Hawalli General Traffic Department Light vehicle
Practice mode· Road rulesHawalli General Traffic Department - Kuwait Road Rules Test 1
First 20 questions on Kuwait traffic rules: lane discipline, roundabouts, seat belts, mobile phone use, speed limits and more. Essential knowledge for any driver in Kuwait.
You want to take the third exit at a large multi-lane roundabout. Which lane should you normally use to approach and enter?
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.
- Q11Traffic rules
You are driving in Kuwait when a sudden sandstorm cuts visibility to near zero. Which combination of lights should you use?
- AHigh beam headlights to cut through the dust
- BDipped headlights and front fog lights if fitted; hazard lights only if you must stop
- CRear fog light only
- DNo lights; simply slow down and wait for the storm to pass while moving
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Traffic rules
What does it mean to use rear fog lights when they are not needed in Kuwait?
- AIt is harmless and helps others see you better
- BIt is acceptable as long as your front lights are also on
- CIt can dazzle drivers behind you and mask your brake lights, making it a traffic offence
- DRear fog lights are optional accessories and their use is never regulated
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- Q13Traffic rules
Which of the following is a legal parking requirement in Kuwait?
- APark only in designated spaces or where parking signs permit, without blocking traffic or pedestrians
- BYou may park anywhere as long as you leave the hazard lights on
- CDouble parking is acceptable for stops under five minutes
- DParking on the left side of a two-way road is always permitted
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- Q14Traffic rules
On which side of a two-way road must you park in Kuwait when parking is permitted?
- AOn the left side, facing oncoming traffic
- BEither side is acceptable regardless of traffic direction
- COnly in the centre of the road where space allows
- DOn the right side, parallel to the kerb and in the direction of traffic flow
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- Q15Traffic rules
A driver parks within 5 metres of a pedestrian crossing in Kuwait. Which rule applies?
- AIt is legal if the vehicle does not physically block the crossing itself
- BIt is legal outside school hours
- CParking near a crossing is permitted if hazard lights are on
- DThe parking is illegal; vehicles must not park close to a pedestrian crossing as it obstructs visibility
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- Q16Traffic rules
What does a one-way street sign mean in Kuwait?
- AOnly buses and taxis may use that road
- BYou may drive in either direction if the road is clear
- CThe road is closed to private vehicles
- DAll traffic must travel in the direction shown by the arrow only
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- Q17Traffic rules
You are driving on a one-way street in Kuwait and wish to park. Which side of the road may you use?
- AOnly the right side at all times
- BOnly the left side at all times
- CEither side, unless signs or markings restrict parking to one side only
- DParking is never permitted on one-way streets in Kuwait
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- Q18Traffic rules
When joining a motorway or expressway from a slip road in Kuwait, what must you do?
- AStop at the end of the slip road and wait for all traffic to clear
- BSound the horn to alert motorway traffic to your presence
- CForce your way in immediately as merging vehicles always have priority
- DAccelerate to match the speed of motorway traffic and merge when there is a safe gap
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q19Traffic rules
Exits on Kuwait motorways and expressways are generally found on which side?
- AThe left side
- BAlternating left and right depending on the road
- CThe right side
- DExits are always found at the centre of a dual carriageway
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- Q20Traffic rules
You missed your exit on a Kuwait expressway. What is the correct action?
- AReverse along the hard shoulder to reach your exit
- BContinue to the next exit and double back using authorised routes
- CPerform a U-turn on the expressway
- DStop on the carriageway and wait for a break in traffic
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 1.5What 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 1.5, 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.