Daytime lights are not compulsory but lights should be used in low visibility conditions during the day. A full copy of the Rules of the Road can be purchased in most post offices. Unwritten Rules of the Road Irish roads tend not to be in as good a condition as elsewhere on mainland Europe, though there have been many recent improvements on most national primary routes. The general standard of driving on Irish roads leaves much room for improvement. Especially when riding in traffic, be alert to what all vehicles all around you are doing.
Drivers frequently pull out or change lane without signalling.
Observation, particularly for approaching motorcycles, tends to be poor. In rural areas always be on the alert for straying animals and for farm machinery coming out of fields without warning. Obtain the same information from other parties involved in the accident. Description of the injury to yourself and others. Description of damage to vehicles.