DTT Road Signs and Markings 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing upward means:
- You must proceed straight ahead (Correct answer)
- One-way street ahead
- Motorway begins
- No U-turns
Correct answer: You must proceed straight ahead
A blue circle with a white upward arrow is a mandatory instruction sign requiring drivers to go straight ahead — deviating is not permitted at that point.
Question 2: What does a red circle with a white horizontal bar mean?
- No entry for vehicular traffic (Correct answer)
- No parking
- Stop and give way
- Speed limit 60 km/h
Correct answer: No entry for vehicular traffic
A red circle with a white horizontal bar is the 'No Entry' sign. Vehicles must not enter the road or lane displaying this sign.
Question 3: Zig-zag white lines near a pedestrian crossing mean:
- No parking or overtaking in that zone (Correct answer)
- Slow down to 20 km/h
- Horn use is prohibited
- Give way to cyclists
Correct answer: No parking or overtaking in that zone
Zig-zag lines on the approach to a pedestrian crossing prohibit parking and overtaking. They keep the crossing area visible and safe for pedestrians.
Question 4: What colour are mandatory instruction signs in Ireland?
- Blue (Correct answer)
- Red
- Green
- Yellow
Correct answer: Blue
Mandatory instruction signs in Ireland are blue. They require drivers to take a specific action, such as keeping left or following a particular route.
Question 5: A white rectangular sign with a red border showing '50' means:
- The speed limit is 50 km/h (Correct answer)
- Minimum speed is 50 km/h
- Road works speed limit
- Advisory speed for a bend
Correct answer: The speed limit is 50 km/h
A circular sign with a red border displaying '50' is a mandatory speed limit sign. The maximum permitted speed at that location is 50 km/h.
Question 6: What does a rectangular blue sign with a white 'P' indicate?
- Parking is permitted (Correct answer)
- No parking zone
- Pay and display parking
- Parking for disabled only
Correct answer: Parking is permitted
A blue rectangular sign with a white 'P' indicates that parking is permitted in that area. Any additional conditions such as time limits would be shown beneath.
DTT Road Signs and Markings 2
A blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing upward means: