Muharraq General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Road Rules Test 2

Q: How many questions is the Muharraq General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test?

The official General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Muharraq has 35 questions and you need 26 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 20 questions.

Q: Is this the real exam?

These are original practice questions to help you revise. They are not the official Bahrain exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the General Directorate of Traffic (Ministry of Interior), and can change. Always confirm the current requirements with your driving school or the traffic department.

Q: Is this practice test free?

Yes. It is completely free, with no signup or payment, and you can retake it as many times as you like.

Q: What does the Muharraq light vehicle theory test cover?

Road signs, traffic signals, right of way, roundabouts, speed limits, seat belts, penalties and safe-driving rules, plus the handling and safety topics specific to your vehicle.

Question 1

You are towing a trailer on a Bahraini highway. How should this affect your following distance?

Accepted Answer

Increase it significantly because a loaded trailer extends your braking distance. A loaded trailer adds mass and greatly increases stopping distances. Increase your following distance and reduce speed accordingly. Always verify your towing equipment and lights before setting out.

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Reduce it to maintain better control

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Keep the same gap as you would without the trailer

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Following distance rules do not apply to towing combinations

Question 2

Who is required to wear a seat belt in a vehicle in Bahrain?

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The driver and all passengers where seat belts are fitted. Bahrain traffic law requires the driver and all passengers to wear seat belts where they are provided. A driver can be held responsible if passengers are not belted up.

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Only the driver

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Only front-seat occupants

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Seat belts are recommended but not legally required

Question 3

Where must a young child be seated when travelling in a vehicle in Bahrain?

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In a suitable child restraint in the rear - confirm the exact age, height and weight thresholds with the General Directorate of Traffic. Young children must use an approved child restraint that suits their age, height and weight. Placing a child in an adult seat belt or on a lap is dangerous and likely illegal. Check current requirements with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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In the front passenger seat secured with the adult belt

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On an adult's lap in any seat

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Children have no separate restraint requirement in Bahrain

Question 4

A passenger tells you they do not want to wear a seat belt on a short journey. What should you do as the driver?

Accepted Answer

Insist they belt up before you move off - you can be held responsible and no journey is short enough to justify the risk. The driver can be held legally responsible if a passenger does not wear a seat belt. Insist on belt use before moving off, regardless of the distance being travelled.

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Allow it as the journey is brief

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Let them decide as it is their personal choice

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Only the passenger is legally responsible, not the driver

Question 5

Your vehicle has a frontal airbag fitted to the front passenger seat. Where should a rear-facing child seat NOT be placed?

Accepted Answer

In the front passenger seat when the frontal airbag is active. A rear-facing child seat placed in front of an active airbag is extremely dangerous. The airbag deploys with great force and can seriously injure a child in a rear-facing seat. Always fit rear-facing seats in the back of the vehicle.

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In the rear seat with a headrest

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In the right rear seat position

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In the left rear seat position

Question 6

Is it legal to hold and use a mobile phone while driving in Bahrain?

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No - using a hand-held phone while driving is prohibited. Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is illegal in Bahrain. It seriously distracts your attention from the road and significantly increases the risk of a collision, even at low speed.

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Yes, as long as you are stationary at a red traffic light

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Yes, for calls lasting under 30 seconds

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Yes, if you drive below 40 km/h

Question 7

Which device allows legal phone use while driving in Bahrain?

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A properly installed Bluetooth or hands-free kit that requires no hand contact with the phone. A properly installed hands-free or Bluetooth system keeps both hands on the wheel. Even hands-free calls can be distracting, so keep conversations brief. Confirm permitted equipment with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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Holding the phone against the steering wheel

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Using loudspeaker with the phone placed on the dashboard

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Texting with one hand while steering with the other

Question 8

You receive an urgent call while driving on a Bahraini highway. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Signal, move safely to the hard shoulder or a rest area, stop, then take the call. If a call cannot wait, pull over safely before answering. Taking your hand off the wheel or your eyes off the road puts lives at risk. Even brief distraction at highway speed can be fatal.

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Answer on loudspeaker and balance the phone on the seat

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Hold the phone briefly while keeping an eye on the road

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Ask a passenger to hold the phone near your ear while you drive

Question 9

When driving on an elevated bridge or the King Fahd Causeway in Bahrain, what is especially important?

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Maintaining a steady speed and a greater following distance, as crosswinds can affect vehicle stability. Bridges and causeways are exposed to strong crosswinds that can affect steering, particularly for high-sided vehicles and trailers. Maintain a steady speed, increase your following distance, and hold the wheel firmly.

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Driving as fast as possible to reduce time on the exposed structure

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Moving to the leftmost lane to stay away from the edge

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Switching off all non-essential electrical systems to reduce drag

Question 10

Stopping or parking on the King Fahd Causeway is:

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Prohibited except in a designated emergency area. The Causeway is a controlled-access structure. Stopping or parking anywhere other than an official emergency bay is dangerous and illegal. Move to an emergency area if you experience a breakdown.

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Permitted in the right lane for up to 10 minutes

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Allowed anywhere the road is wide enough

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Permitted only at night when traffic is light

Question 11

You are crossing the Causeway and a sudden dust storm cuts visibility dramatically. What should you do?

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Slow down immediately, switch on headlights and fog lights, follow road markings carefully, and move to an emergency bay if conditions become dangerous. On exposed structures like the Causeway, sudden dust storms can cause near-zero visibility. Slow down, use appropriate lights, and use any safe stopping area. Stopping in a live lane on the Causeway is extremely hazardous.

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Accelerate to cross the Causeway before the storm worsens

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Stop in your lane and wait for the storm to pass

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Move very close behind the vehicle ahead and use their lights as a guide

Question 12

When entering a tunnel in Bahrain, what should you do with your vehicle's lights?

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Switch on dipped headlights even during daytime. Always switch on dipped headlights when entering a tunnel to make your vehicle visible to others. High beam is not appropriate inside tunnels as it can dazzle oncoming traffic.

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Turn off all lights because the tunnel will be lit

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Use full high beam throughout the tunnel

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Only switch lights on if the tunnel is longer than 500 metres

Question 13

When should you use hazard lights inside a tunnel in Bahrain?

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Only in a genuine emergency or breakdown - not as a routine practice. Hazard lights inside tunnels should be reserved for genuine emergencies or when stopped due to a breakdown. Unnecessary use confuses other drivers about your intentions.

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Whenever you slow down, as a courtesy to drivers behind

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Throughout the entire tunnel for extra visibility

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Whenever another vehicle follows you closely

Question 14

There is a fire in the vehicle ahead of you inside a Bahraini tunnel. What is the priority action?

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Stop safely, leave your vehicle with keys inside, and walk to the nearest emergency exit. In a tunnel fire, smoke is the greatest danger. Do not attempt to drive through. Leave the vehicle with keys in place to allow emergency services to move it, and evacuate on foot to the nearest emergency exit following tunnel authority instructions.

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Try to drive past the burning vehicle to exit the tunnel

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Wait inside your locked vehicle for the fire brigade

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Reverse out of the tunnel in your vehicle

Question 15

What does a school zone sign require you to do in Bahrain?

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Reduce speed and be prepared to stop for children who may be crossing. School zone signs warn that children may be present and crossing. Slow down well before the zone and be ready to stop at any moment. Children can act unpredictably and step into the road without warning.

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Maintain normal speed but watch more carefully for children

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Only reduce speed if school is actually in session

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Stop your vehicle and wait until all children have entered the building

Question 16

What speed limit applies when driving past a school in Bahrain during school hours?

Accepted Answer

The speed shown on the school zone sign - confirm the exact limit with the General Directorate of Traffic. School zone speed limits are posted on official signs. The limit can vary by location, so always obey the posted sign. Confirm current requirements with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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60 km/h regardless of any sign

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The same limit as the surrounding road

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20 km/h everywhere regardless of any sign

Question 17

A school bus ahead of you has stopped and its warning lights are flashing. What must you do in Bahrain?

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Stop and wait because children may be crossing or boarding. When a school bus stops with warning lights activated, children may be boarding, alighting, or crossing the road. You must stop and wait until the bus moves or the warning lights are switched off. Confirm specific rules with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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Overtake quickly on the left while the bus is stationary

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Sound your horn to alert any children and continue slowly

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Pass on the right if no children are immediately visible

Question 18

You approach a marked pedestrian crossing in Bahrain and a pedestrian is waiting at the kerb. What must you do?

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Slow down and give way to the pedestrian before proceeding. At any marked pedestrian crossing, you must give way to pedestrians who are waiting or already crossing. Slow down and stop if needed to let them cross safely.

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Sound the horn to warn the pedestrian and continue at the same speed

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Maintain speed if the pedestrian has not yet stepped onto the road

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Flash headlights as a warning and continue

Question 19

At a signalled pedestrian crossing in Bahrain, what does a flashing amber light mean for the driver?

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Proceed only if the crossing is clear of pedestrians. A flashing amber at a signalled crossing means give way to any pedestrians still on the crossing. If the crossing is clear, you may proceed with caution.

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Stop immediately as if the light were solid red

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Accelerate to clear the crossing before pedestrians step out

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Treat it as a green light and continue without slowing

Question 20

A pedestrian steps off the pavement suddenly at an unmarked location in Bahrain. What is your responsibility?

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Take all reasonable action to avoid them - drivers have a duty of care to all road users. Even where no crossing is marked, drivers have a duty of care to pedestrians. Always anticipate unpredictable behaviour and drive at a speed that allows you to stop safely for any hazard.

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You have no responsibility as the pedestrian acted illegally

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Sound the horn and maintain your current speed

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Swerve immediately into the next lane without checking mirrors

Muharraq General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Road Rules Test 2

Muharraq General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Road Rules Test 2

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