Master all regulatory, warning, and information road signs used on Irish roads. Road signs make up a huge portion of your theory test — get them right.
Test your knowledge with real RSA-style questions. Free to start, no account needed.
Start PractisingRed circles = regulatory (you MUST or MUST NOT do something)
Triangles with red borders = warning signs
Blue circles = mandatory instructions (e.g. turn left)
Green rectangles = motorway signs
Brown signs = tourist/heritage information
Learn the shapes first, then the specific symbols
Confusing speed limit signs with distance signs
Mixing up "no entry" and "no through road"
Not knowing the difference between advisory and mandatory speed signs
Forgetting that a broken white line means you CAN overtake
There are over 150 different road signs used in Ireland
Road signs follow EU conventions since 1997
Red circle signs are the most commonly tested category
Motorway signs use a specific green-and-white colour scheme
Approximately 8-12 of the 40 questions relate to road signs, making it one of the most heavily tested categories. You need 35/40 to pass.
Circles give orders (red border = prohibition, blue = mandatory). Triangles warn of hazards ahead. Rectangles provide information. Octagons mean STOP.
Many are similar due to shared EU standards, but Ireland uses kilometres (not miles), has bilingual Irish/English text, and has some unique local signs.
Take a timed mock test with 40 questions from all categories — just like the real thing. 35/40 to pass. Can you do it?