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Al Farwaniyah General Traffic Department - Kuwait Right of Way Practice Test

Tests your understanding of priority rules: unmarked junctions, roundabouts, emergency vehicles, merging lanes and more. Getting right of way right can prevent serious accidents.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 22 questions, 20 to pass
Q1
Right of way

You are driving on a road when you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle approaching from behind. What should you do?

Rear-view mirror showing an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind.
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
    Right of way

    You are driving in a lane that is about to end due to roadworks. The lane markings show you must merge left. When should you merge?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with broken markings and roadworks ahead; car A at south.
    • AMerge immediately when you see the lane-end warning to avoid being last
    • BYou have priority to merge because your lane is ending
    • CUse the lane to its end and then merge when safe, giving way to vehicles in the continuing lane
    • DStop in your lane and wait for a vehicle in the continuing lane to wave you in

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Right of way

    A horse and rider are approaching you on a rural road. How should you proceed?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with broken markings and animal ahead; motorcycle A at south.
    • ASound your horn to warn the horse of your approach and proceed at normal speed
    • BFlash your headlights to alert the rider and overtake quickly
    • CSlow down significantly, pass wide and slowly, and avoid sudden noises
    • DMaintain your speed; the rider is responsible for controlling the animal

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Right of way

    You are in the left (inner) lane of a two-lane roundabout and want to take the next exit. A vehicle is alongside you in the right (outer) lane. What must you do?

    Top-down 2-lane roundabout; car A at entry south (right), car B at inside west.
    • AExit straight away, because the inner lane has priority at exits
    • BGive way to the vehicle in the right (outer) lane and cross behind it to exit, or go round again if there is no safe gap
    • CExit side by side with the other vehicle, because the roundabout is wide enough
    • DWhichever driver signals first has priority to exit

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Right of way

    You see a broken white centre line on the road ahead. What does this indicate about priority?

    Top-down crossroads with no signs or lights; car A at south, car B at east.
    • AVehicles on the side with a wider lane have priority
    • BIt indicates a normal two-way road; priority at junctions is determined by signs or the give-way rule
    • CThe vehicle crossing the broken line always gives way to the other
    • DA broken centre line means the road is one-way

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Right of way

    You are waiting at a STOP line. There is no traffic visible in either direction. Are you still required to stop completely?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with stop line markings; car A at south (stopped).
    • ANo, you may proceed slowly if no traffic is visible
    • BOnly stop if there is a red traffic light as well
    • CStop only if other vehicles are waiting at the junction
    • DYes, you must come to a complete stop at a STOP sign regardless of traffic conditions

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Right of way

    You are about to enter a roundabout and traffic from your left (already on the roundabout) is heavy. What must you do?

    Top-down 1-lane roundabout; truck A at entry south, car B at inside west.
    • AEnter slowly and let circulating traffic adjust to you
    • BWait at the entry line until there is a safe gap in the circulating traffic
    • CSound your horn and merge quickly to avoid blocking entry traffic behind you
    • DEnter immediately; vehicles on the roundabout must give way to entering vehicles

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Right of way

    You are driving in the right lane of a dual carriageway when a vehicle from a slip road on the right wants to merge into your lane. What should you do?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing merge; car A at slip road, car B at lane 1.
    • AWhere safe, move to the left lane to make room, or maintain speed and let the merging vehicle find a gap
    • BStop in the right lane to let the vehicle merge
    • CThe merging vehicle has priority since it is to your right
    • DAccelerate so the merging vehicle cannot fit in front of you

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Right of way

    You are making a U-turn on a wide road. Oncoming traffic and traffic behind you are both present. Who has priority?

    Top-down crossroads with no signs or lights; car A at south (u turn).
    • AYou have priority once you have started the U-turn
    • BAll other traffic has priority; you must wait until both directions are clear before completing the U-turn
    • CTraffic behind you has priority but oncoming traffic must wait for you
    • DOncoming traffic has priority but traffic behind you must wait

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Right of way

    You approach a junction where yellow box markings are painted on the road surface. When may you enter the box?

    Top-down crossroads with traffic lights showing green and a yellow box marking; car A at south (stopped).
    • AWhenever the traffic light is green, regardless of what is ahead
    • BOnly when your exit from the box is clear; do not enter if you will be trapped inside
    • CWhen the vehicle in front of you has started to move
    • DYou must never enter a yellow box junction

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Right of way

    A pedestrian is crossing a road at a place where there is no pedestrian crossing. Who has priority?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with pedestrian crossing markings and pedestrian ahead; car A at south (stopped).
    • AVehicles on the road have priority, but you should be prepared to slow down if the pedestrian is in danger
    • BThe pedestrian has priority regardless of where they are crossing
    • CYou must stop for any pedestrian at any location on the road
    • DSound your horn to warn the pedestrian and maintain your speed

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Right of way

    You are approaching a junction and see a solid white line across your lane with a Give Way triangle. The road you are joining carries fast-moving traffic. What is the correct action?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with solid markings; car A at south.
    • ASlow down to 30 km/h and merge without stopping
    • BStop at the line for five seconds, then proceed
    • CFlash your indicator and merge immediately; traffic on the fast road must slow for you
    • DSlow down well before the line, stop if necessary, and only join when there is a safe gap

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Right of way

    You are on a highway in the middle lane. An emergency vehicle behind you is approaching fast. The left lane is also occupied. What should you do?

    Rear-view mirror showing an emergency vehicle with flashing lights behind.
    • AStay in the middle lane; the emergency vehicle will use the hard shoulder
    • BSignal and move to the right lane to create a passage in the left or middle lane for the emergency vehicle
    • CBrake sharply to force the vehicle behind you to change lanes
    • DAccelerate to match the emergency vehicle's speed

    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 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 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 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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