Chapter 1 · 85 questions
Rules of the Road
Speed limits, right of way, lane discipline, overtaking, and the rules every driver must know on Irish roads.
Sample questions
What is the default speed limit on a motorway in Ireland?
- · 100 km/h
- · 110 km/h
- ✓ 120 km/h
- · 130 km/h
The default speed limit on Irish motorways is 120 km/h unless road signs indicate otherwise.
What is the default speed limit on a national road (non-motorway) in Ireland?
- · 80 km/h
- ✓ 100 km/h
- · 110 km/h
- · 120 km/h
The default speed limit on national roads (N-roads) that are not motorways is 100 km/h.
What is the default speed limit on a regional (R) road in Ireland?
- · 60 km/h
- ✓ 80 km/h
- · 100 km/h
- · 50 km/h
Regional (R) roads have a default speed limit of 80 km/h. Note: since 7 February 2025 (Road Traffic Act 2024) the default on rural local (L) roads was reduced to 60 km/h, but regional roads remain at 80 km/h.