Muharraq General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsMuharraq General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Theory Mock Test 3
Third full mock exam - another fresh set of 35 questions drawn from all topics. A great way to check your readiness before the real test.
You approach an unmarked Y-junction where two roads merge into one. A vehicle merging from the road on your right is alongside you. What should you do?
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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
What does a white rectangular sign with a black border typically provide?
- AA prohibition that must be obeyed immediately
- BA warning about a hazard ahead
- CSupplementary information such as distance or hours of operation
- DAdvance direction information for motorways
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- Q12Traffic rules
When must you switch on your vehicle's headlights in Bahrain?
- AOnly when driving on highways after midnight
- BBetween sunset and sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced by weather or dust
- COnly in fog or heavy rain
- DOnly when other drivers flash their lights at you
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- Q13Right of way
A pedestrian steps onto an uncontrolled crossing directly ahead of you. What must you do?
- ASound your horn and continue if you can pass without hitting them.
- BSlow down but maintain priority because you are in a vehicle.
- CStop and give way to the pedestrian.
- DOnly stop if the pedestrian is in your direct lane of travel.
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- Q14Safe driving
Which statement best describes defensive driving?
- ADriving very slowly at all times to allow others to pass
- BAnticipating hazards and adjusting your driving to reduce risk, regardless of other road users' behaviour
- CUsing your horn frequently to warn other drivers of your presence
- DFollowing the vehicle ahead closely to benefit from their view of the road ahead
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- Q15Penalties and fines
What is 'drifting' and how does Bahrain law treat it?
- AGradually merging lanes on a motorway; it is permitted with a signal
- BA controlled braking technique used in emergency stops; it is taught in advanced driving courses
- CDriving slowly in a residential area; it is a minor infraction with a small fine
- DIntentionally causing a vehicle to over-steer and slide sideways; it is a serious criminal offence in Bahrain
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- Q16Road signs and signals
A sign shows a red circle with the number 60, followed later by the same circle crossed out. What does the second sign mean?
- AThe 60 km/h speed limit has ended
- BYou must now drive at exactly 60 km/h
- CA new 60 km/h zone begins
- DYou must stop your vehicle
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- Q17Traffic rules
When should you switch from high beam to dipped (low beam) headlights in Bahrain?
- AOnly when a police officer signals you to do so
- BWhenever an oncoming vehicle is close enough to be dazzled, and when following closely behind another vehicle
- COnly when driving inside a tunnel
- DHigh beam should be used at all times on open rural roads
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- Q18Right of way
The pedestrian signal shows a flashing red man at a crossing and pedestrians are still on the road. What should you do?
- AProceed slowly through gaps between the pedestrians.
- BSound your horn to encourage pedestrians to hurry.
- CRemain stopped until all pedestrians have cleared the crossing.
- DMove forward as soon as the vehicle signal turns green.
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- Q19Safe driving
Why is tailgating (following too closely) so dangerous?
- AIt causes excessive tyre wear on the front tyres
- BIt reduces fuel economy due to aerodynamic turbulence
- CIt removes the time and space needed to stop if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly
- DIt is only dangerous on wet roads, not on dry roads
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- Q20Penalties and fines
A group of young drivers organise an informal street racing event on a public road in Bahrain. What is the legal consequence?
- AParticipants receive a formal caution and a required attendance at a road-safety seminar
- BOnly the organiser is penalised; drivers who simply joined are fined minimally
- CStreet racing is allowed on designated industrial roads outside peak hours
- DAll participants face criminal prosecution, heavy fines, imprisonment, and vehicle confiscation
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- Q21Road signs and signals
What does a green overhead gantry sign typically indicate on a Bahraini motorway?
- AA speed restriction that must be obeyed
- BA prohibition applying to the lane below it
- CA warning about a hazard in the next 500 metres
- DDirection and destination information
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- Q22Traffic rules
In which situation should you use your fog lights in Bahrain?
- AAs a substitute for main headlights at night
- BWhen visibility is seriously reduced by fog, dust storms or heavy rain
- CTo signal to a vehicle ahead that you want to overtake
- DAt all times for extra visibility
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- Q23Right of way
Your vehicle signal turns green at a controlled crossing but a pedestrian is still crossing. What do you do?
- AMove forward slowly so the pedestrian speeds up.
- BWait until the pedestrian has safely cleared the crossing before moving.
- CProceed; the green signal gives you priority.
- DSound your horn to alert the pedestrian.
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- Q24Safe driving
When overtaking another vehicle on a Bahrain highway, which gap should you have in front of the overtaken vehicle before pulling back in?
- AYou can move back in as soon as your vehicle's front clears the overtaken vehicle's front
- BAny gap is safe if you indicate when returning to the lane
- CYou should be able to see the overtaken vehicle fully in your interior mirror before moving back in
- DOne car length is sufficient at any speed
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- Q25Penalties and fines
What must a driver do immediately upon realising they are travelling the wrong way on a one-way road in Bahrain?
- AContinue to the next junction since reversing on a road is equally illegal
- BStop safely, reverse carefully if possible, and exit the road correctly without creating further danger
- CSound the horn continuously and flash lights to warn other drivers while continuing
- DCall the police and wait in the middle of the road for assistance
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- Q26Road signs and signals
On a Bahraini expressway, where are exits typically located?
- AOn the right side of the road
- BOn the left side of the road
- COn both sides equally
- DIn the centre of the carriageway via a flyover
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- Q27Traffic rules
You are driving through a severe sandstorm in Bahrain and visibility drops to near zero. What is the safest action?
- ASwitch to high beam and continue slowly
- BFollow the tail lights of the vehicle ahead as closely as possible
- CStop in your lane with hazard lights on
- DPull completely off the road, switch on hazard lights, and wait for conditions to improve
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- Q28Right of way
A child suddenly runs onto a marked pedestrian crossing in front of you. What is your first priority?
- ASound your horn to warn the child, then continue at low speed.
- BSlow down but do not stop unless the child is directly in front of your vehicle.
- CStop immediately and give way to the child.
- DFlash your headlights and continue at reduced speed.
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- Q29Safe driving
In Bahrain, vehicles drive on the right. When overtaking on a multi-lane road, the overtaking vehicle moves into which lane?
- AA lane to the right of the slower vehicle, which is the shoulder lane
- BA lane to the left of the slower vehicle, which is the faster lane closer to the road centre
- CEither side is permitted; the driver chooses whichever has more space
- DThe same lane, using the hard shoulder to pass
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- Q30Penalties and fines
What penalty applies to a driver who drives against the flow of traffic on a dual carriageway in Bahrain?
- AA minor fine equivalent to a parking ticket because no collision occurred
- BA mandatory licence retest only, with no financial penalty
- CThe driver is simply redirected by a traffic officer with no formal record
- DA heavy fine, black points, and possible vehicle impoundment due to the extreme danger created
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- Q31Road signs and signals
You see a blue sign with a white arrow pointing to the right. What does it mean?
- ANo right turn
- BKeep right; you must pass obstacles on the right side
- CMotorway begins; merge right
- DEmergency services only on the right
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- Q32Traffic rules
How close to a junction may you park your vehicle in Bahrain?
- AYou must not park at or near a junction where your vehicle would block other drivers' view or traffic flow
- BWithin 1 metre of the corner is acceptable
- CThere are no restrictions near junctions
- DAs close as you like, provided you leave one lane clear
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- Q33Right of way
You are about to turn left at a junction. Pedestrians are crossing the road you are turning into. Who has priority?
- AYour vehicle, because you have a green vehicle signal.
- BYou and the pedestrians share equal priority; proceed slowly.
- CThe pedestrians who are already crossing.
- DOnly give way if there are more than two pedestrians.
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- Q34Safe driving
Bahrain's summer temperatures regularly exceed 40 degrees Celsius. How does dehydration affect your driving?
- ADehydration only affects physical strength, not mental alertness
- BIt slows reaction times and impairs concentration, similar to mild alcohol intoxication
- CDrinking water while driving is more dangerous than mild dehydration
- DDehydration has no significant effect on driving performance
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- Q35Penalties and fines
What must a driver do when an ambulance or police car with sirens and lights activated approaches from behind?
- AMaintain current speed and lane; emergency vehicles will navigate around traffic
- BSpeed up to create a gap in front of the emergency vehicle
- CMove to the side of the road safely and allow the emergency vehicle to pass
- DBrake sharply and stop in the current lane immediately
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Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 35-question timed test.
Get the Bahrain Driving Test Questions - BHD 1.5What 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 Muharraq General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Muharraq 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 1.5, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Muharraq 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.