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Driving test - theory questions!

  • 18-05-2006 07:54AM
    #1
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭


    Alright all,

    I've got my test coming up - 8th June - Finglas.

    I saw this online:

    "...Test materials
    The full list of test questions and answers (700+)are only available in book and CD-ROM formats and are available from bookshops throughout the country and from the Driver Theory Testing Service. This material is not free (approx 16 euro for the book and approx. 16 euro for the CD-ROM)..."

    Anyone have the CD? I'd really appreciate the upload! I assume if it's text it's no size!

    Just thought I'd try - I'll buy it if nothings out there!

    I'd appreciate any advice on the test also! I'm driving a few years now and plan to get a lesson or two to iron out the bad habits! Any recommendations on instructors?

    Apologies for the plethora of questions! Thanks in Advance...


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  • #2
    murphaph
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,988 ✭✭✭✭murphaph


    You don't need the theory test book. You're past that stage. You just need to know the ROTR and if you look in the stickies somewhere there's a list of Q&A they might ask you before the test, like "what could cause a bike to skid?" sort of stuff.

    If you get a pretest with an instructor he'll likely sort you out with a list of Qs and As to learn off.


  • #3
    Litcagral
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Litcagral


    sticker wrote:
    Alright all,

    I've got my test coming up - 8th June - Finglas.

    I saw this online:

    "...Test materials
    The full list of test questions and answers (700+)are only available in book and CD-ROM formats and are available from bookshops throughout the country and from the Driver Theory Testing Service. This material is not free (approx 16 euro for the book and approx. 16 euro for the CD-ROM)..."

    Anyone have the CD? I'd really appreciate the upload! I assume if it's text it's no size!

    Just thought I'd try - I'll buy it if nothings out there!

    I'd appreciate any advice on the test also! I'm driving a few years now and plan to get a lesson or two to iron out the bad habits! Any recommendations on instructors?

    Apologies for the plethora of questions! Thanks in Advance...

    I'd recommend the lads in ISM (1850 530 430). Their depot is next door to Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station. Lessons are very expensive.

    I also did my test in Finglas. Failed it first time for exceeding speed limit - seems to depend on the tester.

    They also ask some practical questions such as how to check oil level, tighten chain etc.

    I wouldn't worry too much about the theory test. The questions are multiple choice and are relatively straightforward.

    Good Luck.


  • #4
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭sticker


    Cheers for the advice guys ;)


  • #5
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭sticker


    Litcagral wrote:
    I'd recommend the lads in ISM (1850 530 430). Their depot is next door to Fitzgibbon Street Garda Station. Lessons are very expensive.

    I also did my test in Finglas. Failed it first time for exceeding speed limit - seems to depend on the tester.

    They also ask some practical questions such as how to check oil level, tighten chain etc.

    I wouldn't worry too much about the theory test. The questions are multiple choice and are relatively straightforward.

    Good Luck.

    I'm probably gonna get shot down for this one - but how do you check the oil level?!!

    Sorry!


  • #6
    Litcagral
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Litcagral


    Remember - Observation, Observation, Observation.


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
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    Checking oil:

    For 2 Stroke: "My oil is in the other tank under the seat/wherever"
    For 4 Stroke: "I unscrew the dipstick here (usually near clutch cover), wipe it clean, place it back in, remove it and check the level on it"


  • #8
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭sticker


    baz8080 wrote:
    Checking oil:

    For 2 Stroke: "My oil is in the other tank under the seat/wherever"
    For 4 Stroke: "I unscrew the dipstick here (usually near clutch cover), wipe it clean, place it back in, remove it and check the level on it"

    Thanks!


  • #9
    tk123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,970 ✭✭✭✭tk123


    They might also ask you how to check(if i can rememeber them all)
    lights
    tires
    chain
    steeering
    brakes


  • #10
    sticker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,063 ✭✭✭sticker


    tk123 wrote:
    They might also ask you how to check(if i can rememeber them all)
    lights
    tires
    chain
    steeering
    brakes

    I think my lesson will be welcomed...! :D


  • #11
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    tires -

    1.6mm thread depth over most of the surface area. You could throw in "but *i* would replace them way before that!"

    "I also check that the front is xx psi and the back is xx psi"

    lights

    "i check my low and high beam, brake lights, and indicators before i start"
    know where all the controls are!

    chain

    "i know the correct tension and to tighten it I put it on it's centre stand or jack, loosen this bolt and pull it back to tighten - I then tighten the bolt to the correct tightness"

    also look out for worn sprockets

    steering

    clean movement from lock to lock, no clunk in the middle.

    brakes

    "I shine a torch here so i can see the thickness of the pads and they still have xx mm of compund on them so they're ok."


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  • #12
    Idleater
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    baz8080 wrote:
    tires -

    1.6mm thread depth over most of the surface area. You could throw in "but *i* would replace them way before that!"


    I thought Bike tyres were 1mm...

    L.


  • #13
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 1,350 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    ah, indeed they are. I dont know if i would fancy going around with a 1mm of thread though..


  • #14
    Litcagral
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Litcagral


    nereid wrote:
    I thought Bike tyres were 1mm...

    L.

    Spot on:


    "The vehicle should be roadworthy and all tyres should have a minimum depth of at least 1mm - the legal thread depth limit for motorcycle tyres in Ireland. (Note vehicle tyre tread depths in Ireland are set down in law in SI 358/1991)"


  • #15
    Tomohawk
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    Someone had made an online theory test simulator somewhere cos I used it before I did my theory test a couple of years ago. It would randomly generate 40 questions from the 700 and then ask you them, and then rate you. It was a very handy tool for practising for the actual Theory test. Try http://www.soyouwanttodrive.com/ or defo here http://1stdrivertheorytest.com/

    good luck!


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