Dhofar Royal Oman Police Truck & Bus
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsDhofar 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.
This sign is posted inside a residential area. What does it mean?
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).
- Q11Penalties and fines
Which of the following actions is illegal for a driver in Oman?
- AReading or sending a text message while the vehicle is moving
- BAdjusting the volume on a built-in stereo at a red light
- CChecking mirrors before changing lanes
- DUsing a dashboard-mounted GPS navigation device
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- Q12Heavy vehicle
What happens to a truck's air brakes if the air supply completely fails?
- AThe brakes release fully, leaving the driver with no stopping ability
- BThe ABS takes over and modulates hydraulic brake pressure
- CThe spring-loaded parking brakes automatically apply, locking the vehicle
- DThe retarder activates automatically to slow the vehicle
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- Q13Road signs and signals
You passed an 80 km/h sign 1.5 km ago and no new sign has appeared. Does the limit still apply?
- ANo - limits only apply for 1 km from the sign
- BNo - the limit expires at the next junction
- CYes - it remains in force until a new speed sign or end-of-restriction sign is passed
- DNo - the limit only applies while the sign is visible in your mirrors
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- Q14Traffic rules
Traffic at an Oman roundabout is being controlled by temporary signals. Which rule applies?
- AGive way to traffic from the left as normal, ignoring the signals
- BSound the horn and proceed with caution past the signals
- CTreat it as an uncontrolled junction and give way to the right
- DObey the signals; the normal roundabout give-way rule is suspended
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- Q15Right of way
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?
- ASound the horn and overtake on the right before the bus moves
- BGive way only if it is a school bus
- CGive way to the bus where it is safe to do so
- DThe bus must wait for all traffic to clear before it can move
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- Q16Safe driving
A rear tyre suddenly blows out while you are driving on an Omani highway at 110 km/h. What is the correct immediate response?
- ABrake hard immediately and steer toward the shoulder
- BAccelerate briefly to stabilise the vehicle before braking
- CSteer sharply away from the blown tyre to compensate for the pull
- DGrip the steering wheel firmly, ease off the accelerator gradually, keep the vehicle straight, and coast to a controlled stop off the road
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- Q17Penalties and fines
A driver in Oman wants to make a call while the vehicle is moving. What is the legal way to do so?
- AUse a properly fitted hands-free system or Bluetooth device
- BHold the phone with one hand and steer with the other
- CPull onto the hard shoulder and make the call quickly
- DAsk a passenger to hold the phone near the driver's ear
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- Q18Heavy vehicle
How does cargo load affect the braking distance of a heavy truck?
- AA fully loaded truck brakes shorter because the extra weight increases tyre grip
- BLoad has no effect on braking distance as long as the brakes are correctly adjusted
- CA fully loaded truck has a significantly longer braking distance than the same truck unladen, because of the greater mass
- DAn unladen truck always has the longest braking distance due to reduced tyre contact
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- Q19Road 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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- Q20Traffic 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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- Q21Right 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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- Q22Safe 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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- Q23Penalties 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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- Q24Heavy vehicle
When securing a load on a flatbed truck, what is the key principle regarding load distribution?
- AHeavy items should be placed at the rear of the trailer to improve traction on the drive axle
- BThe load should be concentrated over the rear axle to maximise the payload rating
- CLoad position does not matter as long as the total gross weight is within the legal limit
- DThe load should be spread to keep the centre of gravity as low and as central as possible, with weight distributed evenly across axles within legal limits
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- Q25Road 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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- Q26Traffic 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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- Q27Right 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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- Q28Safe 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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- Q29Penalties 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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- Q30Heavy vehicle
A heavy truck is approaching a weight-restricted bridge. The posted limit is 10 tonnes. The truck has a gross vehicle weight of 18 tonnes. What must the driver do?
- ACross slowly and carefully at walking pace to reduce the impact
- BCross if the road is clear of other traffic
- CCross if the load is not exceeding the axle limit shown on the vehicle plate
- DFind an alternative route that can accommodate the vehicle's weight
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 Dhofar Royal Oman Police truck & bus theory test?
The official Royal Oman Police truck & bus 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 3, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Dhofar 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.