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Southern General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Road Signs Practice Test 2

Covers the second set of 22 road signs - informational signs, direction signs, road markings and more. Complete both tests to master the full GCC sign vocabulary used in Bahrain.

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

You see this sign on an urban road. What does it mean?

A red circle with the number 80 in black in the centre.
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

    What does a broken white line in the centre of the road mean?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with pedestrian crossing markings and pedestrian ahead; car A at south (stopped).
    • AYou must not cross this line under any circumstances
    • BLane separation; crossing is permitted when safe to do so
    • CA cycle lane begins here
    • DThe road is one-way

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Road signs and signals

    What does a solid double white centre line mean?

    View through the windscreen of a two-lane road with a vehicle ahead to overtake.
    • AOvertaking is allowed from the left side only
    • BOvertaking or crossing to the other side is prohibited
    • CThe road is wide enough to park alongside the line
    • DA median barrier begins here

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Road signs and signals

    What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black border in the centre of the road mean?

    Yellow diamond with a white border: priority road., shown on a pole beside the road.
    • AYou are on the priority road and have right of way
    • BA school zone begins ahead
    • CHazardous material transport ahead
    • DReduce speed to 20 km/h

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Road signs and signals

    You are about to overtake on a dual carriageway. A No Overtaking sign was posted 500 metres ago and has not been cancelled. What should you do?

    Road sign: no overtaking, shown on a pole beside the road.
    • ADo not overtake; the prohibition is still in force
    • BOvertake because you are on a dual carriageway
    • COvertake using the left lane only
    • DFlash headlights and overtake if the road is clear

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Road signs and signals

    Which sign colour in Bahrain indicates a prohibition that you must not disobey?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with broken markings; car A at south.
    • AYellow diamond with black symbol
    • BGreen rectangle with white text
    • CBrown rectangle with white text
    • DRed border on a white or blue circle

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Road signs and signals

    What are the three main categories of road signs in Bahrain?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with broken markings; car A at south.
    • ARed, blue, and green signs
    • BWarning, regulatory (prohibitory/mandatory), and informational
    • CSpeed, direction, and distance signs
    • DHighway, urban, and rural signs

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Road signs and signals

    You are driving on an urban road in Bahrain and have not seen a speed limit sign for a while. Which speed limit applies?

    A car speeding past a speed limit sign.
    • ANone, until you reach the next sign
    • BThe limit on the last speed sign you passed, and never faster than conditions allow
    • C80 km/h on every urban road
    • DWhatever speed the traffic around you is doing

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Road signs and signals

    A road sign has a red circle with a car and a motorcycle shown side by side, each crossed out with a diagonal bar. What does it mean?

    Road sign: cycle path, shown on a pole beside the road.
    • ABoth cars and motorcycles are prohibited on this road
    • BCars and motorcycles must travel side by side
    • CNo overtaking between cars and motorcycles
    • DCars must stay in the right lane, motorcycles in the left lane

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Road signs and signals

    What does a blue rectangular sign with a white 'H' and an arrow indicate?

    Road sign: hospital, shown on a pole beside the road.
    • AA hotel is located ahead
    • BThe direction to the nearest hospital
    • CA highway interchange begins here
    • DHeavy vehicles must use this lane

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Road signs and signals

    You are driving at night and see a flashing amber traffic light. What should you do?

    A traffic light flashing amber.
    • AProceed with caution, treating the junction as an uncontrolled intersection
    • BStop and wait until the lights return to normal operation
    • CTreat it the same as a red light and stop indefinitely
    • DSound your horn and continue at normal speed

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Road signs and signals

    What does a flashing red traffic light mean in Bahrain?

    A traffic light flashing red.
    • ASlow down and continue if the road is clear
    • BEmergency vehicles are approaching; clear the road immediately
    • CRoad works are ahead; no signal in operation
    • DStop completely, then proceed only when it is safe, like a STOP sign

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Road signs and signals

    A steady red traffic light is showing. What must you do?

    A traffic light showing red.
    • ASlow down and continue if no one is crossing
    • BStop and then proceed if the road is clear
    • CSound your horn and proceed carefully
    • DStop and wait until the light turns green

    Answer and explanation in the bank

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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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