Southern General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Fines & penaltiesSouthern 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.
What device may a driver legally use to make or receive calls while driving 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
A driver who has multiple unpaid fines wishes to renew their vehicle registration in Bahrain. What will happen?
- ARegistration can be renewed; fines are handled as a separate administrative matter
- BThe driver can renew registration by paying a deposit and settling fines later
- COutstanding fines only affect the driver's personal licence, not vehicle registration
- DVehicle registration renewal will be blocked until all outstanding fines are paid
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- Q12Penalties and fines
What is the penalty for a driver who overtakes an emergency vehicle that is stationary with its lights on in Bahrain?
- ANo penalty if the driver slowed down before passing
- BA fine and black points for failing to give way to an emergency vehicle and for creating danger at an incident scene
- COnly a penalty if a police officer physically witnessed the overtaking
- DThe driver must stop only if instructed by a traffic officer present at the scene
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- Q13Penalties and fines
A driver is recorded by a speed camera travelling at a speed far exceeding the posted limit on a Bahrain motorway. Besides the fine and black points, what additional penalty can apply?
- AA mandatory eye test to determine if vision was a factor
- BA three-hour roadside wait while a defect check is conducted
- CThe camera evidence alone is insufficient to press additional charges beyond a standard fine
- DVehicle impoundment and a court summons for dangerous driving
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- Q14Penalties and fines
Why is Bahrain particularly strict about window tint regulations?
- ATint regulations are a revenue measure only and have no safety rationale
- BOnly vehicles imported from outside the GCC need to comply with tint rules
- CTint regulations apply only to commercial and government vehicles
- DExcessively dark tint prevents officers from seeing inside vehicles during security checks and reduces the driver's visibility, especially at night
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- Q15Penalties and fines
When can a driver legally use a horn in Bahrain without risking a noise violation?
- AOnly to warn others of immediate danger; using it unnecessarily in built-up areas is prohibited
- BAt any time, because the horn is a safety device and its use is always legal
- CFreely between 7 am and 10 pm, but not at night
- DOnly when directed to do so by a traffic officer
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- Q16Penalties and fines
A vehicle owner lends their car to a friend who drives dangerously and has it impounded. Who bears responsibility for the impound fees?
- AThe friend exclusively, because the owner was not present during the offence
- BPrimarily the vehicle owner, as the registered keeper is responsible for ensuring the vehicle is only driven lawfully
- CNeither party; the fees are waived if the owner was not driving
- DThe fees are shared equally between the owner and the driver automatically
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- Q17Penalties and fines
A driver in Bahrain is fined for using a mobile phone while driving and also for not wearing a seatbelt during the same stop. How many sets of penalties apply?
- ATwo separate fines and black point sets, one for each distinct violation
- BOnly the more serious violation is penalised at any single traffic stop
- CBoth violations merge into one fine equal to the higher of the two
- DThe driver receives one combined fine but no black points for the lesser offence
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- Q18Penalties and fines
What distinguishes a traffic fine from a criminal traffic offence in Bahrain?
- AA fine is an administrative penalty resolved by payment; a criminal offence can result in prosecution, imprisonment, and a permanent record
- BAll traffic matters in Bahrain are criminal and result in court appearances
- CCriminal traffic offences only arise when physical injury to another person occurs
- DThere is no distinction; all traffic matters are handled identically
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- Q19Penalties and fines
How should a driver behave differently when approaching a checkpoint they believe might be unofficial or set up by unauthorised persons?
- ADrive through without stopping and report the checkpoint to police afterwards
- BFlash lights and sound the horn to alert other drivers before driving through
- CReverse and take an alternative route to avoid the checkpoint
- DStop as directed; if concerned about safety, call 999 discreetly once stopped in a safe manner
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- Q20Penalties and fines
Which combination of documents must a vehicle owner have in order to legally drive on Bahrain roads?
- AA valid driving licence alone is sufficient; other documents are recommended but not legally required
- BVehicle registration and insurance are required but a licence is only needed for vehicles above 1600cc engine capacity
- COnly vehicle registration is required; the driver's licence and insurance can be shown within 24 hours of a request
- DA valid driving licence, current vehicle registration, and valid third-party insurance at minimum
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 Southern General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Southern 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 Southern 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.