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Al Farwaniyah General Traffic Department - Kuwait Theory Mock Test 1

A full 20-question timed practice exam in the format reported for the Kuwait light-vehicle theory test run by the General Traffic Department. Questions span road signs, traffic rules, right of way, safety and penalties. Aim for 18/20 (90%) to pass.

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

What does this sign indicate, and which direction must you travel around it in Kuwait?

Three curved arrows forming a circle, indicating a roundabout.
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 hazard does this sign warn about?

    A red-bordered triangle containing a car with skid lines beneath its rear tyres.
    • AThere is a loose gravel surface ahead
    • BThe road surface may be slippery
    • CStrong crosswinds are possible in this area
    • DA wet road due to flooding is ahead

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Traffic rules

    A driver in Kuwait overtakes on the right side of a vehicle that is indicating and moving left. Which rule applies?

    View through the windscreen of a two-lane road with a vehicle ahead to overtake.
    • AThe overtaking driver is at fault for passing on the wrong side
    • BThe turning driver is solely at fault for failing to check mirrors
    • CBoth drivers share equal fault regardless of circumstances
    • DOvertaking on the right is permitted when the other vehicle is turning left

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Right of way

    Traffic lights at a junction have failed and no police officer is directing traffic. How should you treat the junction?

    A traffic light switched off.
    • ATreat it as an unmarked junction: give way to traffic on your right and proceed with caution
    • BTreat it as a STOP sign: stop for at least 30 seconds before proceeding
    • CYou have priority because signals are not working
    • DOnly vehicles travelling straight ahead have priority; turning vehicles must stop

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Safe driving

    How often should you check your mirrors while driving on a Kuwaiti urban road?

    Close-up of a car's mirrors.
    • AEvery 5 to 8 seconds, or before any change of speed or direction
    • BOnly when you intend to turn
    • COnly when reversing
    • DEvery 30 seconds is sufficient

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Penalties and fines

    Who is responsible for ensuring that front-seat passengers wear seatbelts in a private vehicle in Kuwait?

    A driver without a seat belt, with a fine ticket.
    • AEach individual passenger is solely responsible for themselves
    • BThe driver is primarily responsible and can be fined if a front-seat passenger is unbelted
    • CNo one is responsible; seatbelts are optional for passengers over 18
    • DThe vehicle owner, even if not present in the car

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Road signs and signals

    What does this sign warn about?

    A red-bordered triangle containing a hump or bump on a road.
    • AA speed bump or raised road feature ahead
    • BThe road surface is damaged ahead
    • CA humpback bridge is ahead
    • DA dip or depression in the road ahead

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Traffic rules

    Where are U-turns generally prohibited in Kuwait?

    Top-down crossroads with no signs or lights; car A at south (u turn).
    • AOnly on roads with a speed limit above 100 km/h
    • BU-turns are always permitted if the road is clear
    • COnly in residential areas
    • DAt intersections with a no-U-turn sign, on motorways, near bends, and on bridges

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Right of way

    A school bus has stopped with its warning lights flashing and is dropping off children. What must you do?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with broken markings and school bus stopped ahead; car A at south (stopped).
    • APass slowly on the right side of the bus
    • BStop and wait until the bus moves off or the warning lights are extinguished
    • CSound your horn to alert the children and pass with care
    • DOnly stop if you are behind the bus; vehicles facing the bus may proceed

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Safe driving

    You are about to change lanes to the left. Which blind spot check should you perform in a standard left-hand-drive vehicle driving on the right in Kuwait?

    Side mirror view with a car hidden in the blind spot.
    • AA quick glance over your right shoulder before moving left
    • BCheck only the left door mirror; no shoulder check is needed
    • CSound the horn twice and then move
    • DA quick glance over your left shoulder before moving left

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Penalties and fines

    What does Kuwait law require when a young child travels in a car?

    Close-up of a car's child seat forward.
    • AChildren of any age may sit in the front seat if they wear the adult seatbelt
    • BA child under 10 must not sit in the front seat, and a child in the back must be in a child seat or wearing a seatbelt
    • CChildren of any age may travel without restraints in the rear seat
    • DOnly infants under 6 months need any restraint

    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 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.

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