Southern General Directorate of Traffic Truck & Bus
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsSouthern General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 1
A full 35-question timed practice exam for the Bahrain heavy-vehicle (truck and bus) theory test. Covers shared road rules and signs plus heavy-vehicle handling and safety. Aim for 26/35 (75%) to pass.
You are following a heavy truck at 90 km/h when it suddenly brakes. Your reaction time is 1.5 seconds. Approximately how much road does the truck cover during your reaction time alone?
The other 25 questions in this test
Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 35-question run, are in the Bahrain Driving Test Questions PDF.
- Q11Safe driving
You are driving in dense fog near Bahrain International Airport. Which lights should you use?
- ADipped (low-beam) headlights and rear fog lights if fitted
- BFull-beam (high-beam) headlights to see as far ahead as possible
- CHazard warning lights instead of headlights
- DSidelights only, to avoid dazzling other drivers
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- Q12Penalties and fines
A driver is stopped and found to have an expired vehicle registration. What is the likely outcome?
- AA fine and the vehicle may be impounded until the registration is renewed
- BThe driver is given a three-month extension automatically
- COnly a written warning is issued on the first occasion
- DNo action is taken provided the driver can show the previous year's registration
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- Q13Heavy vehicle
Your laden truck is approaching a bridge with a posted weight limit of 30 tonnes but your gross vehicle weight is 32 tonnes. What must you do?
- ADo not cross. Find an alternative route or obtain a special crossing permit from the authorities before proceeding
- BCross at low speed; the weight limit has a built-in safety margin that covers 2 extra tonnes
- CDeflate the tyres slightly to reduce the load on the bridge deck
- DCross quickly so the dynamic weight on the structure is lower than the static limit
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- Q14Road signs and signals
In Bahrain, which lane is used for normal driving on a multi-lane highway?
- AThe left lane
- BThe centre lane at all times
- CAny lane at the driver's preference
- DThe right lane
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- Q15Traffic rules
Before changing lanes on a Bahraini highway, what must you do with your indicator?
- ASignal before moving, giving other drivers time to react
- BSignal at exactly the same moment you begin moving
- CSignal only if another vehicle is directly behind you
- DNo signal is required on highways
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- Q16Right of way
You are in the middle of a roundabout when an emergency vehicle with lights and siren approaches the entry behind you. What is the correct action?
- AComplete your exit from the roundabout, then pull over safely on the exit road.
- BStop immediately on the roundabout.
- CReverse off the roundabout to clear the way.
- DSpeed up sharply to leave the roundabout faster.
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- Q17Safe driving
A sudden dust storm reduces visibility to near zero on a Bahrain highway. What should you do?
- AContinue driving slowly with hazard lights on to avoid being rear-ended
- BAccelerate to pass through the dust cloud as quickly as possible
- CPull onto the hard shoulder and leave headlights on so others can see you
- DPull well off the road, switch off your headlights, and wait for the storm to pass
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- Q18Penalties and fines
Why is it an offence to drive an uninsured vehicle in Bahrain even if the driver is a careful driver?
- AInsurance is only required for commercial vehicles, not private cars
- BUninsured driving is only an issue if the driver causes an accident
- CThird-party insurance protects other road users who might be injured or have their property damaged; without it, victims may have no means of compensation
- DThe legal requirement for insurance was removed when Bahrain introduced a national compensation fund
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- Q19Heavy vehicle
Which of the following is a likely consequence of overloading a drive axle on a heavy truck?
- ABetter traction on loose surfaces due to increased tyre contact
- BIncreased tyre wear, potential tyre failure, reduced braking performance, and possible prosecution for exceeding axle weight limits
- COverheating of the differential only, with no effect on brakes or tyres
- DReduced fuel consumption because the engine load is more evenly distributed
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- Q20Road signs and signals
What colour is a mandatory instruction sign (such as a minimum speed or compulsory direction sign) in the GCC standard?
- ARed triangle with black symbol
- BYellow diamond with black symbol
- CGreen rectangle with white text
- DBlue circle with white symbol
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- Q21Traffic rules
How early should you activate your indicator before making a turn in Bahrain?
- AExactly 1 second before turning
- BOnly after you begin slowing down
- CNo specific timing is required by Bahrain law
- DEarly enough to give other road users clear warning, before you slow down or start to move
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- Q22Right of way
An emergency vehicle is behind you but you cannot safely move to the right immediately. What should you do?
- AContinue at normal speed; the vehicle will find its own way through.
- BStop suddenly in your current lane.
- CMove to the left to give the emergency vehicle more room on the right.
- DSlow down gradually and move to the right as soon as a safe gap appears.
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- Q23Safe driving
It has just started raining after a long dry spell in Bahrain. Why are roads particularly dangerous in the first few minutes?
- ARain mixes with oil and dust on the road surface, making it extremely slippery
- BRain reduces vehicle visibility but does not affect road grip
- CThe road surface cools quickly and may freeze
- DRain improves tyre grip by cleaning the road surface
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- Q24Penalties and fines
What is reckless driving?
- ADriving in a manner that shows a deliberate or conscious disregard for the safety of other road users
- BDriving slightly above the speed limit on an empty road at night
- CForgetting to indicate before changing lanes once
- DParking on double yellow lines for less than five minutes
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- Q25Heavy vehicle
A truck and trailer combination is stopped at a Bahrain weigh station. The front steer axle reads 8 tonnes, the drive tandem reads 19 tonnes, and the trailer tandem reads 17 tonnes. The posted steer-axle limit is 7 tonnes. What is the best immediate action?
- AArgue that the reading is within instrument error and proceed
- BShift cargo forward to balance the trailer axle
- CAccept the overload violation, pay any fine, then shift cargo rearward to reduce steer-axle loading before continuing
- DContinue driving because the gross combination weight is within overall limits
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- Q26Road signs and signals
What shape is a warning sign in Bahrain?
- AA red-bordered triangle
- BA red octagon
- CA blue circle
- DA green rectangle
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- Q27Traffic rules
You have just parked at the kerb. Before pulling back into traffic, what indicator action is required?
- ASignal right, since you are moving away from the kerb on your right
- BSignal left to show you are moving into traffic, wait for a safe gap, then go
- CNo indicator is needed when pulling away from a parking space
- DSound the horn instead of signalling
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- Q28Right of way
After an emergency vehicle has passed, when may you follow closely behind it or use the clear path it has created?
- AImmediately, because the road ahead is now clear.
- BOnly if you are travelling to the same destination.
- CAfter waiting 30 seconds.
- DNever; you must not follow an emergency vehicle or exploit the gap it has cleared.
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- Q29Safe driving
An oncoming vehicle dazzles you with its full-beam headlights at night. What should you do?
- AFlash your high beams repeatedly until the other driver dips theirs
- BClose your eyes briefly until the vehicle passes to protect your night vision
- CSlow down, look toward the left edge of your lane, and avoid staring into the lights
- DSwerve right to create maximum distance from the oncoming vehicle
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- Q30Penalties and fines
Which of the following best describes dangerous driving as opposed to reckless driving?
- ADangerous driving only applies to professional or commercial drivers
- BDangerous driving includes any manner of driving that falls far below the standard expected of a competent driver, even without deliberate intent
- CDangerous driving is a lesser offence than careless driving and carries no points
- DDangerous driving can only be charged if a collision actually occurred
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- Q31Heavy vehicle
What must a heavy vehicle driver check before driving under a low bridge or height restriction gantry?
- AThe overall height of the vehicle and any load, confirming it is less than the posted clearance
- BOnly the cab height, since the cab is always the tallest part of the vehicle
- CThe width of the road under the bridge, not the vertical clearance
- DNothing; gantry restrictions apply only to double-decker buses, not trucks
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- Q32Road signs and signals
What does a white rectangular sign with a black border typically provide?
- 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
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- Q33Traffic rules
When must you switch on your vehicle's headlights in Bahrain?
- AOnly when driving on highways after midnight
- BBetween sunset and sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced by weather or dust
- COnly in fog or heavy rain
- DOnly when other drivers flash their lights at you
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- Q34Right of way
A pedestrian steps onto an uncontrolled crossing directly ahead of you. What must you do?
- ASound your horn and continue if you can pass without hitting them.
- BSlow down but maintain priority because you are in a vehicle.
- CStop and give way to the pedestrian.
- DOnly stop if the pedestrian is in your direct lane of travel.
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- Q35Safe driving
Which statement best describes defensive driving?
- ADriving very slowly at all times to allow others to pass
- BAnticipating hazards and adjusting your driving to reduce risk, regardless of other road users' behaviour
- CUsing your horn frequently to warn other drivers of your presence
- DFollowing the vehicle ahead closely to benefit from their view of the road ahead
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 35-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 truck & bus theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic truck & bus theory test in Southern has 35 questions and you need 26 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 35 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 35-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 truck & bus 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.