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What action should a driver take if the engine in their vehicle cuts out suddenly when they are driving along?

  1. A.Depress the accelerator and then release it.
  2. B.Check the handbrake is fully off.
  3. C.Engage a lower gear.
  4. D.Signal and steer the vehicle to the side of the road.
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Correct answer: D. Signal and steer the vehicle to the side of the road.

If the engine in a vehicle cuts out when driving, it is important to signal and steer to the side of the road, switch on the hazard warning lights to warn other drivers, and contact the relevant breakdown service to get assistance.

This is an official-style question from the Safe and Responsible Driving topic of the Ireland driver theory test (Cat. B). Practise all 804 questions free on iTest.ie — with timed mock exams, automatic mistake tracking and progress sync across devices.

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