About Rules of the Road
The Rules of the Road is your complete guide to driving safely and legally in Ireland. It's essential reading for all road users - drivers, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and horse riders. The Rules of the Road book covers everything you need to know about Irish road signs, road markings, vehicle safety, and proper driving behaviour.
Key topics covered
Traffic Signs
Learn about regulatory signs, warning signs, information signs, and road markings
Good driving practice
Understanding speed limits, proper positioning, and safe driving techniques
Safety Requirements
Vehicle safety, seat belts, child restraints, and vehicle lighting
Road Positioning
Correct use of lanes, turning procedures, and road positioning
The shapes, at a glance
Ireland uses diamond-shaped warning signs, not the triangles used in the UK.
Diamond
Warning — a hazard ahead
Red-bordered circle
Regulatory — something you must not do
Blue circle
Mandatory — something you must do
Rectangle
Information. Brown for tourist signs, orange for roadworks
Download the latest version
You can download the complete Rules of the Road book from the RSA website. Get the PDF version for the full book, free of charge.
Download PDFAdditional Resources
Visit the official RSA website for more resources, including:
Interactive quizzes
Video tutorials
Practice tests
Latest updates and amendments
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