Muscat Royal Oman Police - Oman Motorcycle Theory Mock Test 3

Q: How many questions is the Muscat Royal Oman Police motorcycle theory test?

The official Royal Oman Police motorcycle theory test in Muscat has 30 questions and you need 23 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 30 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 Muscat motorcycle 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

A driver stops at a red traffic light in Oman and picks up their phone to read a message. Is this permitted?

Accepted Answer

No, the mobile phone prohibition applies whenever the driver is behind the wheel on a public road with the engine running. Oman's prohibition on handheld mobile phone use applies when the driver is behind the wheel on a public road with the engine running, including when stationary at traffic lights. The engine-off exception applies only when the car is lawfully parked.

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Yes, because the vehicle is stationary the rules do not apply

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Yes, as long as the message is read and not replied to

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Yes, only if it takes fewer than 30 seconds

Question 2

What is the recommended technique for starting a motorcycle on a steep uphill slope?

Accepted Answer

Apply the rear brake to hold the bike, find the clutch friction point, add throttle, then release the rear brake as you release the clutch. On an uphill start, hold the bike with the rear brake, bring the clutch to the friction point, apply enough throttle to prevent stalling, then smoothly release the rear brake while easing the clutch out. This prevents rolling backward and avoids stalling. Some bikes with a hill-hold function automate this, but the manual technique applies universally.

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Apply the front brake hard and release the clutch quickly with full throttle

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Put the bike in neutral and push it uphill before starting

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Release both brakes, give full throttle, and drop the clutch

Question 3

You are approaching a section of road covered in loose sand blown from the desert. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed before reaching the sand, avoid sudden braking or sharp steering inputs while crossing, and ride smoothly through. Sand dramatically reduces tyre grip. The safest approach is to slow down before you reach it, then cross with a smooth, steady throttle and no sudden inputs. Braking or steering sharply on sand risks a slide. In Oman, sand drift is a common hazard, particularly after strong shamal winds or near wadi exits.

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Accelerate to cross the sand quickly before losing balance

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Apply the front brake hard to scrub speed while still on the sand

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Swerve sharply to the centre of the road to avoid the sand entirely

Question 4

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?

Accepted Answer

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 5

Where is overtaking prohibited in Oman?

Accepted Answer

At pedestrian crossings, intersections, sharp bends, hill crests, and where a solid centre line is marked. Oman law prohibits overtaking at pedestrian crossings, junctions, sharp bends, hill crests, and wherever a solid (unbroken) centre line separates lanes. These locations have limited visibility or high conflict risk that makes overtaking unsafe.

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Only on single-lane roads at night

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Only where a specific no-overtaking sign is posted

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Overtaking is never prohibited if you can see clearly ahead

Question 6

You are driving up a narrow mountain road and you meet a vehicle coming downhill. There is only room for one vehicle to pass. Who should give way?

Accepted Answer

The vehicle travelling downhill should give way to the vehicle going uphill. The vehicle travelling downhill gives way to the vehicle going uphill, because reversing downhill on a steep narrow road is more dangerous than reversing uphill. The downhill driver should reverse to the nearest passing place. Always confirm with the Royal Oman Police.

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The vehicle going uphill should reverse to let the downhill vehicle pass

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The larger vehicle should reverse regardless of direction

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Both vehicles stop and wait for a third party to direct them

Question 7

Your vehicle is fitted with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). How should you apply the brakes in an emergency stop?

Accepted Answer

Press the brake pedal firmly and hold it down; the ABS will pulse automatically to prevent lock-up. The correct answer is to press firmly and hold. ABS automatically modulates brake pressure to keep the wheels rotating and prevent lock-up, allowing you to steer while braking hard. Pumping the pedal yourself on an ABS-equipped vehicle can actually reduce effectiveness. Confirm ABS operation with the Royal Oman Police or your vehicle's handbook.

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Pump the brake pedal rapidly yourself to prevent wheel lock

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Press the brake halfway to avoid triggering ABS

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Apply the handbrake at the same time as the footbrake

Question 8

Using a mobile phone while driving in Oman can result in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A fine and black points on the driving record. Handheld mobile phone use while driving carries a fine and black marks on the driver's record in Oman. Accumulating enough black points leads to licence suspension. The exact fine can change; confirm the current schedule with the Royal Oman Police.

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A caution letter with no financial penalty

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An automatic licence suspension for one year on the first offence

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Only a verbal warning if it is a first offence

Question 9

When descending a steep mountain road, what is the safest braking technique for a motorcyclist?

Accepted Answer

Use engine braking by downshifting progressively combined with gentle, intermittent rear and front braking. On a steep descent, continuous hard braking overheats the discs and can cause brake fade. Engine braking by downshifting reduces the speed load on the brakes. Brief, firm applications of both brakes as needed keep speed controlled. Never freewheel in neutral: you lose engine braking and speed control.

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Apply only the rear brake continuously to avoid overloading the front

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Apply the front brake alone at maximum pressure throughout the descent

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Freewheel in neutral and steer around hazards

Question 10

You see a diesel spill on the road ahead. What is the primary risk for a motorcyclist?

Accepted Answer

Diesel reduces tyre friction to near zero, causing an instant skid especially when braking or cornering. Diesel is extremely slippery on road surfaces. A motorcycle crossing a diesel patch will experience a sudden and dramatic loss of grip, which can cause an unrecoverable skid. If you cannot avoid it, cross straight, with no braking, cornering, or steering input. Diesel is often invisible on dark asphalt and is common near fuel stations and truck stops.

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Diesel makes the road surface rough, causing vibration

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Diesel damages tyre rubber on contact

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Diesel is only dangerous when mixed with water

Question 11

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 12

Before overtaking on an Oman highway, what must you confirm?

Accepted Answer

The road ahead is clear for a safe distance, your mirrors and blind spot are clear, and overtaking is not prohibited at that point. Safe overtaking requires checking mirrors and blind spot, confirming no vehicle is already overtaking you, ensuring a long clear stretch ahead, and verifying no prohibition applies (solid line, crossing, bend, and so on). Then signal left, accelerate, pass, signal right, and return to the right lane.

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Only that the car in front is travelling slower than you

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Only your rearview mirror before pulling out

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That your hazard lights are switched on for the manoeuvre

Question 13

You are driving through a school zone during school hours. A group of children is waiting at the edge of the road. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down significantly and be prepared to stop for children crossing. In school zones you must reduce speed and be ready to stop for children who may cross. Children are unpredictable and Oman law requires extra caution in these areas. Always confirm the specific speed limit with the Royal Oman Police.

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Sound the horn to warn the children and continue at the posted speed limit

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Children have no special right of way; continue at the speed limit

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Stop only if a crossing guard is present

Question 14

What is the main safety advantage of ABS in an emergency braking situation?

Accepted Answer

It allows the driver to steer around an obstacle while braking at maximum force. The correct answer is that ABS allows you to steer while braking hard. Without ABS, locked wheels cannot generate lateral force, so the car cannot change direction. ABS keeps the wheels rolling so you retain steering control. Note that ABS does not always shorten stopping distance, especially on loose surfaces. Confirm with the Royal Oman Police.

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It reduces stopping distance to zero in wet conditions

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It automatically steers the vehicle away from hazards

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It disengages the engine to prevent stalling during braking

Question 15

Who is required to wear a seatbelt in the front seats of a vehicle in Oman?

Accepted Answer

Both the driver and all front-seat passengers. Oman's traffic law requires the driver and all front-seat occupants to wear seatbelts at all times when the vehicle is in motion. Failure to comply is a fineable offence and the driver is responsible for ensuring front-seat passengers comply.

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Only the driver

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Only passengers, not the driver

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Seatbelts are recommended but not legally required

Question 16

Which area of a motorcycle tyre generally has the least grip?

Accepted Answer

The outer shoulder edges used only at maximum lean. A tyre's outer shoulder edges are used only at high lean angles and are typically less worn and therefore have a harder, less-pliable surface. They also contact a smaller patch of road. Grip is lower there compared to the worn centre strip. Riders should build lean angles progressively to allow the tyre compound to warm and soften.

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The centre strip used for straight-line riding

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The inner sidewall

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All areas have equal grip when properly inflated

Question 17

You see gravel scattered across a bend ahead. What is the safest course of action?

Accepted Answer

Reduce speed significantly before the bend, straighten the bike as much as possible through the gravel section, and avoid any sudden inputs. Gravel in a bend is a high-risk hazard because it acts as ball bearings under a leaned tyre. Slow down before the bend, reduce lean angle as much as road space allows, and cross with smooth, consistent control. The more upright the tyre, the less lateral force it must resist. Signpost your discovery to following riders if possible.

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Maintain speed and lean hard to clear the gravel quickly

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Apply the rear brake only through the gravel

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Accelerate to keep the bike stable through the gravel

Question 18

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 19

You are overtaking on an Oman road and the vehicle you are passing suddenly accelerates. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Abandon the overtake, drop back, and return to the right lane safely. If the vehicle you are passing accelerates and the overtake can no longer be completed safely, abandon it. Ease off the accelerator, signal right, and slot back into the right lane calmly. Never race to finish an unsafe overtake.

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Accelerate harder to complete the overtake quickly

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Brake sharply and swerve back immediately

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Sound the horn and continue overtaking regardless

Question 20

Traffic signals at a junction fail completely and show no lights at all. How should you treat the junction?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as an unmarked junction and give way to traffic from the right. When traffic signals fail entirely the junction becomes effectively uncontrolled. Treat it as an unmarked junction, give way to traffic on your right, and proceed with caution. Always confirm the correct procedure with the Royal Oman Police.

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All traffic stops permanently until the signals are repaired

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The road with more lanes automatically has priority

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Proceed at full speed because the signal restriction no longer applies

Question 21

Before moving off, which mirrors must you check as part of your routine safety drill in Oman?

Accepted Answer

Both door mirrors and the interior rear-view mirror. The correct answer is all three mirrors: the interior rear-view mirror and both door mirrors. Together they give you the widest possible view of the road behind and alongside. However, mirrors have blind spots, so you must also do a physical shoulder check before moving off or changing lanes. Confirm with the Royal Oman Police.

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Only the interior rear-view mirror

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Only the door mirror on the driver's side

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Mirrors are only needed when reversing

Question 22

Are rear-seat passengers in Oman required to wear seatbelts?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all passengers including those in the rear must be belted. Seatbelt use is compulsory for all occupants regardless of seating position in Oman. The driver is responsible for ensuring all passengers comply, and enforcement applies across all road types and speed limits.

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No, the law only covers occupants in the front seats

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Only rear passengers aged under 18

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Only when travelling on expressways above 120 km/h

Question 23

Why should you avoid heavy braking while the motorcycle is leaning in a corner?

Accepted Answer

Braking while leaning reduces available tyre grip for cornering, risking a slide or low-side fall. A tyre's total grip is shared between cornering force (lean) and braking force. Applying heavy braking while leaned uses up the remaining grip budget and causes the tyre to slide. The correct technique is to complete braking before the corner, then maintain a steady throttle or gently roll on through the exit.

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Braking while leaning causes the engine to stall

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Braking while leaning has no effect if only the rear brake is used

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Braking while leaning is only dangerous on gravel roads

Question 24

When overtaking a large truck on an Oman highway, which wind-related hazard should a motorcyclist anticipate?

Accepted Answer

A sudden crosswind gust as the motorcycle exits the truck's wind shadow, which can push the bike sideways. A large truck creates a wind shadow on its leeward side. While riding alongside it, the truck blocks crosswind. The moment the motorcycle clears the front of the truck and exits the shadow, the full crosswind suddenly hits the exposed rider and bike. Be prepared to counter-steer to correct. The same effect occurs when exiting road cuttings and bridges.

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A tailwind that accelerates the motorcycle uncontrollably

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A reduction in wind that makes the steering feel very heavy

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Wind turbulence only affects riders when travelling at less than 60 km/h

Question 25

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?

Accepted Answer

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 26

Is it ever legal to overtake on the right in Oman?

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Yes, when the vehicle ahead has clearly signalled and is turning left. One recognised exception to the left-side overtaking rule is when the vehicle ahead is clearly signalling and turning left. In that case you may pass it on the right, but only when it is safe and you can do so without inconveniencing other road users.

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No, overtaking on the right is always illegal in Oman

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Only if you sound the horn before doing so

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Only on roads with three or more lanes

Question 27

You want to exit a roundabout in Oman. Which direction do you signal before leaving?

Accepted Answer

Signal right before your exit. In Oman, roundabouts flow counter-clockwise (right-hand traffic). You signal right to indicate that you are leaving the roundabout at the next exit. Always confirm signalling requirements with the Royal Oman Police.

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Signal left before your exit

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No signal is needed on a roundabout

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Signal left on entry and right only when you are level with the exit

Question 28

Where is the blind spot that mirrors cannot show when driving a standard left-hand-drive car in Oman?

Accepted Answer

The area to the rear-left and rear-right of the vehicle that falls between the door mirror and interior mirror coverage. The correct answer is the zone at the rear-left and rear-right flanks of the vehicle. Even with all three mirrors adjusted correctly, there is a gap in coverage roughly level with the rear doors. Before changing lanes, always do a quick shoulder check (glance over your shoulder) to check that blind spot. Confirm with the Royal Oman Police.

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Directly in front of the vehicle

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The area directly behind the vehicle visible in the interior mirror

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Left-hand-drive vehicles have no blind spots

Question 29

A parent is driving in Oman with a two-year-old child. Where must the child be seated?

Accepted Answer

In an appropriate rear-facing or forward-facing child restraint fitted to the rear seat. Oman requires young children to travel in approved child restraints appropriate to their age and size. Placing a child in the front seat or relying on an adult to hold them is both illegal and dangerous. The rear seat with a proper child seat is required.

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In the front seat secured by an adult seatbelt

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In any seat as long as an adult holds the child securely

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Children under five are exempt from restraint rules in Oman

Question 30

Before entering a corner, which gear should you select?

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The correct gear for your exit speed so you can accelerate smoothly out of the corner. Select the right gear before turning in so you can use the throttle smoothly on the exit. Being in the wrong gear forces a gear change mid-corner, which disrupts balance and grip. Braking and downshifting should be completed on the straight approach before you commit to the lean.

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The highest gear available to reduce engine braking

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Neutral, to coast through the corner

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Any gear, as long as the clutch is fully in throughout

Muscat Royal Oman Police - Oman Motorcycle Theory Mock Test 3

Muscat Royal Oman Police - Oman Motorcycle Theory Mock Test 3

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