Northern General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Fines & penaltiesNorthern 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.
Which penalty is specifically associated with running a red traffic light in Bahrain?
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
For what purpose is the hard shoulder of a motorway intended?
- AOvertaking slow-moving vehicles when the main lanes are congested
- BA dedicated lane for motorcycles travelling at reduced speed
- CEmergency stops and breakdown situations only; it is not a driving lane
- DA drop-off zone for passengers when there is no lay-by nearby
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- Q12Penalties and fines
A commuter routinely uses the hard shoulder to bypass slow-moving traffic on a Bahrain expressway. What are the consequences?
- ANo consequence if the hard shoulder is not marked as a no-stopping zone
- BA warning letter only because using the hard shoulder is a minor infraction
- CA fine and black points; the driver is also creating a serious danger for anyone broken down on the shoulder
- DThe driver is immune from penalty if they are running late for a medical appointment
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- Q13Penalties and fines
Which vehicle modification relating to exhaust systems is illegal in Bahrain?
- AReplacing the standard exhaust pipe with a manufacturer-approved equivalent
- BFitting a catalytic converter not specified by the original manufacturer
- CUsing a factory exhaust on a vehicle that is more than ten years old
- DFitting a modified or aftermarket exhaust that produces excessive noise beyond the permitted decibel level
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- Q14Penalties and fines
A driver revs their engine repeatedly in a residential area late at night, causing noise disturbance. What offence may apply?
- ANo offence because the driver is on a public road and no physical harm was caused
- BA civil matter only; residents must pursue compensation privately
- CCausing unnecessary vehicle noise, which is a traffic and public-nuisance offence in Bahrain
- DOnly an offence if the vehicle fails the annual noise test
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- Q15Penalties and fines
What is the penalty for throwing litter from a vehicle while driving in Bahrain?
- AA fine for littering from a vehicle
- BNo penalty because litter enforcement only applies to pedestrians
- CThe driver is only penalised if the litter causes a road hazard
- DA community service order to clean the specific road section
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- Q16Penalties and fines
A driver is caught on camera throwing a plastic bottle from their vehicle window on a Bahrain highway. Who is liable?
- ANo one is liable unless a witness comes forward
- BLiability applies only if the bottle causes an accident
- COnly the passenger who physically threw the bottle, not the driver or owner
- DThe registered owner of the vehicle is primarily liable; if the driver is identified, the driver is liable
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- Q17Penalties and fines
Which of the following best describes Bahrain's approach to alcohol-related driving offences for expatriates?
- ALong-term residents are exempt from deportation if they have a clean driving record before the offence
- BDeportation is only possible if the driver caused a fatal accident while intoxicated
- CExpatriates face a financial fine only, while Bahraini nationals face imprisonment
- DConviction for drink-driving can result in imprisonment followed by deportation, regardless of how long the person has lived in Bahrain
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- Q18Penalties and fines
Can a driver be convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol in Bahrain if they were only sitting in a stationary car with the engine running?
- ANo, the vehicle must be in motion for the offence to apply
- BYes, being in control of a vehicle with the engine running while intoxicated can constitute the offence under Bahrain law
- COnly if the driver is found in the driving seat outside a licensed premises
- DOnly if another person is also in the vehicle and could be endangered
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- Q19Penalties and fines
Which of the following actions would result in black points being added to a Bahrain driving licence?
- APaying a parking fine late
- BFailing a vehicle annual inspection
- CReporting a road defect to the municipality
- DRunning a red light
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- Q20Penalties and fines
What happens to a driver's licence in Bahrain when black points reach the suspension threshold?
- AThe licence is automatically suspended and the driver must not drive until it is reinstated
- BThe driver receives one final warning letter and is allowed 30 more days of driving
- CThe driver is only restricted to driving on minor roads during the suspension period
- DBlack points accumulation alone cannot suspend a licence without a court order
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 Northern General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Northern 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 Northern 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.