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Dhofar Royal Oman Police - Oman Road Signs Practice Test 2

Covers the second set of 22 road signs - informational signs, direction signs, road markings and more. Complete both tests to master the full GCC sign vocabulary used in Oman.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 22 questions, 17 to pass
Q1
Road signs and signals

This sign is posted inside a residential area. What does it mean?

A red circle with the number 60 in black in the centre.
Pick an answer to see the reason.

The other 12 questions in this test

Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 22-question run, are in the Oman Driving Test Questions PDF (ROP).

Unlock the answers - OMR 3
  1. Q11
    Road signs and signals

    What is the typical maximum speed limit in an Omani school zone during school hours?

    View through the windscreen of a school zone with children near the road.
    • A30 km/h
    • B60 km/h
    • C20 km/h
    • D40 km/h

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Road signs and signals

    When is it acceptable to use your vehicle horn in Oman?

    A hand pressing a car horn, with sound waves.
    • AWhenever you disagree with another driver's behaviour
    • BTo greet another driver you recognise
    • CTo signal a pedestrian to cross more quickly
    • DTo warn other road users of a genuine danger

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Road signs and signals

    You are driving in dense fog in Oman. What should you do?

    View through the windscreen into thick fog.
    • ASlow down significantly and use low-beam headlights and fog lights if fitted
    • BUse high-beam headlights to see further ahead
    • CMaintain normal speed and follow the vehicle ahead closely
    • DStop on the hard shoulder and wait for the fog to clear

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Road signs and signals

    What is the recommended safe following distance from the vehicle ahead on a high-speed road in Oman?

    View through the windscreen showing a safe gap to the car ahead.
    • AOne car length for every 20 km/h of speed
    • BA fixed 5 metres at all speeds
    • CAt least a 3-second gap between you and the vehicle ahead
    • D2 seconds on dry roads and 1 second on wet roads

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Road signs and signals

    A blue circular sign displays the number 60. What does this sign mean?

    Road sign: minimum speed.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Road signs and signals

    You are joining a motorway via an on-ramp. Who has priority?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing merge; car A at slip road, car B at lane 1.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Road signs and signals

    On an Omani expressway, when may you use the hard shoulder (emergency lane)?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing hard shoulder; car A at lane 1.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Road 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?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing merge; car A at lane 2 (overtaking), truck B at lane 1.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Road signs and signals

    White arrows are painted on the road surface in your lane. What do they indicate?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with broken markings; car A at south.
    • AA recommended tourist route
    • BThe edge of the paved road surface
    • CThat overtaking is permitted in this lane
    • DThe direction you must travel from that lane

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Road signs and signals

    Red or orange zigzag lines are painted at the edge of the road near a school crossing. What do they mean?

    Top-down 2-lane two-way road with zigzag markings.
    • AParking permitted for school buses only
    • BThis is a cycle lane
    • CStop here to wait for the school bus
    • DNo stopping or parking in this area

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Road signs and signals

    A sign shows a lorry with a downward arrow and the number 3.5. What does this tell a car driver?

    An overloaded vehicle sagging at the rear.
    • AVehicles over 3.5 tonnes are prohibited on this road
    • BThe road has a gradient of 3.5 percent ahead
    • CThe speed limit for lorries is 3.5 times the posted speed
    • DThe maximum overhead clearance is 3.5 metres

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Road signs and signals

    In the GCC uniform road sign system, a sign with a blue rectangular background most commonly indicates:

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing hard shoulder; car A at lane 2.
    • AA mandatory instruction sign
    • BMotorway or expressway route information
    • CA prohibition order
    • DA hazard warning

    Answer and explanation in the bank

Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 22-question timed test.

Get the Oman Driving Test Questions PDF (ROP) - OMR 3

What 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 22 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 22-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 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.

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