Al Sharqiyah North Royal Oman Police Truck & Bus
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsAl Sharqiyah North 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.
A bus has stopped at a bus stop and its indicator shows it intends to pull back onto the road. What should drivers behind do?
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
A solid white line runs along the centre of a two-way road. What does it mean for drivers?
- AYou may cross it briefly to overtake if the road ahead is clear
- BYou must not cross or straddle the line
- CIt marks the edge of the hard shoulder
- DIt indicates a bus-only lane
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- Q12Traffic rules
When should you sound the horn on a mountain or winding road in Oman?
- AOnly when you can already see another vehicle
- BContinuously while driving on any mountain road
- CBefore approaching a sharp blind bend to warn oncoming traffic of your presence
- DHorn use is prohibited on mountain roads in Oman
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- Q13Right of way
You are exiting a petrol station onto a main road. Who has right of way?
- AYou have priority because you are moving faster from a standing start
- BTraffic on the main road has priority; you must give way before pulling out
- COnly traffic coming from your right has priority
- DYou have priority if your vehicle is larger than those on the main road
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- Q14Safe driving
A driver behind you is tailgating aggressively on a highway. What is the safest response?
- ABrake sharply to teach the tailgater a lesson
- BAccelerate to open a larger gap between you and the tailgater
- CIncrease your following distance to the vehicle ahead so you have more room to brake gradually if needed
- DMove right into the tailgater's path to block them from overtaking
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- Q15Penalties and fines
Is drifting (intentionally oversteering so the rear wheels lose traction) legal on public roads in Oman?
- AYes, if done in a designated lane on a sufficiently wide road
- BYes, but only at speeds below 60 km/h
- CIt is legal provided no other vehicles are present
- DNo, drifting on public roads is illegal and treated as a criminal offence
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- Q16Heavy vehicle
Why are heavy vehicles prohibited from using the outside (fast) lane of a multi-lane Oman highway in most circumstances?
- AThe outside lane has a different road surface unsuitable for heavy vehicle tyres
- BHeavy vehicles must stay left to allow emergency vehicles to pass on the right at all times
- COman law allows heavy vehicles in all lanes; the restriction is only advisory
- DTheir lower maximum speed and longer stopping distance create a hazard for faster-moving vehicles in the outside lane
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- Q17Road signs and signals
A broken white line divides lanes on your side of the road. What does this allow?
- AOvertaking on the right
- BCrossing to the opposite carriageway
- CChanging lanes when it is safe to do so
- DStopping in the lane to wait for a gap in traffic
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- Q18Traffic rules
You are driving through an Oman wadi after heavy rain and see fast-flowing water across the road. What should you do?
- AStop before the water and wait for it to subside; do not attempt to cross a flooded wadi
- BCross quickly at high speed to minimise time in the water
- CCross slowly in first gear if the water looks shallow
- DFollow whatever the vehicle ahead does
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- Q19Right of way
Two vehicles reach an unmarked crossroads at the same time from opposite directions, both wanting to turn right. What is the safest approach?
- ABoth vehicles pass right side to right side and complete the turn simultaneously
- BOne vehicle must stop completely and let the other go first
- CBoth must give way to each other indefinitely and neither can proceed
- DThe vehicle on the right has priority and goes first
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- Q20Safe driving
Before overtaking a vehicle on a two-lane Omani highway, what gap do you need to see ahead to overtake safely?
- AAny gap in oncoming traffic; accelerate hard and the gap will be sufficient
- BA clear gap large enough to accelerate past, complete the manoeuvre, and return to your lane before meeting any oncoming traffic
- CA 50-metre gap is always enough at any speed
- DOnly the gap between you and the vehicle ahead in your lane
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- Q21Penalties and fines
A driver is caught drifting on an Omani public road. What is the likely outcome for their vehicle?
- AThe vehicle undergoes a safety inspection and is released the same day
- BThe vehicle is held for 24 hours and then automatically returned
- CNo vehicle action is taken; only a monetary fine is issued
- DThe vehicle is impounded and may be confiscated permanently
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- Q22Heavy vehicle
How should a truck driver adjust mirrors before starting a journey?
- ASet mirrors once when the vehicle is new and do not adjust again unless a mirror is physically damaged
- BAdjust only the left-hand mirror; the right-hand mirror should be set by the maintenance team
- CMirrors should not be adjusted while seated; exit the cab and set each mirror by hand before departure
- DAdjust all mirrors including the wide-angle and close-proximity mirrors from the cab seat so the driver can see along both sides of the vehicle and reduce blind spots as much as possible
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- Q23Road signs and signals
Double yellow lines painted along the edge of the road in Oman normally indicate:
- AFree parking for up to 30 minutes
- BA no-parking or no-stopping restriction
- CA loading zone reserved for goods vehicles
- DThe boundary of a dedicated bus lane
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- Q24Traffic rules
After driving through a shallow water crossing in Oman, what should you check immediately?
- ARev the engine hard to clear water from the exhaust
- BAccelerate immediately to dry the road surface ahead
- CNo additional check is needed if the depth was less than 10 cm
- DTest the brakes gently to dry them and confirm they are working properly
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- Q25Right of way
You are driving on a narrow road. There is a passing place ahead on your right. An oncoming vehicle is approaching. What should you do?
- ADrive to the passing place on the right and wait in it for the oncoming vehicle to pass
- BReverse until you find a passing place somewhere behind you
- CThe oncoming vehicle must use the passing place since it is on their left
- DBoth vehicles stop where they are and wait for someone to direct them
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- Q26Safe driving
You are driving in summer in Oman. What are the symptoms of heat exhaustion that can impair your ability to drive safely?
- AHeavy sweating, weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, and impaired concentration
- BIncreased alertness and faster reflexes due to the heat
- COnly physical symptoms with no effect on mental driving performance
- DSymptoms only occur when the vehicle's air conditioning fails
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- Q27Penalties and fines
A driver in Oman films themselves drifting and posts the video on social media. Can they be prosecuted even if police did not witness the act directly?
- ANo, only witnessed offences can be prosecuted in Oman
- BOnly if another road user files a formal complaint with police
- CNo, online content is not admissible as evidence in Oman traffic courts
- DYes, video evidence including self-published content can be used to identify and prosecute the driver
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- Q28Heavy vehicle
A truck driver notices the steering feels light and the vehicle wanders at high speed on an Oman highway. What is the most likely cause?
- AThe vehicle being unladen, which reduces weight and therefore rolling resistance
- BThe exhaust brake being engaged on a flat road, interfering with power steering
- CHigh-range gearbox selection causing the engine to over-rev and vibrate the steering column
- DUnderinflated or failed front tyres reducing the steering axle load and grip
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- Q29Road signs and signals
You approach a yellow box junction painted on the road. When may you enter the box?
- AWhenever the traffic signals are showing green
- BWhenever the box itself is empty of other vehicles
- CAt any time if you move through it quickly
- DOnly when your exit road is clear and you can drive through without stopping inside
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- Q30Traffic rules
The posted limit on an Oman road is 120 km/h. Heavy fog has reduced visibility to under 50 metres. How fast should you drive?
- AThe full 120 km/h; the posted limit applies in all conditions
- BExactly 60 km/h regardless of actual conditions
- CSpeed is irrelevant in fog; focus only on keeping the lane markings visible
- DSlow down to a speed at which you can stop safely within your visible distance
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 Sharqiyah North Royal Oman Police truck & bus theory test?
The official Royal Oman Police truck & bus theory test in Al Sharqiyah North 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 Sharqiyah North 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.