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When stopped at traffic lights and the green light comes on, what should a driver do?

  1. A.Accelerate at a greater rate than other drivers so as to facilitate overtaking.
  2. B.Move off quickly and then check the mirrors.
  3. C.Check that other road users have cleared the junction and move off with care.
  4. D.Move off slowly and then check the mirrors.
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Correct answer: C. Check that other road users have cleared the junction and move off with care.

When stopped at traffic lights and the green light comes on, you should check to ensure the way is clear and proceed only if it is safe to do so.

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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