Road signs
Ireland Road Signs Practice Test 2026
Practise the road signs used in Ireland, from STOP and YIELD to yellow warning diamonds, orange roadworks signs and blue motorway signs. Each question shows a sign and explains what it means and what you should do.
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Question 1 of 25
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Answer: B. Stop completely, then go when it is safe
At a STOP sign you must come to a complete stop before entering the major road, however quiet it looks.
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Question 2 of 25
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Answer: A. It is the only one with eight sides
The upright STOP sign is a red octagon with a white border. No other regulatory sign has this shape.
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Question 3 of 25
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Answer: B. A continuous white stop line
A STOP sign is used with a continuous white stop line. You must stop behind that line.
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Question 4 of 25
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Answer: C. Yield to traffic on the major road
At a YIELD sign you must give way to traffic on the major road and not go on until it is safe.
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Question 5 of 25
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Answer: D. A broken white yield line
A YIELD sign is used with a broken white yield line. A white triangle may also be painted on the road.
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Question 6 of 25
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Answer: B. Yield (Géill Slí is Irish for yield)
Some yield signs say "Géill Slí" in Irish. They have the same shape and colours and the same meaning as YIELD.
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Question 7 of 25
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Answer: C. No entry
A red disc with a white bar means no entry. You must not drive past it.
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Question 8 of 25
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Answer: A. Speed limit 50 km/h
A number in a red circle is the maximum speed allowed, in kilometres per hour.
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Question 9 of 25
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Answer: C. Speed limit 100 km/h
This regulatory sign means you must not drive faster than 100 km/h.
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Question 10 of 25
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Answer: C. Kilometres per hour (km/h)
Irish speed limit signs show kilometres per hour, and "km/h" is printed under the number.
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Question 11 of 25
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Answer: C. A motorway
120 km/h is the highest speed limit in Ireland and is used on motorways.
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Question 12 of 25
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Answer: A. Speed limit 80 km/h
A number in a red circle is a maximum speed. Here you must not go faster than 80 km/h.
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Question 13 of 25
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Answer: A. Speed limit 60 km/h
A number in a red circle is the maximum speed. Here the limit is 60 km/h.
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Question 14 of 25
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Answer: C. Speed limit 30 km/h
A number in a red circle is the maximum speed. Here you must not drive faster than 30 km/h.
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Question 15 of 25
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Answer: A. No right turn
A red circle with a red bar across a right-turn arrow means you must not turn right.
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Question 16 of 25
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Answer: A. No left turn
A red circle with a red bar across a left-turn arrow means you must not turn left.
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Question 17 of 25
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Answer: C. No U-turn
The U-shaped arrow with a red bar across it means you must not make a U-turn.
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Question 18 of 25
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Answer: D. No overtaking
Two cars side by side in a red circle mean you must not overtake.
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Question 19 of 25
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Answer: A. Clearway: you must not park there during the times shown
A clearway must be kept clear of parked vehicles during the hours on the sign, so traffic can flow.
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Question 20 of 25
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Answer: C. Parking is not allowed
A "P" with a red bar across it in a red circle means parking is prohibited.
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Question 21 of 25
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Answer: A. Read the information plate under the sign
An information plate under a regulatory sign shows the days and times the rule applies.
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Question 22 of 25
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Answer: B. Keep left
A white arrow pointing down to the left on a blue circle means you must keep to the left.
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Question 23 of 25
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Answer: B. It tells you what you must do
Regulatory signs with a blue background and white symbols tell you what you must do.
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Question 24 of 25
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Answer: C. Turn left ahead
This blue regulatory sign means you must turn left ahead.
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Question 25 of 25
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Answer: A. Start of a cycle track
A white bicycle on a blue circle marks the start of a cycle track, which is for cyclists.
Keyboard: 1–4 to answer, Enter for the next question.
What to know before the test
- Irish traffic signs fall into three main groups: regulatory signs, warning signs and information signs.
- Regulatory signs have either a white background with a red border and black symbols, or a blue background with white symbols.
- The STOP sign is a red octagon with a white border. It is the only regulatory sign with eight sides.
- Yield signs may say "Yield", "Yield Right of Way" or "Géill Slí". They keep the same shape and colours.
- Speed limit signs in Ireland show the limit in kilometres per hour (km/h).
- On overhead lane control signs, a green arrow pointing down means the lane is open and a red X means the lane is closed.
Frequently asked questions
What colour are warning signs in Ireland?
Most warning signs are yellow diamonds with black symbols. Warning signs at roadworks have the same diamond shape but are orange.
Are speed limits in Ireland in km/h or mph?
Speed limits in Ireland are in kilometres per hour, and the signs show "km/h" under the number. Distances on signs are in kilometres and metres.
What is the difference between a STOP sign and a YIELD sign?
At a STOP sign you must stop completely at the stop line, even if the road is clear. At a YIELD sign you must give way to traffic on the major road, but you only need to stop if it is not clear.
Why do some Irish signs have two languages?
Ireland has two official languages, Irish and English. Direction signs show place names in both, and some yield signs say "Géill Slí".
Are road signs part of the Irish driver theory test?
Yes. You need to know road signs and markings for the driver theory test, and the Rules of the Road explains them.