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Explantion: This sign gives advance warning that there may be horses on the road ahead. You should show due regard for horses and their riders.
2.
Explantion: This hand signal informs other road users or a Garda directing traffic that the driver intends to proceed straight ahead.
3.
Explantion: These signs are usually displayed in residential areas, and they give advance warning that children might be crossing ahead. You should proceed cautiously and be prepared to stop suddenly.
4.
Explantion: This sign indicates the start of a cycle track. If the track is bounded by a broken white line, other road users should avoid using it wherever possible. If it is bounded by a continuous white line, drivers of cars and other vehicles must not drive on it.
5.
Explantion: This sign gives advance warning of the end of a dual carriageway. You will soon be entering a 2-way road.
6.
Explantion: This sign tells you there is an off-side tram lane on the right. Drivers should also be aware that there might be pedestrians in the area.
7.
Explantion: This sign gives advance warning of a crossroads junction at a dual carriageway ahead. Drivers need to be observant, taking extra care for traffic coming from each direction. Yield and/or stop as appropriate.
8.
Explantion: These signs tells you that parking is permitted in both directions, but only at the times shown on the information plate.
9.
Explantion: This sign gives advance warning of a Y-junction with a minor road ahead. The wider arm of the Y indicates the course of the main road.
10.
Explantion: You must stop safely when the amber light shows. Flashing red lights have the same meaning as a steady red traffic light – stop safely when they show.
11.
Explantion: This sign tells you that you must turn right ahead. It is usually displayed on the approach to a one-way system.
12.
Explantion: This sign tells you that the maximum legal speed limit permitted for this section of road is 60 km/h.
13.
Explantion: This sign tells you there is a with-flow near side bus lane ahead on the left ? that is, one where the buses move in the same direction as the traffic to their right. The information plate tells the times when the bus lane is in operation. Only buses, taxis and cyclists may use the bus lane during those hours.
14.
Explantion: This sign tells you that overtaking is prohibited. These signs are usually found in places where overtaking may be dangerous, such as in areas with reduced visibility.
15.
Explantion: Parking is never permitted where it might interfere in any way with the normal flow of traffic or obstruct or endanger other road users ? for example, by forcing other drivers into the path of oncoming traffic.
16.
Explantion: This traffic control sign at roadworks means you must stop.
17.
Explantion: This hand signal informs other road users that the driver intends to turn left and the vehicle will change direction.
18.
Explantion: When towing a trailer on a national road, it is illegal to exceed 80 km/h ? exceeding this speed will make the vehicle unstable.
19.
Explantion: This sign gives advance warning of a steep ascent/upward hill ahead. You should react by selecting the appropriate gear.
20.
Explantion: A green arrow (filter light) means that traffic may proceed in the direction of the arrow if it is safe to do so
21.
Explantion: This sign tells you that you must proceed straight ahead. This sign is usually displayed on the entry to a one-way street.
22.
Explantion: A learner permit holder must not drive on a motorway. It is a serious offence to do so.
23.
Explantion: This sign gives advance warning of a crossroad junction ahead where the roads are of equal importance. At this type of junction you should yield to traffic approaching from the right and traffic already turning.
24.
Explantion: When approaching a Garda giving this signal you may proceed.
25.
Explantion: This sign gives advance warning of a roundabout ahead. You must be prepared to yield to vehicles already on the roundabout or coming from the right.
26.
Explantion: This sign tells you that the maximum legal speed limit permitted for this section of road is 30 km/h. These signs are commonly found in slow zones in residential areas.
27.
Explantion: This sign gives advance warning of a pedestrian crossing ahead. You should show caution and be prepared to stop.
28.
Explantion: This sign is used at toll plazas to direct traffic into a lane where the toll charge may be paid directly to a cashier. This lane would normally be used by motorists who have neither the exact change nor an electronic tag on their vehicle.
29.
Explantion: This sign gives advanced warning of an unguarded level crossing ahead. This is a crossing without gates or barriers and you should cross it with extreme caution.
30.
Explantion: It is an offence to park within 15 metres before or 5 metres after a pedestrian crossing. Parking in this manner may restrict the zone of vision of drivers approaching the crossing and endanger pedestrians.
31.
Explantion: If you pass your driving test in a vehicle fitted with automatic transmission, a code 78 will be noted on the full licence in the restrictions/information column.
32.
Explantion: This sign is generally in areas where tourists might be travelling and reminds motorists to drive on the left. These signs are commonly found around airports and ferry ports.
33.
Explantion: This sign tells you that you must keep left. It is usually displayed at a traffic island in the centre of the road and also used on occasion to control traffic at roadworks.
34.
Explantion: When approaching a Garda giving this signal you must stop.
35.
Explantion: This sign tells you there is a with-flow near side bus lane ahead to the left. Only buses, taxis and cyclists may use the bus lane during the stated operational hours.
36.
Explantion: You may park across the entrance to a property only with the owners consent. Parking across an entrance may cause inconvenience and danger to persons entering or leaving the property.
37.
Explantion: This sign tells you that you must not proceed in the direction of the arrow. This is displayed to prevent traffic going in the wrong direction ? for example, the wrong way up a one-way street.
38.
Explantion: A cycle track is for the use of cyclists and motorised wheelchairs. No other vehicles may cross into or over a mandatory cycle track unless this is necessary in order to leave a side road or a property adjacent to the cycle track.
39.
Explantion: This sign tells you that the maximum legal speed limit permitted for this section of road is 120 km/h.
40.
Explantion: This sign gives advance warning of a school ahead. You should adjust your speed and react accordingly as there may be children in the area.