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Al Asimah (Capital) General Traffic Department - Kuwait Theory Mock Test 2

Second full mock exam covering all Kuwait theory topics. A different question selection to Mock Test 1 so you can keep practising without repetition.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 20 questions in 10 minutes, 18 to pass
Q1
Road signs and signals

Where in Kuwait would you most typically expect to see this sign?

A red circle with the number 100 in black in the centre.
Pick an answer to see the reason.

The other 10 questions in this test

Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 20-question run, are in the Kuwait Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.

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  1. Q11
    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.
    • AOvertaking other vehicles
    • BDriving in the right lane
    • CChanging lanes anywhere on the road
    • DDriving two vehicles abreast on a multi-lane road

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Traffic rules

    You want to take the third exit at a large multi-lane roundabout. Which lane should you normally use to approach and enter?

    Top-down 2-lane roundabout; car A at entry south (right), car B at inside west.
    • AThe right lane on approach, moving to the inner lane only when needed
    • BAny lane; lane choice at roundabouts is unrestricted in Kuwait
    • CThe left lane on approach, staying in the inner lane inside the roundabout until reaching the exit
    • DThe right lane throughout, cutting across traffic to exit

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Right of way

    You are waiting to turn right across oncoming traffic. When may you proceed?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with pedestrian crossing markings and pedestrian ahead; car A at south (stopped).
    • AOnly when there is a safe gap in oncoming traffic and it is clear for pedestrians
    • BAs soon as the vehicle behind you sounds its horn
    • CWhen the oncoming vehicle flashes its headlights at you
    • DImmediately if you are already past the centre line

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Safe driving

    Kuwait's summer temperatures regularly exceed 45 degrees Celsius. What is the recommended practice regarding tyre pressure in extreme heat?

    Close-up of a car's tyre pressure.
    • AReduce tyre pressure by 5-10 PSI before driving in hot weather to prevent blowouts
    • BInflate tyres above the maximum sidewall rating to compensate for heat expansion
    • CCheck and set tyre pressure when the tyres are cold; heat will naturally increase pressure as you drive
    • DTyre pressure does not change significantly with temperature

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Penalties and fines

    A driver in Kuwait is texting while stopped at a red light. Is this permitted?

    A driver's hand holding a mobile phone over the steering wheel, crossed out.
    • AYes, it is legal when the vehicle is stationary
    • BYes, as long as the driver holds the phone below the steering wheel
    • CNo, mobile phone use while the vehicle is on a public road is prohibited regardless of whether it is moving
    • DOnly permitted if the message is less than 10 words

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Road signs and signals

    What does this sign tell you?

    A red circle with a U-turn arrow crossed by a red diagonal bar.
    • AU-turns are prohibited
    • BRight turns are prohibited
    • CYou must make a U-turn ahead
    • DNo turning in either direction

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Traffic rules

    On which side of the road should you overtake another vehicle in Kuwait?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing merge; car A at lane 2 (overtaking), truck B at lane 1.
    • AOn the left (passing the vehicle on its left side, using the left lane)
    • BOn the right (passing the vehicle on its right side)
    • CEither side, whichever is clearer
    • DOnly on the hard shoulder

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Right of way

    You want to exit a roundabout. Which signal should you use and on which side is the exit?

    Top-down 1-lane roundabout; car A at entry south (right), car B at inside west.
    • ASignal left and take the exit on the left side of the road
    • BNo signal is needed; simply steer into the exit
    • CSignal left and take the exit on the right side of the road
    • DSignal right and take the exit on the right side of the road

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Safe driving

    You are driving at highway speed when you experience a sudden tyre blowout on the front right. What is the correct initial response?

    A broken-down car at the roadside with its bonnet up (tyre blow-out).
    • ABrake immediately and as hard as possible
    • BTurn the wheel sharply toward the blown tyre side to counteract the pull
    • CSwitch off the engine immediately to reduce speed
    • DGrip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator gradually, and steer straight without braking hard

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Penalties and fines

    Which device is a driver in Kuwait legally permitted to use while driving?

    Driver's-eye view of a hand holding a phone near the steering wheel.
    • AA Bluetooth hands-free headset or a car's built-in hands-free system
    • BA handheld phone held between the shoulder and ear
    • CA tablet mounted on the steering wheel
    • DA smartwatch used to read messages at traffic lights

    Answer and explanation in the bank

Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 20-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 Asimah (Capital) General Traffic Department light vehicle theory test?

The official General Traffic Department light vehicle theory test in Al Asimah (Capital) has 20 questions and you need 18 correct (90%) to pass. This practice test has 20 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 20-question test, timed, is in the Kuwait Driving Theory Online Practice Bank (KWD 1.5, one payment), with every question in the bank.

What does the Al Asimah (Capital) 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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