Eastern Province General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 3

Q: How many questions is the Eastern Province General Dept. of Traffic truck & bus theory test?

The official General Dept. of Traffic truck & bus theory test in Eastern Province has 35 questions and you need 26 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 Saudi exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the General Department of Traffic (Moroor) and the driving schools, 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 Eastern Province truck & bus 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 is the shape of a hazard warning sign in the Saudi / GCC road-sign system?

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Upward-pointing triangle with a red border. Hazard warning signs in Saudi Arabia and other GCC countries are equilateral triangles pointing upward, with a red border. The USA uses diamond shapes, but Saudi Arabia follows the European/Vienna Convention system used across the GCC.

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Diamond shape with a yellow border

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Circle with a red border

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Square with a black border

Question 2

Who must wear a seat belt in a Saudi vehicle?

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The driver and all passengers, including those in the rear seats. The correct answer is the driver and all passengers. Saudi regulations require every occupant to wear a seat belt. Failing to ensure all passengers are buckled is the driver's legal responsibility and can result in a fine.

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Only the driver and front passenger

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Only the driver

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Seat belts are optional for adults in the rear

Question 3

A traffic light is showing a steady flashing red at a junction. What does this mean?

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Stop completely, give way to all traffic, then proceed when safe. A flashing red signal acts like a STOP sign. You must come to a complete stop, yield to all crossing traffic and pedestrians, and only proceed when the way is clear. Confirm with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor) for current local regulations.

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Proceed carefully at reduced speed

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The light is broken so treat the junction as unmarked

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Only emergency vehicles may proceed

Question 4

What is the core principle of defensive driving?

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Anticipate hazards created by other road users and conditions, and always have an escape plan. The correct answer is to anticipate hazards and maintain an escape plan. Defensive driving means assuming other drivers may make mistakes and positioning your vehicle so you have time and space to react. Confirm defensive driving principles with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor).

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Always drive at the speed limit regardless of conditions

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Drive as close behind the vehicle ahead as possible to prevent others from cutting in

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Use the horn frequently to warn others of your presence

Question 5

A driver double-parks on a busy street in Riyadh, blocking another vehicle. What is likely to happen?

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The driver receives a parking fine and the vehicle may be clamped or towed at the owner's expense. Double parking is illegal in Saudi Arabia and results in a fine. Municipalities and traffic police can also tow or clamp vehicles that obstruct traffic flow. Towing fees are charged to the registered owner in addition to the parking fine. The exact fine can change, so confirm with Moroor via Absher.

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No action is taken as long as the driver returns within 15 minutes

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The blocked driver can legally move the offending vehicle themselves

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Only a verbal warning from municipal inspectors is issued

Question 6

Where is the largest blind spot for a standard left-hand-drive heavy truck operating in Saudi Arabia?

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Down the right (passenger) side of the vehicle and immediately behind the trailer, where no mirror can give a complete view. On a left-hand-drive truck the driver sits on the left, so the largest blind spot is down the right (passenger/kerb) side of the vehicle, away from the driver, together with the area immediately behind the trailer. Proper mirror adjustment, convex mirrors, and camera systems help but cannot fully eliminate these blind spots.

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Directly in front of the cab, which is fully visible through the windscreen

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On the driver's left side, right beside the driver's window

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There are no blind spots if the truck is fitted with two side mirrors

Question 7

What shape are mandatory positive instruction signs in Saudi Arabia, such as 'Keep Right' or 'Proceed Straight Only'?

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Blue circle with a white symbol. Mandatory instruction signs (telling you what you MUST do, not what is forbidden) are blue circles with white symbols in the GCC system. Examples include Keep Right, Go Straight Only, and direction arrows on roundabouts.

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Red circle with a white symbol

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Green rectangle with white text

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Red triangle with a black symbol

Question 8

A child aged three years old must travel in a vehicle. How must they be restrained?

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In an approved child safety seat that is appropriate for their weight and height. The correct answer is an approved child safety seat. Children must use seats designed for their size and weight. Adult seat belts do not fit small children correctly and can cause serious injury in a crash. Always follow the manufacturer's age, weight, and height guidelines.

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Held on an adult's lap in the front seat

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Using only the standard adult seat belt

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No special restraint is needed for children under five

Question 9

You approach a level crossing with barriers. The barriers are down and red lights are flashing. What must you do?

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Stop before the barrier and wait until it rises and the lights stop flashing. When barriers are down and warning lights are flashing at a level crossing, you must stop. Never attempt to cross under, through, or around the barriers. A train may be much closer and faster than it appears. Confirm exact rules with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor).

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Proceed slowly between the barriers if the gap is wide enough

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Sound your horn and proceed at reduced speed

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Stop only if you can see a train approaching

Question 10

Tailgating (following too closely) is dangerous primarily because it does what?

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It eliminates the space and time needed to stop safely if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly. The correct answer is that tailgating eliminates stopping space. At highway speeds, even a 1-second gap leaves almost no margin to react and brake. Rear-end collisions are among the most common and preventable accidents on Saudi roads. Always maintain at least a 2 to 3 second gap. Confirm with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor).

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It increases fuel consumption

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It reduces the effectiveness of your indicators

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It causes tyre overheating

Question 11

What is the legal limit for window tinting darkness on side and rear windows in Saudi Arabia?

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There is a regulated maximum darkness (Visible Light Transmission percentage) beyond which tinting is illegal; vehicles with excessively dark tint face fines and may be required to remove the tinting. Saudi Arabia regulates window tinting by setting a minimum Visible Light Transmission (VLT) percentage. Windows that are too dark are illegal because they reduce the driver's visibility and prevent police from seeing inside the vehicle. Non-compliant vehicles are fined and directed to remove or replace the tint. Always confirm the current permitted VLT level with Moroor.

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There is no limit; owners may tint windows to any darkness they choose

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Tinting is completely banned on all windows of private cars

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Tinting limits apply only to commercial vehicles, not private cars

Question 12

How often should a heavy truck driver check their mirrors while driving on a busy urban road?

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Frequently and regularly, including before every lane change, turn, speed change, and at regular intervals when travelling straight. A heavy truck driver must check mirrors frequently, building a complete and updated picture of the traffic around the vehicle. Mirrors should be checked before every manoeuvre and regularly on straight roads. Motorcyclists, cyclists, and pedestrians can enter a blind spot very quickly and unexpectedly.

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Only when changing lanes or overtaking

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Every five minutes is sufficient on straight roads

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Only before braking, because that is when rear collisions are most likely

Question 13

What colour background do mandatory instruction signs have in Saudi Arabia?

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Blue. Mandatory instruction signs in the Saudi / GCC system have a blue circular background with a white symbol. They tell drivers what they are required to do. Prohibitory signs, by contrast, have a white background with a red border.

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Red

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White

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Yellow

Question 14

Under what age are children generally required to sit in the rear seats of a vehicle in Saudi Arabia?

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Under ten years old, unless the vehicle has no rear seats. The correct answer is under ten years old. Saudi regulations generally prohibit children below ten from sitting in the front seat. Confirm the current age and any exceptions with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor), as rules can be updated.

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Under five years old only

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There is no age rule, only a weight rule

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Children of any age may sit in the front if wearing a belt

Question 15

You approach a level crossing without barriers. The red warning lights are flashing. What must you do?

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Stop at the white line, wait for the lights to stop flashing, then check and cross. At an unbarriered level crossing with flashing red lights, you must stop at the white line and wait until the lights stop flashing and it is completely clear before crossing. Trains always have priority and cannot stop quickly. Confirm with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor).

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Slow down and cross quickly before the train arrives

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Look both ways and cross if no train is visible

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Sound your horn to warn the train and proceed

Question 16

A vehicle behind you is tailgating aggressively on a highway. What is the safest response?

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Increase your own following distance ahead so you need to brake less suddenly, and consider moving to a different lane when safe. The correct answer is to increase your following distance ahead and move lanes when safe. By increasing the gap ahead, you give yourself more time before you need to brake, which reduces the risk of the tailgater hitting you. Do not engage or retaliate. Confirm safe responses with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor).

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Brake sharply to teach the driver a lesson

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Speed up to create more space

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Turn on your hazard lights to warn them

Question 17

A driver is stopped and found to have window tinting darker than the legally permitted level. What must they do to resolve the violation?

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Pay the fine and remove or replace the non-compliant tinting to bring the vehicle into compliance before it can legally be driven again. The fine for illegal window tinting in Saudi Arabia is accompanied by a requirement to remove or replace the tinting to bring the vehicle within legal limits. Continuing to drive with non-compliant tinting after being fined can result in further penalties. Exact fine amounts can change, so confirm with Moroor via Absher.

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Pay the fine once and the vehicle is permanently exempt from further tinting checks

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Obtain a special tinting permit from the Ministry of Interior, which is available to all applicants

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Simply sign a declaration promising not to use the tinted windows at night

Question 18

A motorcyclist is travelling beside a heavy truck in an area the driver cannot see in the mirrors. What should the truck driver do before turning left?

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Signal early, slow progressively, check all mirrors immediately before turning, and be aware that motorcyclists and cyclists can be hidden in blind spots even after a mirror check. Even after checking mirrors, a motorcyclist or cyclist may be hidden in a blind spot. The driver should signal early to warn others, slow progressively, check all mirrors immediately before the turn, and if in doubt wait before completing the manoeuvre. Moving right before turning left is dangerous and can trap a cyclist between the truck and the kerb.

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Sound the horn to warn any vehicles in the blind spot, then turn

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Move to the right side of the lane briefly to create space, then sweep left to turn

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Trust that other drivers will see the signal and stay clear

Question 19

A blue circular sign with a white symbol is giving you a positive instruction. What category does this sign belong to?

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Mandatory instruction sign. Blue circles with white symbols are mandatory instruction signs. They require you to take a specific action, such as keeping right, going straight only, or following the roundabout direction. Obeying them is compulsory.

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Prohibitory sign

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Warning sign

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Informational sign

Question 20

Is it legal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving in Saudi Arabia?

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No, hand-held phone use while driving is prohibited. The correct answer is no. Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is illegal in Saudi Arabia and carries significant fines. Even stopping at a red light does not make hand-held use legal, because it still distracts the driver from the road environment.

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Yes, for calls under two minutes

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Yes, if you are stopped at a red traffic light

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Yes, as long as you are on a quiet road

Question 21

You are on a narrow country road and meet an oncoming vehicle. There is a passing place on your left. What should you do?

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Pull into the passing place on your left so the other vehicle can pass. If a passing place is on your left, you should pull into it to allow the oncoming vehicle to pass. If the passing place is on the right, wait opposite it so the other driver can use it. Never park in a passing place. Confirm with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor).

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Sound your horn and drive forward, forcing the other driver to reverse

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The vehicle nearest to the passing place must always use it regardless of side

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The larger vehicle always has priority on narrow roads

Question 22

You want to overtake a truck on a two-lane road. Before pulling out, how much clear road ahead should you see?

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A gap large enough to accelerate, pass the full length of the truck, return to lane, and have a comfortable margin with oncoming traffic. The correct answer is a gap large enough to accelerate, pass the truck's full length, and return safely with margin to spare. A truck can be 20 metres or more in length. At high speed this may require hundreds of metres of clear road. Never begin an overtake unless you can complete it safely. Confirm overtaking rules with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor).

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Enough to match the truck's speed and pass

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At least 50 metres

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The same distance as the truck's length

Question 23

Under what circumstances can Saudi traffic authorities impound a vehicle?

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For serious offences such as driving without a licence, drifting, driving without insurance or accumulating a large number of unpaid violations. Saudi traffic law authorises impoundment of vehicles for a range of serious offences including driving without a licence, without insurance, tafheet (drifting), reckless driving and serious repeat violations. Impounded vehicles are held in a traffic pound and released only after fines are paid and legal requirements are met.

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Only if the driver is also under arrest; a fine alone never leads to impoundment

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Impoundment is not used in Saudi Arabia; vehicles are only fined, never seized

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Only for commercial vehicles, not private cars

Question 24

What is tail swing on a rigid truck or articulated vehicle?

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The outward sweep of the rear of the vehicle in the opposite direction to the turn, which can strike kerbs, pedestrians, or other vehicles. Tail swing is the outward arc swept by the rear of a long vehicle when it turns. As the front of the vehicle turns in one direction, the rear swings outward in the opposite direction. Drivers must check for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles in this area before and during any turn.

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The forward momentum of a trailer when braking, which pushes the tractor unit sideways

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Excessive rear-axle bounce caused by an uneven load distribution

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The swinging of unsecured cargo inside a curtain-sided trailer on bends

Question 25

What colour are informational and directional signs typically on Saudi roads?

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Green or blue rectangles with white text. Informational and directional signs in Saudi Arabia are typically green or blue rectangles with white text. Green signs are commonly used for expressways and long-distance routes. Blue signs are used for local roads, services, and facilities.

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Red triangles with black text

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Yellow circles with black text

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White rectangles with red borders

Question 26

Which type of phone use is permitted while driving in Saudi Arabia?

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Hands-free calls using a Bluetooth or speakerphone system that does not require holding the device. The correct answer is hands-free calling. Drivers may use a system that allows them to keep both hands on the wheel. However, even hands-free calls can impair attention, so keep conversations brief and focus on the road.

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Texting at traffic lights

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Video calls if the phone is placed on the dashboard

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Holding the phone with one hand while steering with the other

Question 27

You are driving uphill on a narrow road and meet a vehicle coming downhill. Neither of you can pass. Who should give way?

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The uphill driver gives way because the downhill driver has less control when reversing. The vehicle going uphill normally has priority because reversing downhill on a steep or narrow road is more controllable, and the downhill driver typically has better visibility rearward. However, common sense and courtesy should also guide the decision. Confirm with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor).

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The downhill driver gives way because it is easier to reverse downhill

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The driver who sounded their horn last gives way

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The driver with the shorter distance to a passing place gives way

Question 28

You are overtaking and realise there is not enough space to complete the manoeuvre safely. What should you do?

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Brake and return behind the vehicle you were overtaking before it is too late. The correct answer is to brake and return behind the vehicle you were overtaking. A failed overtake is survivable; a head-on collision is often not. Returning behind is always the correct action when the gap proves insufficient. Confirm overtaking safety with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor).

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Accelerate harder to complete the overtake faster

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Flash your lights at the oncoming vehicle to ask it to move over

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Sound your horn and continue

Question 29

A driver's vehicle is impounded by Saudi traffic police. What costs does the owner typically face?

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The outstanding traffic fines plus daily storage fees for each day the vehicle remains in the pound. When a vehicle is impounded in Saudi Arabia, the owner must pay the traffic fines that triggered the impoundment plus daily storage fees accumulated while the vehicle is held in the pound. These costs increase with time, incentivising swift resolution. The exact fine and storage rates can change, so confirm with Moroor via Absher.

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Only the original traffic fine; storage in the pound is provided free of charge

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A flat release fee of 100 SAR regardless of how long the vehicle was held

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No additional fees; the impoundment itself is the penalty

Question 30

When making a left turn in a city in a long rigid truck, why does the driver sometimes move slightly to the right before turning?

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To create enough turning radius to prevent the rear wheels from mounting the kerb or striking objects on the left side. A long rigid truck needs a larger turning radius than a car. By moving slightly right before a left turn, the driver creates enough space for the rear wheels to complete the turn without riding up onto the kerb. The driver must check mirrors carefully before moving right to avoid putting other road users at risk.

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To give oncoming traffic a clear view of the truck's direction indicator

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Because Saudi regulations require right-side positioning before left turns

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To reduce the tail-swing arc on the right side of the vehicle

Eastern Province General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 3

Eastern Province General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 3

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