Road signs / Roadworks signs

Roadworks signs in Ireland

Roadworks signs are orange diamonds. Same job as the yellow warning signs, but temporary, so the road layout in front of you may not match anything you have seen there before.

Lane-closure signs are worth learning properly. Nearside means the side next to the kerb, offside is the side towards the centre of the road, and the test uses both words.

All 13 roadworks signs

Cross back to the left-hand lane
Traffic should cross back to the left-hand lane ahead.
This roadworks warning sign tells you that the course of the road will return to the left ahead. This usually appears after a stretch where traffic was diverted to a right-hand lane.
Cross over to the right-hand lane
Traffic should cross over to the right-hand lane ahead.
This roadworks warning sign tells you that the course of the road will divert to the right ahead.
End of detour
Together, these two signs indicate that a detour has ended.
Flagman ahead
Flagman ahead.
This roadworks warning sign tells you that the traffic flow ahead is controlled manually by a flagman. Be aware and follow directions given by the flagman.
Loose chippings
Loose chippings on road.
This roadworks warning sign tells you that the road ahead has been resurfaced and there may be loose chippings. You should reduce speed while driving through this area, as the loose chippings could affect your vehicle's road holding and braking.
Nearside lane of three closed
This roadworks warning sign tells you that the nearside (left-hand) lane of three is closed up ahead. If you are in this lane, you will need to move to the centre middle lane when it is safe to do so.
Nearside lane of two closed
This roadworks warning sign tells you that the nearside (left-hand) lane is closed ahead. If you are in this lane, you will need to move to the offside (right-hand) lane when it is safe to do so.
Offside lane closed
This roadworks warning sign tells you that the offside (right-hand) lane of three is closed ahead. Drivers in the nearside or centre lanes should be aware that traffic may merge from the right.
Proceed with caution
This traffic control sign tells you that you may proceed with caution through roadworks.
Roadworks ahead
Roadworks ahead.
This warning sign tells you that there are roadworks ahead. You should approach with caution and be alert for a change in the road surface and for the presence of machinery and road workers.
Stop at roadworks
Stop before or at the sign.
This traffic control sign at roadworks means you must stop.
Temporary traffic signals
This roadworks warning sign tells you that temporary traffic signals are in use ahead. You should prepare to slow down, approach with caution, and comply with the signal displayed.
Traffic queues likely
This roadworks warning sign tells you that there may be traffic queues ahead, possibly due to temporary traffic lights at the works. Proceed with caution.