Southern General Directorate of Traffic - Bahrain Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 2

Your vehicle signal turns green at a controlled crossing but a pedestrian is still crossing. What do you do?

• AMove forward slowly so the pedestrian speeds up.
• BWait until the pedestrian has safely cleared the crossing before moving.
• CProceed; the green signal gives you priority.
• DSound your horn to alert the pedestrian.

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When overtaking another vehicle on a Bahrain highway, which gap should you have in front of the overtaken vehicle before pulling back in?

• AYou can move back in as soon as your vehicle's front clears the overtaken vehicle's front
• BAny gap is safe if you indicate when returning to the lane
• CYou should be able to see the overtaken vehicle fully in your interior mirror before moving back in
• DOne car length is sufficient at any speed

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What must a driver do immediately upon realising they are travelling the wrong way on a one-way road in Bahrain?

• AContinue to the next junction since reversing on a road is equally illegal
• BStop safely, reverse carefully if possible, and exit the road correctly without creating further danger
• CSound the horn continuously and flash lights to warn other drivers while continuing
• DCall the police and wait in the middle of the road for assistance

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On a left-hand-drive truck operating in Bahrain (right-hand traffic), which side has the largest blind spot?

• AThe left side, because the driver sits on the left and cannot see directly to the left without leaning
• BThe right (passenger) side, because the driver is furthest from the right side of the cab
• CDirectly in front of the cab, behind the engine cover
• DBoth sides are equally blind because the cab is symmetrical

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On a Bahraini expressway, where are exits typically located?

• AOn the right side of the road
• BOn the left side of the road
• COn both sides equally
• DIn the centre of the carriageway via a flyover

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You are driving through a severe sandstorm in Bahrain and visibility drops to near zero. What is the safest action?

• ASwitch to high beam and continue slowly
• BFollow the tail lights of the vehicle ahead as closely as possible
• CStop in your lane with hazard lights on
• DPull completely off the road, switch on hazard lights, and wait for conditions to improve

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A child suddenly runs onto a marked pedestrian crossing in front of you. What is your first priority?

• ASound your horn to warn the child, then continue at low speed.
• BSlow down but do not stop unless the child is directly in front of your vehicle.
• CStop immediately and give way to the child.
• DFlash your headlights and continue at reduced speed.

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In Bahrain, vehicles drive on the right. When overtaking on a multi-lane road, the overtaking vehicle moves into which lane?

• AA lane to the right of the slower vehicle, which is the shoulder lane
• BA lane to the left of the slower vehicle, which is the faster lane closer to the road centre
• CEither side is permitted; the driver chooses whichever has more space
• DThe same lane, using the hard shoulder to pass

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What penalty applies to a driver who drives against the flow of traffic on a dual carriageway in Bahrain?

• AA minor fine equivalent to a parking ticket because no collision occurred
• BA mandatory licence retest only, with no financial penalty
• CThe driver is simply redirected by a traffic officer with no formal record
• DA heavy fine, black points, and possible vehicle impoundment due to the extreme danger created

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Which mirror is most important for monitoring the right-side blind spot on a left-hand-drive truck in Bahrain?

• AThe interior rear-view mirror, which gives the widest angle of view to the rear
• BThe left-hand door mirror, because it is closest to the driver and easiest to read
• CNo mirror is needed on the right side because other road users must give way to trucks
• DThe right-hand wide-angle (convex) and flat wing mirror combination, adjusted to cover the right side as much as possible

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You see a blue sign with a white arrow pointing to the right. What does it mean?

• ANo right turn
• BKeep right; you must pass obstacles on the right side
• CMotorway begins; merge right
• DEmergency services only on the right

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How close to a junction may you park your vehicle in Bahrain?

• AYou must not park at or near a junction where your vehicle would block other drivers' view or traffic flow
• BWithin 1 metre of the corner is acceptable
• CThere are no restrictions near junctions
• DAs close as you like, provided you leave one lane clear

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You are about to turn left at a junction. Pedestrians are crossing the road you are turning into. Who has priority?

• AYour vehicle, because you have a green vehicle signal.
• BYou and the pedestrians share equal priority; proceed slowly.
• CThe pedestrians who are already crossing.
• DOnly give way if there are more than two pedestrians.

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Bahrain's summer temperatures regularly exceed 40 degrees Celsius. How does dehydration affect your driving?

• ADehydration only affects physical strength, not mental alertness
• BIt slows reaction times and impairs concentration, similar to mild alcohol intoxication
• CDrinking water while driving is more dangerous than mild dehydration
• DDehydration has no significant effect on driving performance

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What must a driver do when an ambulance or police car with sirens and lights activated approaches from behind?

• AMaintain current speed and lane; emergency vehicles will navigate around traffic
• BSpeed up to create a gap in front of the emergency vehicle
• CMove to the side of the road safely and allow the emergency vehicle to pass
• DBrake sharply and stop in the current lane immediately

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A cyclist is riding alongside the right side of your left-hand-drive truck at a junction. Why is this especially dangerous?

• ACyclists are not permitted on roads used by heavy trucks in Bahrain
• BCyclists always have right of way so the danger is minimal
• CThe right side is the largest blind zone for the driver, making it very difficult to see the cyclist before turning right
• DThe danger only exists at night when mirrors are hard to read

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A sign shows a red circle with two arrows: one pointing up and one pointing right. What does it mean?

• AYou must go straight ahead only
• BYou may go straight ahead or turn right, but not left
• CYou must turn right only
• DNo entry from straight ahead or the right

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Which of the following is a lawful parking action in Bahrain?

• ADouble parking next to a parked car on a busy street
• BParking on a pedestrian crossing because the space is otherwise empty
• CParking in a marked bay with the required fee paid and sufficient clearance for other vehicles
• DParking facing against traffic flow on a one-way street

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At a marked pedestrian crossing with no signals, a pedestrian is waiting at the kerb edge. What should you do?

• AContinue; pedestrians must wait for a safe gap before stepping out.
• BStop and give way to the pedestrian.
• CSlow down and sound your horn as a warning.
• DOnly stop if the pedestrian is actually on the carriageway.

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You are driving in Bahrain's summer heat and notice a passenger feeling dizzy, nauseous, and sweating heavily. What should you do?

• AOpen all windows and continue to your destination as quickly as possible
• BStop the vehicle in a safe shaded area, move the person to a cool environment, and give water if they are conscious
• CGive the person a cold carbonated drink and continue driving
• DPark and wait in the vehicle with the engine and air conditioning running indefinitely

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A driver ahead of a fire engine with active lights and sirens continues at normal speed and does not yield. Which offence have they committed?

• AAggressive driving, which is a separate and lesser offence
• BNo offence, as the fire engine driver should use a different route
• CFailing to give way to an emergency vehicle, which attracts a fine and black points
• DThe driver is only penalised if an accident results from the failure to yield

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You are about to move off from a roadside stop. Your mirrors are correctly adjusted. Which additional action is most important before pulling away to the right?

• ASound the horn continuously for 5 seconds to warn all nearby road users
• BCheck the left mirror only, because traffic in Bahrain passes on the left
• CNo additional check is needed if the mirrors are correctly set; trust the mirrors
• DCheck the right-side mirror and also turn your head to do a physical blind-spot check on the right before signalling and moving

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What does a zigzag white line painted on the road surface at a pedestrian crossing mean?

• ANo parking or overtaking in the area marked with zigzag lines
• BYou must sound your horn to warn pedestrians
• CThe road surface is uneven; reduce speed
• DA bus stop is located nearby

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Your vehicle breaks down and you must stop on a Bahraini highway. What is the correct procedure?

• AStop in the right lane and wait for help with hazard lights on
• BLeave the vehicle in any convenient lane and go to the nearest phone
• CTurn off all lights to avoid confusing passing drivers
• DMove onto the hard shoulder as far left as possible, switch on hazard lights, and place a warning triangle behind the vehicle

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You want to turn right and oncoming traffic is continuous. What must you do?

• AWait in your lane until there is a safe gap in oncoming traffic.
• BCreep into the oncoming lane to show your intention and force a gap.
• CTurn immediately; vehicles behind you will wait.
• DSound your horn and turn across the traffic flow.

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