iTest.ieQuestions · FAQ · Start free →
QuestionsManaging Risk › Question 14 of 99

How would a driver know that a brake-light bulb is not working?

  1. A.By standing at the rear of the vehicle and checking as another person presses the brake pedal.
  2. B.They would notice the brake pedal getting softer under pressure.
  3. C.By standing at the rear of the vehicle and getting another person to turn on side lights.
  4. D.They would notice the brake pedal become firmer under pressure.
Show answer & explanation

Correct answer: A. By standing at the rear of the vehicle and checking as another person presses the brake pedal.

In order for a driver to know that the rear brake lights are working correctly, they should stand at the rear of the vehicle and check that the brake lights come on while another person presses the brakes.

This is an official-style question from the Managing Risk 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.

Practise the full question bank free →
← Previous question Next question →