Hand Signals for the Irish Driving Test
The RSA driving examiner may ask you to demonstrate or explain hand signals before your test drive begins. Master signals given to traffic behind, oncoming traffic, and An Garda Síochána.
Interactive Hand Signals Test
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“You are driving and need to turn right, but your electric indicators have failed.”
Show me the hand signal you would give if you intend to move out or turn right.
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These signs are grouped by whether the signal is shown to traffic behind you or to oncoming traffic in front of you.
Signals To Traffic Behind You
Used to show what you are about to do to drivers following behind.
Move Out Or Turn Right
Traffic behind you
Turn Left
Traffic behind you
Slow Down Or Stop
Traffic behind youSignals To Oncoming Traffic
Useful for understanding the classic front-view hand signs shown in learner materials.
I Want To Turn Right
Seen from the front
I Want To Turn Left
Seen from the front
I Want To Go Straight On
Seen from the front
I Want To Slow Or Stop
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