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Al Ahmadi General Traffic Department - Kuwait 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 Kuwait.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 22 questions, 20 to pass
Q1
Road signs and signals

What does this sign prohibit?

A red circle containing two cars side by side, the front car red and the rear car black.
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 Kuwait Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.

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  1. Q11
    Road signs and signals

    A sign shows 3.5 t inside a red circle. What does this mean?

    An overloaded vehicle sagging at the rear.
    • AVehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes maximum authorised mass are prohibited
    • BThe road has a maximum axle load of 3.5 tonnes
    • CThe speed limit is 35 km/h on this road
    • DA weighbridge checkpoint is 3.5 km ahead

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Road signs and signals

    A blue circular sign shows a number (for example 60) without a red border. What does this mean?

    Road sign: minimum speed, shown on a pole beside the road.
    • AMaximum speed of 60 km/h
    • BRecommended speed is 60 km/h
    • CMinimum speed of 60 km/h; you must not drive slower
    • DA speed camera operates from this point at 60 km/h

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Road signs and signals

    Which of the following best describes the correct response to this sign?

    A red circle with a U-turn arrow crossed by a red diagonal bar.
    • AMake the U-turn slowly so as not to inconvenience other drivers
    • BMake the U-turn only if no other vehicles are visible
    • CContinue to the next designated U-turn point or take an alternative route
    • DMake the U-turn on the left side of the road

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Road signs and signals

    You see this sign at a junction. Can you still make a U-turn there?

    A red circle with a left-turn arrow crossed by a red diagonal bar.
    • ANo; a U-turn begins with a left-turning movement and is also prohibited
    • BYes; a U-turn and a left turn are different manoeuvres
    • CYes, but only if there is no oncoming traffic
    • DOnly if a No U-Turn sign is not separately posted

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Road signs and signals

    What does a white circle with a black ring (no other symbol inside) indicate?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with broken markings; car A at south.
    • AThe end of all prohibitions; national or default rules now apply
    • BA zero speed limit zone ahead
    • CA priority road ends here
    • DNo vehicles of any type are permitted

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Road signs and signals

    On a three-lane motorway in Kuwait, which lane is designated for overtaking?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing merge; car A at lane 2 (overtaking), truck B at lane 1.
    • AThe far right (slow) lane
    • BThe middle lane
    • CAny lane, provided you signal before moving
    • DThe far left (fast) lane

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Road signs and signals

    What is the correct way to signal when changing from the right lane to the left lane to overtake in Kuwait?

    Top-down 3-lane one-way road with broken markings; car A at lane 2 (right).
    • ASignal right to warn vehicles behind, then move left
    • BFlash hazard lights, then move left
    • CCheck mirrors and blind spots, signal left, then move left
    • DNo signal is needed on a motorway when there is space

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Road signs and signals

    You are driving on a road with a 60 km/h speed limit sign in Kuwait. The road conditions become extremely foggy. What speed should you drive at?

    Road sign: speed limit 60, shown on a pole beside the road.
    • AA speed at which you can stop safely within your visible distance, even if that is below 60 km/h
    • BExactly 60 km/h because that is the posted legal limit
    • CAt least 40 km/h so you do not obstruct traffic
    • DStop on the hard shoulder and wait for fog to clear

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Road signs and signals

    In Kuwait, what is the minimum following distance guideline on a motorway between your vehicle and the one in front?

    View through the windscreen showing a safe gap to the car ahead.
    • AExactly 10 metres at all speeds
    • BOne car length for every 10 km/h of speed
    • CFollowing distance is not regulated; use your own judgement
    • DA two-second time gap in normal conditions, more in poor conditions

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Road signs and signals

    A triangular sign shows a road with a steep downward slope and a percentage figure. What should you do?

    Road sign: steep descent, shown on a pole beside the road.
    • APress the brakes continuously throughout the descent to remain slow
    • BReduce speed and select a lower gear before descending to maintain control
    • CSpeed up before the slope to use momentum on the way down
    • DThis sign is for heavy vehicles only; ignore it if driving a car

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Road signs and signals

    What does a blue rectangular sign showing a white 'H' symbol indicate?

    Road sign: hospital, shown on a pole beside the road.
    • AA hotel is ahead on the right
    • BA helicopter landing pad is in the area
    • CA hospital is nearby
    • DA hazardous-materials handling zone

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Road signs and signals

    You are driving in Kuwait and see a sign displaying a red circle with the number 80 followed 200 metres later by a speed bump sign. Which rule applies first?

    Road sign: speed limit 80, shown on a pole beside the road.
    • AThe speed limit sign applies immediately from the point it is displayed; slow to within 80 km/h and then further reduce for the speed bump
    • BWait until you reach the speed bump sign before reducing speed
    • CThe speed bump sign overrides the speed limit; drive at 80 km/h over the bump
    • DBoth signs apply at the same point; choose whichever speed you prefer

    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 Al Ahmadi General Traffic Department light vehicle theory test?

The official General Traffic Department light vehicle theory test in Al Ahmadi has 20 questions and you need 18 correct (90%) 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 Kuwait exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the General Traffic Department (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 Kuwait Driving Theory Online Practice Bank (KWD 3.5, one payment), with every question in the bank.

What does the Al Ahmadi 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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