Al Khor General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Road Rules Test 2

Q: 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.

Q: 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).

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Question 1

You wish to make a U-turn at an intersection in Qatar. What must you check before doing so?

Accepted Answer

That no No U-turn sign is present and that you can complete the turn without blocking traffic. Before making a U-turn you must confirm no No U-turn sign is in place, that visibility is adequate, and that you will not obstruct or endanger other road users including pedestrians. Signalling well in advance is also required.

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That the intersection has a traffic light so other vehicles will stop

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That you are travelling below 40 km/h

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That the road is at least four lanes wide

Question 2

When must you use your indicators (turn signals) in Qatar?

Accepted Answer

Whenever changing direction, changing lanes, overtaking, or pulling away from the kerb. Indicators must be used any time you intend to change direction or lane, overtake, merge, or move away from a parked position. Signalling communicates your intention to other road users and is required regardless of whether other vehicles appear to be nearby.

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Only when turning at a junction or entering a roundabout

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Only when other vehicles are present

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Only at night or in poor visibility

Question 3

How far in advance should you signal before turning in an urban area in Qatar?

Accepted Answer

At a sufficient distance to warn other road users, typically well before the turn. Qatar traffic regulations require you to signal early enough for other drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to react safely. Signalling too late gives others insufficient time to respond.

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Just as you begin to turn the steering wheel

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Exactly 50 metres before every turn, regardless of speed

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Only if another vehicle is directly behind you

Question 4

When are you required to use your headlights while driving in Qatar?

Accepted Answer

From sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced. Headlights must be on from sunset to sunrise and any time visibility is reduced by weather, dust, or other conditions. They help you see the road and make your vehicle visible to others. Driving at night without lights is a serious offence.

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Only when driving on unlit roads at night

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Only when driving faster than 80 km/h at night

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Only if the road has no street lighting

Question 5

On a multi-lane road in Qatar, which lane should you normally drive in when the road is clear?

Accepted Answer

The rightmost lane available to you. You must keep to the rightmost lane unless overtaking. Qatar traffic law requires drivers to stay right and only move to a left lane to pass slower vehicles, then return immediately. Occupying a left lane unnecessarily is a violation.

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The middle lane so you can move either way

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The left lane to allow others to overtake on the right

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Any lane, provided you maintain speed

Question 6

You are driving on a three-lane highway in Qatar. After overtaking a vehicle in the middle lane, what must you do?

Accepted Answer

Return to the right lane as soon as it is safe to do so. After completing an overtake you must return to the right lane promptly. Lingering in a faster lane without overtaking is an offence under Qatar traffic regulations and can result in a fine.

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Stay in the middle lane if traffic ahead is slower

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Move to the left lane to allow further overtaking

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Maintain your position until you reach your exit

Question 7

When approaching a roundabout in Qatar, who has priority?

Accepted Answer

Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout. Traffic already in the roundabout has priority. Drivers entering must give way to circulating vehicles before joining. Failing to yield at a roundabout is a common cause of collisions in Qatar.

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Vehicles entering from the right

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Vehicles entering from the main approach road

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The vehicle that arrived at the roundabout first

Question 8

You want to take the third exit at a two-lane roundabout in Qatar. Which lane should you generally use to enter?

Accepted Answer

The left lane, signalling left on approach, then signal right as you pass the exit before yours. Qatar roundabouts are driven counter-clockwise. For an exit beyond the halfway point, signal left on approach and enter the left (inner) lane. Continue round, then signal right as you pass the exit before the one you want and move to the outer lane to leave. Signalling right shows you are leaving the roundabout.

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The right lane, signalling right on entry and left before your exit

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Either lane, as lane discipline inside roundabouts is optional

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The right lane, and signal right continuously throughout

Question 9

A vehicle entering a roundabout in Qatar fails to give way and collides with your car. Who is normally at fault?

Accepted Answer

The entering driver, as circulating traffic always has priority. The entering driver is at fault because they are required by Qatar traffic regulations to yield to traffic already circulating. Circulating vehicles have the right of way at all roundabouts unless signs indicate otherwise.

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You, because you should have slowed to let them in

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Both drivers equally, as roundabouts are shared spaces

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The driver on the left, regardless of position

Question 10

On which side of the road are you permitted to overtake another vehicle in Qatar?

Accepted Answer

On the left; you may pass on the right only when the vehicle ahead has signalled and is turning left. Qatar drives on the right, so you overtake on the left of the vehicle you are passing and then return to the right. The only time you may pass on the right is when the vehicle ahead has signalled and is waiting to turn left, and there is room to pass safely. Overtaking where it is prohibited, such as on a crest, a sharp bend or in poor visibility, carries a QR 500 fine.

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On the right side only, because Qatar uses left-hand traffic

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On either side, whenever there is space

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On the hard shoulder if the left lane is busy

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