Road Signs and Markings Flashcards

What does a blue circle sign with two white arrows forming a loop mean?

Answer: Roundabout ahead — follow the flow

This mandatory sign indicates a roundabout ahead and reminds drivers to follow the circular traffic flow. In Ireland, roundabouts are navigated anticlockwise.

What colour are signs at the start of a motorway hard shoulder?

Answer: White text on blue background

Motorway signs in Ireland use white text on a blue background. This distinguishes motorways from national roads (green/white) and other roads.

A triangular sign showing a car skidding sideways warns of:

Answer: Slippery road surface ahead

A red triangle showing a car with skid marks warns of a slippery road surface ahead. Drivers should reduce speed and avoid sharp steering or heavy braking.

What does a sign showing a red circle with a '30' inside mean?

Answer: Maximum speed of 30 km/h

A red-bordered circle with '30' inside is a mandatory maximum speed limit sign. No vehicle may exceed 30 km/h in that zone.

A brown rectangular sign with white text and symbols indicates:

Answer: Tourist or leisure attraction ahead

Brown rectangular signs with white text and pictograms are used in Ireland to indicate tourist attractions, heritage sites, and leisure facilities.

A sign showing a lorry tilting over a cliff edge inside a red triangle warns of:

Answer: Steep drop or cliff edge beside the road

A triangular warning sign showing a lorry tipping over an edge warns of a dangerous drop or cliff beside the road. Drivers should stay well within the lane.