Southern General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Fines & Black Points Test 2

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Question 1

A driver is caught travelling at a speed classified as grossly excessive under Bahrain traffic law. Which outcome is possible in addition to a fine and black points?

Accepted Answer

Vehicle impoundment and possible referral to court. Extreme speeding in Bahrain can result in vehicle impoundment and referral to the public prosecutor for court proceedings, in addition to the standard fine and black points. The severity of the consequence scales with how far above the limit the driver was travelling.

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Only a written warning is issued for a first offence at any speed

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The driver's licence is suspended for exactly 48 hours with no court referral

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A mandatory speed-awareness course replaces all other penalties

Question 2

What must a driver do when approaching a red traffic light in Bahrain?

Accepted Answer

Stop completely before the stop line and wait for the green light. A red traffic light is a mandatory stop signal. The driver must come to a full stop before the stop line and remain stationary until the light turns green. Proceeding through a red light is a serious offence attracting a significant fine and black points.

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Slow down and proceed if no cross traffic is visible

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Sound the horn to alert pedestrians and continue through

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Stop only if other vehicles are also stopping

Question 3

Which penalty is specifically associated with running a red traffic light in Bahrain?

Accepted Answer

Up to 6 months in prison and/or a fine of BD 100 to 500, and points on the licence. Failing to stop at a red light is punishable by up to 6 months in prison and/or a fine of BD 100 to 500. If it causes an accident with injury or damage, the penalty rises to 3 months to 1 year and BD 1,000 to 3,000, doubled if someone dies.

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Only a verbal warning from a traffic officer if it is a first offence

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Community service with no monetary fine

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A letter sent to the driver's employer but no official penalty

Question 4

What is tailgating and why is it penalised in Bahrain?

Accepted Answer

Following the vehicle ahead too closely, reducing reaction time and increasing the risk of a rear-end collision. Tailgating means driving dangerously close to the vehicle in front. It is penalised because the driver cannot stop in time if the vehicle ahead brakes suddenly, making rear-end collisions highly likely. Bahrain law requires drivers to maintain a safe following distance at all times.

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Driving in the wrong lane on a dual carriageway, which is a lane discipline offence

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Attaching an unauthorised tow-bar to the rear of a vehicle

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Reversing on a motorway hard shoulder

Question 5

What is Bahrain's official policy on driving under the influence of alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Zero tolerance: any detectable alcohol in a driver's system is a criminal offence. Bahrain operates a strict zero-tolerance policy on drink-driving. Any measurable amount of alcohol in a driver's system is a criminal offence, not merely a traffic violation. There is no legal threshold below which driving after drinking is acceptable.

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A blood alcohol level below 0.05% is permitted for experienced drivers

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Alcohol is only prohibited when driving on highways

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Drivers may consume alcohol up to two hours before driving

Question 6

What can happen to an expatriate found driving under the influence of alcohol in Bahrain?

Accepted Answer

Imprisonment and possible deportation after serving the sentence. Drink-driving is a criminal matter in Bahrain. Expatriates convicted of the offence face imprisonment and, upon release, deportation. The zero-tolerance rule applies equally to all residents and visitors regardless of nationality.

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A written warning on the first offence only

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A small fine with no further consequences

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Mandatory attendance at a road-safety lecture

Question 7

A driver is stopped at a checkpoint and found to have alcohol on their breath. Which outcome is most accurate under Bahrain law?

Accepted Answer

The driver will be arrested and faces criminal prosecution. Because Bahrain has zero tolerance for alcohol, any positive reading at a checkpoint results in arrest and criminal prosecution. There is no option to pay a fine and drive away. The consequences include a criminal record, imprisonment, and for expats, deportation.

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The driver will be issued a fixed penalty notice and allowed to continue

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The driver's vehicle will be impounded for 24 hours only

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The driver must call a sober adult to take over and no further action is taken

Question 8

Which of the following is true about using a hand-held mobile phone while driving in Bahrain?

Accepted Answer

It is prohibited; a hand-held call while driving can bring up to 6 months in prison and/or a fine of BD 50 to 500. Making or receiving a hand-held call while driving is an offence under Bahrain's Traffic Law, punishable by up to 6 months in prison and/or a fine of BD 50 to 500, doubled for a repeat within a year. Being stopped at a red light does not make it legal.

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It is allowed provided the driver keeps both eyes on the road

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It is only banned on highways, not in cities

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Drivers may use a phone at traffic lights because the vehicle is stationary

Question 9

What device may a driver legally use to make or receive calls while driving in Bahrain?

Accepted Answer

A hands-free system that requires no physical handling of the phone. Only a fully hands-free system is permitted. The driver must not physically hold or manipulate the phone at any point. Simply resting a phone on a surface or using loudspeaker while the phone is in your hand still violates the hands-free requirement.

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A phone placed on the passenger seat so only one hand holds the wheel

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A phone on loudspeaker resting on the dashboard

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Any device, provided a Bluetooth earpiece is also worn

Question 10

Who must wear a seatbelt in a private car in Bahrain?

Accepted Answer

The driver and all passengers. Bahrain law requires the driver and every passenger in the vehicle to wear a seatbelt. Failing to buckle up, in any seat, exposes the vehicle's occupants to fines and black points. The responsibility for ensuring passengers are belted rests primarily with the driver.

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Only the driver and front-seat passengers

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Only the driver

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Seatbelts are strongly recommended but not legally required for rear passengers

Southern General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Fines & Black Points Test 2

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