Al Farwaniyah General Traffic Department Light vehicle
Practice mode· Fines & penaltiesAl Farwaniyah General Traffic Department - Kuwait Fines & Black Points Test 2
Second set of 20 questions on fines and penalties - alcohol, mobile phones, licence suspension thresholds, vehicle confiscation and more serious offences.
A driver in Kuwait is involved in a road accident and is found to have consumed any amount of alcohol. How does this affect their legal situation?
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.
- Q11Penalties and fines
What is the consequence of driving a vehicle in Kuwait that has not passed its mandatory periodic inspection (fahes)?
- AA fine for driving a vehicle with lapsed inspection; the vehicle may also be taken off the road until it passes inspection
- BNo penalty; the inspection is voluntary
- COnly a penalty if the vehicle is involved in an accident
- DA reminder notice is sent and the driver has 60 days to inspect with no fine
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Penalties and fines
A driver in Kuwait is found to have deliberately covered or obscured their number plate to avoid camera detection. What charge do they face?
- AOnly a standard parking fine
- BA serious offence of tampering with or obscuring a vehicle registration plate, potentially classified as fraud or obstruction, carrying heavy fines and possible criminal charges
- CA minor fine equivalent to a lighting violation
- DNo specific offence; the traffic camera simply fails to read the plate and no fine is issued
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- Q13Penalties and fines
A motorist in Kuwait is caught driving more than 60 km/h above the posted limit. Which outcome is most likely?
- AA standard KD 20 speeding fine with no further consequences
- BA written warning and a requirement to attend a speed awareness course
- CImpoundment only, with no fine or court case
- DArrest and referral to court rather than a simple settlement fine; settlement fines for speeding stop at KD 150
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- Q14Penalties and fines
What is the minimum age to hold a private vehicle driving licence in Kuwait?
- A18 years old
- B16 years old
- C21 years old
- D17 years old with parental consent
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- Q15Penalties and fines
A driver in Kuwait allows an unlicensed 17-year-old to drive their vehicle. What happens to the vehicle owner?
- AOnly the 17-year-old is penalised; the owner has no liability if they were not present
- BThe owner faces a fine and potentially criminal liability for permitting an unlicensed driver to use their vehicle
- CNo penalty applies if the vehicle stayed within a residential area
- DThe owner receives only a warning for a first offence
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q16Penalties and fines
A driver in Kuwait is using their vehicle for commercial passenger transport (ride-hailing) without the required commercial licence or permit. What offence have they committed?
- AOperating an unlicensed commercial vehicle service, attracting fines and vehicle impoundment
- BNo offence as long as the driver holds a private vehicle licence
- COnly an offence if money is exchanged at the time of the trip
- DA minor administrative issue resolved with a small registration fee
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- Q17Penalties and fines
A Kuwait driver accumulates multiple unpaid fines and their licence is suspended. They continue to drive anyway. What additional offence have they now committed?
- ADriving while disqualified, a criminal offence that attracts arrest, criminal prosecution and further suspension on top of existing penalties
- BNo additional offence; the suspension is just an administrative note
- COnly a standard driving-without-a-licence fine, the same as before suspension
- DThe suspension must first be formally communicated by post before driving becomes illegal
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- Q18Penalties and fines
What are the key differences between a parking fine and a dangerous driving charge in Kuwait in terms of how they are processed?
- AA parking fine is a civil administrative penalty paid through official channels; dangerous driving is a criminal offence processed through the courts with potential imprisonment
- BBoth are processed identically through the General Traffic Department with fines only
- CDangerous driving is always handled by the municipality, not the police
- DParking fines go to court; dangerous driving is handled administratively
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- Q19Penalties and fines
You are involved in a road accident in Kuwait in which nobody is hurt and both cars can still be driven. What must you do?
- AExchange contact details with the other driver and leave without informing anyone
- BMove both vehicles off the road to a safe place, then call MOI Operations on 112 to report it
- CLeave both vehicles where they stopped until a patrol arrives, however long it takes
- DContinue driving if the damage appears minor and report the accident within 7 days
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- Q20Penalties and fines
A foreign visitor to Kuwait holds an International Driving Permit (IDP) and a valid licence from their home country. Under what conditions can they legally drive in Kuwait?
- AAn IDP alongside a valid home country licence allows driving for a limited period as a visitor; residents must obtain a Kuwait licence within the required timeframe or face a driving-without-a-licence offence
- BAny foreign licence is permanently valid in Kuwait with no time restriction
- CForeign licences are not recognised in Kuwait under any circumstances
- DAn IDP is only valid for commercial vehicles, not private cars
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 20-question timed test.
Get the Kuwait Driving Theory Online Practice Bank - KWD 3.5What 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 Farwaniyah General Traffic Department light vehicle theory test?
The official General Traffic Department light vehicle theory test in Al Farwaniyah 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 3.5, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Al Farwaniyah 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.