Makkah General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Fines & Black Points Test 1

Q: How many questions is the Makkah General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test?

The official General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Makkah has 35 questions and you need 26 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 20 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 Makkah 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

A driver is caught participating in tafheet (street drifting) in Saudi Arabia. Which combination of penalties is most likely?

Accepted Answer

Imprisonment, a substantial fine and permanent confiscation of the vehicle. Saudi law treats tafheet as a serious criminal matter, not a minor traffic offence. Courts routinely impose imprisonment, heavy fines and permanent confiscation of the vehicle used. The severity reflects how often tafheet leads to fatalities on Saudi roads.

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A standard traffic fine with no points and the vehicle returned the same day

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A one-week driving suspension and a written warning

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Community service hours and a conditional discharge on the first offence

Question 2

A driver enters a dual carriageway travelling against the flow of traffic (wrong-way driving). Besides the immediate danger, what legal consequence is most likely?

Accepted Answer

A serious traffic violation charge carrying a heavy fine, licence suspension and potentially a reckless driving prosecution. Driving the wrong way on a road is one of the most dangerous acts a driver can commit and is treated severely under Saudi traffic law. The offence typically results in a heavy fine and points, and if it endangers other road users it can be prosecuted as reckless or dangerous driving, with the possibility of imprisonment.

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Only a directional-sign violation fine equivalent to ignoring a one-way sign

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A verbal caution if no collision occurred

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The driver's insurance is automatically cancelled but no criminal charge applies

Question 3

An ambulance with lights flashing and siren sounding approaches from behind. What must a Saudi driver do?

Accepted Answer

Move out of the way immediately by pulling safely to the right and, if necessary, stopping to let the emergency vehicle pass. Saudi traffic law requires all drivers to give way immediately to emergency vehicles displaying lights and siren. Failing to yield to an ambulance, police car or fire engine is a fineable offence. The driver must pull safely to the right and stop if necessary to allow the emergency vehicle to pass without obstruction.

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Maintain speed and lane; the emergency vehicle will find a way around

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Flash headlights to acknowledge the ambulance but continue at the current speed

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Only move if on a single-lane road; on multi-lane roads no action is required

Question 4

A driver blocks an emergency vehicle by refusing to move aside on a Saudi road. What is the consequence?

Accepted Answer

A traffic fine for failing to give way to an emergency vehicle. Failing to give way to an emergency vehicle is a specific traffic offence in Saudi Arabia. It carries a fine and points on the licence. The exact fine can change, so confirm the current schedule with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor) via Absher.

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No penalty exists; giving way is a courtesy, not a legal requirement

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The driver is only penalised if the delay caused the patient to be harmed

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The driver receives a warning letter mailed to their home address

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of illegal parking in Saudi Arabia that would attract a fine?

Accepted Answer

Parking in front of a fire-hydrant access point or blocking a driveway. Parking in a location that obstructs emergency access, such as in front of a fire hydrant or a driveway, is an illegal parking offence in Saudi Arabia and attracts a fine. Other common illegal parking scenarios include double parking, parking on yellow lines, parking on pavements and parking in no-parking zones.

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Parking in a designated paid parking bay after paying the meter fee

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Parking in a marked residential bay with the owner's permission

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Parking in a multi-storey car park on an upper level

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 8

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

Accepted Answer

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 9

Under what circumstances can Saudi traffic authorities impound a vehicle?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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 11

Saudi Arabia operates a violations-accumulation (points) system. What is the general consequence of accumulating a large number of traffic violation points?

Accepted Answer

The driving licence can be suspended or cancelled, and in serious cases the driver may be required to retake their test. Saudi Arabia's traffic violation points system is designed so that repeated offending leads to escalating consequences. Accumulating points beyond certain thresholds can result in licence suspension or cancellation. A driver whose licence is cancelled may need to go through the full licensing process again. The exact thresholds can change, so confirm with Moroor.

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Points have no practical effect; only the fines themselves matter

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Points reset automatically every calendar year with no further action required

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The only consequence of points is a higher insurance premium

Question 12

A driver ignores several Saher camera fines and allows them to accumulate unpaid. Which practical problem will this cause?

Accepted Answer

The driver will be unable to renew the vehicle's Istimara (registration) until all fines are paid. Unpaid traffic fines in Saudi Arabia are linked electronically to the vehicle and owner record. When the vehicle's Istimara comes up for annual renewal, the system will refuse to process the renewal until all outstanding fines are cleared. Absher allows drivers to check and pay fines before they cause this blockage.

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Nothing; unpaid camera fines expire after one year with no consequences

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Only fines over a certain amount must be paid before Istimara renewal

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The fines are transferred to the driver's employer for deduction from salary

Question 13

A traffic officer signals a driver to stop at a checkpoint but the driver does not stop and drives on. What offence has occurred?

Accepted Answer

Failing to stop at a traffic checkpoint, which is a serious offence that can lead to pursuit, arrest and heavy penalties. Failing to stop when directed to do so by a traffic officer or at a checkpoint is a serious offence in Saudi Arabia. It can result in immediate pursuit, arrest and significant penalties. Drivers must always comply with signals from uniformed traffic officers and at official checkpoints.

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No offence, provided the driver was not speeding at the time

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A minor administrative infraction equivalent to missing a toll payment

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An offence only if the checkpoint was a police roadblock, not a routine traffic stop

Question 14

What is Absher and why is it useful for Saudi drivers in relation to traffic fines?

Accepted Answer

Absher is the Saudi government's digital services platform where drivers can check, pay and dispute traffic fines and manage other government services. Absher is the Saudi government's unified e-services portal available as a website and mobile app. It allows residents to view all traffic fines registered against their ID or vehicle, pay fines, request services from Moroor and manage residency (Iqama) matters. It is the recommended first point of contact for checking and paying traffic violations.

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Absher is the name of the traffic court where disputed fines are heard

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Absher is the Saudi driving theory test booking system only

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Absher is the General Department of Traffic's towing and impoundment service

Question 15

A driver uses the hard shoulder of a Saudi expressway as a fast lane to bypass slow traffic. What is the penalty?

Accepted Answer

A traffic fine for hard-shoulder misuse; the hard shoulder is an emergency lane only. The hard shoulder (emergency lane) on Saudi expressways is reserved for broken-down vehicles, emergency services and authorised road workers. Using it as a driving lane is a specific traffic offence. It can also be extremely dangerous because stopped emergency vehicles or pedestrians may be present. The exact fine can change, so confirm with Moroor via Absher.

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No penalty; the hard shoulder may be used as an extra lane when traffic is congested

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A warning for the first offence and a fine only on the second offence

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Permitted on expressways but prohibited in cities

Question 16

Under Saudi traffic law, when is a driver legitimately permitted to use the hard shoulder of a highway?

Accepted Answer

Only in a genuine emergency, such as a vehicle breakdown or when directed by traffic police. The hard shoulder is strictly reserved for genuine emergencies (such as a breakdown), emergency services and authorised road maintenance. A driver who pulls onto the shoulder due to a mechanical problem should activate hazard lights and, where safe, place a warning triangle behind the vehicle.

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Whenever the driver is running late and traffic in the main lanes is heavy

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When overtaking slow vehicles on the left side of the road

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At any time between 10 pm and 5 am when traffic is light

Question 17

A driver fits an aftermarket exhaust that produces very loud noise and drives it on public roads in Saudi Arabia. Is this allowed?

Accepted Answer

No, modified exhausts that produce excessive noise are illegal and can result in a fine and an order to restore the vehicle to a legal specification. Saudi traffic and municipality regulations prohibit vehicles with noise levels that exceed legal limits, including non-standard exhausts. Offending vehicles are fined and the driver may be required to remove the illegal modification. The exact fine can change, so confirm the current schedule with Moroor via Absher.

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Yes, as long as the modification was done by a licensed workshop

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Yes, there are no noise regulations for private vehicles in Saudi Arabia

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Only illegal between 10 pm and 6 am in residential areas

Question 18

A driver throws a plastic water bottle out of their car window while driving on a Saudi road. What offence has been committed?

Accepted Answer

Littering from a vehicle, which is a fineable offence under Saudi environmental and traffic regulations. Throwing rubbish from a vehicle is prohibited in Saudi Arabia and is a fineable offence. The Kingdom runs active cleanliness campaigns and authorities can issue fines to drivers observed littering. The exact fine can change, so confirm the current schedule with Moroor or the relevant municipality.

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No offence; littering laws only apply to pedestrians

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An offence only if the litter lands on another vehicle and causes damage

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Only an offence in national parks; city roads have no littering rules for vehicles

Question 19

At what speed above the posted limit does a speeding fine in Saudi Arabia typically escalate from a minor tier to a more serious tier?

Accepted Answer

The penalty tiers escalate progressively; for example, exceeding the limit by up to 20 km/h, 20-30 km/h and more than 30 km/h each attract increasingly severe fines and more points. Saudi Arabia's tiered speeding penalty system means the faster you travel above the speed limit, the heavier the fine and the more violation points recorded. Extreme speeding can additionally lead to vehicle impoundment. Because exact fine amounts and tier thresholds can change, always confirm the current schedule with the General Department of Traffic (Moroor) via Absher.

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There is only one fine amount regardless of how far above the limit the driver is travelling

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Speeding is only penalised when exceeding the limit by more than 40 km/h

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The tiers apply only on school-zone roads, not on highways

Question 20

A Saher camera records a vehicle exceeding the speed limit. The registered owner is an expatriate living in Saudi Arabia. Who is held responsible for the fine?

Accepted Answer

The registered owner of the vehicle, regardless of who was driving at the time. Saher camera fines are issued to the registered owner of the vehicle. If an expatriate owns or leases the vehicle, the fine is linked to their Iqama number and appears in Absher. The owner is responsible and must pay before vehicle registration can be renewed. If someone else was driving, the owner must resolve this separately.

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The fine is automatically cancelled for expatriates and a warning is sent to the employer instead

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Only Saudi national owners can be fined by Saher; expatriate-registered vehicles are exempt

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The company that leased the vehicle to the driver bears all liability

Makkah General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Fines & Black Points Test 1

Makkah General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Fines & Black Points Test 1

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