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How should a driver secure their vehicle before getting out of it?

  1. A.Angle the wheels towards the kerb and stop the engine.
  2. B.Apply the parking brake, stop the engine and engage a low gear.
  3. C.Engage a low gear and stop the engine.
  4. D.Angle the wheels away from the kerb and stop the engine.
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Correct answer: B. Apply the parking brake, stop the engine and engage a low gear.

Before leaving your vehicle, apply the handbrake, switch off the engine and engage a low gear. If the vehicle is fitted with automatic transmission, select P (park).

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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