Capital General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Road rulesCapital General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Road Rules Test 1
First 20 questions on Bahrain traffic rules - lane discipline, roundabouts, seat belts, mobile phone use, speed limits and more. Essential knowledge for any driver in Bahrain.
In Bahrain, which lane should you normally drive in on a multi-lane road?
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.
- Q11Traffic rules
On which side of the vehicle do you pass a slower vehicle when overtaking in Bahrain?
- AOn the right side
- BEither side is equally acceptable
- COvertaking is only permitted on motorways
- DOn the left side, by moving into the left lane
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- Q12Traffic rules
In which of the following situations is overtaking prohibited in Bahrain?
- AOn a clear straight road with good forward visibility
- BWhen the vehicle ahead is travelling at the speed limit
- CWhen approaching or at a pedestrian crossing
- DOn a road with a dashed white centre line
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- Q13Traffic rules
You are about to overtake on a Bahraini highway. Which sequence of actions is correct?
- ACheck mirrors and blind spot, signal left, confirm a clear road ahead, then move into the left lane
- BSound the horn once and pull left immediately
- CSignal and pull out at the same time without a mirror check
- DMove into the left lane first, then check mirrors
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- Q14Traffic rules
Which additional locations prohibit overtaking in Bahrain?
- AAny road with two or more lanes going in your direction
- BWhenever the road surface is wet
- CJunctions, intersections, and where solid white lines separate lanes
- DOnly roads posted below 80 km/h
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- Q15Traffic rules
A driver behind you flashes their headlights on a Bahraini highway. What does this most likely mean?
- AThey wish to overtake and are requesting you to move to the right lane
- BThey are greeting you
- CTheir lights have malfunctioned
- DYou must stop immediately
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- Q16Traffic rules
When is a U-turn permitted in Bahrain?
- AOnly where a sign or road marking specifically permits it and it can be completed safely
- BAnywhere on a road provided no other vehicle is visible
- CAt any traffic-light controlled junction
- DU-turns are always prohibited throughout Bahrain
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- Q17Traffic rules
Which of the following locations prohibits a U-turn in Bahrain?
- AAt or near a pedestrian crossing
- BOn a wide divided road with a designated U-turn gap in the median
- CAt a signposted U-turn point on a highway
- DOn a quiet residential road that has a U-turn marking
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- Q18Traffic rules
You need to reverse direction on a busy road in Bahrain but no designated U-turn point is nearby. What should you do?
- ADrive on to the next designated U-turn point or find another legal turning opportunity
- BMake the U-turn quickly if you judge it to be safe
- CReverse along the road until you reach your intended direction
- DActivate hazard lights and complete the U-turn in the nearest gap
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- Q19Traffic rules
Before changing lanes on a Bahraini highway, what must you do with your indicator?
- ASignal before moving, giving other drivers time to react
- BSignal at exactly the same moment you begin moving
- CSignal only if another vehicle is directly behind you
- DNo signal is required on highways
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- Q20Traffic rules
How early should you activate your indicator before making a turn in Bahrain?
- AExactly 1 second before turning
- BOnly after you begin slowing down
- CNo specific timing is required by Bahrain law
- DEarly enough to give other road users clear warning, before you slow down or start to move
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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.