Al Daayen General Directorate of Traffic Motorcycle
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsAl Daayen General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Motorcycle Theory Mock Test 3
Third full motorcycle mock exam and a great final readiness check before your real bike theory test. Another distinct set of 40 timed questions.
When your vehicle is fitted with ABS and you need to brake in an emergency, what is the correct technique?
The other 30 questions in this test
Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 40-question run, are in the Qatar Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.
- Q11Right of way
You are turning right from a main road into a side street. A pedestrian is crossing the mouth of the side street. Who has priority?
- AYou, because you are on the main road
- BYou, because you signalled before turning
- CNeither; you must negotiate with the pedestrian
- DThe pedestrian crossing the side street entrance
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- Q12Safe driving
Rain has just started falling on a road that has been dry for several weeks in Qatar. Why is this particularly dangerous?
- ARain increases road surface friction during the first few minutes
- BThe road surface expands in moisture, creating bumps
- CWipers leave streaks that reduce visibility permanently
- DAccumulated oil and dust mix with rainwater to form an extremely slippery surface
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- Q13Penalties and fines
A driver in Qatar accidentally enters a motorway off-ramp and realises they are facing oncoming traffic. What is the correct and legal action?
- ASpeed up to reach the end of the ramp before any vehicle arrives.
- BReverse at speed back onto the main carriageway immediately.
- CFlash headlights and honk to make oncoming drivers stop and let you reverse.
- DStop as far to the side as possible, activate hazard lights and call for assistance. Do not attempt to reverse back into traffic flow.
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- Q14Motorcycle control
On a steep uphill start with a pillion passenger, why is the risk of stalling higher than on a flat road?
- AThe rear wheel receives less traction on uphill surfaces
- BGravity and the extra mass require significantly more engine torque and clutch slip to move the bike from rest, making calibration harder
- CThe fuel pump struggles to supply fuel when the bike is tilted uphill
- DHill starts do not actually increase the stalling risk compared to flat ground
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- Q15Motorcycle safety
You are riding on a motorway and a heavy goods vehicle passes you at speed. What specific hazard should you anticipate immediately after the truck passes?
- AThe truck's exhaust will cool your engine temporarily
- BDebris falling from the truck will only land behind you, not beside you
- CA sudden gust of wind as the truck's slipstream ends, which can push your motorcycle sideways; followed by reduced air pressure that may briefly pull you toward the truck
- DNo specific hazard; the truck is no longer beside you and therefore poses no risk
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- Q16Road signs and signals
What does it mean when a road sign is accompanied by a rectangular supplementary plate below it?
- AThe sign below the plate always cancels the sign above
- BThe main sign applies only in emergencies
- CThe plate gives additional information, such as the times or vehicles to which the sign applies
- DThe sign is a temporary restriction
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- Q17Traffic rules
Your vehicle breaks down inside a tunnel in Qatar. What should you do?
- AStay in the vehicle with the doors locked until help arrives
- BSwitch on hazard lights, exit the vehicle carefully, and use emergency phones or exits
- COpen the bonnet and attempt repairs inside the tunnel
- DWalk back through the tunnel in the direction of traffic to find help
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- Q18Right of way
You are on a two-lane highway in the left (fast/overtaking) lane. You want to exit the highway in 500 metres. What is the correct right-of-way action?
- ABrake sharply and cut across to the exit from the left lane
- BStay in the left lane and exit directly without changing lanes
- CMove to the right lane immediately without signalling to save time
- DSignal right, check mirrors and blind spot, move to the right lane when safe, then take the exit slip road on the right
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- Q19Safe driving
What should you do if you feel drowsy while driving on a long expressway journey in Qatar?
- AOpen the window and turn up the radio to stay awake
- BPull off safely at the next exit or service area and rest before continuing
- CDrink extra coffee and reduce speed slightly to compensate
- DKeep driving as long as you are still able to see the road clearly
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- Q20Penalties and fines
In Qatar, which penalty scenario most accurately reflects the consequences for deliberate wrong-way driving on a main road?
- AA modest fine and three black points, the same as a red-light offence.
- BA caution for a first offence, with stricter penalties only on recurrence.
- CA QR 6,000 fine and 6 black points, with court action possible in aggravated cases.
- DNo penalty at all unless a collision results.
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- Q21Road signs and signals
A speed-limit sign shows 80 km/h. A supplementary plate below it reads 06:00 - 22:00. What is the speed limit at 03:00?
- A80 km/h, because speed limits are always in force
- B120 km/h, the standard night expressway limit
- C40 km/h, because extra care is required at night
- DThe national or road default limit, as the 80 km/h restriction only applies between 06:00 and 22:00
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- Q22Traffic rules
What speed should you observe when driving through a school zone in Qatar during active school hours?
- AThe same as the surrounding area, as school signs are advisory only
- BNo more than 100 km/h regardless of the sign
- CSchool zones only apply to buses and minivans
- DThe reduced limit shown on the school zone sign, typically lower than the surrounding road
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- Q23Right of way
A STOP sign is placed at the end of a minor road. You can see the main road is completely empty. What must you do?
- ASlow down and proceed since the road is empty
- BStop only if you see another vehicle approaching
- CStop completely at the stop line, check, and then proceed
- DFlash your headlights and proceed without stopping
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- Q24Safe driving
Why must you not use a hand-held mobile phone while driving in Qatar?
- APhone signals interfere with the vehicle's electronic control systems
- BIt is only prohibited when driving in school zones
- CIt causes mental distraction that reduces reaction time, and it is illegal under Qatar law
- DHolding a phone prevents you from operating the wipers
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- Q25Penalties and fines
An ambulance with flashing lights and a siren is coming up behind you on a two-lane road in Qatar. What should you do?
- ASpeed up so that you stay ahead of the ambulance
- BStop at once in your lane, even if it blocks the road
- CMove safely to the right, slow down or stop, and let it pass
- DMove to the left lane and keep your current speed
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- Q26Road signs and signals
What road markings indicate a no-stopping zone at a roadside in Qatar?
- AWhite broken lines parallel to the kerb
- BRed reflective road studs
- CBlue painted road surface
- DYellow kerb markings or yellow lines along the kerb edge
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- Q27Traffic rules
A school bus has stopped with its warning lights flashing and its stop sign arm extended in Qatar. What must approaching drivers do?
- AKeep to the speed limit, because the bus has stopped off the road
- BSound the horn so the children know you are coming
- CSlow right down, be ready to stop, and do not pass while children are getting on or off
- DOvertake quickly before the children start to cross
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- Q28Right of way
You are driving on a main road. A vehicle from a side road on the right does not stop and pulls out in front of you. Who is legally at fault?
- AThe vehicle from the side road, which failed to give way to the main road
- BYou, because you should have anticipated the hazard
- CBoth drivers share equal fault
- DNeither driver; it is considered an unavoidable accident
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- Q29Safe driving
Even when using a hands-free phone system while driving, what risk remains?
- AThe microphone can interfere with the horn
- BCognitive distraction, meaning your mind is partially on the conversation rather than the road
- CHands-free systems are perfectly safe and carry no increased crash risk
- DThe speaker volume can prevent you from hearing sirens
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- Q30Penalties and fines
On a busy dual carriageway in Qatar, an ambulance with lights and sirens is approaching from behind. All lanes are heavily congested. What should drivers do?
- AStop in the current lane and do nothing, as there is no space to move.
- BEach driver should edge as far right as safely possible to create a corridor in the middle or left lane for the ambulance.
- CAccelerate to try to reach a gap in traffic further ahead.
- DMove to the left lane to let the ambulance use the right lane.
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- Q31Road signs and signals
You want to overtake on a road in Qatar. The centre line is a solid white line. What should you do?
- AOvertake quickly if no traffic is coming
- BSound your horn and overtake on the left shoulder
- CDo not overtake; solid centre lines prohibit crossing the line to pass
- DOnly overtake if you can complete the manoeuvre in under 10 seconds
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- Q32Traffic rules
A pedestrian is waiting at a marked crossing in Qatar. What must you do?
- AFlash your lights to indicate it is safe for them to cross
- BGive way to the pedestrian before proceeding through the crossing
- CProceed quickly so the pedestrian can cross behind you
- DSound your horn to warn them and then continue
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- Q33Right of way
You are in the inner (left) lane of a multi-lane roundabout. Your exit is coming up, but to reach it you would have to cross the outer (right) lane, where traffic is alongside you. What should you do?
- ACut across the outer lane immediately to reach your exit
- BStop in the roundabout and wait for traffic to clear
- CSound your horn and force your way across into the outer lane
- DStay in your lane, continue around the roundabout and exit later when it is safe, then re-route if needed
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- Q34Safe driving
You are loading a pickup truck for a long inter-city journey in Qatar. What is the most important safety rule for the load?
- ALoads only need securing if they extend beyond the vehicle sides
- BAny load is safe if the tailgate is closed
- CThe load must be secured so it cannot shift, fall off, or become a projectile in a sudden stop or crash
- DLoad weight does not affect braking distance on Qatar's modern roads
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- Q35Penalties and fines
Which of the following is an example of illegal parking in Qatar?
- AParking in a paid public car park for the permitted time.
- BParking in front of a fire hydrant or on a yellow kerb line.
- CParking in a clearly marked residential bay outside peak hours.
- DParking in a multi-storey car park at night.
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- Q36Road signs and signals
Is it legal to use a car horn in a residential area at night in Qatar?
- AYes, the horn may be used freely at all times
- BGenerally no; unnecessary horn use is prohibited, especially at night in residential areas
- CYes, but only three short beeps are allowed
- DOnly if you need to warn a pedestrian
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- Q37Traffic rules
A visually impaired pedestrian using a white cane or guide dog is crossing a road in Qatar. What extra care must you take?
- ANo additional care is required beyond standard pedestrian rules
- BStop well before the crossing and wait until the person has completely cleared the road
- CPass slowly and use your horn to help them hear you
- DProceed at walking pace alongside them
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- Q38Right of way
An emergency vehicle on your right is at an intersection with its lights and siren active, but has a red traffic light. You have a green light. What should you do?
- AProceed on your green light; the emergency vehicle must wait
- BStop and wait for police directions
- CWait and give way to the emergency vehicle even though you have a green light
- DProceed cautiously at half speed
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- Q39Safe driving
How does a heavy or overloaded roof rack affect your vehicle's handling?
- AIt lowers the centre of gravity and improves stability
- BIt increases fuel efficiency by reducing wind resistance
- CIt raises the centre of gravity and increases rollover risk, especially on corners
- DIt has no effect on handling as long as the load is distributed evenly
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- Q40Penalties and fines
A driver parks their vehicle partially blocking a pedestrian crossing in Qatar while they go to collect a takeaway order. What may happen?
- AIt is acceptable for stops of five minutes or less.
- BThe vehicle can be fined and towed, even for a short stop. Pedestrian crossings must never be blocked.
- COnly an offence if a pedestrian complains to the police.
- DThe driver will only receive a warning if it is a first offence.
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 40-question timed test.
Get the Qatar Driving Theory Online Practice Bank - QAR 39What 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 Daayen General Directorate of Traffic motorcycle theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic motorcycle theory test in Al Daayen has 40 questions and you need 37 correct (92.5%) to pass. This practice test has 40 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 Qatar exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the General Directorate of Traffic (Ministry of Interior) and the driving schools, and can change. Always confirm the current requirements with your driving school or the traffic department (for example via the Metrash service).
Is this practice test free?
The first 10 questions are free, with no signup, and each shows the answer and the reason. The full 40-question test, timed, is in the Qatar Driving Theory Online Practice Bank (QAR 39, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Al Daayen motorcycle 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.