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Before exiting the vehicle on a busy road, what should the driver ensure?

  1. A.That the gear lever is in neutral.
  2. B.That the passengers open their door first.
  3. C.That the wheels are positioned straight ahead.
  4. D.Before opening the door the driver should check it is safe to do so.
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Correct answer: D. Before opening the door the driver should check it is safe to do so.

When exiting from a parked vehicle on a busy road, the driver should check it is safe to do so before opening the door, as there could be cyclists or other traffic passing closely by.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving 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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