Capital General Directorate of Traffic Truck & Bus
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsCapital General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 1
A full 35-question timed practice exam for the Bahrain heavy-vehicle (truck and bus) theory test. Covers shared road rules and signs plus heavy-vehicle handling and safety. Aim for 26/35 (75%) to pass.
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The other 25 questions in this test
Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 35-question run, are in the Bahrain Driving Test Questions PDF.
- Q11Penalties and fines
What can happen to an expatriate found driving under the influence of alcohol in Bahrain?
- AImprisonment and possible deportation after serving the sentence
- BA written warning on the first offence only
- CA small fine with no further consequences
- DMandatory attendance at a road-safety lecture
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- Q12Heavy vehicle
You are driving a loaded articulated truck at 80 km/h on a Bahrain expressway. Why should you leave a much larger following gap than a car driver would?
- ABecause trucks are required by law to drive in the left lane only
- BBecause the air brakes on trucks are slower to release than to apply
- CBecause the combined weight and momentum of the truck mean stopping distances are far greater than for a car
- DBecause expressway rules require a fixed gap of exactly 100 metres for all vehicles
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- Q13Road signs and signals
What does this sign tell you about your speed?
- AYou must drive at exactly 40 km/h
- BYou must not exceed 40 km/h
- CThe recommended speed in wet conditions is 40 km/h
- DYou are 40 km from the next town
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- Q14Traffic rules
After overtaking a vehicle on a Bahraini highway, when should you return to the right lane?
- AAfter travelling at least 5 km in the left lane
- BAs soon as you can safely do so without cutting off the vehicle you passed
- COnly when a faster vehicle approaches from behind
- DYou may stay in the left lane if the road ahead is clear
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- Q15Right of way
You are travelling east at an unmarked crossroads. A vehicle is approaching from the south, which is your right. What should you do?
- AContinue because you arrived at the junction first.
- BSound your horn to establish priority and proceed.
- CFlash your headlights and cross ahead of the approaching vehicle.
- DWait and give way to the vehicle coming from the south.
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- Q16Safe driving
Which two components make up the total stopping distance of a vehicle?
- ABraking distance plus the vehicle's length
- BVisibility distance plus skid distance
- CReaction time plus tyre-wear distance
- DThinking (reaction) distance plus braking distance
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- Q17Penalties and fines
A driver is stopped at a checkpoint and found to have alcohol on their breath. Which outcome is most accurate under Bahrain law?
- AThe driver will be issued a fixed penalty notice and allowed to continue
- BThe driver's vehicle will be impounded for 24 hours only
- CThe driver will be arrested and faces criminal prosecution
- DThe driver must call a sober adult to take over and no further action is taken
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- Q18Heavy vehicle
How does a heavy load affect braking distance when driving downhill on a Bahrain road?
- AIt reduces braking distance because the tyres press harder on the road surface
- BIt has no effect if the brakes are in good condition
- CIt only affects braking distance on gradients steeper than 10%
- DIt increases braking distance because extra weight combined with gravity adds to the forward momentum the brakes must overcome
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- Q19Road signs and signals
What is the maximum permitted speed shown by this sign?
- A60 mph
- BThe minimum speed is 60 km/h
- CSpeed limit ends at 60 km/h
- D60 km/h
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- Q20Traffic rules
You are in the right lane on a two-lane road and wish to overtake, but an active bus lane occupies the left lane. What is the correct action?
- AEnter the bus lane briefly to overtake if no bus is visible
- BSound your horn and proceed through the bus lane
- CWait behind the vehicle you wish to pass until the bus lane restriction ends
- DOvertake on the right using the hard shoulder
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- Q21Right of way
All four vehicles arrive simultaneously at an unmarked crossroads. How is the order of passage decided?
- AThe fastest vehicle goes first.
- BEach driver gives way to the vehicle on their right, creating a safe order of passage.
- CVehicles turning left always have priority.
- DVehicles going straight ahead always have priority.
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- Q22Safe driving
If you double your speed from 60 km/h to 120 km/h, how does your braking distance change on a dry road?
- AIt doubles
- BIt increases by 50 percent
- CIt approximately quadruples (increases four times)
- DIt stays the same because modern ABS compensates
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- Q23Penalties and fines
Which of the following is true about using a hand-held mobile phone while driving in Bahrain?
- AIt is allowed provided the driver keeps both eyes on the road
- BIt is prohibited; a hand-held call while driving can bring up to 6 months in prison and/or a fine of BD 50 to 500
- CIt is only banned on highways, not in cities
- DDrivers may use a phone at traffic lights because the vehicle is stationary
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- Q24Heavy vehicle
You are following a heavy truck at 90 km/h when it suddenly brakes. Your reaction time is 1.5 seconds. Approximately how much road does the truck cover during your reaction time alone?
- AAbout 15 metres
- BAbout 37.5 metres
- CAbout 60 metres
- DAbout 90 metres
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- Q25Road signs and signals
You see this sign on an urban road. What does it mean?
- AThe minimum speed limit is 80 km/h
- BYou are in an 80-zone where no speed cameras apply
- CThe maximum speed limit is 80 km/h
- DYou must reduce to 80 km/h only at night
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- Q26Traffic rules
Which statement about lane discipline in Bahrain is correct?
- AKeep left and only move right to overtake
- BChoose any lane and stay in it throughout your journey
- CThe middle lane is always the safest place to drive
- DKeep right and only move left to overtake
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- Q27Right of way
At an unmarked T-junction with no STOP or GIVE WAY sign, how should the driver on the minor road treat the junction?
- AWith equal rights: proceed at personal discretion.
- BSound the horn and proceed if no approaching vehicle is visible.
- CAs a give way situation: yield to all traffic on the through road before entering.
- DTraffic on the minor road always has priority.
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- Q28Safe driving
How does a wet road surface affect your braking distance compared to a dry road?
- AIt reduces braking distance because wet rubber grips better
- BIt has no significant effect on modern vehicles
- CIt only affects vehicles without ABS
- DIt can more than double your braking distance
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- Q29Penalties and fines
What device may a driver legally use to make or receive calls while driving in Bahrain?
- AA phone placed on the passenger seat so only one hand holds the wheel
- BA phone on loudspeaker resting on the dashboard
- CAny device, provided a Bluetooth earpiece is also worn
- DA hands-free system that requires no physical handling of the phone
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- Q30Heavy vehicle
What is the main purpose of an air (pneumatic) brake system on a heavy vehicle?
- ATo use compressed air to apply powerful braking force to all wheels simultaneously
- BTo cool the brake drums using compressed air during long descents
- CTo replace the need for a handbrake on articulated vehicles
- DTo automatically engage the engine brake whenever the foot pedal is pressed
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- Q31Road signs and signals
On which type of road would you most likely see this sign?
- AAn expressway or inter-city highway
- BA residential side street
- CA school zone
- DA car park
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- Q32Traffic rules
At a roundabout in Bahrain, which vehicles normally have priority?
- AVehicles already circulating on the roundabout
- BVehicles entering the roundabout from the right
- CThe largest vehicle present
- DWhichever vehicle arrived at the junction first
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- Q33Right of way
In a residential area, car A is travelling north and car B is approaching the same unmarked crossroads from the east (on car A's right). Who gives way?
- ACar A gives way to car B.
- BCar B gives way to car A.
- CBoth cars stop and wait for the other to move first.
- DThe car travelling north always has priority in residential areas.
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- Q34Safe driving
Bahrain's summer heat can cause tyre pressure to rise significantly. When is the best time to check your tyre pressures?
- AImmediately after a long motorway journey while the tyres are still hot
- BOnly if the tyre looks visually flat
- CWhen the tyres are cold, before driving or after only a short distance
- DOnce a year during the annual vehicle inspection
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- Q35Penalties and fines
Who must wear a seatbelt in a private car in Bahrain?
- AOnly the driver and front-seat passengers
- BOnly the driver
- CThe driver and all passengers
- DSeatbelts are strongly recommended but not legally required for rear passengers
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 35-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 truck & bus theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic truck & bus theory test in Capital has 35 questions and you need 26 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 35 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 35-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 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.