Al Dakhiliyah Royal Oman Police Light vehicle
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsAl Dakhiliyah Royal Oman Police - Oman Theory Mock Test 1
A full 30-question timed practice exam in the format of the Oman light-vehicle theory test run by the Royal Oman Police. Questions span road signs, traffic rules, right of way, safety and penalties. Aim for 23/30 (75%) to pass.
Before overtaking on an Oman highway, what must you confirm?
The other 20 questions in this test
Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 30-question run, are in the Oman Driving Test Questions PDF (ROP).
- Q11Road signs and signals
On a three-lane road in Oman, where should slower or normal traffic travel?
- AIn the right lane
- BIn the left lane
- CIn the centre lane
- DDrivers may choose any lane freely at any time
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- Q12Traffic rules
In which of these locations is parking prohibited in Oman?
- AOn any road wider than two lanes
- BOn a pedestrian crossing or within the zigzag lines approaching one
- CWithin 200 metres of a petrol station
- DOnly in areas marked by a yellow kerb
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- Q13Right of way
A dedicated filter lane with its own green arrow signal is active at a signalised junction. Vehicles in the filter lane want to turn right. Must they wait for the main green light?
- ANo; the green filter arrow gives permission to proceed in that indicated direction only
- BYes; a green arrow means proceed with caution, not full permission to go
- CYes; filter arrows only apply to buses and taxis
- DNo; any green signal allows movement in all directions simultaneously
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- Q14Safe driving
A dust storm (haboob) suddenly reduces visibility on an Omani desert road to near zero. What should you do?
- AMaintain speed and follow the tail lights of the vehicle ahead closely
- BPull completely off the road onto the hard shoulder or desert edge, switch off your headlights, and wait with hazard lights on until the storm passes
- CSlow down to 40 km/h and use your hazard lights while continuing to drive
- DSwitch to full beam headlights to penetrate the dust
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- Q15Penalties and fines
What is the recommended minimum following distance on an Omani highway when travelling at 120 km/h?
- A10 metres, the length of two cars
- B20 metres, allowing one second of reaction time
- COne car length per 10 km/h, so 12 car lengths
- DAt least a 3-second gap, which equals roughly 100 metres at that speed
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- Q16Road signs and signals
In which direction does traffic flow around a roundabout in Oman?
- AClockwise
- BDrivers choose the shorter path to their exit
- CThe direction indicated by a police officer on the day
- DCounter-clockwise
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- Q17Traffic rules
You park on a hill facing downhill in Oman beside a kerb. How should you position the front wheels?
- ATurn the wheels to the right so they rest against the kerb
- BTurn the wheels to the left so the car rolls away from traffic if it moves
- CLeave the wheels straight; the handbrake alone is sufficient
- DThere is no wheel-position rule; rely on the automatic park gear
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- Q18Right of way
You are on a narrow road and meet an oncoming vehicle. There is a passing place on your left. Who should use it?
- AYou should pull into the passing place on your left to let the oncoming vehicle pass
- BThe oncoming vehicle must reverse to the nearest passing place behind it
- CNeither vehicle moves; both wait and sound the horn
- DThe larger vehicle must always use the passing place
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- Q19Safe driving
When should you switch on your headlights while driving in Oman?
- AOnly after it is fully dark
- BAt dusk, at night, in poor visibility from rain or dust, and in tunnels
- COnly when driving on unlit roads outside cities
- DOnly in tunnels, as Omani roads are well lit
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- Q20Penalties and fines
Tailgating is enforced in Oman with which penalty?
- AA fine and black points on the driving licence
- BA verbal warning only for first-time offenders
- CLicence cancellation on the first offence
- DNo fixed penalty; it is treated as a civil matter between drivers
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- Q21Road signs and signals
When entering a roundabout in Oman, traffic from which direction do you give way to?
- AVehicles approaching from your right
- BVehicles entering from any direction simultaneously
- CVehicles approaching from your left (already on the roundabout)
- DPedestrians on the roundabout only; all vehicles may enter freely
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- Q22Traffic rules
What is the minimum distance you should leave between your parked vehicle and a junction in Oman?
- AAt least 20 metres from the junction, and never where you block other drivers' view
- BThere is no minimum distance rule near junctions
- CAt least 50 metres on all roads
- DAt least 5 metres on main roads only
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- Q23Right of way
You are travelling on a priority road (marked by the yellow diamond sign). You approach a side junction. Who has right of way?
- AThe vehicle on your right always has priority regardless of any signs
- BYou have right of way as the driver on the priority road
- CThe vehicle on the left has priority on a priority road
- DPriority ends at every junction; all vehicles give way equally
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- Q24Safe driving
An oncoming vehicle's headlights are causing you glare on a dark Omani road. What is the correct action?
- AFlash your full beam to warn the other driver to dip their lights
- BClose one eye to protect your night vision and keep driving at the same speed
- CLook toward the left edge of the road (your lane) to avoid direct glare, ease off the accelerator, and do not flash your full beam in retaliation
- DSteer slightly right toward the oncoming vehicle to pass faster
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- Q25Penalties and fines
A driver in Oman was tailgating when the car ahead braked suddenly and a collision resulted. How is liability most likely to be determined?
- AThe tailgating driver bears primary liability for not maintaining a safe distance
- BEqually between both drivers because the front driver braked suddenly
- CThe front driver is primarily at fault for braking without sufficient warning
- DLiability is determined randomly by a court coin toss
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- Q26Road signs and signals
What is the general maximum speed limit on urban main roads in Oman where no other limit is posted?
- A80 km/h
- B60 km/h
- C40 km/h
- D100 km/h
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- Q27Traffic rules
You are driving on a one-way street in Oman and need to park. On which side may you park?
- AOnly on the right side
- BOn either side, unless a sign or yellow kerb marking prohibits it
- COnly on the left side
- DParking is never allowed on one-way streets
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- Q28Right of way
Traffic lights at a crossroads are showing a steady red for your direction. A police officer waves you through. What do you do?
- AStay stopped because the red light overrides the officer's instruction
- BObey the police officer and proceed through the red light
- CProceed only after the light changes to green
- DSound the horn to alert other road users and then proceed cautiously
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- Q29Safe driving
You are descending a steep mountain road in the Hajar Mountains. The recommended technique to avoid brake fade is:
- AUse the brakes firmly and continuously the whole way down
- BSwitch off the engine to use engine braking more effectively
- CSelect a lower gear to use engine braking, and apply the brakes gently and intermittently rather than holding them continuously
- DStay in a high gear to prevent the engine from over-revving
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- Q30Penalties and fines
A driver in Oman is stopped and found to be driving without any valid driving licence. What happens?
- AThey are fined and the vehicle may be impounded
- BThey receive a verbal warning to obtain a licence as soon as possible
- CNo penalty applies if the driver demonstrates adequate road skill during the stop
- DOnly foreign nationals are penalised for driving without a licence in Oman
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 30-question timed test.
Get the Oman Driving Test Questions PDF (ROP) - OMR 3What 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 Dakhiliyah Royal Oman Police light vehicle theory test?
The official Royal Oman Police light vehicle theory test in Al Dakhiliyah has 30 questions and you need 23 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 30 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 30-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 Dakhiliyah 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.