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What should a driver do if they see a red warning triangle on the road?

  1. A.The driver should maintain speed, carry on and avoid the triangle.
  2. B.The driver should slow down and expect a hazard up ahead.
  3. C.The driver should stop and await instructions.
  4. D.The driver should remove the triangle as it is causing an obstruction on the road.
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Correct answer: B. The driver should slow down and expect a hazard up ahead.

Warning triangles are used to alert approaching traffic that there is a vehicle breakdown or collision ahead. When you come across a warning triangle, you should slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. Do not allow yourself to be distracted by the incident.

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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