Give Way Rules and Junctions Flashcards

What is the rule about overtaking at a pedestrian crossing in Ireland?

Answer: No overtaking on the approach to or at a pedestrian crossing

It is illegal to overtake any moving vehicle on the approach to a pedestrian crossing. The zig-zag lines on the approach reinforce this prohibition.

Two cars reach an uncontrolled crossroads simultaneously. Car A is going straight. Car B is turning right across Car A's path. Who has priority?

Answer: Car A going straight — Car B must yield when turning right

A vehicle turning right must yield to oncoming traffic travelling straight ahead. This is a fundamental rule at all junctions — crossing or turning across traffic flow requires giving way.

What does 'road rage' describe and how should you respond to an aggressive driver?

Answer: Aggressive driving behaviour — stay calm, do not engage, and if threatened, drive to a public place or Garda station

Road rage is aggressive or violent behaviour by a driver. Do not engage or retaliate. Stay calm, avoid eye contact, and if threatened, drive to a busy public place or Garda station.

When can you use a bus lane in Ireland (as a car driver)?

Answer: Only outside the hours shown on the bus lane sign

Car drivers may use a bus lane only outside the operational hours displayed on the bus lane sign. During operational hours, the lane is reserved for buses, taxis, and cyclists.

You are driving at night. When should you switch from full beam to dipped headlights?

Answer: When an oncoming vehicle is visible or you are following another vehicle

Full beam headlights must be dipped when you can see an oncoming vehicle or when following another vehicle. Full beam dazzles other drivers and can cause accidents.

A road is marked with a continuous yellow line along the centre with a broken yellow line on your side. What does this mean?

Answer: Overtaking from the other side is permitted, but not from yours

When a continuous yellow line is on one side and a broken line on the other, the continuous line prohibits overtaking from that side. The broken line on your side means you may overtake if safe.