Umm Al Quwain UAQ Traffic - UAE RTA Theory Mock Test 4

Q: How many questions is the Umm Al Quwain UAQ Traffic light vehicle theory test?

The official UAQ Traffic light vehicle theory test in Umm Al Quwain 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 Umm Al Quwain 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

You see this sign on a road with a 80 km/h limit. What does it mean?

Accepted Answer

The limit has changed to 60 km/h from this point; slow down. A new speed-limit sign overrides any previous limit immediately from the point you pass it. Here you must reduce to no more than 60 km/h. The sign is legally binding for all vehicles.

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The previous 80 km/h limit still applies; 60 is only advisory

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Drive at exactly 60 km/h, not slower

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A temporary 60 km/h limit for heavy vehicles only

Question 2

You are on a one-way street and want to turn around. Is a U-turn permitted on a one-way street?

Accepted Answer

No, a U-turn on a one-way street would put you against the flow of traffic and is not permitted. A U-turn on a one-way street would result in driving the wrong way against oncoming traffic, which is illegal and highly dangerous. To reverse your direction, continue to the end of the one-way street and find a permitted turning point. Confirm local rules with the RTA.

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Yes, because there is only one direction of traffic to check

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Yes, provided you signal and the road is wide enough

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Only if it is early in the morning with no other vehicles present

Question 3

A traffic signal is showing a flashing amber light. What does this mean for drivers?

Accepted Answer

Proceed with caution, giving way to any crossing traffic or pedestrians. The answer is to proceed with caution and give way. A flashing amber is a warning signal, commonly used at lower-priority junctions or during off-peak hours. Treat it as a yield situation: slow down, check for crossing traffic and pedestrians, and proceed only when safe. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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Stop and wait as if it were a red light

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It means the signal is about to turn green, accelerate

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Ignore it and proceed normally at full speed

Question 4

What must a learner driver always have present in the vehicle while practising on UAE public roads?

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A licensed supervising instructor or qualified supervisor as required by the driving school or authority. The correct answer is that a licensed supervising instructor or qualified supervisor is required. Learners must not drive on public roads unsupervised because they are still developing their skills. Driving without the required supervision is an offence. The exact rules on who qualifies as a supervisor can vary, so confirm the current requirements with the RTA or your driving school.

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Any adult who knows how to drive, regardless of their licence status

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No supervisor is needed if the learner has passed their theory test

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A supervisor is only required on motorways

Question 5

What is the safest approach to programming your satellite navigation device before a journey?

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Set the destination before you set off, not while driving. The answer is to set the destination before you set off. Interacting with a sat-nav while moving diverts your eyes and attention from the road. Pull over to a safe place if you need to change the route mid-journey. Confirm the current guidance with the RTA.

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Type the destination at the first red light

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Ask a passenger to hold the device in front of your face

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Programme it while on the motorway at 120 km/h

Question 6

What does this warning sign mean on a mountain road?

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The surface may be slippery; adjust speed and allow extra braking distance. On mountain roads in the UAE, the slippery-road sign often warns of damp rock-cut surfaces, loose gravel or sudden sand. Slow down, avoid sudden manoeuvres and keep well back from the vehicle ahead.

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Gravel is being spread on the road ahead; proceed at full speed

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A river or wadi crossing is ahead

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A speed camera is in operation

Question 7

After completing a turn, what must you do with your indicator?

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Cancel it promptly if it has not self-cancelled, so other road users are not misled. You must make sure the indicator is cancelled after completing a turn or lane change, because a flashing indicator that should be off confuses other drivers and can cause collisions. Many vehicles self-cancel but always confirm the signal is off, especially after gentle manoeuvres.

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Leave it on for at least 30 seconds to show you have turned

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Switch it to the opposite side to balance out

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Indicators cancel automatically, so you never need to check

Question 8

A police officer is standing in the road directing traffic. The officer signals you to stop, but your traffic light is green. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately and follow the officer's instructions. The answer is to stop and follow the officer. A police officer directing traffic overrides all traffic signals. The officer has authority above any signal or road marking, so obey their instructions immediately. Ignoring police directions is a serious offence in the UAE. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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Proceed because the green light gives you legal priority

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Flash your lights and drive through carefully

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Sound the horn and wait for the officer to move

Question 9

A learner drives on a public road without the required L-plates or learner markers displayed. What is the correct statement?

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Failing to display required learner markers is an offence that can carry a fine. The correct answer is that failing to display required learner markers is an offence. Learner indicators warn other drivers to allow extra space and patience. Driving without them when required typically carries a fine. The exact rules and fine can change, so confirm the current requirements with the RTA or your driving school.

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Learner markers are optional if the driver is confident

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Markers are only needed on motorways

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Learner markers are only required for motorcycles

Question 10

What is eco-driving and how does it contribute to safety?

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Smooth acceleration and braking that reduces fuel use and also lowers crash risk from sudden manoeuvres. The answer is smooth acceleration and braking. Eco-driving techniques, like anticipating stops early, maintaining steady speeds, and accelerating gently, reduce fuel consumption and also reduce the likelihood of aggressive or sudden manoeuvres that can cause collisions. It is safer driving as well as greener. Confirm the current guidance with the RTA.

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Driving as slowly as possible regardless of conditions

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Switching off the engine at every red light without exception

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Eco-driving has no safety benefit and is purely environmental

Question 11

You cannot turn right here. Can you still make a No Right Turn if the road is completely empty?

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No, the prohibition applies at all times regardless of traffic. A No Right Turn sign is an absolute prohibition at that location. The restriction is not conditional on other traffic being present. Violating it carries a fine and black points in the UAE.

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Yes, if no vehicles or pedestrians are present

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Yes, between midnight and 6 am

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Yes, but only if you give way first

Question 12

What do double solid white lines painted along the centre of a road mean for overtaking?

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Neither driver may cross or straddle the lines to overtake or turn. Double solid white centre lines form a barrier that no driver on either side may cross to overtake or turn. They are placed where overtaking would be especially dangerous, such as on bends or hills. You must stay on your side of the lines at all times. Confirm current road-marking rules with the RTA.

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You may cross them if you can see clearly ahead

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Only the driver on the broken-line side may cross them

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They only apply to heavy vehicles

Question 13

You approach an intersection and notice a funeral procession moving through it. The procession has a green light but yours is also green. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Yield to the procession and wait for all vehicles in it to pass before moving. The answer is to yield and wait. A funeral or official procession is generally given the right of way to keep vehicles together and respect the occasion. Cutting into or through a procession is inconsiderate, potentially illegal and disrespectful. Wait for it to clear, then proceed when safe. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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Proceed immediately because your light is also green

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Join the back of the procession to save time

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Sound the horn to alert the procession to stop

Question 14

A vehicle's front windscreen has a very dark tint applied, reducing the driver's visibility. What is the correct statement?

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Tinting that does not meet the approved standard is an offence that can carry a fine and a requirement to remove it. The correct answer is that non-approved tinting is an offence. The front windscreen must allow sufficient visibility and any tint must comply with approved standards. Non-compliant tint can carry a fine and an order to remove it, and the vehicle may fail its roadworthiness inspection. The exact rules can change, so confirm the current standard with the RTA or the relevant police.

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Any level of tint is allowed on all windows

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The front windscreen has no tinting restrictions

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Tint rules only apply to rear windows

Question 15

How far from the steering wheel airbag should a driver ideally sit to allow safe deployment?

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At least 25 to 30 cm between the steering wheel and the driver's chest. The answer is at least 25 to 30 cm between your chest and the steering wheel hub. Airbags deploy at very high speed; being too close means the bag can strike you with injurious force before it has fully cushioned. Adjust the seat and steering column to achieve this clearance while still being able to operate all controls comfortably. Confirm the current guidance with the RTA.

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As close as possible for the best control

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Exactly 5 cm from the wheel for quick reactions

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Airbag distance is irrelevant if you wear a seat belt

Question 16

On a motorway you pass a sign showing 80 inside a red ring with a diagonal line through it. What does this mean?

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The 80 km/h speed limit has ended; revert to the national limit or the next posted limit. A speed number with a diagonal red line through it inside a circle indicates the end of that specific speed restriction. You must then observe the general national or next posted limit until a new sign applies. Confirm current UAE rules with the RTA.

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You must now drive exactly 80 km/h

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An 80-tonne weight limit applies from here

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No vehicles over 80 cm wide may continue

Question 17

Why is it dangerous to park very close to a junction or intersection?

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Because parked vehicles block sightlines for both turning drivers and pedestrians, raising the risk of a collision. Parking near a junction obscures the view of drivers emerging from the side road and of pedestrians crossing. The UAE rules prohibit parking within a specified distance of an intersection. Confirm the exact distance with the RTA or municipality, as it can vary by location.

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Because junctions have reserved lanes that must remain open only for heavy vehicles

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It is not dangerous, and there is no restriction near junctions

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Because it prevents road-sweeping machines from passing

Question 18

A VIP or official convoy with police outriders and flashing lights is moving through your lane. What must you do?

Accepted Answer

Pull over and stop until the entire convoy has passed. The answer is to pull over and stop. Official convoys with police escort have absolute priority in the UAE. You must stop, give way to the entire convoy, and not pull into traffic again until the last escort vehicle has cleared. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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Maintain your speed in an adjacent lane

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Follow immediately after the last vehicle in the convoy

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Proceed if your traffic light is green

Question 19

A car has side windows tinted darker than the maximum level permitted by UAE rules. What consequence might the owner face?

Accepted Answer

A fine and an order to remove or replace the non-compliant tint, and the vehicle may fail its roadworthiness check. The correct answer is a fine, an order to remove non-compliant tint and a possible failed roadworthiness check. UAE regulations set maximum permitted levels of tint for different windows, and exceeding them reduces safety and visibility for the driver and for police. The exact limits and fines can change, so confirm the current rules with the RTA or the relevant police.

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Side-window tint is completely unregulated

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Any darkness of tint is permitted as long as the driver can see out

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Only tint sold at official dealers is regulated

Question 20

When entering a motorway from a slip road, what should you aim to do?

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Build speed to match motorway traffic and merge smoothly when there is a safe gap. The answer is to build speed on the slip road to match motorway traffic, then merge when there is a safe gap. Stopping on a slip road is dangerous and causes conflict with traffic behind. Motorway vehicles do not have to give way, so time your entry to a clear space. Confirm the current guidance with the RTA.

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Stop at the end of the slip road and wait for a large gap

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Force your way in and let motorway drivers make space

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Enter at any speed and then accelerate on the live carriageway

Question 21

A sign shows two cars side by side with a diagonal red line through both of them inside a red ring. What does this tell you?

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The no-overtaking restriction has ended here. A no-overtaking sign with a diagonal cancellation line means the restriction has ended at that point. You may overtake again, subject to all other rules about visibility and road conditions.

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Overtaking is still prohibited in both directions

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Lane merging begins here

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Traffic from two roads is merging

Question 22

You are allowed to park at the side of the road at night. What lighting requirement might apply if your vehicle does not have parking lights?

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You may need to leave dipped headlights or parking lights on so other drivers can see your parked vehicle. On unlit or poorly lit roads a parked vehicle can be an invisible hazard. Depending on local rules you may be required to leave parking lights or side lights on. Check current RTA and municipality requirements because rules differ by location and light conditions.

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No lights are ever needed when parked; it is the passing driver's responsibility to look

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Switch on hazard lights and leave them flashing all night

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A warning triangle placed behind the car replaces the need for any lights

Question 23

You approach a level crossing and the barrier is lowering. What must you do?

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Stop before the barrier and wait until it rises fully before crossing. The answer is to stop before the barrier and wait. When barriers begin to lower at a level crossing you must stop clear of the crossing and wait until the barriers are fully raised before proceeding. Never race a lowering barrier or stop on the crossing itself. A train can appear within seconds. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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Accelerate and drive under the barrier while there is still room

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Stop on the crossing and wait to see if a train comes

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Proceed slowly as soon as you cannot see the train

Question 24

A driver holds their phone to follow a navigation map while driving. Is this an offence?

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Yes, holding a phone while driving is an offence regardless of what you are using it for, including navigation. The correct answer is yes, it is an offence. The restriction applies to handling any hand-held device while driving, regardless of the app in use. To use navigation, mount the phone securely in a holder before setting off. The exact fine and points can change, so confirm the current schedule with the RTA or the relevant police.

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No, using a map is always permitted because it improves safety

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No, only calls and texts are restricted, not maps

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It is only an offence if you take your eyes off the road for more than five seconds

Question 25

What is the purpose of the hard shoulder on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

An emergency stopping area for breakdowns and genuine emergencies only. The answer is that the hard shoulder is for genuine emergencies and breakdowns only. Using it as a travel lane or for routine stops is illegal and dangerous because vehicles may be stopped there with little warning. Only use it if you have a vehicle emergency, then exit as soon as the vehicle is repaired or recovered. Confirm the current requirements with the RTA.

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An extra overtaking lane during busy periods

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A lane for motorcycles to filter through traffic

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A general parking area for rest stops

Question 26

A yellow diamond-shaped sign with no symbol is seen on a UAE road. What does it generally mean?

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You are on a priority road and have right of way over joining traffic. A plain yellow (or orange) diamond indicates a priority road, meaning traffic from side roads must give way to you. The priority ends when you see a matching sign with a diagonal line through it or reach a give-way or stop sign.

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A school zone begins here

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Road surface is being relaid

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You are leaving the city limits

Question 27

Is it ever acceptable to overtake on the right side (undertake) on a UAE multi-lane road?

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Generally no; undertaking on the right is not permitted and is dangerous. Undertaking, which means passing on the right in a right-hand-traffic country where overtaking is done on the left, is not permitted. Traffic on the left lane does not expect to be passed on the right, making it dangerous. If the left lane is blocked, wait or change lanes safely to the left. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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Yes, if the left lane is blocked

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Yes, as long as you signal and the road is wide enough

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Yes, motorcycles may always undertake but cars cannot

Question 28

A level crossing has no barrier but has flashing red lights and an alarm. What should you do?

Accepted Answer

Stop immediately at the stop line and wait for the lights and alarm to stop before crossing. The answer is to stop and wait. Flashing red lights and an alarm at a level crossing mean a train is approaching. Stop at the line, wait until the lights stop and the way is clear, then cross carefully. Trains travel very fast and cannot brake quickly, so never risk a crossing while the lights are active. Confirm the current rules with the RTA.

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Slow to 20 km/h and cross quickly

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Look both ways and cross if you cannot see a train

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Sound your horn and cross at normal speed

Question 29

Which of the following is the safest and legally preferred way to make a phone call while driving in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

Use a hands-free system such as a car Bluetooth or speakerphone mounted safely, without holding the handset. The correct answer is to use a hands-free system. Holding the phone in any way while driving can be an offence. A properly installed hands-free system keeps your hands on the wheel and does not violate the hand-held phone prohibition. Still, even hands-free calls can be distracting, so keep them brief. Confirm the current rules with the RTA or the relevant police.

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Hold the phone against your shoulder so your hands are partly free

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Hold the phone normally but keep calls very short

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Ask a passenger to hold the phone to your ear for you

Question 30

You are driving in rain at night. Compared with a dry daytime drive, what two adjustments are most important?

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Reduce speed and further increase the following distance. The answer is to reduce speed and increase following distance. Rain reduces grip and vision, and darkness makes hazards harder to see. The two main controls are lower speed, which shortens braking distance, and a bigger gap, which gives more reaction time. Use dipped headlights and keep windows clear. Confirm the current guidance with the RTA.

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Increase speed and use hazard lights while driving

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Switch off headlights to reduce glare on wet road surface

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Follow closely so you benefit from other headlights

Umm Al Quwain UAQ Traffic - UAE RTA Theory Mock Test 4

Umm Al Quwain UAQ Traffic - UAE RTA Theory Mock Test 4

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