Hawalli General Traffic Department Light vehicle
Practice mode· Road rulesHawalli General Traffic Department - Kuwait Road Rules Test 2
Second set of 20 road rules questions covering overtaking, parking, motorway driving, pedestrian crossings and more. Complete both tests for full rules coverage.
You wish to make a U-turn at an intersection in Kuwait where no sign prohibits it. What must you do before turning?
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
Is it legal to use a handheld mobile phone while driving in Kuwait?
- ANo, handheld mobile phone use while driving is prohibited
- BYes, as long as you drive below 60 km/h
- CYes, for calls under one minute
- DOnly prohibited on motorways
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Traffic rules
You need to make an urgent call while driving in Kuwait. What should you do?
- APull over safely in a permitted stopping area, stop the vehicle, and then make the call
- BUse the phone quickly at a red light
- CHold the phone to your ear and drive with one hand
- DPass the phone to a passenger to dial and then hold it yourself
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- Q13Traffic rules
Research consistently shows that using a hands-free phone while driving is still dangerous. Why does Kuwait still permit it?
- AHands-free phones have been proven completely safe for drivers
- BHands-free use increases reaction time compared to not using a phone
- CThe law balances practicality with safety; hands-free removes the physical distraction of holding a device, though cognitive distraction remains
- DHands-free is only permitted for emergency services vehicles
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- Q14Traffic rules
What must you do before entering a tunnel in Kuwait?
- AIncrease speed to clear the tunnel quickly
- BSwitch on dipped headlights even during daylight hours
- CSwitch on hazard lights throughout the tunnel
- DNothing special is required when entering a tunnel
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- Q15Traffic rules
Your vehicle breaks down inside a tunnel in Kuwait. What should you do first?
- AGet out of the vehicle and walk back to the entrance
- BSwitch on hazard lights, try to move to an emergency bay or the side, and call the emergency number displayed inside the tunnel
- CRemain in the vehicle with all lights off so as not to confuse other drivers
- DAttempt repairs immediately in your lane
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- Q16Traffic rules
Why is overtaking generally prohibited inside tunnels in Kuwait?
- ATunnels always have a lower speed limit that makes overtaking unnecessary
- BTunnel walls cause sound distortion that prevents drivers from hearing approaching vehicles
- COvertaking is only prohibited in tunnels during night hours
- DLimited visibility, confined space, no room for error, and no safe escape route if a hazard occurs make overtaking inside a tunnel extremely dangerous
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- Q17Traffic rules
What speed are drivers expected to maintain near school zones in Kuwait during arrival and departure times?
- AA significantly reduced speed as indicated by school zone signs, typically lower than the normal road limit
- BThe normal posted speed limit for that road
- CAny speed, as long as you watch for children
- DA minimum of 60 km/h to clear the area quickly
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- Q18Traffic rules
A school bus has stopped with its warning lights flashing and its stop arm extended in Kuwait. What must approaching traffic do?
- AKeep to the speed limit, because the bus has stopped off the road
- BSound the horn so the children know you are coming
- CSlow right down, be ready to stop, and do not pass while children are getting on or off
- DOvertake quickly before the children start to cross
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- Q19Traffic rules
In a school zone in Kuwait, a child runs into the road between parked cars. You did not see the child until they appeared. What does this scenario illustrate about school zone driving?
- ADrivers cannot be held responsible for sudden child movements
- BParked cars are the primary problem; speed is irrelevant
- CSounding the horn before entering a school zone eliminates child hazards
- DChildren are unpredictable and reduced speed in school zones is essential because stopping distance at lower speed can mean the difference between a near-miss and a fatality
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- Q20Traffic rules
At a marked pedestrian crossing in Kuwait where no traffic signals are present, who has priority?
- AThe motor vehicle at all times
- BWhoever reaches the crossing first
- CThe pedestrian who is crossing or about to cross
- DPriority alternates between pedestrians and vehicles
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.