Al Farwaniyah General Traffic Department - Kuwait Road Signs Practice Test 1

Q: How many questions is the Al Farwaniyah General Traffic Department light vehicle theory test?

The official General Traffic Department light vehicle theory test in Al Farwaniyah has 20 questions and you need 15 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 22 questions.

Q: Is this the real exam?

These are original practice questions to help you revise. They are not the official Kuwait exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the General Traffic Department (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 Al Farwaniyah 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

What does a triangular warning sign with a railroad crossing symbol (two crossing bars) indicate?

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A level crossing with a railway line ahead. The level crossing warning sign alerts you to a railway line crossing ahead. Approach slowly, look and listen for trains in both directions, and follow any additional signals (lights and barriers). Never cross when a train is approaching.

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A road intersection with no priority signs

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An overhead power line crossing the road

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A barrier or gate across the road ahead

Question 2

What does a green sign with a white arrow pointing upward and a road name or number mean on a Kuwaiti highway?

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Direction ahead toward the named destination. Green directional signs with white text and arrows indicate the route ahead toward a destination or road number. They are information signs, not regulatory signs, and guide you toward your destination. The arrow direction (up = straight, right = turn right, etc.) indicates which way to go.

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The road is closed; use the named alternative route

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Speed limit on this road is the number shown

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Emergency services only beyond this point

Question 3

You see a white sign with a red border and the word SCHOOL painted on it. What should you do?

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Reduce speed significantly and watch for children near the road. A school zone sign requires you to reduce your speed significantly. In Kuwait, school zones often have reduced speed limits (check the posted limit). Be especially alert for children at unpredictable times, not only during school hours. Never sound your horn unnecessarily near a school.

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Stop completely and wait until the zone is clear

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Maintain your current speed; the sign is informational only

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Sound your horn to warn children before passing

Question 4

What does a triangular warning sign showing a sharp curve to the right mean?

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A sharp right-hand bend is ahead; reduce speed. A triangular sign with a curved line bending to the right warns of a sharp bend in the road. Reduce your speed before entering the bend so you can navigate it safely without drifting into the oncoming lane or off the road edge.

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Turn right at the next junction

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Right turns are prohibited ahead

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The road bends right and then immediately left (S-bend)

Question 5

What does a triangular sign showing a road narrowing from both sides mean?

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The road becomes narrower ahead; be prepared to give way. A narrowing road warning sign means both sides of the road converge ahead, making the carriageway narrower. Reduce speed, keep well to the right, and be prepared for oncoming traffic that may also need space to pass through the narrow section.

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The road splits into two lanes ahead

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A bridge with restricted width is ahead

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Overtaking is permitted as the road widens

Question 6

A sign shows 3.5 t inside a red circle. What does this mean?

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Vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass are prohibited. A red circle with a weight figure (for example 3.5 t) prohibits vehicles whose maximum authorised mass (total gross weight) exceeds that figure. Standard private cars are well below this, but minivans, pickup trucks, and loaded commercial vehicles should check their gross weight before entering.

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The road has a maximum axle load of 3.5 tonnes

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The speed limit is 35 km/h on this road

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A weighbridge checkpoint is 3.5 km ahead

Question 7

A blue circular sign shows a number (for example 60) without a red border. What does this mean?

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Minimum speed of 60 km/h; you must not drive slower. A blue circle with a number (no red border) is a minimum speed sign. You must not drive below the stated speed while the sign is in effect, unless road conditions force you to do so for safety. This contrasts with the red-circle maximum speed sign.

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Maximum speed of 60 km/h

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Recommended speed is 60 km/h

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A speed camera operates from this point at 60 km/h

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the correct response to this sign?

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Continue to the next designated U-turn point or take an alternative route. A No U-Turn sign absolutely prohibits turning around at that location regardless of traffic conditions. Continue forward and find a permitted U-turn crossing, or use side streets to reverse your direction legally. Ignoring the sign is a traffic offence.

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Make the U-turn slowly so as not to inconvenience other drivers

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Make the U-turn only if no other vehicles are visible

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Make the U-turn on the left side of the road

Question 9

You see this sign at a junction. Can you still make a U-turn there?

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No; a U-turn begins with a left-turning movement and is also prohibited. A No Left Turn sign prohibits any movement that requires turning to the left, which includes U-turns. Because a U-turn necessarily starts as a left-turning movement, it is covered by the No Left Turn prohibition even when no separate No U-Turn sign is posted.

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Yes; a U-turn and a left turn are different manoeuvres

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Yes, but only if there is no oncoming traffic

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Only if a No U-Turn sign is not separately posted

Question 10

What does a white circle with a black ring (no other symbol inside) indicate?

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The end of all prohibitions; national or default rules now apply. A white circle with a black ring (sometimes with diagonal stripes across it) is an end-of-all-restrictions sign. All local restrictions (such as speed limits, overtaking bans, and other prohibitions) introduced on that road are cancelled, and the default national rules resume.

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A zero speed limit zone ahead

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A priority road ends here

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No vehicles of any type are permitted

Question 11

On a three-lane motorway in Kuwait, which lane is designated for overtaking?

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The far left (fast) lane. Kuwait drives on the right, so the far left lane is the overtaking (fast) lane. After completing an overtake, you should return to the right. The middle lane is used for maintaining a steady pace when the right lane is occupied by slower traffic. Lane hogging in the left lane is an offence.

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The far right (slow) lane

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The middle lane

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Any lane, provided you signal before moving

Question 12

What is the correct way to signal when changing from the right lane to the left lane to overtake in Kuwait?

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Check mirrors and blind spots, signal left, then move left. To overtake (move from the right lane into the left lane), you must check your mirrors and blind spots, then signal left to indicate your intended direction before making the move. Signalling the wrong direction or not signalling at all is dangerous and is a traffic offence.

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Signal right to warn vehicles behind, then move left

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Flash hazard lights, then move left

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No signal is needed on a motorway when there is space

Question 13

You are driving on a road with a 60 km/h speed limit sign in Kuwait. The road conditions become extremely foggy. What speed should you drive at?

Accepted Answer

A speed at which you can stop safely within your visible distance, even if that is below 60 km/h. Posted speed limits are maximum speeds in ideal conditions. When visibility is severely reduced by fog, dust storms, or other hazards, you must slow to a speed at which you can stop within the distance you can see ahead. Driving at the speed limit in very poor visibility is dangerous and can result in a collision-causing offence.

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Exactly 60 km/h because that is the posted legal limit

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At least 40 km/h so you do not obstruct traffic

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Stop on the hard shoulder and wait for fog to clear

Question 14

In Kuwait, what is the minimum following distance guideline on a motorway between your vehicle and the one in front?

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A two-second time gap in normal conditions, more in poor conditions. The two-second rule is the internationally recommended minimum following-distance guideline. Pick a fixed point; when the vehicle ahead passes it, at least two seconds should pass before you reach the same point. In wet, sandy, or foggy conditions, double or triple this gap. Confirm the specific Kuwait legal requirement with the General Traffic Department.

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Exactly 10 metres at all speeds

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One car length for every 10 km/h of speed

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Following distance is not regulated; use your own judgement

Question 15

A triangular sign shows a road with a steep downward slope and a percentage figure. What should you do?

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Reduce speed and select a lower gear before descending to maintain control. A steep descent warning sign means you must slow down before the hill begins, then engage a lower gear so the engine helps control your speed. Riding the brakes continuously on a long descent can cause brake fade. The advice applies to all vehicles, not only lorries.

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Press the brakes continuously throughout the descent to remain slow

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Speed up before the slope to use momentum on the way down

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This sign is for heavy vehicles only; ignore it if driving a car

Question 16

What does a blue rectangular sign showing a white 'H' symbol indicate?

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A hospital is nearby. A blue sign with a white H is an international hospital sign. It directs drivers toward the nearest medical facility. In Kuwait, these signs are placed on approach roads to help motorists and emergency vehicle operators locate hospitals quickly.

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A hotel is ahead on the right

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A helicopter landing pad is in the area

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A hazardous-materials handling zone

Question 17

You are driving in Kuwait and see a sign displaying a red circle with the number 80 followed 200 metres later by a speed bump sign. Which rule applies first?

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The speed limit sign applies immediately from the point it is displayed; slow to within 80 km/h and then further reduce for the speed bump. Each sign takes effect from the point at which it is placed. The 80 km/h limit applies as soon as you pass that sign. When you then reach the speed bump warning sign 200 metres later, you should reduce your speed further to safely cross the bump. Both signs are independently mandatory from their respective positions.

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Wait until you reach the speed bump sign before reducing speed

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The speed bump sign overrides the speed limit; drive at 80 km/h over the bump

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Both signs apply at the same point; choose whichever speed you prefer

Question 18

What does this sign mean?

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Stop completely before proceeding. The red octagon with STOP in white is the Stop sign. You must bring your vehicle to a complete halt before the stop line, regardless of whether any other traffic is visible, then proceed only when safe. Unlike a Give Way sign, a full stop is always mandatory.

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Slow down and give way if traffic is present

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Road closed ahead

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No entry for heavy vehicles

Question 19

What must you do when you see this sign?

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Yield to traffic on the main road, stop only if necessary. The inverted red-bordered triangle is the Give Way sign. You must slow down and yield to any vehicles on the road you are joining. You do not have to stop every time, only when traffic requires it. This distinguishes it from the Stop sign where a full halt is always mandatory.

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Come to a complete stop every time before proceeding

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You have priority, continue without slowing

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Reduce speed to 20 km/h and continue

Question 20

What is the maximum speed permitted where this sign is displayed?

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40 km/h. A red circle with a number inside is a maximum speed limit sign. Where you see 40, you must not exceed 40 km/h. This limit is common in residential areas, school zones, and narrow urban streets in Kuwait.

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40 mph

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60 km/h

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The sign recommends 40 km/h in wet weather only

Question 21

You see this sign on the road. What does it tell you?

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The maximum speed is 80 km/h. The red-circle number sign showing 80 means you must not drive faster than 80 km/h. It is a mandatory restriction, not a suggestion, and applies until a new speed limit sign or the end of the restriction is indicated.

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The minimum speed is 80 km/h

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You are 80 km from the next junction

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Recommended speed is 80 km/h in good conditions only

Question 22

Where in Kuwait would you most typically expect to see this sign?

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On dual-carriageway roads outside built-up areas. A 100 km/h limit is typically applied on divided highways and expressways outside urban areas in Kuwait. Residential and school zones carry much lower limits (often 30 to 60 km/h). Always check the posted signs for the actual limit that applies.

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Inside residential neighbourhoods

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In school zones

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In underground car parks

Al Farwaniyah General Traffic Department - Kuwait Road Signs Practice Test 1

Al Farwaniyah General Traffic Department - Kuwait Road Signs Practice Test 1

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