Northern General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Road rulesNorthern 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.
You are about to overtake on a Bahraini highway. Which sequence of actions is correct?
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
You are towing a trailer on a Bahraini highway. How should this affect your following distance?
- AReduce it to maintain better control
- BKeep the same gap as you would without the trailer
- CIncrease it significantly because a loaded trailer extends your braking distance
- DFollowing distance rules do not apply to towing combinations
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Traffic rules
Who is required to wear a seat belt in a vehicle in Bahrain?
- AOnly the driver
- BThe driver and all passengers where seat belts are fitted
- COnly front-seat occupants
- DSeat belts are recommended but not legally required
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- Q13Traffic rules
Where must a young child be seated when travelling in a vehicle in Bahrain?
- AIn the rear, in a child seat suited to the child's size; children under 10 must not sit in the front
- BIn the front passenger seat secured with the adult belt
- COn an adult's lap in any seat
- DChildren have no separate restraint requirement in Bahrain
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- Q14Traffic rules
A passenger tells you they do not want to wear a seat belt on a short journey. What should you do as the driver?
- AAllow it as the journey is brief
- BInsist they belt up before you move off - you can be held responsible and no journey is short enough to justify the risk
- CLet them decide as it is their personal choice
- DOnly the passenger is legally responsible, not the driver
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- Q15Traffic rules
Your vehicle has a frontal airbag fitted to the front passenger seat. Where should a rear-facing child seat NOT be placed?
- AIn the rear seat with a headrest
- BIn the right rear seat position
- CIn the left rear seat position
- DIn the front passenger seat when the frontal airbag is active
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- Q16Traffic rules
Is it legal to hold and use a mobile phone while driving in Bahrain?
- AYes, as long as you are stationary at a red traffic light
- BYes, for calls lasting under 30 seconds
- CYes, if you drive below 40 km/h
- DNo - using a hand-held phone while driving is prohibited
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- Q17Traffic rules
Which device allows legal phone use while driving in Bahrain?
- AHolding the phone against the steering wheel
- BUsing loudspeaker with the phone placed on the dashboard
- CA properly installed Bluetooth or hands-free kit that requires no hand contact with the phone
- DTexting with one hand while steering with the other
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- Q18Traffic rules
You receive an urgent call while driving on a Bahraini highway. What is the correct action?
- AAnswer on loudspeaker and balance the phone on the seat
- BSignal, move safely to the hard shoulder or a rest area, stop, then take the call
- CHold the phone briefly while keeping an eye on the road
- DAsk a passenger to hold the phone near your ear while you drive
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- Q19Traffic rules
When driving on an elevated bridge or the King Fahd Causeway in Bahrain, what is especially important?
- ADriving as fast as possible to reduce time on the exposed structure
- BMaintaining a steady speed and a greater following distance, as crosswinds can affect vehicle stability
- CMoving to the leftmost lane to stay away from the edge
- DSwitching off all non-essential electrical systems to reduce drag
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- Q20Traffic rules
Stopping or parking on the King Fahd Causeway is:
- AProhibited except in a designated emergency area
- BPermitted in the right lane for up to 10 minutes
- CAllowed anywhere the road is wide enough
- DPermitted only at night when traffic is light
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.