Al Khor General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Fines & penaltiesAl Khor General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Fines & Black Points Test 1
First 20 questions on Qatar traffic fines and the black-points system. Know the consequences of common offences: speeding, tailgating, illegal parking and more.
Which action is illegal while driving in Qatar under the mobile phone regulations?
The other 10 questions in this test
Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 20-question run, are in the Qatar Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.
- Q11Penalties and fines
Is it legal to modify a vehicle's exhaust system in Qatar to make it louder than the manufacturer's specification?
- AYes, as long as the vehicle still passes the annual inspection.
- BNo. Modified or excessively noisy exhausts are illegal and subject to fines.
- COnly noisy exhausts on motorcycles are regulated; car exhausts are unrestricted.
- DNoise regulations only apply between 10 pm and 6 am.
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- Q12Penalties and fines
A driver in Qatar fits an aftermarket exhaust that dramatically increases the noise of their car. They are stopped by a traffic officer. What will likely happen?
- ANo action if the vehicle is less than three years old.
- BOnly a warning if the modification was carried out by a licensed workshop.
- CA fine for operating a vehicle with a non-compliant exhaust modification, and possibly an instruction to restore the standard exhaust.
- DThe driver can keep the exhaust if they can demonstrate it meets emission standards.
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- Q13Penalties and fines
Beyond traffic fines, what other consequence might a driver in Qatar face if their vehicle fails a compliance inspection due to illegal exhaust modifications?
- AThe vehicle's Istimara renewal may be refused until the vehicle is restored to a legal specification.
- BThe driver faces criminal prosecution solely for the noise modification.
- CThe vehicle is permanently confiscated and never returned.
- DThere are no consequences beyond the roadside fine for illegal exhaust modifications.
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- Q14Penalties and fines
Is it legal to throw rubbish or litter from a moving or parked vehicle in Qatar?
- AYes, as long as it is biodegradable material such as food scraps.
- BOnly an offence if the litter lands on another vehicle.
- CLegal if the vehicle is moving and the road has no visible bins nearby.
- DNo. Littering from a vehicle is a fineable offence in Qatar.
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- Q15Penalties and fines
A driver eats a sandwich while driving and tosses the wrapper out of the window onto a highway in Qatar. Which outcome is most accurate?
- ALittering from a moving vehicle is only an offence in residential areas.
- BPaper wrappers are exempt from the littering rule because they decompose.
- CThe driver has committed a littering offence and can be fined. Cameras or officers on patrol may record the act.
- DNo offence unless the wrapper strikes another vehicle or causes an accident.
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- Q16Penalties and fines
Which of the following actions by a delivery driver in Qatar would constitute a littering offence?
- APlacing packaging in a lidded street waste bin.
- BLeaving goods on a customer's doorstep in a reusable bag.
- CUsing a vehicle-mounted waste bag to collect rubbish during the shift.
- DLeaving a damaged cardboard box on the pavement beside their parked vehicle instead of taking it away.
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- Q17Penalties and fines
A driver in Qatar has unpaid traffic fines. They try to renew their Istimara online. What is likely to happen?
- AThe registration renews immediately regardless of outstanding fines.
- BThe renewal will be blocked until all outstanding fines are paid, as Qatar links fine payment to registration renewal.
- COnly fines older than one year block registration renewal.
- DThe system allows renewal but the fines double automatically after 30 days.
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- Q18Penalties and fines
Which of the following scenarios in Qatar involves the greatest combination of offences and likely the most severe combined penalty?
- ADriving 10 km/h over the limit with a slightly expired Istimara.
- BParking on a yellow kerb briefly while answering a hands-free call.
- CUsing a handheld phone at a red light with a valid licence and current registration.
- DDriving at extreme speed while intoxicated, without a valid licence, with an unbelted passenger and failing to stop at a police checkpoint.
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- Q19Penalties and fines
What is Qatar's legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for all drivers?
- AZero. Any detectable alcohol in the blood is a criminal offence.
- B0.05%, the same limit used in most European countries.
- C0.03% for private drivers and zero for professional drivers.
- D0.08%, which is the most common international standard.
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- Q20Penalties and fines
A driver is caught with alcohol in their system in Qatar. Which outcome is most likely for an expatriate offender?
- AA written warning for a first offence only.
- BA fine equivalent to a minor speeding ticket.
- CCriminal prosecution, imprisonment and possible deportation.
- DMandatory attendance at a road-safety workshop.
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 20-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 Khor General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Al Khor has 40 questions and you need 37 correct (92.5%) to pass. This practice test has 20 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 20-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 Khor 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.