Give Way Rules and Junctions Flashcards

What does 'filtering' mean for motorcyclists at junctions in Ireland?

Answer: Moving slowly through stationary or slow traffic between lanes

Filtering refers to motorcyclists moving slowly through stationary or very slow-moving queued traffic. While not explicitly illegal, it must be done at very low speed and with great caution.

You are waiting to turn right from a major road into a minor road. A car behind you also wants to turn right. What should you do?

Answer: Wait in the correct position, signal clearly, and do not block the main flow unnecessarily

Position yourself correctly for the right turn, signal clearly, and wait for a safe gap. If your vehicle is blocking other traffic, the vehicle behind should wait — you must not rush a potentially dangerous manoeuvre.

When is it permissible to cross a solid white centre line to overtake in Ireland?

Answer: Only to pass a stationary obstruction, cyclist, or horse at low speed

A solid white centre line must not be crossed for overtaking purposes. The only permitted crossing is to pass a stationary obstruction, a cyclist, a horse, or a road maintenance vehicle at low speed.

What is the 'open road' rule for following distance at 100 km/h?

Answer: At least a 2-second gap — roughly 55 metres

At 100 km/h, a 2-second time gap equates to approximately 55 metres of following distance. In poor conditions this should be extended to at least 4 seconds.

A large vehicle is approaching on a narrow road. You see a passing place to your left. What should you do?

Answer: Pull into the passing place to allow the larger vehicle to pass

On a narrow road, the vehicle closest to a passing place should use it. It is safer and more practical for a smaller vehicle to use the passing place than for a large vehicle to attempt it.

What should you do when you see an amber traffic light?

Answer: Stop before the stop line if it is safe to do so

An amber light means stop before the stop line unless you are so close that stopping would be dangerous. Do not accelerate to 'beat' the light — this is dangerous and illegal.