Vehicle condition and safety
Irish Theory Test Vehicle Safety Questions
Focus on vehicle condition, equipment and maintenance questions with answers and explanations. Practise the areas that can be easy to overlook before taking your Irish driving theory test.
- questions
- 104
- of the bank
- 13%
- subtopics
- 7
- Tyres and wheels30
- Engine, fuel, fluids and battery26
- Towing, trailers and loads20
- Lights, mirrors, windows and instruments16
- Occupant protection and restraints6
- Brakes, steering and suspension systems3
- Vehicle checks, legal condition and servicing3
Try 3 questions
Question 1 of 3 · #288
If, when driving along, the driver notices that the engine power is lower than normal, what should they do?
Vehicle safety practice
Work through questions on brakes, tyres, lights, mirrors, fluids, restraints, towing and other vehicle-safety topics.
Learn from explanations
Use each explanation to understand why an answer is correct instead of relying on memorisation alone.
Mix it back into practice
Once you have strengthened vehicle topics, return to mixed questions or a timed mock test.
Questions about vehicle condition, equipment and maintenance
- #2If the brake pedal of a vehicle feels soft or spongy when applied, what does this mean?Brakes, steering and suspension systems
- #3Whilst driving, why might a driver suspect that the brake fluid level in their vehicle is low?Brakes, steering and suspension systems
- #219When must a tractor or works vehicle be fitted with a rear-view mirror?Lights, mirrors, windows and instruments
- #261What effect does towing a loaded trailer have on stopping ability?Towing, trailers and loads
- #262Which of the following statements is true in relation to tyre pressure and driving on a motorway?Tyres and wheels
- #271How does the driver know the vehicle’s total load-carrying capacity?Towing, trailers and loads