Al Buraimi Royal Oman Police - Oman Road Signs Practice Test 1

Q: How many questions is the Al Buraimi Royal Oman Police light vehicle theory test?

The official Royal Oman Police light vehicle theory test in Al Buraimi has 30 questions and you need 23 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 Oman exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the Royal Oman Police, and can change. Always confirm the current requirements with your driving school or the Royal Oman Police.

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 Buraimi 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 approach this sign at a quiet junction and no other traffic is visible. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely, check all directions, then proceed when safe. A STOP sign is a mandatory instruction regardless of whether other vehicles are visible. Oman traffic regulations require a complete stop at the stop line on every approach. Skipping the stop, even on an empty road, is an offence.

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Continue without stopping as the road is clear

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Sound the horn and proceed if no response

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Flash headlights and proceed slowly

Question 2

What does this sign mean?

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No entry for all vehicles. The red circle with a single horizontal white bar is the No Entry sign. No vehicle of any type may enter that road. It is commonly placed at the exit end of one-way streets. Ignoring it is a serious offence under Oman traffic regulations.

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No entry for heavy vehicles only

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Road closed for repairs

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One-way road ahead

Question 3

You reach a junction marked with this sign and no traffic is visible. What is the correct action?

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Slow down, check carefully in all directions, then proceed when safe. Give Way means you must yield to cross-traffic, but a complete stop is only required when traffic is actually present. If the junction is genuinely clear after a proper check, you may proceed after slowing. Always confirm it is safe before entering.

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Stop for at least 5 seconds then go

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Maintain normal speed as the road is clear

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Sound the horn to warn any hidden traffic then proceed

Question 4

What is the maximum speed you may drive where this sign is displayed?

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40 km/h. A number inside a red circle is a maximum speed limit sign. In Oman, all posted limits are in kilometres per hour. You must not exceed 40 km/h in this zone. The limit stays in force until a new speed sign or end-of-restriction sign appears.

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40 mph

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30 km/h

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50 km/h

Question 5

This sign is posted inside a residential area. What does it mean?

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The maximum speed in this area is 60 km/h. The red-circled number sets the absolute maximum permitted speed - here 60 km/h. Exceeding it is an offence. It does not indicate a minimum speed or an advisory recommendation.

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The minimum speed is 60 km/h

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Recommended speed for wet roads is 60 km/h

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Speed cameras in this area are calibrated to 60 km/h

Question 6

What does this sign tell you?

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The maximum speed is 80 km/h. A red circle with the number 80 sets the maximum speed limit at 80 km/h. Driving faster is an offence under Oman traffic regulations. The limit remains active until superseded by another sign.

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The minimum speed is 80 km/h

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A speed camera is 80 metres ahead

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You are 80 km from the next city

Question 7

You passed an 80 km/h sign 1.5 km ago and no new sign has appeared. Does the limit still apply?

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Yes - it remains in force until a new speed sign or end-of-restriction sign is passed. A mandatory speed limit in Oman stays in effect along the road until either a new speed limit sign supersedes it or an end-of-restriction sign (the same number with a diagonal line through it) is displayed. There is no automatic expiry distance.

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No - limits only apply for 1 km from the sign

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No - the limit expires at the next junction

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No - the limit only applies while the sign is visible in your mirrors

Question 8

What does this sign tell you about the road you are on?

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The maximum speed here is 100 km/h. A 100 km/h limit posted in a red circle is a maximum speed sign. It is commonly found on expressway sections and main intercity roads in Oman. Do not exceed this limit. Confirm with the Royal Oman Police if in doubt about specific road limits.

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You must maintain at least 100 km/h

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You are entering a 100-metre speed-camera zone

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The road ahead has a 100-metre visibility limit

Question 9

This sign is displayed on an Omani expressway. A fellow driver argues there is a guaranteed 20 km/h tolerance above the posted limit. Is this correct?

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No - the posted limit is the legal maximum and any tolerance is not a legal right. The sign posts the legal maximum of 120 km/h. Any operational tolerance applied by camera systems can change at any time and is not a legal right you can rely on. Confirm current enforcement thresholds with the Royal Oman Police. Always treat the posted limit as the true limit.

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Yes - Oman allows 20 km/h above the posted limit at all times

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Yes - but only outside peak hours and on clear roads

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Yes - only for vehicles with four-wheel drive on desert roads

Question 10

What does this sign prohibit?

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Overtaking other moving vehicles. Two cars side by side in a red circle means No Overtaking. You must not pass any vehicle moving in the same direction while this restriction is in force. In Oman, overtaking is performed from the left (fast) lane on multi-lane roads.

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Changing lanes on a motorway

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Driving faster than 50 km/h

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Parking on the right side of the road

Question 11

A no-overtaking sign is posted at the start of a bend. You can see the road ahead is empty. May you overtake?

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No - the prohibition applies to the entire restricted section regardless of visibility. A No Overtaking sign creates an absolute prohibition for the marked stretch. Visibility, road conditions, or the type of vehicle do not change the rule. You must wait until the restriction ends (shown by an end-of-prohibition sign) before overtaking.

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Yes - if you can clearly see at least 200 metres ahead

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Yes - motorcycles are exempt from this sign

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Yes - if the manoeuvre is completed within 5 seconds

Question 12

A driver wants to stop in a No Parking zone for 2 minutes, engine running, to buy water from a roadside shop. Is this permitted?

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No - leaving the vehicle unattended here is prohibited regardless of duration. Under a No Parking sign, leaving the vehicle stationary to enter a shop is prohibited regardless of duration. Whether a driver staying in the vehicle constitutes 'parking' can vary; confirm exact rules with the Royal Oman Police. To be safe, do not stop in a No Parking zone.

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Yes - stops of under 5 minutes are permitted in No Parking zones

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Yes - provided hazard lights are switched on

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Yes - if the driver remains in the vehicle

Question 13

This sign is posted at a junction. What does it mean?

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You must not turn left. A left-pointing arrow crossed out in a red circle means No Left Turn. Drivers must proceed straight or turn right (if permitted) at this junction. Turning left is an offence under Oman traffic regulations.

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You must not turn right

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No entry for left-hand-drive vehicles

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The left lane is closed ahead

Question 14

What action does this sign prevent at the junction?

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Turning right. A right-pointing arrow crossed out in a red circle means No Right Turn. You must not turn right at this point. Continue straight or turn left if those movements are permitted by other signs.

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Turning left

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Going straight ahead

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Making a U-turn

Question 15

You are approaching a roundabout. Traffic is already circulating inside. Who has priority?

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Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout. At roundabouts in Oman, you must give way to traffic already circulating inside. Oman roundabouts run counter-clockwise (traffic flows to the right), so circulating vehicles approach from your left. Enter only when there is a safe gap.

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Vehicles entering from the right

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Vehicles entering from the left

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The first vehicle to reach the roundabout entry

Question 16

You are at a roundabout in Oman and need to take the third exit. Where should you position your vehicle on entry, and how should you signal when leaving?

Accepted Answer

Enter in the right lane, signal right before your exit. In Oman, roundabouts are counter-clockwise. For most exits, approach in the right lane and signal right before your exit to show you are leaving. For exits that are effectively straight on or to the left, lane choice may differ; always follow road markings. Signal right when leaving to warn other drivers and pedestrians.

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Enter in the left lane, signal left before your exit

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Enter in any lane, no signal is required

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Enter in the right lane, signal left before your exit

Question 17

This warning sign is displayed on the road ahead. What does it tell you?

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A roundabout is ahead - prepare to give way. The Roundabout Ahead warning sign alerts you to reduce speed, choose the correct lane, and be ready to yield to traffic already on the roundabout. In Oman, circulating traffic has priority over entering vehicles.

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A signalised junction is ahead

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The road divides into two lanes ahead

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U-turns are permitted ahead

Question 18

What does this sign warn you about?

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A pedestrian crossing is ahead. The pedestrian crossing warning sign tells you that a marked crossing is ahead. Reduce speed and be ready to stop. In Oman, pedestrians on a marked crossing have right of way and you must stop for them.

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A school zone is ahead

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Pedestrians are not allowed on this road

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A cycle crossing is ahead

Question 19

A pedestrian steps onto a marked crossing ahead of your vehicle. What must you do?

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Stop and allow the pedestrian to cross safely. Pedestrians on a marked crossing have right of way in Oman. You must stop your vehicle in good time and wait until the pedestrian has fully crossed before moving on. Failing to stop is an offence and can result in serious injury.

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Sound the horn to warn the pedestrian and continue

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Flash your headlights to signal the pedestrian to wait

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Continue at reduced speed, passing close to the kerb

Question 20

This sign is positioned outside a school. What extra precautions should you take?

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Reduce speed significantly and watch carefully for children crossing. The Children Crossing sign warns that children - who may behave unpredictably and step out without looking - are likely to cross here. Reduce speed well before the area, scan both sides of the road, and be prepared to stop at any time, not only at school opening and closing times.

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Sound the horn to warn children and maintain normal speed

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Slow down only if a crossing warden is present

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Slow down only during official school hours

Question 21

You see this sign ahead. What does it mean and how should you respond?

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The road surface ahead may be slippery - reduce speed and avoid sharp inputs. The Slippery Road warning sign means the road surface reduces tyre grip - this can be due to wet weather, oil, sand, fresh tarmac, or other causes. Reduce speed, avoid sudden braking or sharp steering, and increase your following distance significantly.

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The road is flooded and closed

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Loose gravel is scattered across the road

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Sand dunes are encroaching on the carriageway

Question 22

This sign is placed on a fast road approaching an intersection. What should you do?

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Reduce speed and be ready to stop at traffic lights ahead. The Traffic Signals Ahead warning sign tells you that traffic lights are approaching. Reduce your speed and prepare to stop. Running a red light is one of the most heavily penalised traffic offences in Oman.

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Increase speed to clear the lights before they change

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The lights are for cross-traffic only - continue without slowing

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Stop immediately at the sign and wait

Al Buraimi Royal Oman Police - Oman Road Signs Practice Test 1

Al Buraimi Royal Oman Police - Oman Road Signs Practice Test 1

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