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What should a driver do before starting a journey in poor weather conditions?

  1. A.Reduce tyre pressure to ensure better grip on the road.
  2. B.Check the weather forecast for the planned route.
  3. C.Top up the windscreen washer reservoir with coolant.
  4. D.Increase tyre pressure to ensure better grip on the road.
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Correct answer: B. Check the weather forecast for the planned route.

Driving in adverse weather conditions is more dangerous and more tiring. Drivers should check the weather forecast and weather warnings and other sources for information on the expected conditions on the intended route, and allow extra time to complete the journey.

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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