Multiple Chevrons (Two) - Left

Two-chevron left bend signs appear on Regional and Local Roads throughout Ireland where bends are sharp but not extreme.

Common on secondary routes in rural counties, approaches to villages and towns where roads curve around natural or built features, and on older roads that follow historical routes rather than modern engineering standards.

These bends require caution but are less severe than three-chevron bends.

Two-chevron markings appear frequently on Irish rural roads.

A sharp left-hand bend is ahead requiring significant speed reduction.

Reduce to 50-60 km/h before entering, depending on visibility and road conditions.

Select third or second gear as appropriate.

Two chevrons indicate a bend sharper than standard curves but not as severe as three-chevron bends.

Stay on your side of the road and avoid cutting the corner.

Be prepared for restricted visibility as the road curves.

Check mirrors before reducing speed to alert following traffic of your deceleration.

Excessive speed through marked bends constitutes careless driving: 2 penalty points and fines to €2,000.

If speed causes loss of control, corner-cutting, or collision, dangerous driving charges apply: 5 penalty points, fines to €5,000, imprisonment, and disqualification.

Two-chevron bends are common collision locations when drivers misjudge severity.

Courts consider chevron signs as clear warnings requiring appropriate speed reduction.

Ignoring these warnings demonstrates reckless disregard for safety.

Bend negotiation is assessed continuously throughout practical tests.

With two-chevron bends, examiners expect speed reduction to 50-60 km/h before entry, gear selection appropriate for the bend's sharpness, correct lane positioning throughout, smooth steering without corrections, and proper exit technique.

Approaching too fast or braking within the bend results in Grade 2 faults.

Loss of control, corner-cutting, or requiring emergency corrections results in Grade 3 failure.

The theory test includes questions on chevron meanings—you must know that two chevrons indicate sharper bends than single chevrons but less severe than three.