Capital General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Fines & penaltiesCapital General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Fines & Black Points Test 1
First 20 questions on Bahrain traffic fines and the black points system. Know the consequences of common offences - speeding, tailgating, illegal parking and more.
What is Bahrain's official policy on driving under the influence of alcohol?
The other 10 questions in this test
Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 20-question run, are in the Bahrain Driving Test Questions PDF.
- Q11Penalties and fines
A driver is caught travelling at a speed classified as grossly excessive under Bahrain traffic law. Which outcome is possible in addition to a fine and black points?
- AOnly a written warning is issued for a first offence at any speed
- BVehicle impoundment and possible referral to court
- CThe driver's licence is suspended for exactly 48 hours with no court referral
- DA mandatory speed-awareness course replaces all other penalties
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- Q12Penalties and fines
What must a driver do when approaching a red traffic light in Bahrain?
- ASlow down and proceed if no cross traffic is visible
- BSound the horn to alert pedestrians and continue through
- CStop only if other vehicles are also stopping
- DStop completely before the stop line and wait for the green light
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- Q13Penalties and fines
Which penalty is specifically associated with running a red traffic light in Bahrain?
- AOnly a verbal warning from a traffic officer if it is a first offence
- BUp to 6 months in prison and/or a fine of BD 100 to 500, and points on the licence
- CCommunity service with no monetary fine
- DA letter sent to the driver's employer but no official penalty
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- Q14Penalties and fines
What is tailgating and why is it penalised in Bahrain?
- AFollowing the vehicle ahead too closely, reducing reaction time and increasing the risk of a rear-end collision
- BDriving in the wrong lane on a dual carriageway, which is a lane discipline offence
- CAttaching an unauthorised tow-bar to the rear of a vehicle
- DReversing on a motorway hard shoulder
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- Q15Penalties and fines
How does Bahrain law determine whether a following distance is safe?
- AA fixed gap of exactly one metre is always sufficient regardless of speed
- BAny visible daylight between the two vehicles satisfies the legal requirement
- CThe following distance rule only applies on roads with a speed limit above 100 km/h
- DThe driver must allow enough space to stop safely if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, taking speed and road conditions into account
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- Q16Penalties and fines
What document must a driver carry at all times in Bahrain?
- AProof of employment only
- BA valid driving licence
- CA national identity card is sufficient instead of a licence
- DNo documents are required if the driver is on a short trip
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- Q17Penalties and fines
What is the penalty for driving in Bahrain without a valid driving licence?
- AA fine, black points, and possible vehicle impoundment
- BA warning and seven-day grace period to obtain a licence
- CNo penalty if the driver holds a licence from another country
- DThe vehicle is confiscated permanently with no option to reclaim it
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- Q18Penalties and fines
A driver is stopped and found to have an expired vehicle registration. What is the likely outcome?
- AA fine and the vehicle may be impounded until the registration is renewed
- BThe driver is given a three-month extension automatically
- COnly a written warning is issued on the first occasion
- DNo action is taken provided the driver can show the previous year's registration
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- Q19Penalties and fines
Why is it an offence to drive an uninsured vehicle in Bahrain even if the driver is a careful driver?
- AInsurance is only required for commercial vehicles, not private cars
- BUninsured driving is only an issue if the driver causes an accident
- CThird-party insurance protects other road users who might be injured or have their property damaged; without it, victims may have no means of compensation
- DThe legal requirement for insurance was removed when Bahrain introduced a national compensation fund
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- Q20Penalties and fines
What is reckless driving?
- ADriving in a manner that shows a deliberate or conscious disregard for the safety of other road users
- BDriving slightly above the speed limit on an empty road at night
- CForgetting to indicate before changing lanes once
- DParking on double yellow lines for less than five minutes
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 20-question timed test.
Get the Bahrain Driving Test Questions - BHD 3What this test covers
Topics include road signs, traffic signals, right of way, roundabouts, speed limits, seat belts, fines and penalties, and the safe-driving rules specific to your vehicle category. Full question-by-question feedback with explanations is shown immediately after you finish the test above.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions is the Capital General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Capital has 35 questions and you need 26 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 20 questions.
Is this the real exam?
These are practice questions to help you revise, written to the published rules and to what candidates report from the real test. They are not the official Bahrain exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the General Directorate of Traffic (Ministry of Interior), and can change. Always confirm the current requirements with your driving school or the traffic department.
Is this practice test free?
The first 10 questions are free, with no signup, and each shows the answer and the reason. The full 20-question test, timed, is in the Bahrain Driving Test Questions PDF (BHD 3, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Capital 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.