Ireland Driving Test 26

Question 1

Under what circumstances should a driver increase the air pressure in the tyres before undertaking a long journey?

Accepted Answer

Never.

Answer

Only if high speeds are anticipated.

Answer

Always.

Answer

Only if the tread depth is below 1.6mm.

Question 2

What is the effect of under-inflated tyres on a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Impaired braking and steering.

Answer

Increase the rate of wear on the vehicle's engine and transmission.

Answer

Improved fuel economy and braking.

Answer

Improved braking and steering.

Question 3

What effect would coasting have on a vehicle’s tyres?

Accepted Answer

No effect.

Answer

It would cause them to lose air pressure.

Answer

It would increase the rate of wear on them.

Answer

It would increase the tyres pressure.

Question 4

What should the driver do to secure the vehicle when changing a wheel?

Accepted Answer

Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll when jacked up.

Answer

Point the front wheels towards the kerb.

Answer

Point the front wheels away from the kerb.

Answer

Ensure that the gear lever is in neutral.

Question 5

While driving, what does a continuous vibration in the steering indicate?

Accepted Answer

The wheel balance is uneven.

Answer

The shock absorbers are worn.

Answer

The steering is out of alignment.

Answer

Weight distribution is uneven.

Question 6

What can cause heavy steering?

Accepted Answer

Under-inflated tyres.

Answer

Badly worn brakes.

Answer

Poorly oiled steering.

Answer

Over-inflated tyres.

Question 7

When driving, where should a driver rest their left foot?

Accepted Answer

On the floor or footrest.

Answer

Under the brake-pedal.

Answer

Under the clutch pedal.

Answer

On the clutch pedal.

Question 8

How does harsh acceleration affect fuel consumption?

Accepted Answer

Fuel consumption increases.

Answer

There is no effect provided the engine is properly tuned.

Answer

Fuel consumption decreases.

Answer

There is no effect, if a high gear is engaged.

Question 9

What should a driver do to minimise fuel consumption in their vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Use gently acceleration and braking.

Answer

Change rapidly up through the gears.

Answer

Drive with the choke out.

Answer

Drive in a low gear.

Question 10

How does continuous high-speed driving affect fuel consumption?

Accepted Answer

It increases fuel consumption.

Answer

It reduces fuel consumption.

Answer

It increases fuel consumption only in wet weather.

Answer

It reduces fuel consumption as long as the road is dry and straight.