hours., What is meant by tailgating?, Tailgating means driving too close to the vehicle in front., What are the main factors that can affect your driving?, Alcohol, drugs, tiredness, fatigue, road rage and aggressive behaviour., When may you use the outside lane of a dual carriageway?, When overtaking or turning right shortly ahead., What does a red triangle indicate?, A red triangle indicates a dangerous hazard such as a crash or breakdown., What is coasting and why is it dangerous?, Coasting is driving with the clutch pressed or in neutral; it is dangerous because you lose engine braking and control., How far away must you be from a pedestrian crossing if crossing the road without using the crossing?, Not within the white zigzag lines, or at least 15 metres from the crossing., Seat belts – who is responsible?, Under 16: the driver is responsible. Over 17: the person themselves., Where should you not overtake?, Do not overtake at a bend, hill crest, humpback bridge, continuous white line, pedestrian crossing or anywhere your view is restricted., What must you check before starting the engine?, Check the handbrake is on and the vehicle is in neutral., What colour traffic light follows amber?, Red., What is the national speed limit of Ireland?, 100 km/h..

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