Hawalli General Traffic Department Light vehicle
Practice mode· Fines & penaltiesHawalli General Traffic Department - Kuwait Fines & Black Points Test 1
First 20 questions on Kuwait traffic fines and the penalty points system. Know the consequences of common offences: speeding, tailgating, illegal parking and more.
A driver in Kuwait is texting while stopped at a red light. Is this permitted?
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 tailgating, and is it penalised in Kuwait?
- AFollowing another vehicle too closely; it is a traffic offence that attracts a fine in Kuwait
- BOvertaking on the inside lane; no fine applies
- CFlashing headlights to signal another driver; only a warning is given
- DDriving without lights at night; subject to a small administrative fee
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Penalties and fines
Why is tailgating particularly dangerous and heavily penalised in Kuwait?
- AIt is mainly a courtesy issue with no real safety consequence
- BIt only becomes dangerous above 120 km/h
- CIt is dangerous only on wet roads
- DIt dramatically reduces reaction time, making rear-end collisions almost unavoidable if the lead vehicle brakes suddenly
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- Q13Penalties and fines
What minimum following distance rule is generally recommended in Kuwait to avoid a tailgating violation?
- AOne car length regardless of speed
- BHalf a second is sufficient at low speeds
- CAt least a two-second gap between your vehicle and the one ahead, increasing in poor conditions
- DThe distance between lamp posts on the highway
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- Q14Penalties and fines
What is the penalty for driving in Kuwait without a valid driving licence?
- AA verbal warning and 24 hours to produce the licence
- BNo penalty if the driver has a valid licence from another country
- COnly penalised if involved in an accident
- DA KD 75 fine under the 2025 amendments to the Traffic Law
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- Q15Penalties and fines
A driver's Kuwait driving licence expired three months ago. They continue to drive. What offence have they committed?
- ANo offence if the licence is less than 6 months expired
- BA minor administrative infraction with no real penalty
- CDriving with an expired licence, which attracts a fine and may result in vehicle impoundment
- DOnly an offence if stopped by a traffic officer, not if caught by camera
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- Q16Penalties and fines
What is the penalty for driving a vehicle with an expired vehicle registration (mulkiya) in Kuwait?
- AA fine and the vehicle may be impounded until the registration is renewed and the fine paid
- BOnly a reminder notice is issued with 30 days to renew
- CNo penalty if the vehicle is mechanically sound
- DThe same penalty as a minor parking violation
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- Q17Penalties and fines
A driver in Kuwait is found to be driving a vehicle that belongs to someone else and has no insurance coverage at all. What are the likely consequences?
- AOnly the registered owner is penalised; the driver has no liability
- BNo penalty if no accident has occurred
- CFines for both driving without insurance and possibly for driving a vehicle not registered in their name, plus civil liability for any accident costs
- DThe driver receives a warning and is told to obtain insurance within one week
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- Q18Penalties and fines
What does 'reckless driving' mean under Kuwait traffic law?
- ADriving slightly above the speed limit once
- BDriving in a manner that endangers other road users, such as weaving between lanes at high speed or ignoring traffic signals repeatedly
- CFailing to signal before a lane change on an empty road
- DParking in a restricted zone
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- Q19Penalties and fines
What penalty can a driver face in Kuwait if convicted of dangerous driving that results in a fatality?
- AOnly a traffic fine, as vehicle accidents are civil matters only
- BMandatory driving lessons and a temporary licence suspension
- CNo criminal penalty if the driver cooperates with police
- DCriminal prosecution under the Penal Code, which can result in imprisonment, in addition to traffic fines and civil compensation
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- Q20Penalties and fines
How does Kuwait classify 'drifting' (performing intentional skids or slides) on a public road?
- AAs a serious criminal offence of dangerous driving, not merely a traffic violation, carrying possible imprisonment
- BAs a minor traffic violation punishable only by a small fine
- CAs a legal activity if done on a quiet road after midnight
- DAs a civil matter only, with no criminal consequences
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 Hawalli General Traffic Department light vehicle theory test?
The official General Traffic Department light vehicle theory test in Hawalli 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 Hawalli 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.