Ireland Driving Test 1

Question 1

What does this sign mean?

Accepted Answer

Stop your vehicle.

Answer

This sign, a red octagon with the word 'STOP' in white, is a universal regulatory sign. It means that drivers must bring their vehicle to a complete halt before proceeding. This is a mandatory instruction to ensure safety at junctions or crossings.

Question 2

What must a driver do when this sign is accompanied by a white stop line on the road?

Accepted Answer

Stop at the line.

Answer

When a STOP sign is accompanied by a white stop line painted on the road, drivers must stop their vehicle precisely at that line. The stop line indicates the exact point where the vehicle should halt to ensure maximum visibility and safety without obstructing cross-traffic or pedestrians. Failing to stop at the line is considered an infraction.

Question 3

What must a driver do when this sign is NOT accompanied by a white stop line on the road?

Accepted Answer

Stop at the sign.

Answer

If a STOP sign is present but there is no white stop line on the road, drivers must stop their vehicle at the sign itself. The stopping point should be where the driver has a clear view of the intersecting road without entering the flow of traffic. This ensures the driver can assess the situation safely before proceeding.

Question 4

What does this sign mean at a junction?

Accepted Answer

Yield to traffic on the major road.

Answer

This sign, typically an inverted red triangle with a white background (often with 'GIVE WAY' or 'YIELD'), indicates that you must yield to traffic on the major road. At a junction, this means you must slow down and be prepared to stop, giving priority to vehicles already traveling on the road you are entering or crossing. You should only proceed when it is safe to do so without causing other traffic to slow down or change direction.

Question 5

What does this sign mean at a roundabout?

Accepted Answer

Yield to traffic coming from the right.

Answer

At a roundabout in Ireland, this 'Give Way' or 'Yield' sign (inverted red triangle) means you must yield to traffic already on the roundabout. Specifically, you must give priority to traffic approaching from your right. You should slow down, be prepared to stop, and only enter the roundabout when there is a safe gap in the traffic flow from your right.

RSA - Irish Driving Test Practice Test

RSA - Irish Driving Test Practice Test

Ireland Driving Test 1