Study topic
Traffic light sequence in Ireland
Traffic lights control priority at junctions, and the theory test expects you to know the full sequence and what to do at each stage.
Key facts to remember
- ◆ The sequence is green, amber, red, then red and amber together, then green again.
- ◆ Amber means stop unless you are so close that stopping could cause a collision.
- ◆ A red light means stop at the stop line and wait -- never cross it.
- ◆ A green arrow (filter) lets you go only in the direction the arrow points.
- ◆ Even on green, give way to pedestrians and traffic still clearing the junction.