RSA Traffic Signs and Road Markings 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What shape is the Stop sign used on Irish roads?
- Circular
- Triangular
- Octagonal (Correct answer)
- Rectangular
Correct answer: Octagonal
The Stop sign in Ireland is octagonal (eight-sided) with a red background and white lettering, consistent with international standards.
Question 2: What does an inverted triangle sign with a red border indicate in Ireland?
- Stop completely before proceeding
- Give way to oncoming traffic (Correct answer)
- No entry for vehicles
- Speed limit ahead
Correct answer: Give way to oncoming traffic
An inverted triangle (yield/give way sign) requires drivers to give way to traffic on the major road before proceeding.
Question 3: What color background do warning signs typically have in Ireland?
- Blue
- Green
- Red
- Yellow (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Yellow
Warning signs in Ireland have a yellow background with black symbols inside a triangular or diamond border to alert drivers to hazards ahead.
Question 4: A circular sign with a red border in Ireland generally indicates what type of instruction?
- Information or direction
- A prohibition or restriction (Correct answer)
- A mandatory action required
- An advisory speed limit
Correct answer: A prohibition or restriction
Circular signs with a red border are prohibitory or restrictive signs, meaning drivers are not permitted to perform the action shown.
Question 5: What does a blue circular sign with a white symbol indicate on Irish roads?
- A prohibition that applies
- A warning of hazard ahead
- A mandatory instruction to follow (Correct answer)
- A tourist information point
Correct answer: A mandatory instruction to follow
Blue circular signs with white symbols are mandatory instruction signs, meaning drivers must comply with the action depicted, such as a required direction.
Question 6: What does a red circle with a white horizontal bar across it mean in Ireland?
- No U-turn permitted
- No entry for all vehicles (Correct answer)
- No overtaking allowed
- End of restricted zone
Correct answer: No entry for all vehicles
A red circle with a horizontal white bar means no entry — vehicles are prohibited from entering that road or lane in that direction.
Question 7: Rectangular signs with a green background on Irish roads are used to indicate what?
- Environmental protection zones
- Directions and distances on national roads (Correct answer)
- Mandatory cycle routes
- Speed camera locations
Correct answer: Directions and distances on national roads
Green rectangular signs are directional information signs used on national primary and secondary roads to show destinations and distances.
RSA Traffic Signs and Road Markings 1
What shape is the Stop sign used on Irish roads?