Al Dakhiliyah Royal Oman Police Truck & Bus
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsAl Dakhiliyah Royal Oman Police - Oman Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 1
A full 30-question timed practice exam for the Oman heavy-vehicle (truck and bus) theory test. Covers shared road rules and signs plus heavy-vehicle handling and safety. Aim for 23/30 (75%) to pass.
You want to take the third exit at a roundabout in Oman. Which lane should you generally use on entry?
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
This sign is positioned outside a school. What extra precautions should you take?
- ASound the horn to warn children and maintain normal speed
- BSlow down only if a crossing warden is present
- CReduce speed significantly and watch carefully for children crossing
- DSlow down only during official school hours
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- Q12Traffic rules
When should you switch from high beam to low beam headlights on an Oman road at night?
- AOnly when a police officer signals you to do so
- BOnly in built-up areas that have street lighting
- CHigh beam should always be used at night for maximum safety
- DWhen an oncoming vehicle or a vehicle ahead is close enough that high beam would dazzle them
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- Q13Right of way
At an unmarked Y-junction (fork in the road) you arrive at the same time as a vehicle coming from the road that merges in from your right. Who gives way?
- AYou give way to the vehicle coming from the right
- BThe vehicle on the right gives way because it is merging into your road
- CThe vehicle travelling faster has priority
- DBoth vehicles stop until one driver waves the other through
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- Q14Safe driving
How long should you plan to drive before taking a rest break on a long Omani desert highway to reduce fatigue risk?
- ANo more than six hours, as that is the legal limit
- BNo more than two hours of continuous driving
- CYou can drive until you feel tired and then stop
- DRest breaks are only necessary after 500 km
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- Q15Penalties and fines
A driver runs a red light in Oman but no police officer is nearby. Can they assume they will not be penalised?
- AYes, if there is no officer on duty there is no record of the violation
- BOnly if another driver files a report with police
- CNo, automated red-light cameras capture violations and a fine notice is issued to the registered owner
- DYes, cameras only operate between 6 am and 10 pm
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- Q16Heavy vehicle
When uncoupling a semi-trailer on uneven ground, what is the greatest safety risk?
- AThe tractor moving forward and damaging the fifth wheel plate
- BThe air lines disconnecting and releasing the parking brakes on the tractor
- CThe kingpin jamming and preventing future coupling with a different tractor
- DThe trailer rolling away or toppling over once it is no longer supported by the tractor, especially if the landing legs are not fully extended on a slope
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- Q17Road signs and signals
You see this sign ahead. What does it mean and how should you respond?
- AThe road is flooded and closed
- BThe road surface ahead may be slippery - reduce speed and avoid sharp inputs
- CLoose gravel is scattered across the road
- DSand dunes are encroaching on the carriageway
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- Q18Traffic rules
When should you use front fog lights in Oman?
- AAt all times as additional lighting for safety
- BOn unlit rural roads at night as a substitute for headlights
- CWhenever driving below 60 km/h
- DOnly in fog, thick dust, or heavy rain when visibility is seriously reduced
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- Q19Right of way
You want to take the second exit at a two-lane roundabout. Which lane should you normally use to enter?
- AAlways use the right lane regardless of which exit you take
- BUse the right lane for the first exit and the left lane for exits beyond the first, unless signs say otherwise
- CAlways use the left lane regardless of which exit you take
- DLane choice on a roundabout does not matter as long as you signal
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- Q20Safe driving
Which of the following is a reliable early warning sign that you are too fatigued to drive safely on a desert highway in Oman?
- AYou feel slightly thirsty but your reaction time feels normal
- BThe sun is in your eyes and you have been driving for 30 minutes
- CYou find yourself repeatedly blinking hard, struggling to focus, or missing road signs you know you passed
- DYour passenger has fallen asleep
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- Q21Penalties and fines
Approaching a traffic signal in Oman, the light changes from green to amber. You could stop safely. What should you do?
- AAccelerate to clear the junction before the red phase
- BFlash your headlights to alert other drivers you are continuing
- CMaintain your current speed; amber is advisory only
- DSlow down and stop if it is safe to do so
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- Q22Heavy vehicle
What is the purpose of a split (range) gearbox on a heavy truck?
- AIt allows the truck to switch between front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive depending on road conditions
- BIt doubles the number of available gear ratios, allowing the driver to match engine speed precisely to road speed and load conditions
- CIt provides a secondary braking system when the main air brakes overheat
- DIt divides engine torque equally between the drive axles to prevent wheel spin
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- Q23Road signs and signals
This sign is placed on a fast road approaching an intersection. What should you do?
- AReduce speed and be ready to stop at traffic lights ahead
- BIncrease speed to clear the lights before they change
- CThe lights are for cross-traffic only - continue without slowing
- DStop immediately at the sign and wait
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- Q24Traffic rules
You are driving at night on an unlit Oman highway with no other traffic visible. Which lights should you use?
- ALow beam only at all times for safety
- BSidelights only at low speed
- CFog lights because they give a wider spread
- DHigh beam headlights, switching to low beam the moment another vehicle appears
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- Q25Right of way
You are on a roundabout in the right (outer) lane. A driver in the left (inner) lane tries to cross into your lane to exit. Who should give way?
- AThe driver moving from the inner lane to the outer lane must give way to you
- BYou must give way because the inner lane driver is closer to the exit
- CWhoever signals first has priority
- DBoth drivers have equal priority on a roundabout at all times
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- Q26Safe driving
You are driving on an Omani road in thick fog. Which lights should you use?
- AFull-beam (high-beam) headlights for maximum visibility
- BHazard lights only, so others can see you are stopped
- CNo lights; they reflect off the fog and make things worse
- DDipped (low-beam) headlights and front/rear fog lights if fitted
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- Q27Penalties and fines
Running a red light in Oman adds black points to a driver's record. What happens when enough black points accumulate?
- ANothing; points are reset automatically at the start of each month
- BThe driving licence is suspended until the points are reduced or the suspension period is served
- CThe driver receives a warning letter but keeps their licence
- DThe driver is immediately arrested without a suspension notice
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- Q28Heavy vehicle
Before beginning a journey, what tyre checks must a heavy-vehicle driver carry out?
- ACheck only that the tyres are visually round and continue if no obvious flat is visible
- BCheck the inner drive axle tyres only, as outer tyres are less important
- CTyre checks are the responsibility of the fleet maintenance team and not the driver
- DCheck tyre pressure (including spare), inspect for cuts, bulges, foreign objects, and check that tread depth meets legal minimums on all wheels
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- Q29Road signs and signals
On a multi-lane road in Oman, which lane is designated for overtaking?
- AThe left (fast) lane
- BThe right lane
- CThe centre lane only on three-lane roads
- DAny lane may be used for overtaking at any time
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- Q30Traffic rules
On which side of the road should you park in Oman when parking on the road itself?
- AOn the left side, facing oncoming traffic
- BOn the right side, parallel to and close to the kerb
- COn either side, whichever is more convenient
- DIn the centre if the lanes are wide enough
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 truck & bus theory test?
The official Royal Oman Police truck & bus 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 truck & bus 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.