Capital General Directorate of Traffic Truck & Bus
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsCapital General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 3
Third full heavy-vehicle mock exam and a strong final readiness check before your real truck or bus theory test. Another distinct set of 30 timed questions.
What must a driver do when approaching a red traffic light in Bahrain?
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.
- Q11Road signs and signals
A No Overtaking sign is displayed but the road ahead is a three-lane road. Which statement is correct?
- AYou must not pass any moving vehicle on any lane while the sign applies
- BYou may overtake in the left (fast) lane only
- CThe restriction applies only to the rightmost lane
- DYou may overtake bicycles and motorcycles but not cars
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- Q12Road signs and signals
You approach a Give Way sign at a T-junction. There is no approaching traffic. What should you do?
- ASlow down and check before proceeding; stop if necessary
- BProceed at normal speed since no vehicles are visible
- CTreat it the same as a STOP sign and stop completely
- DSound your horn and enter the main road
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- Q13Penalties 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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- Q14Heavy vehicle
Where should the heaviest part of a cargo be positioned on a truck to optimise vehicle stability?
- AAs high as possible to keep the load away from the chassis floor
- BLow and centred over the axles to lower the centre of gravity and distribute weight evenly
- CAt the rear of the trailer to improve steering feel at the front axle
- DTowards the right side of the load bed to compensate for the driver's weight on the left
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- Q15Road signs and signals
You are driving on a road posted at 120 km/h. Heavy rain begins. What speed should you choose?
- AExactly 120 km/h because that is the legal limit
- BA speed that is safe for conditions, which may be well below 120 km/h
- CAt least 100 km/h to keep up with traffic
- D120 km/h but only in the right (slow) lane
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- Q16Traffic 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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- Q17Right of way
A large lorry is already on the roundabout and drifts into your lane as you also circulate. What should you do?
- AClaim your lane and maintain your position.
- BGive way; the lorry is on the roundabout and large vehicles may need extra space.
- CSound the horn and accelerate past.
- DExit the roundabout immediately regardless of your intended exit.
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- Q18Safe driving
You are fitting a rear-facing infant seat. Which seating position should you avoid if the vehicle has an active front passenger airbag?
- AThe front passenger seat, unless the airbag is deactivated
- BThe rear centre seat because it lacks side-impact protection
- CAny seat behind the driver because the infant cannot see forward
- DThere is no restriction; airbags are designed to be safe for all child seats
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- Q19Penalties 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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- Q20Heavy vehicle
During a journey you notice your truck is pulling to one side even though the road is straight and level. What could this indicate about the load?
- AThe load is correctly distributed and the symptom is caused by road camber
- BThe load has shifted to one side, causing an uneven weight distribution that affects steering and tyre loading
- COne of the steering axle tyres is over-inflated, which is unrelated to load distribution
- DThe front axle weight is too low, meaning more cargo should be moved forward
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- Q21Road signs and signals
A pedestrian is waiting at a marked crossing where this warning sign is displayed. What must you do?
- AFlash your headlights to signal the pedestrian to wait
- BSound your horn and continue if the pedestrian has not stepped onto the road
- CStop and let the pedestrian cross
- DSlow down but only stop if the pedestrian is already on the road
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- Q22Traffic 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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- Q23Right of way
When should you signal right as you go straight ahead through a roundabout?
- ABefore entering the roundabout.
- BJust after passing the exit before yours, to signal you are leaving at the next exit.
- COnly if another vehicle is directly behind you.
- DSignalling on roundabouts is not required in Bahrain.
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- Q24Safe driving
Which of the following is a recognised early warning sign of driver fatigue?
- ADifficulty keeping eyes open and missing exits or road signs
- BAn increase in fuel economy as the engine warms up
- CThe steering feeling heavier than usual
- DThe dashboard temperature gauge reading higher than normal
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- Q25Penalties 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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- Q26Heavy vehicle
A load projects more than 1 metre beyond the rear of your truck. What is required in Bahrain? (Confirm exact distances with the General Directorate of Traffic.)
- ANo special measures are needed as long as the overall vehicle length is under 22 metres
- BThe load must be refused; projection beyond the bodywork is never permitted on Bahrain roads
- CThe projection must be marked with a red flag or light and may require a special permit depending on the length
- DOnly a rear reflective marker plate is needed, regardless of how far the load projects
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- Q27Road signs and signals
You see this sign after crossing a desert highway section with loose sand on the road. What is the most important action?
- AActivate four-wheel drive and continue at normal speed
- BMove to the left (fast) lane to avoid sand
- CReduce speed and avoid sudden steering or braking inputs
- DIncrease speed so tyres clear the sand quickly
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- Q28Traffic 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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- Q29Right of way
A police car with flashing lights and siren is approaching fast from behind on a dual carriageway. What should you do?
- AMove to the left to let it overtake on the right.
- BMaintain your speed; it is the emergency vehicle's responsibility to pass safely.
- CMove to the right and allow it to pass on your left.
- DStop immediately in your current lane.
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- Q30Safe driving
You are driving from Bahrain toward the Saudi border on a long journey and feel drowsy. What is the most effective action?
- ADrink several cups of coffee and keep driving to reach your destination
- BOpen all windows and turn the air conditioning to maximum cold
- CDrive slightly faster so the journey ends sooner
- DPull over safely, take a short nap of 15 to 20 minutes, then continue
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- Q31Penalties 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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- Q32Heavy vehicle
What does 'gross vehicle weight' (GVW) mean?
- AThe weight of the vehicle alone with all fluids but no cargo or passengers
- BThe maximum combined weight of the vehicle, its cargo, fuel, driver, and any passengers as specified by the manufacturer and regulator
- CThe weight recorded at the last annual vehicle inspection
- DThe weight of the cargo only, excluding the vehicle's own mass
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- Q33Road signs and signals
You see a Roundabout Ahead warning sign. Which lane should you be in if you want to take the third exit?
- AThe left (fast) lane throughout
- BThe right lane initially, moving to an appropriate lane inside the roundabout
- CAny lane; lane position at a roundabout does not matter
- DThe right lane and stay in it through the entire roundabout
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- Q34Traffic 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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- Q35Right of way
An ambulance with siren and flashing lights is approaching a controlled junction on a red light. What should other road users do?
- AClear the path safely and let the ambulance through, even if their own signal is green.
- BMaintain normal movement; traffic lights govern priority.
- COnly give way if the ambulance is directly behind them.
- DSound their horns to alert other drivers to stop.
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.