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Southern General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Road Signs Practice Test 1

Covers the first 22 road signs - mandatory signs, prohibitory signs and warning triangles. Learn what each sign looks like and what it requires you to do.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 22 questions, 17 to pass
Q1
Road signs and signals

What does this sign prohibit?

A red circle showing a red car alongside a black car.
Pick an answer to see the reason.

The other 12 questions in this test

Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 22-question run, are in the Bahrain Driving Test Questions PDF.

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  1. Q11
    Road signs and signals

    A No Overtaking sign is displayed but the road ahead is a three-lane road. Which statement is correct?

    A red circle showing a red car alongside a black car.
    • AYou must not pass any moving vehicle on any lane while the sign applies
    • BYou may overtake in the left (fast) lane only
    • CThe restriction applies only to the rightmost lane
    • DYou may overtake bicycles and motorcycles but not cars

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Road signs and signals

    You approach a Give Way sign at a T-junction. There is no approaching traffic. What should you do?

    A downward-pointing white triangle with a red border.
    • ASlow down and check before proceeding; stop if necessary
    • BProceed at normal speed since no vehicles are visible
    • CTreat it the same as a STOP sign and stop completely
    • DSound your horn and enter the main road

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Road signs and signals

    You are driving on a road posted at 120 km/h. Heavy rain begins. What speed should you choose?

    A red circle with the number 120 in black in the centre.
    • AExactly 120 km/h because that is the legal limit
    • BA speed that is safe for conditions, which may be well below 120 km/h
    • CAt least 100 km/h to keep up with traffic
    • D120 km/h but only in the right (slow) lane

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Road signs and signals

    A pedestrian is waiting at a marked crossing where this warning sign is displayed. What must you do?

    A red triangle warning sign showing a walking pedestrian figure.
    • AFlash your headlights to signal the pedestrian to wait
    • BSound your horn and continue if the pedestrian has not stepped onto the road
    • CStop and let the pedestrian cross
    • DSlow down but only stop if the pedestrian is already on the road

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Road signs and signals

    You see this sign after crossing a desert highway section with loose sand on the road. What is the most important action?

    A red triangle showing a car with wavy lines beneath its tyres.
    • AActivate four-wheel drive and continue at normal speed
    • BMove to the left (fast) lane to avoid sand
    • CReduce speed and avoid sudden steering or braking inputs
    • DIncrease speed so tyres clear the sand quickly

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Road signs and signals

    You see a Roundabout Ahead warning sign. Which lane should you be in if you want to take the third exit?

    A red triangle with three curved arrows forming a circle inside.
    • AThe left (fast) lane throughout
    • BThe right lane initially, moving to an appropriate lane inside the roundabout
    • CAny lane; lane position at a roundabout does not matter
    • DThe right lane and stay in it through the entire roundabout

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Road signs and signals

    In Bahrain, which lane is used for normal driving on a multi-lane highway?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing hard shoulder; car A at lane 2.
    • AThe left lane
    • BThe centre lane at all times
    • CAny lane at the driver's preference
    • DThe right lane

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Road signs and signals

    What colour is a mandatory instruction sign (such as a minimum speed or compulsory direction sign) in the GCC standard?

    Road sign: keep right.
    • ARed triangle with black symbol
    • BYellow diamond with black symbol
    • CGreen rectangle with white text
    • DBlue circle with white symbol

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Road signs and signals

    What shape is a warning sign in Bahrain?

    Road sign: other danger.
    • AA red-bordered triangle
    • BA red octagon
    • CA blue circle
    • DA green rectangle

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Road signs and signals

    What does a white rectangular sign with a black border typically provide?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with broken markings; car A at south.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Road 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?

    White disc with a grey or black diagonal band across a speed number: end of the speed restriction., shown on a pole beside the road.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Road signs and signals

    What does a green overhead gantry sign typically indicate on a Bahraini motorway?

    Green rectangular direction sign with destination names in Arabic and English., shown on a pole beside the road.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 22-question timed test.

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What 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 22 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 22-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.

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