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What is the purpose of traffic calming measures?

  1. A.To prioritise heavy goods traffic.
  2. B.To slow down traffic in the vicinity.
  3. C.To inform the driver of an increased speed limit ahead.
  4. D.To alert drivers to road flooding ahead.
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Correct answer: B. To slow down traffic in the vicinity.

The purpose of traffic calming measures is to slow down fast-moving traffic to a speed more suitable for the area they are entering. These measures are usually found in rural areas on the entry points to towns or villages.

This is an official-style question from the Legal Matters & Rules of the Road topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 807 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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