Al Wakrah General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Theory Mock Test 4

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

The official General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Al Wakrah 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 Qatar exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the General Directorate of Traffic (Ministry of Interior) and the driving schools, and can change. Always confirm the current requirements with your driving school or the traffic department (for example via the Metrash2 service).

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 Wakrah 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

Is it permitted to make a U-turn at a green traffic light in Qatar?

Accepted Answer

Only where a U-turn is not prohibited by a sign and it can be done safely. A U-turn is permitted at a green light only where no No U-Turn sign is displayed, there is sufficient space, visibility is adequate and it can be completed without obstructing traffic. Always confirm local rules with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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Yes, a green light always permits a U-turn

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No, U-turns are banned at all traffic lights in Qatar

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Only if no other vehicles are present

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

No, it is prohibited to hold and use a mobile phone while driving. Holding and using a mobile phone while driving is prohibited in Qatar. This applies even when stationary at traffic lights, as you are still in charge of the vehicle. Using a phone distracts your attention and greatly increases crash risk.

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Yes, if you are stopped at a red light

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Yes, if the call lasts less than 30 seconds

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Yes, if you keep one hand on the steering wheel

Question 3

A pedestrian has already stepped onto an unmarked crossing at an ordinary road junction. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing. Once a pedestrian has stepped into the road, you must give way. This applies even at unmarked crossings. Endangering pedestrians who are already crossing is a serious offence. Confirm with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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Sound your horn and proceed slowly

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Continue; pedestrians at unmarked crossings have no right of way

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Flash your headlights and continue

Question 4

What should you do immediately after a breakdown on a Qatar expressway?

Accepted Answer

Move to the hard shoulder, switch on hazard lights, and place a warning triangle behind the vehicle. Moving to the hard shoulder immediately reduces the risk of being struck. Hazard lights alert approaching drivers, and a warning triangle placed approximately 100 metres behind the vehicle (or at a safe distance given the speed limit) gives additional warning. Never stand on the traffic side of the vehicle. Call emergency services. Confirm exact requirements with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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Stop in the driving lane and wait for other drivers to go around you

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Attempt repairs in the fast lane as quickly as possible

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Exit the vehicle on the traffic side to flag down help

Question 5

Under Qatar law, which combination of actions by a driver would most strongly support a charge of dangerous driving?

Accepted Answer

Travelling at twice the speed limit while using a handheld phone and overtaking on the hard shoulder.. Combining extreme speeding, mobile phone use and an illegal hard-shoulder overtake demonstrates multiple serious violations that together constitute dangerous driving in Qatar. Each element alone is an offence; together they show a complete disregard for road safety and attract the most severe penalties, including possible imprisonment.

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Briefly exceeding the speed limit by 5 km/h on an empty road.

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Making an unplanned right turn while signalling late.

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Parking slightly over a yellow line outside peak hours.

Question 6

Where must you not park near a pedestrian crossing in Qatar?

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Within the zigzag markings or restricted zone on the approach to the crossing. Parking near a pedestrian crossing, particularly within zigzag or restricted markings, blocks drivers' view of pedestrians and pedestrians' view of traffic. This is prohibited and dangerous. Always check for road markings and signs.

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Anywhere within 500 metres of a crossing

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Parking is always permitted near crossings if the car is half on the pavement

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Only on the far side of the crossing

Question 7

Which method of using a mobile phone is legally permitted while driving in Qatar?

Accepted Answer

Using a properly mounted hands-free device that does not require you to hold the phone. A hands-free system that allows you to speak without holding the phone is generally permitted, but you should still minimise conversation while driving. Even hands-free calls cause cognitive distraction. Confirm the precise requirements with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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Holding the phone to your ear with your shoulder

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Reading a text message while stopped in traffic

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Using the phone on loudspeaker while holding it on the dashboard

Question 8

You are in a queue to enter a roundabout and the traffic signals at the roundabout entry show green. Who has priority?

Accepted Answer

You may enter because the traffic signal overrides the normal yield-to-circulating-traffic rule. When traffic signals are installed at a roundabout entry, the signals take precedence. A green light gives you right of way to enter, overriding the normal give-way-to-circulating-traffic rule. Always obey any signals present. Confirm with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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Circulating traffic still has priority even on a green signal

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Pedestrians on the crossing always have priority over the signal

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You must still stop and yield regardless of the signal

Question 9

After a breakdown on a high-speed expressway, where should occupants wait?

Accepted Answer

Behind a crash barrier away from the vehicle, if one is available. A broken-down vehicle on a hard shoulder can be struck by inattentive or merging drivers. The safest position is behind a crash barrier, well away from the vehicle, while waiting for recovery services. Remaining inside the vehicle exposes occupants to injury if the vehicle is hit from behind at speed.

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Inside the vehicle with seatbelts fastened

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On the shoulder directly behind the broken-down vehicle

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In the lane next to the broken-down vehicle to direct traffic

Question 10

Is car drifting (deliberately spinning or sliding a vehicle's rear tyres) legal on public roads in Qatar?

Accepted Answer

No. Drifting on public roads is illegal and carries severe penalties.. Drifting on any public road in Qatar is strictly prohibited and is treated as a form of reckless or dangerous driving. It endangers the driver, passengers, other road users and bystanders. Penalties are severe and can include vehicle confiscation and imprisonment. Drifting is only permitted at authorised motorsport venues.

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Yes, provided it is done in a marked area and no pedestrians are present.

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It is only illegal if spectators gather nearby.

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Drifting is legal for vehicles with a specially endorsed licence plate.

Question 11

What must a driver do when an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens activated approaches from behind?

Accepted Answer

Move aside safely, slow down or stop to let the emergency vehicle pass. You must make way for emergency vehicles displaying lights and sirens. Move to the side safely, slow down and stop if needed. Do not obstruct intersections, as this causes danger for all road users.

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Accelerate to get out of the way as quickly as possible

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Stop immediately wherever you are, even in the middle of an intersection

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Continue driving and allow the emergency vehicle to navigate around you

Question 12

When approaching a railway (level) crossing in Qatar with no barriers, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, look and listen for trains in both directions, and only cross when safe. At an unguarded level crossing you must stop if necessary and look and listen for approaching trains from both directions before crossing. Trains cannot stop quickly, so always give them priority. Never race a train to a crossing.

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Continue at the same speed as trains always stop for road traffic

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Sound your horn to warn any train driver before crossing

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Cross quickly without stopping to minimise time on the tracks

Question 13

You are the third vehicle in a convoy of private cars following a hearse at a funeral. An oncoming driver wants to turn right across the convoy. What should happen?

Accepted Answer

The oncoming driver must wait for the entire convoy to pass before turning. An oncoming vehicle turning right must give way to all vehicles travelling straight ahead, including those in a convoy. Breaking through a convoy is both dangerous and discourteous. Confirm any special convoy rules with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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The oncoming driver may turn between convoy vehicles if a large gap appears

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The last vehicle in the convoy must stop to allow the turn

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Funeral convoys have no special right-of-way status

Question 14

You arrive at a road crash scene. What are the first two actions to take before assisting any casualties?

Accepted Answer

Ensure your own safety and call emergency services (999). Your own safety comes first. Park safely, switch on hazard lights, and call 999 before attempting to help. Moving casualties without medical training can worsen spinal injuries. Untrained bystanders approaching without checking for hazards such as fuel leaks or live electrical components risk becoming additional casualties.

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Move all casualties away from the vehicles immediately

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Take photographs for insurance and then assist

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Switch off the ignition of all involved vehicles yourself first

Question 15

A group of drivers plan a late-night drifting session on a quiet industrial road in Qatar. What legal risk do they face?

Accepted Answer

Serious criminal penalties including heavy fines, vehicle confiscation and possible imprisonment, even on quiet roads.. Drifting is illegal on all public roads in Qatar regardless of the time of day or how quiet the road is. Authorities treat it as a serious public safety risk. Participants face heavy fines, vehicle seizure and criminal prosecution. There is no reduced penalty for choosing a quieter location.

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Only a noise complaint from residents with no traffic offence.

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A small fine because the road was quiet and no one was harmed.

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No legal risk if they post a lookout and stop when police approach.

Question 16

On a multi-lane expressway in Qatar, which lane should you normally use?

Accepted Answer

The right lane, moving to the left only to overtake. The normal rule on multi-lane expressways in Qatar is to keep to the right lane and use the left lane only for overtaking. Staying in the left lane without overtaking is a lane-discipline offence.

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The left lane at all times as it is the fastest

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Any lane with equal frequency to distribute tyre wear

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The centre lane to allow faster vehicles to pass on both sides

Question 17

The barrier at a level crossing is down and the warning lights are flashing in Qatar. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the barriers fully rise and lights stop flashing before proceeding. You must stop and not attempt to cross until the barriers have fully risen and any warning signals have ceased. A second train on another track may follow immediately after the first. Driving around lowered barriers is illegal and can be fatal.

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Proceed slowly as the lights may be malfunctioning

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Weave around the barrier if no train is visible

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Sound your horn and advance to check if the way is clear

Question 18

Children are crossing the road near a school, supervised by a crossing guard holding a stop paddle. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop and wait until the crossing guard signals that it is safe to continue. A crossing guard with a stop signal has authority to halt traffic. You must stop completely and wait for the guard to indicate it is safe before moving. Confirm the legal status of crossing guards with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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Slow to 20 km/h and proceed carefully

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Sound your horn to alert the children and proceed

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Stop only if a child is actually in your lane

Question 19

What is the Qatar emergency services number to call after a serious road crash?

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999. The emergency number in Qatar is 999, which connects to police, ambulance, and fire services. Calling quickly after a crash ensures that medical help arrives as fast as possible. Keep this number memorised and saved in your phone. Confirm current emergency contact details with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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911

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112

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100

Question 20

Which of the following best explains why Qatar treats drifting as a serious criminal offence rather than a minor traffic infraction?

Accepted Answer

Drifting involves deliberate loss of vehicle control at speed, creating a risk of fatal collision or injury to bystanders, which the law treats as reckless endangerment.. Drifting means deliberately causing the vehicle to lose traction and spin the tyres or slide sideways at speed. This puts the driver, any passengers and bystanders in immediate danger of a fatal collision. Qatar classifies it as reckless endangerment and responds with criminal penalties, not minor fines, because the risk of death or serious injury is high.

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Drifting is only serious because it damages road surfaces, not because of safety risk.

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It is classified as serious only because international motorsport regulations ban it.

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Qatar penalises it heavily only to protect tyre and vehicle manufacturers.

Question 21

You are driving on an expressway and see a Variable Message Sign (VMS) showing a lower speed limit than the posted permanent sign. Which limit applies?

Accepted Answer

The lower VMS limit; it overrides the permanent sign. Variable Message Signs display real-time traffic management instructions and override permanent signs. When a VMS shows a lower speed limit, that limit is enforceable and must be obeyed. Confirm the legal status of VMS instructions with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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The permanent sign, as it is legally binding

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The higher of the two limits

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Neither applies; VMS signs are advisory only in Qatar

Question 22

What is the first thing you must do when entering a road tunnel in Qatar?

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Switch on your headlights if they are not already on. Headlights must be on when entering a tunnel so that your vehicle is visible to others and you can see the road. Your eyes take time to adjust from bright sunlight, so lights are essential from the moment you enter.

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Increase speed to minimise time spent inside

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Turn off your air conditioning to reduce engine load

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Switch to high beam for maximum visibility

Question 23

You are turning right from a main road into a side street. A pedestrian is crossing the mouth of the side street. Who has priority?

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The pedestrian crossing the side street entrance. A pedestrian crossing the road you are turning into has right of way. You must wait until the crossing is clear before completing your turn. Confirm with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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You, because you are on the main road

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You, because you signalled before turning

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Neither; you must negotiate with the pedestrian

Question 24

What does defensive driving mean in practice?

Accepted Answer

Anticipating hazards, maintaining safe distances, and being prepared to react to others' mistakes. Defensive driving means scanning ahead, anticipating potential hazards before they become emergencies, maintaining appropriate gaps, obeying speed limits, and being ready for unpredictable actions by pedestrians, cyclists, and other drivers. It is a mindset of active hazard management rather than passive reaction.

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Driving slowly at all times regardless of the speed limit

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Using the horn frequently to warn other drivers of your presence

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Staying only in the right-hand lane to avoid merging traffic

Question 25

What does driving the wrong way on a road or motorway mean?

Accepted Answer

Travelling against the flow of traffic, facing oncoming vehicles in a lane intended for the opposite direction.. Wrong-way driving means entering a road or lane and travelling toward oncoming traffic. It is one of the most dangerous acts on the road, with a very high risk of fatal head-on collision. It is a serious offence in Qatar carrying heavy fines, black points and potential imprisonment.

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Driving in the right-hand lane when the left lane is available.

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Making a U-turn at a junction where a sign says no U-turn.

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Exceeding the speed limit in the direction of travel.

Question 26

What does an end-of-speed-restriction sign look like?

Accepted Answer

A grey or white circle with a diagonal black line through a speed number or crossed diagonal lines. The end of a mandatory speed restriction is shown by a grey or white circular sign with a diagonal line through the number (or crossed lines). It means the specific speed-limit zone has ended. A national or road default limit then applies.

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A green circle with the word END

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The same speed-limit sign repeated with a red X

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A white triangle pointing downwards

Question 27

Your vehicle breaks down inside a tunnel in Qatar. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Switch on hazard lights, exit the vehicle carefully, and use emergency phones or exits. If you break down in a tunnel, switch on hazard lights to warn others, carefully exit the vehicle keeping away from traffic, and use the emergency phones or emergency exits provided. Do not attempt repairs inside the tunnel as fumes and the risk of collision are both serious hazards.

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Stay in the vehicle with the doors locked until help arrives

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Open the bonnet and attempt repairs inside the tunnel

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Walk back through the tunnel in the direction of traffic to find help

Question 28

You are on a two-lane highway in the left (fast/overtaking) lane. You want to exit the highway in 500 metres. What is the correct right-of-way action?

Accepted Answer

Signal right, check mirrors and blind spot, move to the right lane when safe, then take the exit slip road on the right. In Qatar traffic keeps to the right, so highway exits are on the right and the right lane is the normal/slow lane. From the left lane you must signal right, check your mirrors and right blind spot, move to the right lane when it is safe, then take the exit slip road. Last-minute cutting across traffic is a major cause of highway collisions. Confirm with the General Directorate of Traffic.

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Brake sharply and cut across to the exit from the left lane

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Stay in the left lane and exit directly without changing lanes

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Move to the right lane immediately without signalling to save time

Question 29

Rain has just started falling on a road that has been dry for several weeks in Qatar. Why is this particularly dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Accumulated oil and dust mix with rainwater to form an extremely slippery surface. After a long dry period, oil, rubber residue, and dust accumulate on the road surface. When the first rain falls, these mix into a slick, soapy film before the road is washed clean. This is often the most dangerous phase of rain on desert roads. Reduce speed significantly and increase following distance at the first sign of rain.

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Rain increases road surface friction during the first few minutes

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The road surface expands in moisture, creating bumps

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Wipers leave streaks that reduce visibility permanently

Question 30

A driver in Qatar accidentally enters a motorway off-ramp and realises they are facing oncoming traffic. What is the correct and legal action?

Accepted Answer

Stop as far to the side as possible, activate hazard lights and call for assistance. Do not attempt to reverse back into traffic flow.. If you find yourself facing oncoming traffic in Qatar, the safest response is to stop, pull as far to the side as possible, switch on hazard lights and call for help. Any action that keeps the vehicle moving against traffic increases the risk of a fatal collision. Even an accidental wrong-way entry can attract a penalty.

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Speed up to reach the end of the ramp before any vehicle arrives.

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Reverse at speed back onto the main carriageway immediately.

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Flash headlights and honk to make oncoming drivers stop and let you reverse.

Al Wakrah General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Theory Mock Test 4

Al Wakrah General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Theory Mock Test 4

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