RSA Traffic Signs and Road Markings 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a double continuous white centre line on an Irish road mean?
- Overtaking is permitted when safe
- Drivers on both sides must not cross or straddle the line (Correct answer)
- The road is one-way only
- A cycle lane is ahead
Correct answer: Drivers on both sides must not cross or straddle the line
A double continuous white centre line means that vehicles on both sides of the road must not cross or straddle the line under any circumstances.
Question 2: What do yellow box junction markings on Irish roads prohibit?
- Stopping or parking at any time
- Entering the box if your exit is not clear (Correct answer)
- Turning right at a junction
- Driving over 30 km/h in the area
Correct answer: Entering the box if your exit is not clear
You must not enter a yellow box junction unless your exit road is clear, to prevent blocking other traffic from crossing the junction.
Question 3: A broken white centre line on an Irish road indicates what?
- No overtaking under any circumstances
- Overtaking is permitted when it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- A pedestrian crossing is ahead
- The road narrows to one lane
Correct answer: Overtaking is permitted when it is safe to do so
A broken white centre line indicates that overtaking is allowed when the road ahead is clear and it is safe to do so.
Question 4: What do double yellow lines painted along the edge of the road in Ireland indicate?
- Parking is restricted to 1 hour only
- No parking is permitted at any time (Correct answer)
- Loading and unloading is forbidden
- Parking is free at weekends
Correct answer: No parking is permitted at any time
Double yellow lines along the kerb indicate that parking is prohibited at all times on that stretch of road.
Question 5: What do zigzag white lines on the approach to a pedestrian crossing in Ireland indicate?
- Slow down as a speed bump is ahead
- No parking or overtaking in that zone (Correct answer)
- A school zone with reduced limits
- The crossing is controlled by lights
Correct answer: No parking or overtaking in that zone
Zigzag lines near pedestrian crossings prohibit parking and overtaking to ensure drivers have a clear view of people using the crossing.
Question 6: A solid white 'STOP' line painted across the road at a junction in Ireland means you must:
- Slow to 10 km/h and proceed if clear
- Come to a complete stop before the line (Correct answer)
- Give way but do not stop unless necessary
- Stop only if traffic is present
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop before the line
A solid STOP line means drivers must bring their vehicle to a complete stop before the line, regardless of whether other traffic is visible.
Question 7: What does a single yellow line along the edge of an Irish road typically indicate?
- No parking at any time
- Parking restrictions apply during certain hours or days (Correct answer)
- Loading and unloading is always prohibited
- A cycle lane is marked
Correct answer: Parking restrictions apply during certain hours or days
A single yellow line along the kerb indicates that parking is restricted during specific times or days, usually shown on nearby signs.
RSA Traffic Signs and Road Markings 2
What does a double continuous white centre line on an Irish road mean?