Information Signs
Information signs provide drivers with useful details for navigation and orientation. While they don’t set rules or warn of hazards, they help you plan your route, find services, and stay informed on the road.
What They Do
They guide you with directions, routes, facilities, and services to make journeys easier and safer.
Shapes & Colours
▭ Rectangular: Most information signs are rectangular.
🟦 Motorways: Blue background.
🟩 Primary Routes: Green background.
⚪ Secondary Routes: White background.
🟫 Tourist Routes: Brown background..
Advance Direction Signs
Motorway
National Road
National Road
Regional Road Directions Signs (At Junctions)
Motorway Direction Sign
National Road Direction Sign
Regional Road Direction Sign
Local Road Direction Sign
Destination Distance Sign
Town or Village Sign
Slow Lane Sign
Cul-De-Sac
Industrial Estate Symbol
Disabled Persons Parking Bay
Airport Symbol
Ferry Symbol
Alternative Route for High Vehicles
Lay-By Ahead Sign
Hospital Ahead Sign
Lay-By Sign
Hospital Sign
Carpark with Facilities for Disabled Persons
SOS Lay-By
Advance Information Sign for Low Clearance
Traffic Calming Sign
Traffic Calming Sign
Supplementary Plate
Ramps on Road
Tourist Information Signs
Advance Sign for Facilities Lay-By
Advance Sign for Lay-By with Tourism Information
Sign for Óige Youth Hostels
Advance Direction to Local Services
Signing to Approved Tourist Information
Tourist Advanced Direction Sign
Tourist Attraction Direction Sign
Pedestrian Sign to A Tourist Attraction
Pedestrian Sign to A Car Park
Sign to Approved Tourist Information Point
Why They Matter for the Driving Test
- Show that you can read and follow road directions confidently.
- Help examiners see that you can navigate safely without hesitation.
- Understanding colour coding speeds up recognition on fast-moving roads.
Quick Tips
- Learn the colour codes for different road types.
- Use direction signs early to prepare for turns or exits.
- Pay attention to tourist and service signs — they can be helpful when driving in unfamiliar areas.
