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When changing a wheel on a public road, what should a person do to ensure their own safety?

  1. A.Ensure the vehicle is in reverse gear and front wheels are facing the roadway.
  2. B.Ask a bystander to warn traffic by beckoning them from the middle of the road.
  3. C.Wear reflective clothing and switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights.
  4. D.Ensure the vehicle is in first gear and the wheels are facing the roadway.
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Correct answer: C. Wear reflective clothing and switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights.

When changing a wheel at the side of the road, switch on the vehicle hazard warning lights, and wear reflective or light-coloured clothing. This will help other motorists to react and slow down when passing.

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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