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Preparing for the official Irish Driver Theory Test? Practise 805 real-style questions for this category: by topic, in 20-question rounds, or as a full timed mock exam in the exact official format.
Every question comes with a clear explanation, and you can study in your own language with the English original alongside. The real exam screen shows English, so you learn both.
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+What do flashing amber lights at a pelican crossing mean?
Correct answer: Stop and give way to pedestrians—proceed if the way is clear.
Explanation: A flashing amber light at a pelican crossing means you must yield to pedestrians. You may proceed, however, if the crossing is clear.
+Where is a driver allowed to park?
Correct answer: Where the driver is not blocking other road users, their view of traffic signals, or the road ahead.
Explanation: It is an offence to park at the side of a road that has a single or double continuous white line along its centre. Parking on such a road could create an obstruction and may cause inconvenience or danger to other road users.
+What distance before a zebra crossing is parking prohibited?
Correct answer: 15 metres.
Explanation: It is an offence to park 15 metres before or 5 metres after a pedestrian crossing. Parking in this manner may restrict the zone of vision of drivers approaching the crossing and endanger pedestrians.
+Within what distance of a road junction is parking prohibited?
Correct answer: 5 metres unless parking spaces are clearly marked.
Explanation: It is an offence to park within 5 metres of a road junction unless parking spaces are clearly marked. Parking in that area may restrict the zone of vision of drivers approaching the junction and may cause an obstruction to large vehicles wishing to turn.
+Is a driver permitted to park at an entrance to a property?
Correct answer: Yes, with the property owner's consent.
Explanation: You may park across the entrance to a property only with the owner's consent. Parking across an entrance may cause inconvenience and danger to persons entering or leaving the property.
+When is parking permitted on a footpath?
Correct answer: It is never permitted to park on a footpath.
Explanation: It is an offence to park on a footpath. Where a vehicle is parked on a footpath, pedestrians may have to step onto the road to go around the vehicle and so place themselves in danger.
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