Rules of the Road Flashcards

What is the default speed limit on a national primary road (N road) outside a built-up area in Ireland?

Answer: 100 km/h

The default speed limit on national primary roads (N roads) outside built-up areas in Ireland is 100 km/h, unless a lower limit is posted.

What is the default speed limit on a regional or local road outside a built-up area?

Answer: 80 km/h

Regional and local roads outside built-up areas have a default speed limit of 80 km/h. These are narrower roads with less consistent surfaces.

What is the default speed limit on a motorway in Ireland?

Answer: 120 km/h

The default speed limit on Irish motorways is 120 km/h for cars. This is the maximum allowed unless a lower limit is displayed on gantry signs or roadside signs.

What is the default speed limit in a built-up area (town or city) in Ireland?

Answer: 50 km/h

The default speed limit in built-up areas (towns, villages, cities) in Ireland is 50 km/h. This applies automatically unless a different limit is posted.

When must you use dipped headlights during the day in Ireland?

Answer: In poor visibility such as fog, heavy rain, or tunnels

Dipped headlights must be used whenever visibility is seriously reduced — this includes fog, heavy rain, snow, and tunnels, regardless of the time of day.

Which lane should you normally drive in on a multi-lane road in Ireland?

Answer: The left-hand lane

In Ireland, drivers must keep left on multi-lane roads and only use the right lane for overtaking. Staying in the middle or right lane unnecessarily is an offence.