Irish Rules of the Road, explained simply
This is Theory Tester's plain English study companion to the rules examined in the driving theory test, organised by topic with practice links throughout. The complete official Rules of the Road book is published free by the Road Safety Authority at rsa.ie, and this guide is a study companion to help you understand it, not a replacement for it.
Speed limits in Ireland
The default limit for each road type, and why a limit is a ceiling and not a target.
Right of way and junctions
Who goes first at junctions, roundabouts and crossings, and how to yield safely.
Overtaking rules
When you may overtake, when you must not, and safe passing distances for cyclists.
Motorway rules
Who and what is banned, lane discipline, and what to do in a breakdown.
Stopping distances and following gaps
How speed and weather change your stopping distance, and the two second rule.
Alcohol, drugs and driving
The two blood alcohol limits, roadside testing, penalties, and the morning after risk.
The penalty points system
How points work, the 12 and 7 point thresholds, common offences, and the insurance effect.
Learner permit rules
L plates, the accompaniment rule, the motorway ban, EDT lessons, and driving unaccompanied.
Parking rules
Where you must never park, yellow line meanings, paid schemes, and considerate parking.
Sharing the road with vulnerable users
Who is most at risk, the duties drivers owe them, cyclist distances, and anticipation.