Ireland Driving Test 2 — Questions and Answers

Question 1: What does these signs together mean?

Clearway - no stopping or parking during the times shown. (Correct answer)
Crossroads ahead with roads of equal importance.
Road closed during the times shown.
Pedestrianised street - no access for vehicles.

Correct answer: Clearway - no stopping or parking during the times shown.

The main sign, a red circle with two diagonal lines, signifies 'No Stopping' at any time. The supplementary plate clarifies that this is a 'Clearway' and specifies the hours during which this strict prohibition applies. Therefore, during the indicated times, drivers are forbidden from stopping or parking their vehicles for any reason, including picking up or setting down passengers.

Question 2: What does this sign mean?

Disc parking operates during the times shown. (Correct answer)
Parking is prohibited during the hours shown.
Parking is allowed during the hours shown.
Disc parking operates except during the hours shown.

Correct answer: Disc parking operates during the times shown.

The 'P' sign indicates that parking is permitted, but the supplementary plate specifies 'Disc Parking' and the operating hours. This means that during the times shown, drivers must display a valid parking disc, set to their arrival time, to park legally. This system helps manage parking duration in busy areas.

Question 3: What does this sign mean?

Appointed rank for taxis. (Correct answer)
You may park when the rank is empty.
You may pick up or set down passengers.
Only taxis may turn right or left ahead.

Correct answer: Appointed rank for taxis.

This sign combination designates a specific area as an official taxi rank. The 'P' for parking, combined with the 'TAXI' text, clearly indicates that this space is reserved exclusively for taxis. Other vehicles are prohibited from parking or stopping in this area, ensuring taxis have a designated waiting spot for passengers.

Question 4: What does these signs together mean?

Bicycle race track.
Track reserved for motorcyclists.
Cyclists must dismount ahead.
Start of cycle track. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Start of cycle track.

This mandatory sign, a blue circle with a white bicycle symbol, indicates the beginning of a designated cycle track. It means that cyclists are required or encouraged to use this separate path, which is typically segregated from vehicular traffic. This sign promotes cyclist safety by providing a dedicated route.

Question 5: What does this sign mean?

Parking area for cyclists ahead.
Area reserved for children learning to ride bicycles.
Shared cycle\/pedestrian track. (Correct answer)
Cyclists must dismount and walk.

Correct answer: Shared cycle\/pedestrian track.

This mandatory sign, a blue circle with white symbols of both a pedestrian and a bicycle, indicates a shared path. It means that the track is designated for use by both cyclists and pedestrians, who must share the space safely and considerately. Users should be aware of others and adjust their speed accordingly to prevent conflicts.

Question 6: What does this sign mean?

Stop for school warden. (Correct answer)
No access area for children.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
No access. Pedestrianised street ahead.

Correct answer: Stop for school warden.

This warning sign, typically a red triangle with a black image, alerts drivers to the presence of a school warden ahead. The image of a person holding a stop sign specifically indicates that drivers must be prepared to stop if the warden steps into the road to allow children to cross safely. It emphasizes caution in school zones.

Question 7: What does these signs together mean?

Access for buses and taxis only during times shown.
Parking not allowed during times shown.
Pedestrianised street ahead - traffic not allowed except during times shown. (Correct answer)
Roundabout ahead - no stopping or parking during times shown.

Correct answer: Pedestrianised street ahead - traffic not allowed except during times shown.

The main sign, typically a 'No Vehicles' sign (red circle with a black car and motorcycle), indicates that vehicles are prohibited from entering. The supplementary plate specifies that this prohibition applies 'Except for access' during certain times. This combination commonly designates a pedestrianised street where vehicle access is restricted to specific hours, usually for deliveries or residents.

Question 8: What does this sign mean?

Minimum permitted weight is 3 tonnes.
Maximum permitted weight is 3 tonnes. (Correct answer)
3 axled vehicles not permitted.
Only 3 axled vehicles are permitted.

Correct answer: Maximum permitted weight is 3 tonnes.

This regulatory sign indicates a maximum weight restriction for vehicles. The red circle with '3t' (3 tonnes) in black means that vehicles exceeding a gross weight of 3 tonnes are prohibited from entering or using the road beyond the sign. This is often used on roads or bridges not designed to support heavier loads.

Question 9: What does this sign mean?

Vehicles weight restriction is 10 tonnes. (Correct answer)
Vehicles weighing more than 10 tonnes per axle not permitted.
Minimum permitted weight is 10 tonnes.
Vehicles exceeding 10 meters in length are not permitted.

Correct answer: Vehicles weight restriction is 10 tonnes.

This regulatory sign indicates a maximum weight restriction for vehicles. The red circle with '10t' (10 tonnes) in black means that vehicles with a gross weight exceeding 10 tonnes are prohibited from using the road or bridge ahead. This is crucial for protecting infrastructure from damage by overweight vehicles and ensuring safety.

Question 10: What does this sign mean?

No entry to goods vehicles with five axles or more. (Correct answer)
Racing track ahead.
Minimum permitted weight is 5 tonnes.
Car transporter unloading area.

Correct answer: No entry to goods vehicles with five axles or more.

This regulatory sign specifically prohibits entry for goods vehicles (lorries) that have five or more axles. The red circle indicates a prohibition, and the detailed silhouette of the lorry with multiple axles clarifies the specific type of vehicle restricted. This is often used to prevent very heavy or long vehicles from using unsuitable roads or bridges.

Question 11: What does this sign mean?

Maximum permitted height of vehicle is figure indicated. (Correct answer)
Maximum permitted length of vehicle is figure indicated.
Vehicles exceeding length measurements must have reflective strips.
Maximum permitted weight of vehicle is figure indicated.

Correct answer: Maximum permitted height of vehicle is figure indicated.

This regulatory sign indicates a maximum height restriction for vehicles. The red circle with '3.5m' and the vertical arrows pointing up and down signify that vehicles exceeding 3.5 meters in height are prohibited from passing. This is typically found before bridges, tunnels, or low overhead structures to prevent damage and ensure safety.

Question 12: What does this sign mean?

Parking of vehicles exceeding the weight shown is not allowed. (Correct answer)
Passing other traffic that exceeds the weight shown is prohibited.
Parking of vehicles under the weight shown is not allowed.
Parking in loading area is not allowed.

Correct answer: Parking of vehicles exceeding the weight shown is not allowed.

The main 'No Parking' sign prohibits parking. The supplementary plate, showing a lorry and '3t,' specifies that this parking prohibition applies to vehicles exceeding 3 tonnes in weight. This means that lighter vehicles may still be permitted to stop or park, but heavier vehicles are specifically restricted from parking in that area due to potential road damage or obstruction.

Question 13: What does this sign mean?

Double parking not allowed.
No stopping\/parking on the right.
No overtaking. (Correct answer)
End of dual carriageway.

Correct answer: No overtaking.

This regulatory sign, a red circle with two cars (one red, one black) side-by-side, indicates a 'No Overtaking' restriction. It means that drivers are prohibited from overtaking other motor vehicles on that stretch of road. This restriction is typically imposed in areas where visibility is limited, the road is narrow, or other hazards make overtaking unsafe.

Question 14: What does these signs together mean?

Only buses, cyclists and taxis are allowed to use the lane during the hours indicated. (Correct answer)
Outside the times indicated, only buses and, cyclist may use this lane.
Only cyclists and buses are allowed to use the lane during the hours indicated.
Only buses and cyclists may park during the times indicated.

Correct answer: Only buses, cyclists and taxis are allowed to use the lane during the hours indicated.

This sign designates a specific lane for the exclusive use of buses, cyclists, and taxis. The symbols clearly identify the permitted vehicle types, and the supplementary text indicates that this restriction applies only during the specified hours. Outside these hours, the lane may be open to general traffic or have different regulations.

Question 15: What does this sign mean?

With-flow' bus lane ahead on your left. (Correct answer)
Cyclist and buses must turn left.
Only buses and cyclist may park.
Only buses and cyclists may use the lane.

Correct answer: With-flow' bus lane ahead on your left.

This informational sign indicates the presence of a 'with-flow' bus lane ahead, located on the left side of the road. The bus and cycle symbols show that this lane is designated for buses and cyclists, and the arrow pointing left confirms its position relative to the driver's current lane. 'With-flow' means it travels in the same direction as general traffic.

Question 16: What does this sign mean?

Cyclist must give way to buses ahead.
Bus and cycle lane ahead on the right. (Correct answer)
Buses must give way to cyclists ahead.
Buses must give way to other traffic ahead.

Correct answer: Bus and cycle lane ahead on the right.

This informational sign indicates the presence of a bus and cycle lane ahead, located on the right side of the road. The symbols clearly show that this lane is designated for buses and cyclists, and the arrow pointing right specifies its position. Drivers should be aware of these lanes and avoid entering them unless permitted, to ensure smooth traffic flow and safety.

Question 17: What does this sign mean?

With-flow bus lane on the right. (Correct answer)
Contra flow bus lane ahead.
Bus and cycle parking ahead.
Buses may block cyclists from your view.

Correct answer: With-flow bus lane on the right.

This informational sign indicates a 'with-flow' bus lane located on the right side of the road. The white bus symbol confirms its designation for buses, and the arrow pointing right specifies its position. 'With-flow' means the bus lane travels in the same direction as the adjacent traffic lanes, helping to prioritize public transport.

Question 18: What does this sign mean?

'With-flow' bus lane on the right.
Bus and cycle parking ahead.
'Contra-flow' bus lane ahead. (Correct answer)
Cycle track may be crossed by buses.

Correct answer: 'Contra-flow' bus lane ahead.

This informational sign indicates a 'contra-flow' bus lane ahead. The white bus symbol designates it for buses, and the curved arrow (often implying traffic coming towards you in that lane) signifies that the bus lane travels in the opposite direction to the adjacent general traffic lanes. Drivers must be particularly cautious and aware of buses approaching from the 'wrong' direction.

Question 19: What does this sign mean?

Access for buses only.
Tram lane on left. (Correct answer)
Bus lane ahead offside.
With-flow bus lane ahead.

Correct answer: Tram lane on left.

This warning sign features a tram symbol positioned on the left side of the road diagram. It alerts drivers that a tram lane is located on the left side of the road ahead. Drivers should be aware of trams and their specific right-of-way rules when encountering such a lane.

Question 20: What does this sign mean?

What does this sign mean?
'With-flow' bus lane ahead.
Fire station ahead.
Tram lane on right. (Correct answer)

Correct answer: Tram lane on right.

This warning sign displays a tram symbol on the right side of the road diagram. It indicates to drivers that a tram lane is situated on the right side of the road ahead. Drivers must exercise caution and be mindful of tram movements in this area.

Question 21: What does this sign mean?

Series of dangerous corners ahead.
Junction ahead with roads of lesser importance. (Correct answer)
Junction ahead with roads or equal importance.
Junction ahead with roads of greater importance.

Correct answer: Junction ahead with roads of lesser importance.

This sign depicts a thick vertical line representing the main road, with a thinner line joining it from the right. The difference in line thickness signifies that the joining road is of lesser importance. Therefore, it warns of a junction ahead where the driver is on the main road and a minor road joins from the right.

Question 22: What does this sign mean?

You must stop at the junction ahead.
Main road bears to the right.
Main roads bears to the left. (Correct answer)
Heavy vehicles must go left.

Correct answer: Main roads bears to the left.

The sign illustrates a thick main road curving sharply to the left, while a thinner road continues straight. This graphic representation clearly indicates that the main road, which drivers are currently on, bears to the left. Drivers should prepare to follow the main road's curve.

Question 23: What does this sign mean?

Cul-de-sacs to both left and right.
Staggered crossroads ahead with roads of equal importance. (Correct answer)
Roads closed ahead to both left and right.
Traffic-calming ramps ahead.

Correct answer: Staggered crossroads ahead with roads of equal importance.

This sign shows a main vertical road with two side roads, one joining from the left and one from the right, positioned at different points along the main road. This staggered arrangement indicates staggered crossroads. The lines are of equal thickness, signifying that all roads at the junction are of equal importance.

Question 24: What does this sign mean?

T-junction ahead with roads of equal importance. (Correct answer)
No entry.
Overhead electric cables ahead.
Flyover ahead.

Correct answer: T-junction ahead with roads of equal importance.

The sign displays a vertical line ending perpendicularly at a horizontal line, forming a 'T' shape. Both lines are of equal thickness, which denotes that the roads forming the junction are of equal importance. This warns drivers of a T-junction ahead where they must give way to traffic on the intersecting road.

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