Ras Al Khaimah RAK Traffic - UAE Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 1

Q: How many questions is the Ras Al Khaimah RAK Traffic truck & bus theory test?

The official RAK Traffic truck & bus theory test in Ras Al Khaimah has 40 questions and you need 30 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 30 questions.

Q: Is this the real exam?

These are original practice questions for study only, written from the public RTA handbook and UAE traffic rules. They are not the official exam questions and Wathim is not affiliated with the RTA, ITC, SRTA or any UAE government body. Test format, question count and pass mark can change and vary by emirate, so always confirm the current requirements with the licensing authority before your real test.

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 Ras Al Khaimah 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

You see a speed number inside a blue circle rather than a red ring. What does it most likely mean?

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A minimum speed you must maintain. A blue circular sign gives a mandatory instruction, so a number on it usually indicates a minimum speed you must keep up. A red ring around the number would instead set a maximum limit. Confirm current rules with the RTA if unsure.

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A maximum speed you must not exceed

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A parking time limit

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A toll amount

Question 2

When should you use front or rear fog lights?

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Only when visibility is seriously reduced by fog, and switch them off when it clears. Fog lights are for use only when fog, dust or heavy weather seriously cuts visibility, and must be switched off once conditions improve because they can dazzle other drivers. In normal conditions dipped headlights are the correct choice.

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At night on well-lit roads to see better

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In light rain to look more visible

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Whenever you want, since they are brighter

Question 3

You are on the main road passing a T-junction and a vehicle is waiting on the minor road to join. What can you expect?

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You have priority, but stay alert in case the waiting driver pulls out. The answer is that you have priority but should stay alert. Traffic on the through road normally has priority at a T-junction, yet you must be ready for a driver who misjudges the gap. Keep a steady speed and cover the brake. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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You must always stop and wave the waiting vehicle out

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The waiting vehicle has priority over you

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You should speed up to clear the junction quickly

Question 4

How is reckless or dangerous driving that endangers lives treated in the UAE?

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As one of the most serious offences, carrying heavy fines, high black points, vehicle impounding and possible jail. The correct answer is that reckless or dangerous driving is one of the most serious offences. It can carry heavy fines, a high number of black points, vehicle impounding and possible imprisonment because it puts lives at risk. The exact penalties can change and vary by case, so confirm the current schedule with the RTA or the relevant police.

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As a minor issue handled with a verbal warning

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As acceptable on empty roads

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As an offence only if a passenger complains

Question 5

Why are large vehicles like trucks and buses a special blind-spot concern?

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They have large blind spots, so if you cannot see their mirrors they may not see you. The answer is that large vehicles have big blind spots. If you cannot see the driver's mirrors, the driver probably cannot see you, so avoid lingering alongside trucks and buses and give them extra room when they turn. Confirm the current guidance with the RTA.

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They can always see every vehicle around them

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They have no blind spots at all

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Their blind spots only exist when reversing

Question 6

What does Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) mean?

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The maximum total permitted weight of the vehicle including the vehicle itself, its cargo, fuel, and any passengers. Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is the maximum permissible total weight: the vehicle's own weight plus everything carried in and on it (cargo, fuel, driver, passengers). Exceeding GVW is illegal and dangerous because brakes, tyres, and the chassis are rated only up to that maximum.

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The weight of the vehicle when it is completely empty

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The total weight of the cargo only, excluding the vehicle itself

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The weight distributed on the rear axles alone

Question 7

When you see a triangular warning sign, what is the main action you should take?

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Slow down and prepare for the hazard shown. A warning triangle tells you a hazard is ahead, so ease off the accelerator and be ready to respond to whatever the symbol shows. You do not always need to stop, but you should be cautious.

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Stop immediately every time

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Ignore it if the road looks clear

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Speed up to clear the area

Question 8

If you are driving in the far left lane of a motorway and a faster vehicle comes up behind you, what should you do?

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Move over to a right-hand lane when safe to let it pass. The left lane is intended for overtaking, so if you are not passing anyone you should move right and let faster traffic through when it is safe. Blocking the overtaking lane frustrates flow and can attract a fine for obstructing traffic.

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Slow down and stay in the left lane to make it wait

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Brake sharply to warn the driver

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Speed up above the limit to stay ahead

Question 9

You are inside a roundabout and another driver is waiting to enter from a side road. Who has priority?

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You, because vehicles already on the roundabout have priority. The answer is you, the vehicle already circulating. Drivers waiting to enter a roundabout give way to those already on it. Keep flowing steadily, signal before your exit, and watch that entering drivers actually yield. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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The waiting driver, who joined the road first

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Whichever vehicle is larger

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Neither, so both should stop

Question 10

A driver fits a modified exhaust that makes excessive noise. What is the correct statement?

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Causing excessive noise or using non-approved modifications can be an offence carrying a fine. The correct answer is that excessive noise or non-approved modifications can be an offence carrying a fine. Vehicles must meet approval and noise standards, and unapproved changes can also fail inspection. The exact fine and rules can change, so confirm the current schedule with the RTA or the relevant police.

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Any modification is allowed with no penalty

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Noise rules only apply to motorcycles

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Loud exhausts are encouraged for safety

Question 11

You want to keep a safe following distance but the road is busy and others keep cutting into your gap. What should you do?

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Ease off gently to rebuild the gap rather than tailgate. The answer is to ease off gently and rebuild the gap. Losing a little space to a merging car is far safer than tailgating, so simply drop back again. A steady safe gap protects you even in heavy traffic. Confirm the current guidance with the RTA.

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Close the gap so no one can move in

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Brake hard each time someone cuts in

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Give up on keeping any gap at all

Question 12

What is the main danger of overloading a truck axle?

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It can cause tyre blowouts, brake overheating, loss of steering, and structural damage to both the road and the vehicle. Each axle has a rated maximum load. Exceeding it stresses tyres beyond their design limit, risks blowouts, overheats brakes, damages road surfaces, and can cause structural failure of vehicle components. Overloading is a serious offence under UAE traffic law.

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It only causes the speedometer to read inaccurately

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The engine will automatically shut down if an axle is overloaded

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Overloading an axle improves traction and grip

Question 13

What does a sign with a red diagonal line through a symbol usually mean?

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The action shown is prohibited. A red diagonal line crossing a symbol cancels or forbids that action, such as no U-turn or no parking. The crossed-out image is a clear signal that the shown activity is not permitted here.

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The action shown is encouraged

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The sign is out of use

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The action is allowed only at night

Question 14

You are approaching a multi-lane roundabout and intend to take an exit that is more than halfway around. Which lane is usually most appropriate on entry?

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A left-hand lane, following the road markings and signs for that exit. For an exit far around the roundabout you normally approach in a left-hand lane and follow the lane markings, keeping your lane discipline until you signal off. Because layouts and lane arrows differ, always follow the specific markings and confirm local rules with the RTA.

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Always the far right lane whatever your exit

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Whichever lane is shortest at the moment

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The hard shoulder to skip the queue

Question 15

You approach a narrow section where parked vehicles block your side of the road and traffic is coming the other way. Who should generally give way?

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The driver whose side is obstructed should wait and let oncoming traffic pass. The answer is that the driver on the obstructed side gives way. When parked cars block your lane, oncoming traffic has the clear path, so you wait until it is safe to pass the obstruction. Be patient and make eye contact where you can. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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The oncoming traffic must always reverse for you

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The faster vehicle keeps going

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Both push through at the same time

Question 16

A resident is convicted of drink-driving. Beyond fines and black points, what serious consequence is possible?

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Jail and, for residents, possible deportation, along with vehicle confiscation. The correct answer is that jail and possible deportation, along with vehicle confiscation, are possible. Because the UAE applies zero tolerance to alcohol, drink-driving is treated very seriously. This zero-tolerance rule is stable, but exact court penalties can vary by case, so never drive after drinking any amount.

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Only a short driving-awareness class

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A refund of past traffic fines

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Nothing beyond a warning letter

Question 17

Before setting off, why should you adjust your mirrors and seat properly?

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Correct setup improves your view and control, reducing blind spots. The answer is that correct setup improves view and control. Properly set mirrors reduce blind spots and a good seat position lets you reach the controls and see clearly. Always adjust before you move off, never while driving. Confirm the current guidance with the RTA.

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It only makes the car look tidy

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Mirror position has no effect on safety

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You should adjust them only while driving

Question 18

Where can a heavy-vehicle driver verify that the loaded vehicle is within legal weight limits before a long journey?

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At a certified weighbridge or weigh station. A certified weighbridge records the weight on each axle and the overall vehicle total. Drivers and operators should use weighbridges when in doubt, because police weigh stations on UAE roads can impose fines and prohibition orders on overloaded vehicles.

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By estimating the load against the delivery manifest and making no further check

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By inspecting the vehicle's suspension visually from outside

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Weight checks are not necessary if the vehicle is fitted with air suspension

Question 19

The letter P on a blue sign usually indicates what?

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A parking area or parking information. The letter P stands for parking. On a plain blue sign it points to a parking area, while a P with a red ring and a diagonal line means the opposite, no parking. Read the whole sign to be sure.

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A pedestrian-only zone

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A police checkpoint only

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A petrol station

Question 20

When is it acceptable to flash your headlights at another driver?

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Briefly, to let another road user know you are there. Flashing headlights should be used only as a brief signal of your presence, similar to a light tap of the horn. Using them to intimidate, rush or bully other drivers is aggressive behaviour and can be penalised as tailgating or dangerous driving.

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To order slower cars to get out of your way aggressively

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To thank someone by holding the flash for several seconds

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To tell others you are ignoring the traffic signals

Question 21

At a junction where your traffic light has failed and is completely dark, how should you treat it?

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Treat it with caution, slow down and give way as if it were an unmarked junction. The answer is to treat it with caution and give way as at an unmarked junction. When signals fail, no one automatically has priority, so approach slowly, watch other drivers and yield to avoid conflict, generally giving way to the vehicle on your right where unclear. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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Assume you have priority and drive straight through

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Speed up to clear the junction before others

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Stop permanently until the lights are repaired

Question 22

Do black points expire, or do they stay on a licence forever?

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Black points are typically removed after a set period, though you should confirm the current rules with the RTA or the relevant police. The correct answer is that black points are typically removed after a set period. Points usually clear once enough time passes without further offences. The exact retention period and rules can change and vary, so confirm the current schedule with the RTA or the relevant police.

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They always stay on the licence permanently

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They are removed every time you pay any fine

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They can be deleted by asking your insurer

Question 23

In which situation should you at least double your normal two to three second following gap?

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When driving in rain, fog, or on a sandy road surface. The answer is when driving in rain, fog, or on a sandy or slippery surface. Poor conditions lengthen stopping distances and reduce visibility, so a gap of four seconds or more is widely recommended as a minimum in these situations. Always match your following distance to conditions, and confirm the current guidance with the RTA.

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Only when following a motorcycle

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Only when the speed limit is above 120 km/h

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Doubling the gap is never necessary

Question 24

How does overloading a truck affect its braking performance compared with a correctly loaded truck of the same type?

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Stopping distance increases substantially because kinetic energy is higher and the brakes may be operating beyond their design rating. Overloading dramatically increases kinetic energy. Brakes rated for the legal GVW will overheat and fade sooner when weight is excessive, and stopping distances grow significantly. ABS prevents wheel lock but cannot overcome the laws of physics when the vehicle mass far exceeds the brake system's design rating.

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Braking performance is unchanged because modern ABS compensates for additional weight

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Overloading slightly improves braking by increasing the contact area between tyres and road

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Brakes only degrade significantly when a vehicle is 50% or more over its rated GVW

Question 25

How can you tell a give-way (yield) sign apart from other triangular signs?

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It is a triangle pointing downwards. The Give Way sign is the only common triangular sign that points downwards. Warning triangles point up, so the inverted shape immediately tells you to prepare to yield.

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It is a triangle pointing upwards

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It is a red circle

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It is a blue square

Question 26

When another vehicle is overtaking you, what should you do?

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Keep a steady speed and stay in your lane so it can pass safely. If you are being overtaken you should hold a steady speed and, if needed, ease off slightly so the other vehicle can pass and return safely. Accelerating to prevent an overtake is dangerous and a common cause of high-speed crashes.

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Speed up so it cannot complete the overtake

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Move towards the centre line to block it

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Brake hard to force it back behind you

Question 27

Four vehicles arrive at an unmarked four-way junction at almost the same time, one from each direction. Which vehicle should go first?

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Each driver gives way to the vehicle on their right, creating a safe order of movement. The answer is that each driver gives way to the vehicle on their right. Applying the give-way-to-the-right rule consistently breaks the deadlock safely: one vehicle will have a clear right and can move, then the next, and so on. When in doubt, make eye contact and wait your turn. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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The vehicle travelling fastest has priority

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The vehicle on the busiest-looking road goes first

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All four vehicles may move at the same time with care

Question 28

Which of the following typically adds the most black points and heaviest penalties?

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Serious offences such as drink-driving, reckless driving or running a red light. The correct answer is serious offences such as drink-driving, reckless driving or running a red light. These endanger lives and so attract the highest fines and black points, sometimes with vehicle impounding or jail. The exact point values can change and vary, so confirm the current schedule with the RTA or the relevant police.

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Parking slightly over a marked bay line

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Driving a clean, well-maintained car

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Filling up with the wrong grade of fuel

Question 29

What are the two main parts that make up your total stopping distance?

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Thinking distance and braking distance. The answer is thinking distance and braking distance. Thinking distance is the gap covered while your brain recognises a hazard and your foot begins to move. Braking distance is the gap covered while the brakes stop the car. Both grow with speed, so total stopping distance rises steeply. Confirm the current guidance with the RTA.

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Signalling distance and lane-change distance

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Acceleration distance and deceleration distance

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Reaction distance and indicator distance

Question 30

Before driving under a bridge or height-restricting gantry, what must a heavy-vehicle driver know?

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The vehicle's laden height and compare it carefully with the clearance stated on the restriction sign. The clearance stated on a height-restriction sign is the actual measured clearance, not a conservative figure. The driver must know the maximum height of the vehicle including any load or equipment on top. Striking a bridge is potentially fatal and causes serious structural damage.

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Only the vehicle's length is relevant when approaching low structures

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Height-limit signs on bridges are advisory only and not legally binding

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Signs always include a built-in safety margin so there is nothing to worry about

Ras Al Khaimah RAK Traffic - UAE Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 1

Ras Al Khaimah RAK Traffic - UAE Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 1

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