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Al Batinah South Royal Oman Police - Oman Road Rules Test 1

First 20 questions on Oman traffic rules - lane discipline, roundabouts, seat belts, mobile phone use, speed limits and more. Essential knowledge for any driver in Oman.

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Q1
Traffic rules

On which side do you overtake another vehicle in Oman?

Top-down 3-lane highway showing merge; car A at lane 2 (overtaking), truck B at lane 1.
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 Oman Driving Test Questions PDF (ROP).

Unlock the answers - OMR 3
  1. Q11
    Traffic rules

    You need to answer an urgent call while driving in Oman. What is the correct action?

    Driver's-eye view of a hand holding a phone near the steering wheel.
    • AUse the phone briefly while stationary at a red traffic light
    • BHold the phone with one hand while keeping the other hand on the wheel
    • CPull over safely, stop the engine or apply the handbrake, then take the call
    • DAsk a passenger to hold the phone to your ear

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Traffic rules

    Which in-car activity is least likely to constitute a distraction offence while driving in Oman?

    Driver's-eye view of a hand holding a phone near the steering wheel.
    • AReading a text message while stationary at a traffic light
    • BUsing a properly mounted GPS device with audio navigation instructions
    • CEating a meal with both hands while in slow-moving traffic
    • DWatching a video on a dashboard-mounted tablet

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Traffic rules

    What must you do before entering a tunnel in Oman?

    View through the windscreen entering a lit road tunnel.
    • ASwitch on your headlights if they are not already on
    • BSwitch on hazard lights and leave them on throughout the tunnel
    • CSound the horn to warn other road users of your approach
    • DNothing special is required before entering a tunnel

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Traffic rules

    Your vehicle breaks down inside an Oman tunnel. What should you do first?

    View through the windscreen entering a lit road tunnel.
    • AGet out of the vehicle and walk to the tunnel exit to find help
    • BAttempt to repair the vehicle in the driving lane
    • CSwitch on hazard lights, move as far right as possible to an emergency bay, and use the emergency telephone or call for help
    • DWait in the vehicle with the engine running until help arrives

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Traffic rules

    Is overtaking permitted inside a tunnel in Oman?

    View through the windscreen entering a lit road tunnel.
    • AYes, if the tunnel is wide enough to do so safely
    • BNo - overtaking is prohibited inside tunnels
    • CYes, as long as the vehicle ahead is travelling below the tunnel speed limit
    • DOnly if the tunnel has two completely separate bores

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Traffic rules

    You approach a school zone sign in Oman. What should you expect?

    Road sign: children crossing, shown on a pole beside the road.
    • ANo change in rules; school zones have no special legal status
    • BA reduced speed limit and a greater chance of children near the road
    • CYou must stop completely at the school gate
    • DYou must use the horn continuously to warn children

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Traffic rules

    When does the reduced speed limit in an Oman school zone typically apply?

    View through the windscreen of a school zone with children near the road.
    • ADuring school arrival and departure hours on school days, as shown on the posted sign
    • B24 hours a day, seven days a week including public holidays
    • COnly when a crossing guard is physically present at the gate
    • DOnly between 8 am and 6 pm every day of the year

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Traffic rules

    A school bus in Oman has stopped and is flashing amber lights. What must drivers approaching from behind do?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with broken markings and school bus stopped ahead; car A at south (stopped).
    • APass quickly on the left before the doors open
    • BReduce speed and be prepared to stop; do not pass until the bus moves and it is clearly safe
    • CSound the horn to warn children and then pass at reduced speed
    • DAmber lights mean caution only; you may pass at a reduced speed

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Traffic rules

    A pedestrian is waiting at a marked crossing in Oman. What must you do?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with pedestrian crossing markings and pedestrian ahead; car A at south (stopped).
    • AGive way to the pedestrian and allow them to cross safely
    • BSound the horn and proceed if there is room to pass
    • CStop only if the pedestrian has already stepped onto the road
    • DFlash your headlights to signal the pedestrian to wait

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Traffic rules

    You stop to let a pedestrian use a zebra crossing in Oman. A vehicle behind overtakes you while the pedestrian is still on the crossing. What has that driver done?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with pedestrian crossing markings and pedestrian ahead; car A at south (stopped).
    • AActed legally as long as they gave the pedestrian enough room
    • BDone nothing wrong if no signs are posted near the crossing
    • CActed legally because they did not make contact with the pedestrian
    • DCommitted a serious traffic offence by overtaking at an active pedestrian crossing

    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 Batinah South Royal Oman Police light vehicle theory test?

The official Royal Oman Police light vehicle theory test in Al Batinah South has 30 questions and you need 23 correct (75%) 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 Oman exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the Royal Oman Police, and can change. Always confirm the current requirements with your driving school or the Royal Oman Police.

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 Oman Driving Test Questions PDF (ROP) (OMR 3, one payment), with every question in the bank.

What does the Al Batinah South 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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