Dhofar Royal Oman Police Light vehicle
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsDhofar 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.
What does this sign tell you?
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
What does this sign tell you about the road you are on?
- AYou must maintain at least 100 km/h
- BThe maximum speed here is 100 km/h
- CYou are entering a 100-metre speed-camera zone
- DThe road ahead has a 100-metre visibility limit
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- Q12Traffic rules
On which side do you overtake another vehicle in Oman?
- AOn the right (you pass on their right side)
- BOn the left (you move into the left lane and pass on their left side)
- CEither side, whichever is clearer
- DOnly on dual carriageways; no rule applies on single-lane roads
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- Q13Right of way
You are joining a motorway from a slip road (on-ramp). Who has priority?
- AVehicles on the slip road have priority because they are accelerating
- BTraffic already on the motorway has priority
- CThe vehicle that has been waiting the longest has priority
- DPriority is shared equally between both streams of traffic
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- Q14Safe driving
Which of the following tyre conditions significantly increases the risk of a blowout on Oman's hot roads?
- ASlightly over-inflated tyres that reduce rolling resistance
- BTyres inflated to the manufacturer's recommended pressure
- CSeverely under-inflated tyres that flex excessively and build up heat
- DNew tyres that have not yet been run in for 100 km
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- Q15Penalties and fines
A driver stops at a red traffic light in Oman and picks up their phone to read a message. Is this permitted?
- AYes, because the vehicle is stationary the rules do not apply
- BYes, as long as the message is read and not replied to
- CYes, only if it takes fewer than 30 seconds
- DNo, the mobile phone prohibition applies whenever the driver is behind the wheel on a public road with the engine running
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- Q16Road signs and signals
This sign is displayed on an Omani expressway. A fellow driver argues there is a guaranteed 20 km/h tolerance above the posted limit. Is this correct?
- AYes - Oman allows 20 km/h above the posted limit at all times
- BYes - but only outside peak hours and on clear roads
- CNo - the posted limit is the legal maximum and any tolerance is not a legal right
- DYes - only for vehicles with four-wheel drive on desert roads
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- Q17Traffic rules
Where is overtaking prohibited in Oman?
- AOnly on single-lane roads at night
- BAt pedestrian crossings, intersections, sharp bends, hill crests, and where a solid centre line is marked
- COnly where a specific no-overtaking sign is posted
- DOvertaking is never prohibited if you can see clearly ahead
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- Q18Right of way
You are driving up a narrow mountain road and you meet a vehicle coming downhill. There is only room for one vehicle to pass. Who should give way?
- AThe vehicle travelling downhill should give way to the vehicle going uphill
- BThe vehicle going uphill should reverse to let the downhill vehicle pass
- CThe larger vehicle should reverse regardless of direction
- DBoth vehicles stop and wait for a third party to direct them
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- Q19Safe driving
Your vehicle is fitted with ABS (Anti-lock Braking System). How should you apply the brakes in an emergency stop?
- APress the brake pedal firmly and hold it down; the ABS will pulse automatically to prevent lock-up
- BPump the brake pedal rapidly yourself to prevent wheel lock
- CPress the brake halfway to avoid triggering ABS
- DApply the handbrake at the same time as the footbrake
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- Q20Penalties and fines
Using a mobile phone while driving in Oman can result in which of the following?
- AA caution letter with no financial penalty
- BAn automatic licence suspension for one year on the first offence
- CA fine and black points on the driving record
- DOnly a verbal warning if it is a first offence
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- Q21Road signs and signals
What does this sign prohibit?
- AChanging lanes on a motorway
- BDriving faster than 50 km/h
- CParking on the right side of the road
- DOvertaking other moving vehicles
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- Q22Traffic rules
Before overtaking on an Oman highway, what must you confirm?
- AThe road ahead is clear for a safe distance, your mirrors and blind spot are clear, and overtaking is not prohibited at that point
- BOnly that the car in front is travelling slower than you
- COnly your rearview mirror before pulling out
- DThat your hazard lights are switched on for the manoeuvre
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- Q23Right of way
You are driving through a school zone during school hours. A group of children is waiting at the edge of the road. What should you do?
- ASound the horn to warn the children and continue at the posted speed limit
- BSlow down significantly and be prepared to stop for children crossing
- CChildren have no special right of way; continue at the speed limit
- DStop only if a crossing guard is present
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- Q24Safe driving
What is the main safety advantage of ABS in an emergency braking situation?
- AIt reduces stopping distance to zero in wet conditions
- BIt automatically steers the vehicle away from hazards
- CIt allows the driver to steer around an obstacle while braking at maximum force
- DIt disengages the engine to prevent stalling during braking
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- Q25Penalties and fines
Who is required to wear a seatbelt in the front seats of a vehicle in Oman?
- AOnly the driver
- BOnly passengers, not the driver
- CBoth the driver and all front-seat passengers
- DSeatbelts are recommended but not legally required
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- Q26Road signs and signals
A no-overtaking sign is posted at the start of a bend. You can see the road ahead is empty. May you overtake?
- ANo - the prohibition applies to the entire restricted section regardless of visibility
- BYes - if you can clearly see at least 200 metres ahead
- CYes - motorcycles are exempt from this sign
- DYes - if the manoeuvre is completed within 5 seconds
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- Q27Traffic rules
You are overtaking on an Oman road and the vehicle you are passing suddenly accelerates. What should you do?
- AAccelerate harder to complete the overtake quickly
- BAbandon the overtake, drop back, and return to the right lane safely
- CBrake sharply and swerve back immediately
- DSound the horn and continue overtaking regardless
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- Q28Right of way
Traffic signals at a junction fail completely and show no lights at all. How should you treat the junction?
- ATreat it as an unmarked junction and give way to traffic from the right
- BAll traffic stops permanently until the signals are repaired
- CThe road with more lanes automatically has priority
- DProceed at full speed because the signal restriction no longer applies
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- Q29Safe driving
Before moving off, which mirrors must you check as part of your routine safety drill in Oman?
- ABoth door mirrors and the interior rear-view mirror
- BOnly the interior rear-view mirror
- COnly the door mirror on the driver's side
- DMirrors are only needed when reversing
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- Q30Penalties and fines
Are rear-seat passengers in Oman required to wear seatbelts?
- AYes, all passengers including those in the rear must be belted
- BNo, the law only covers occupants in the front seats
- COnly rear passengers aged under 18
- DOnly when travelling on expressways above 120 km/h
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 1.5What 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 Dhofar Royal Oman Police light vehicle theory test?
The official Royal Oman Police light vehicle theory test in Dhofar 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 1.5, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Dhofar 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.