Al Sharqiyah South Royal Oman Police Light vehicle
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsAl Sharqiyah South 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.
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- Q11Road signs and signals
A blue circular sign displays the number 60. What does this sign mean?
- AThe maximum speed is 60 km/h
- BThe speed limit resumes at 60 km/h
- CThe minimum speed is 60 km/h
- DThe recommended speed is 60 km/h in adverse conditions
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- Q12Traffic rules
Is it safe to place a rear-facing infant seat in front of an active passenger airbag in Oman?
- ANo - a rear-facing child seat must never be placed in front of an active airbag
- BYes, as long as the infant is under six months old
- CYes, if the adult seat belt is also used over the child seat
- DIt is permitted only if the vehicle is driven below 60 km/h
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- Q13Right of way
A cyclist is riding in a dedicated cycle lane alongside the road. You want to turn right across the cycle lane. Who has priority?
- AYou have priority as the motor vehicle driver making a right turn
- BThe cyclist travelling in the dedicated cycle lane has priority
- CPriority is equal; make eye contact and proceed together
- DThe cyclist must stop for any vehicle that is turning
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- Q14Safe driving
Your vehicle begins to aquaplane (hydroplane) on a wet Omani road. What is the correct response?
- ABrake firmly and steer in the direction of the slide
- BEase off the accelerator gently and hold the steering straight; do not brake hard until the tyres regain contact with the road
- CAccelerate to push through the water film more quickly
- DSteer sharply left to exit the deep water
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- Q15Penalties and fines
Oman sets legal limits on how dark car window tints can be. What is the main reason for this rule?
- ATo ensure drivers can see clearly and law enforcement can identify occupants
- BTo improve the visual appearance of vehicles on the road
- CWindow tinting is completely unrestricted in Oman
- DOnly the front windscreen is regulated; all side windows are unrestricted
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- Q16Road signs and signals
You are joining a motorway via an on-ramp. Who has priority?
- AThe vehicle on the on-ramp, which has right of way
- BTraffic already travelling on the motorway
- CThe faster vehicle in each situation
- DWhoever reaches the merge point first
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- Q17Traffic rules
Is it legal to hold a mobile phone and talk on it while driving in Oman?
- AYes, as long as you are travelling below 60 km/h
- BYes, for calls that last under one minute
- CNo - using a handheld phone while driving is prohibited
- DOnly prohibited on highways; it is permitted on other roads
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- Q18Right of way
You are driving in a town and approach an unmarked crossroads. A vehicle is approaching from the left at exactly the same time. Who has priority?
- AThe vehicle on the left has priority
- BWhoever reaches the centre of the junction first has priority
- CThe vehicle travelling faster has priority
- DYou have priority because the other vehicle is on your left
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- Q19Safe driving
Which tyre condition most increases the risk of aquaplaning on wet Omani roads after rain?
- ASlightly over-inflated tyres that improve wet-weather grip
- BNew tyres with deep tread channels
- CWorn tyres with shallow tread that cannot channel water away from the contact patch
- DTyres inflated to the manufacturer's specification
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- Q20Penalties and fines
A vehicle in Oman is found to have window tint darker than the legal limit. What can police do?
- AIssue a fine and order the illegal tint to be removed
- BIssue only a verbal warning to have the tint changed at some point
- CImpound the vehicle immediately with no further process
- DAllow the driver to apply for a special exemption permit on the spot
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- Q21Road signs and signals
On an Omani expressway, when may you use the hard shoulder (emergency lane)?
- AAs a free lane during heavy traffic
- BFor overtaking slow-moving vehicles
- CFor stopping briefly to make a phone call
- DOnly in a genuine emergency or when directed by police
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- Q22Traffic rules
You need to answer an urgent call while driving in Oman. What is the correct action?
- 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
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- Q23Right of way
At an unmarked crossroads, you are heading north. A vehicle is on your right heading west, and a vehicle is on your left heading east. All three want to go straight on. What is the correct order of priority?
- AThe vehicle on your right goes first, then you, then the vehicle on your left
- BAll three vehicles have equal priority and may proceed simultaneously
- CThe vehicle on your left goes first because it is heading towards you
- DYou go first because you are heading north, which is the primary direction
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- Q24Safe driving
You are loading a roof rack on your vehicle for a trip across Oman. What is the key safety requirement for the load?
- AThe load must be securely fastened so it cannot shift, slide, or fall from the vehicle in any driving condition
- BThe load is safe as long as it does not exceed the width of the vehicle
- COnly loads over 100 kg need to be secured
- DLoads on roof racks do not need to be secured if you drive under 80 km/h
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- Q25Penalties and fines
A driver in Oman has applied a reflective film across the entire front windscreen to reduce glare. This is most likely to be considered:
- AIllegal, because significant tinting on the front windscreen is prohibited and impairs vision at night
- BLegal, because reducing glare improves safety for the driver
- CLegal if the vehicle passed its last annual inspection with the tint already fitted
- DLegal only if the film is a manufacturer-installed option from the factory
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- Q26Road signs and signals
A driver is travelling in the left (fast) lane on a clear motorway and refuses to move back to the right when a faster vehicle approaches from behind. Is this an offence in Oman?
- ANo - any driver may stay in any lane at any speed
- BYes - drivers must vacate the left lane when not actively overtaking
- COnly an offence if the vehicle behind sounds its horn three times
- DNo - the left lane is a priority lane for high-speed drivers
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- Q27Traffic rules
Which in-car activity is least likely to constitute a distraction offence while driving in Oman?
- 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
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- Q28Right of way
You are on a roundabout in the outer (right) lane. The road markings show the outer lane is for exits 1 and 2 only. You realise you needed exit 3. What should you do?
- ACut across from the outer lane to the inner lane to reach exit 3
- BStop on the roundabout and reverse back to your exit
- CTake the nearest available exit immediately and then turn around
- DContinue around the roundabout and take the correct exit on the next circuit
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- Q29Safe driving
How does a heavy roof-rack load affect vehicle handling on Omani highways?
- AIt lowers the centre of gravity, improving stability at high speeds
- BIt has no significant effect on handling if the load is centred
- CIt raises the centre of gravity, making the vehicle more prone to rolling over in sharp corners or sudden lane changes
- DIt only affects fuel consumption, not safety
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- Q30Penalties and fines
For which of the following offences can police in Oman impound a vehicle on the spot?
- ADriving with an unlit interior dashboard light
- BPlaying music above a certain volume
- CFailing to signal when changing lanes
- DDriving without a valid driving licence
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 South Royal Oman Police light vehicle theory test?
The official Royal Oman Police light vehicle theory test in Al Sharqiyah South 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 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.