Single Chevron - Right

You'll find single right chevron signs on roads throughout Ireland wherever moderate right-hand curves require advance notification, particularly on N-roads and major R-roads in counties Cork, Galway, Clare, and Wexford where rolling terrain creates regular bends.

The single chevron designation indicates a curve that's noticeable but not sharp—typically with turning radii of 250-400 metres.

These signs are positioned 60-100 metres before the bend begins, most commonly on roads with 80km/h or 100km/h speed limits where drivers might not anticipate the curve based on previous straight sections.

You'll encounter them frequently on upgraded regional routes where complete realignment wasn't possible, on approaches to bridges that require angular approaches, on coastal roads following shoreline contours, and on routes through agricultural areas where land ownership patterns influence road geometry.

They're often accompanied by reflective marker posts on the outside of the bend.

This triangular warning sign with a single right-pointing chevron informs drivers of a moderate right-hand bend ahead requiring attention and slight speed adjustment.

The single chevron indicates the curve is less demanding than those marked with double or triple chevrons, but still significant enough to warrant advance warning—especially at the prevailing speed limit.

Drivers should begin gentle speed reduction well before the bend, position their vehicle correctly without drifting toward the center line, and prepare to steer smoothly through the curve maintaining consistent throttle.

The chevron's angle provides visual indication of the bend's approximate severity.

This sign is particularly valuable for drivers unfamiliar with the road who rely on signing rather than memory to anticipate upcoming geometry changes.

Right-hand bends require particular attention in Ireland as they position drivers toward the center line where meeting oncoming traffic becomes more hazardous if positioning is poor.

Although this advisory sign carries no direct penalty for non-compliance, inappropriate responses can trigger legal consequences.

If you navigate the bend at excessive speed and collide with oncoming traffic, run off the road, or cause following vehicles to take evasive action, you'll face careless driving charges (€80-€120 fixed charge, 2-3 penalty points) or dangerous driving charges if circumstances are aggravated (5 penalty points, fines reaching €5,000, potential 6-month disqualification).

Single-vehicle loss-of-control accidents at signed bends frequently result in prosecution because visible warning signage establishes that drivers should have anticipated the hazard and adjusted accordingly.

Insurance liability assessors specifically examine driver response to road signage when determining fault—failure to reduce speed for a clearly signed curve often results in contributory negligence findings that reduce claim settlements by 20-40%.

The RSA's collision database identifies signed bends as locations where driver error predominates over road defects in causation analysis.

Single chevron signs appear frequently in theory test questions about hazard identification, sign recognition, and appropriate speed management.

Typical questions show this sign and ask you to identify it from multiple options, explain its meaning, or describe how you should respond.

More complex scenario-based questions present situations where you must assess multiple risks, with a signed moderate bend being one factor requiring consideration.

The test designers want to verify you understand the chevron hierarchy—single indicates moderate severity requiring adjustment but not dramatic speed reduction.

During practical driving tests, if your route includes roads with chevron signage, examiners assess whether your response is proportionate: gentle speed reduction appropriate to the curve's moderate severity, smooth steering without harsh inputs, correct lane position throughout the bend, and observation that demonstrates awareness of the exit and any hazards beyond.

Fault accumulation typically occurs when candidates either ignore the sign and maintain inappropriate speed, or overreact with excessive braking unsuited to a moderate curve.