DTT Road Signs and Markings 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a 'Give Way' sign look like in Ireland?
- An inverted triangle with red border (Correct answer)
- A red octagon
- A yellow diamond
- A blue circle
Correct answer: An inverted triangle with red border
The Give Way sign is an inverted (upside-down) triangle with a red border. It tells drivers they must yield to traffic on the road they are entering.
Question 2: A 'Stop' sign requires you to:
- Come to a complete stop and give way (Correct answer)
- Slow down and give way if traffic is present
- Stop only when other vehicles are visible
- Reduce speed to 10 km/h
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and give way
A Stop sign requires a complete stop before the line, regardless of whether other vehicles are visible. You must then give way before proceeding.
Question 3: Edge lines on a road are typically what colour?
- White (Correct answer)
- Yellow
- Red
- Blue
Correct answer: White
Edge lines in Ireland are white. They mark the boundary between the traffic lane and the hard shoulder or footpath, helping drivers stay within the carriageway.
Question 4: What do yellow kerb markings indicate?
- No parking at certain times or at all (Correct answer)
- Bus stop zone
- Loading bay
- Taxi rank
Correct answer: No parking at certain times or at all
Yellow kerb markings indicate parking restrictions. A single yellow line usually means no parking during certain hours; a double yellow means no parking at any time.
Question 5: A sign showing a red triangle with an exclamation mark (!) means:
- General danger or hazard ahead (Correct answer)
- Road works ahead
- Level crossing ahead
- Animals on the road
Correct answer: General danger or hazard ahead
A red triangle with a plain exclamation mark is a general hazard warning sign, used when no specific symbol applies. It warns drivers to be alert for an unspecified danger ahead.
Question 6: What does a blue sign with a white bicycle and pedestrian figure separated by a line mean?
- Shared path with separated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians (Correct answer)
- Cycling only permitted
- No cyclists allowed
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
Correct answer: Shared path with separated lanes for cyclists and pedestrians
This sign indicates a shared-use path where cyclists and pedestrians have their own segregated lanes. Both may use the path but must stay in their respective sections.
DTT Road Signs and Markings 3
What does a 'Give Way' sign look like in Ireland?