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If, when driving along, the driver notices that the engine power is lower than normal, what should they do?

  1. A.Switch to a different fuel.
  2. B.Replace the engine oil filter.
  3. C.Adjust the fuel mixture control mechanism.
  4. D.Have the vehicle checked by a competent person.
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Correct answer: D. Have the vehicle checked by a competent person.

If the driver notices that the vehicle seems underpowered when driving, this could present a number of problems, e.g. lack of power when overtaking. The driver should have it checked by a competent person as soon as possible as there may be a number of causes, some of which may deteriorate further.

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.

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