Al Khor General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Fines & penaltiesAl Khor General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Fines & Black Points Test 2
Second set of 20 questions on fines and penalties - alcohol, mobile phones, licence suspension thresholds, vehicle confiscation and more serious offences.
A driver transports a six-year-old child in the front passenger seat without any child restraint in Qatar. Which statement is correct?
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
A driver in Qatar is caught on a speed camera at a location where the posted limit is 80 km/h. If the driver was travelling at 130 km/h, which outcomes might they face?
- AOnly a small administrative fine because it is a first offence captured by camera.
- BNo penalty because camera fines only apply to commercial vehicles in Qatar.
- CA warning letter only, with a fine applied on a second offence.
- DA QR 900 fine and 3 black points.
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Penalties and fines
Why do many drivers in Qatar flash their headlights repeatedly on the motorway?
- ATo pressure the driver ahead to move out of the way, a form of tailgating that is illegal.
- BTo signal that the road ahead is clear.
- CTo communicate that their own vehicle has a fault.
- DFlashing headlights is an approved way to overtake in Qatar.
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- Q13Penalties and fines
What must a driver do when a traffic signal turns red in Qatar?
- AStop completely before the stop line and wait until the signal turns green.
- BSlow down and proceed only if no other vehicle is crossing.
- CStop only if a traffic officer is present.
- DContinue if you entered the intersection on amber.
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- Q14Penalties and fines
What penalties can a driver face for running a red light in Qatar?
- AOnly a verbal caution at the roadside.
- BNo penalty if no collision results.
- CA QR 6,000 fine and 7 black points.
- DNo answer is correct
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- Q15Penalties and fines
A driver enters an intersection in Qatar just as the signal changes from amber to red. They clear the intersection before any cross-traffic moves. Have they committed an offence?
- ANo. Amber allows a driver to continue, so clearing on early red is acceptable.
- BNo offence if no collision or near-miss occurred.
- COnly an offence if an officer was physically present at the intersection.
- DYes. If the light was red when they crossed the stop line, it is a red-light violation.
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- Q16Penalties and fines
What is tailgating and why is it penalised in Qatar?
- ATailgating is following another vehicle too closely. It is penalised because it reduces reaction time and greatly increases collision risk.
- BTailgating is overtaking on the inside lane, which is only penalised on motorways.
- CTailgating means leaving a gap of more than 50 metres, which causes traffic congestion.
- DTailgating is legal in Qatar as long as the vehicle ahead is travelling under the speed limit.
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- Q17Penalties and fines
A driver on a Qatar expressway maintains a following distance of only one second behind the vehicle ahead while travelling at 120 km/h. Which legal outcome is most likely?
- AOne second is the legal minimum, so no offence is committed.
- BNo offence unless the vehicle ahead brakes and a collision results.
- COnly a caution applies because expressway following distances are unregulated.
- DThe driver risks a fine and black points for tailgating, as one second is insufficient stopping distance at 120 km/h.
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- Q18Penalties and fines
What document proves a vehicle is legally registered in Qatar?
- AThe vehicle purchase receipt.
- BThe Istimara (vehicle registration card).
- CThe owner's Qatar ID card.
- DA letter from the vehicle dealer.
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- Q19Penalties and fines
What happens if you drive a vehicle with an expired Istimara (registration) in Qatar?
- ANothing, as registration checks are only done at annual inspection points.
- BYou will only receive a written warning letter by post.
- CYou can be fined and the vehicle may be impounded until registration is renewed.
- DThe offence only applies if the registration has been expired for more than six months.
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- Q20Penalties and fines
Is it legal to drive in Qatar with a foreign driving licence?
- AOnly temporarily for visitors or those transferring to a Qatar licence within the permitted period. Driving without any valid licence is an offence.
- BYes, any foreign licence is permanently accepted in Qatar.
- CNo. All foreign licence holders must retake the full Qatari driving test regardless.
- DForeign licences are only accepted if the vehicle is a rental.
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.