DTT Road Signs Ireland 2

Question 1

What does a brown sign with white text and symbols indicate in Ireland?

Accepted Answer

A tourist attraction or point of interest

Answer

Brown signs in Ireland indicate tourist information, attractions, and points of interest such as castles, heritage sites, beaches, and scenic routes. This colour coding follows European standards.

Question 2

What does a 'YIELD' sign (inverted triangle with red border) require a driver to do?

Accepted Answer

Give way to traffic on the road you are joining or crossing

Answer

The YIELD sign (or 'Give Way') means you must give priority to traffic on the road you are approaching. You must slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary, but you are not required to stop if the road is clear.

Question 3

What does a sign showing a red circle with a diagonal red line through it (on a white background with no other symbol) mean?

Accepted Answer

End of all previously signed restrictions

Answer

A white circular sign with a red border and a single diagonal red line indicates the end of all previously signed local restrictions, such as speed limits or no overtaking zones.

Question 4

On Irish motorways, what does a sign with a blue background showing a white 'M' followed by a number indicate?

Accepted Answer

The motorway route number

Answer

Blue signs with a white 'M' and number identify the motorway route (e.g., M50, M1, M7). Ireland's motorway numbering generally corresponds to the national primary route it follows.

Question 5

What does a rectangular blue sign with a white 'P' indicate?

Accepted Answer

A parking area is available

Answer

The blue 'P' sign indicates that a parking area or car park is available. Additional information such as time restrictions or charges may be shown below the main sign.

Irish DTT Practice Test

Irish DTT Practice Test

DTT Road Signs Ireland 2