Theory Test Practice Ireland

Bus theory test questions and answers

All 108 questions from the Bus driver theory test bank, each with the correct answer and the official explanation. Grouped by topic, in the same order as the practice app. The bus test also draws on 740 questions shared with the truck bank.

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Control of vehicle

9 questions · Practise Control of vehicle

  1. #1945What should a bus driver ensure before starting the first journey of the day?
  2. #1947What must a bus driver ensure when carrying out a cockpit drill?
  3. #1954Which of the following must a driver do when carrying out a cockpit drill?
  4. #1958What should a bus driver do before opening the door for passengers?
  5. #1966Which of the following is an essential PSV check required prior to driving a bus?
  6. #1999What are the essential internal safety requirements to be checked prior to driving a bus?
  7. #2004Which of the following must a driver check when carrying out a bus cockpit drill?
  8. #2006Which of the following is included in the driver’s cockpit drill?
  9. #2011Which of the following is an essential interior PSV walk-around check required on a bus?

Legal matters / rules of the road

39 questions · Practise Legal matters / rules of the road

  1. #1910Must the holder of a Category D learner permit who already holds a Category D1 full licence be accompanied by the holder of a Category D licence when driving a bus or coach?
  2. #1911Which of the following operators requires a Road Passenger Transport Operator’s Licence?
  3. #1914What is the maximum permitted speed on a national primary road of a single-decker bus or minibus (having passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons) and which is not designed to carry standing passenger?
  4. #1919What is the number of penalty points on payment of a fine for a licensed bus driver travelling at 100 km/h on a national road?
  5. #1922What is the maximum permitted speed on a dual carriageway of a double-decker bus or minibus (having passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons) and which is designed to carry standing passengers?
  6. #1924Who is responsible for ensuring a valid Road Passenger Operator’s Licence Disc is affixed to the vehicle?
  7. #1925After what period is a bus on the road required to display a valid Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Test (CVRT) disc?
  8. #1927A Category (D1E) licence is required to drive which of the following vehicles?
  9. #1928Who is required to hold a Road Passenger Transport Operator’s Licence?
  10. #1930Is a driver who holds a full Category D licence restricted to automatic transmission (code 78) permitted to drive a conventional manual bus or coach on that licence?
  11. #1933What is the maximum permitted speed on a motorway of a double-decker bus or minibus (having passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons) and which is not designed to carry standing passengers?
  12. #1934What is the maximum permitted speed on a dual carriageway of a double-deck, single deck or coach which is not designed to carry standing passengers?
  13. #1940Is the holder of a Category D or D1 learner permit allowed to carry passengers for payment or reward while driving a bus?
  14. #1941What is the maximum permitted speed on a dual carriageway of a single-decker bus or minibus (having passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons) and which is not designed to carry standing passengers?
  15. #1946Which of the following is a minimum rest period option that an international coach tour driver must take before using the 12 day rule?
  16. #1952What is the maximum permitted speed limit on a motorway of a double-decker bus or minibus (having passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons) and which is designed to carry standing passengers?
  17. #1955To apply for a Category D learner permit an individual must already hold a licence in which of the following categories?
  18. #1956Must the holder of a Category D learner permit who holds a Category D1 full licence display L plates on a bus or coach while taking driving lessons?
  19. #1957What is the maximum permitted speed on a motorway of a single-decker bus or minibus (having passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons) and which is not designed to carry standing passengers?
  20. #1959What is the maximum permitted speed on a dual carriageway of a single-decker bus or minibus (having passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons) which is designed to carry standing passengers?
  21. #1960What information is recorded on a tachograph record?
  22. #1962To apply for a Category (D1E) learner permit an individual must already hold a licence in which of the following categories?
  23. #1963What is the maximum permitted speed on a motorway of a single-decker bus or minibus (having passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons) and which is designed to carry standing passengers?
  24. #1969When is double parking permitted?
  25. #1970What is the minimum amount of periodic refresher training that the holder of a bus driver CPC card must do, each year, to maintain their qualification?
  26. #1972What is the legal requirement for any organised bus trip carrying children?
  27. #1975What is the maximum number of passenger seats in a vehicle that can be driven by the holder of a Category D1 licence?
  28. #1981What is the minimum age at which a driver who holds a valid driver CPC card can drive a 53-seater bus or coach?
  29. #1984To apply for a bus learner permit an individual must satisfy which of the following conditions?
  30. #1985Which of the following is a requirement of the 12 day rule for international coach tour driving after 1st January, 2014?
  31. #1988What is the maximum permitted speed on a national primary road of a double-decker bus or minibus (having passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons) and which is not designed to carry standing passenger?
  32. #1989To apply for a Category (DE) learner permit an individual must already hold a licence in which of the following categories?
  33. #1990A Category D1 licence permits the holder to drive a vehicle which can carry a maximum of how many passengers, excluding the driver?
  34. #1991What rule applies to towing a trailer for a Category D1 learner permit holder?
  35. #2000To apply for a Category D1 learner permit an individual must already hold a licence in which of the following categories?
  36. #2001What is the maximum permitted speed on a national primary road of a double-decker bus or minibus (having passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons) and which is designed to carry standing passengers?
  37. #2005What is the maximum permitted speed on a national primary road of a single-decker bus or minibus having passenger accommodation for more than 8 persons and which is designed to carry standing passengers?
  38. #2009What is the minimum age at which a driver can drive a 14-seat bus?
  39. #2016Which of the following is a condition of the 12 day rule for international coach journey?

Managing risk

4 questions · Practise Managing risk

  1. #1979What should the driver check before leaving a bus?
  2. #2002Which of the following needs to be confirmed before the bus leaves the depot?
  3. #2010Where should passengers’ heavy luggage be stored?
  4. #2015What safety equipment must be carried on a bus or minibus?

Safe & responsible driving

48 questions · Practise Safe & responsible driving

  1. #1912To safely deploy a lift or ramp for use by a wheelchair user, a driver should…
  2. #1915What can a bus driver do to avoid harsh braking for the comfort of their passengers?
  3. #1916Whilst driving a double-decker bus, what should the driver use internal mirrors for?
  4. #1917What might be described as a bus driver’s ‘blind spots’?
  5. #1918Why should a driver accelerate smoothly?
  6. #1920Which of the following should professional bus drivers do if there are delays en route?
  7. #1921What should a driver do before moving off from a stop where the wheelchair ramp was used by a passenger?
  8. #1923When letting passengers off a service bus, what should a driver do to ensure their safety?
  9. #1929Private buses first registered after which of the following dates are required to have passenger seat belts fitted?
  10. #1931When dealing with a passenger with a learning disability, a driver should…
  11. #1935Is it permitted to lock the emergency doors on a bus carrying children?
  12. #1936What is a legal responsibility of a bus driver carrying children?
  13. #1938When dealing with a passenger with a physical disability…
  14. #1939When leaving the cab of a bus, what should the driver ensure?
  15. #1942A driver’s responsibility with regard to a wheelchair restraint system is to…
  16. #1943When stopping for a short period of time in an urban area, for example to let off passengers, what should a driver do?
  17. #1944What is a bus driver’s main responsibility?
  18. #1949A wheelchair user boards the vehicle and wishes to use the docking area, which is occupied with standing passengers and their baggage. What should the driver do?
  19. #1950How should a driver exit the cab of a bus with the driver’s door on the offside (right side)?
  20. #1951When dealing with a passenger with a visual impairment a driver should…
  21. #1953When carrying passengers in darkness why should a bus driver have the interior lights switched on in the vehicle?
  22. #1961What is a bus driver’s main responsibility?
  23. #1964What should a driver do to ensure the safety and comfort of their passengers?
  24. #1967In what circumstances may a driver carry passengers in a trailer attached to a bus?
  25. #1968It is an offence for a professional driver of a bus or truck to drive such a vehicle when that driver’s blood alcohol level is above…
  26. #1971What should a driver be aware of before moving off from a bus stop?
  27. #1973When is it safe to open the passenger door of a bus?
  28. #1976When dealing with a passenger who is deaf or hard of hearing, a driver should…
  29. #1977What effect could overloading with passengers or luggage have on a bus?
  30. #1978In relation to the vehicle’s doors, what in particular should a driver be aware of when driving a bus?
  31. #1980What should a bus driver be aware of before moving off?
  32. #1982What should a driver do when a deaf person gets on the bus?
  33. #1983When leaving the cab of a bus, what should a driver ensure?
  34. #1986How can a driver ensure passenger safety?
  35. #1987In which of the following locations may a wheelchair user be carried in a bus or coach?
  36. #1992What is the MOST likely cause of multiple pile-ups on motorways?
  37. #1993Whilst driving a double-decker bus, what are the interior mirrors used for?
  38. #1994What driving behaviour could result in passengers getting thrown about?
  39. #1996How many passengers may be carried on any given bus?
  40. #1997Which gear should be used to optimise fuel consumption?
  41. #1998Having dropped off passengers, what should a driver check before moving off?
  42. #2003When leaving the cab of a bus, what should the driver ensure?
  43. #2007When children are alighting from a school bus, what advice should a driver give them?
  44. #2008A dog which is used by a person with a physical, hidden or learning disability is a/an…
  45. #2012What should a driver do when stopping to allow passengers get off the bus?
  46. #2013What should a bus driver do when communicating with a passenger who is hard of hearing?
  47. #2014When driving a double-decker bus, how would a driver monitor the passengers on the top deck?
  48. #2017Should a driver issue tickets whilst driving away from the bus stop?

Technical matters

8 questions · Practise Technical matters

  1. #1913What is the maximum width of a bus?
  2. #1926What is the maximum permitted length of a two-axle bus?
  3. #1932What is the maximum height of a double-decker bus?
  4. #1937In what situation are endurance braking systems especially useful?
  5. #1948What is the maximum permitted length of an articulated bus?
  6. #1965What is the maximum number of passenger seats a minibus can have?
  7. #1974Which of the following can occur if the driver constantly applies the brakes on a long downhill stretch?
  8. #1995What is the maximum permitted length of a bus having more than two axles?