Al Khor General Directorate of Traffic Motorcycle
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsAl Khor General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Motorcycle Theory Mock Test 1
A full 40-question timed practice exam for the Qatar motorcycle (bike) theory test, set at the reported 37/40 (92.5%) pass mark. Covers shared road rules and signs plus motorcycle-specific control and safety.
During a corner, you realise you are going slightly too fast. What is the safest initial response regarding the throttle?
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- Q11Traffic rules
What must you NOT do when parking near a pedestrian crossing in Qatar?
- ALeave your hazard lights on
- BEngage your handbrake before leaving the vehicle
- CPark on or so close to the crossing that you obstruct it
- DFace the vehicle downhill
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- Q12Right of way
You are exiting a private driveway onto a public road. Who has priority?
- AYou, because you are moving more slowly
- BYou, if you signal before exiting
- CPedestrians and cyclists only; other vehicles must wait for you
- DTraffic already on the public road
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- Q13Safe driving
You are driving in a sandstorm and visibility on the expressway drops to almost nothing. What should you do?
- ASlow to 40 km/h and keep going with the hazard lights on
- BFollow the tail lights of the vehicle immediately ahead closely
- CLeave the carriageway, stop well clear of the traffic, and then switch on the hazard lights
- DUse high-beam headlights so other drivers can see you from further away
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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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- Q15Motorcycle control
As you approach a corner, your speed is too high. You roll the throttle off but still need more deceleration. What should you do next?
- AWait until you are mid-corner, then apply the front brake hard
- BShift to neutral and coast through
- CApply both front and rear brakes progressively before you reach the corner, while the bike is still upright
- DOpen the throttle wide to push through the corner with power
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- Q16Motorcycle safety
What is the recommended formation for a group of motorcycles riding together on a dual carriageway?
- ASingle file with each rider directly behind the one in front, as close together as possible
- BRiding side by side in pairs to fill the lane and improve group visibility
- CFormation does not matter as long as all riders maintain the speed limit
- DA staggered (offset) formation with each rider occupying a different wheel track, maintaining a 2-second gap to the rider directly ahead
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- Q17Road signs and signals
What is the highest speed limit posted on Qatar's highways?
- A140 km/h
- B160 km/h
- C120 km/h
- DThere is no limit on highways
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- Q18Traffic rules
You park your car on a hill in Qatar and leave the vehicle unattended. What should you do in addition to applying the handbrake?
- ALeave the engine running to keep the brakes pressurised
- BTurn the front wheels toward the kerb when facing downhill, or away from it when facing uphill
- CSelect neutral gear to allow the vehicle to roll slowly if brakes fail
- DPark perpendicular to the slope to use friction
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- Q19Right of way
An official convoy with police escort and flashing lights is passing through an intersection. What must other drivers do?
- AGive way to the entire convoy and wait until it has completely passed
- BProceed if the traffic light is green for your direction
- CMerge into the convoy if your route is the same
- DDrive between convoy vehicles if there is a large gap
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- Q20Safe driving
Which lights should you use when driving in fog or a sandstorm with reduced visibility?
- ADipped headlights and front fog lights if fitted
- BHigh-beam (full-beam) headlights to see further ahead
- CParking lights only to avoid dazzling other drivers
- DHazard warning lights alone are sufficient
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- Q21Penalties 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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- Q22Motorcycle control
When braking in a straight line at speed, what is the recommended use of front and rear brakes?
- AApply both brakes together with more emphasis on the front, increasing pressure progressively
- BApply only the rear brake to prevent the front wheel from lifting
- CApply only the front brake because the rear brake is only for slow riding
- DApply both brakes at full force immediately
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- Q23Motorcycle safety
During a group ride, how should the group handle an overtaking manoeuvre?
- ARiders should overtake one at a time, each waiting for the previous rider to complete the manoeuvre and return to the lane before the next one begins
- BThe entire group should accelerate and overtake simultaneously to minimise the time in the oncoming lane
- COnly the lead rider needs to check before overtaking; the rest can follow immediately
- DOvertaking in groups is never permitted and all riders must follow each other at a fixed distance
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- Q24Road signs and signals
What does a yellow diamond sign indicate in the GCC road sign system?
- AYou are on a priority road and have right of way over minor road traffic
- BA pedestrian crossing is ahead
- CNo overtaking zone
- DAdvisory speed limit
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- Q25Traffic rules
What does it mean when a road in Qatar is designated as a one-way street?
- ATraffic may travel in both directions but the left lane has priority
- BAll vehicles must travel only in the direction shown by signs or road markings
- CEmergency vehicles may enter from either direction
- DCyclists and pedestrians may travel against the flow
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- Q26Right of way
You are driving near a school at a time when children may be entering or leaving. What extra precaution relates to right of way?
- AGive way to children at or near crossing points and be ready to stop at any time
- BSchool zones have no special right-of-way rules
- COnly stop if there is a crossing guard present
- DSound your horn to warn children and continue at normal speed
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- Q27Safe driving
When driving at night, why should you reduce your speed compared to daytime?
- ARoad rules require a lower speed limit between sunset and sunrise regardless of conditions
- BYour headlights illuminate only a short distance, reducing the time you have to react to hazards
- CYour engine operates less efficiently in cooler night air
- DOther drivers expect you to be slower at night so lane discipline is less important
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- Q28Penalties 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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- Q29Motorcycle control
At which speed does a motorcycle typically become self-balancing, reducing the need for active balance input?
- AAbove approximately 15 to 20 km/h, gyroscopic and trail forces provide inherent stability
- BOnly above 80 km/h when aerodynamic forces act on the fairing
- CMotorcycles are never self-balancing and always require constant active correction
- DAbove 5 km/h the bike is fully stable with no rider input needed
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- Q30Motorcycle safety
What is a common early sign of fatigue while riding a motorcycle?
- AThe engine note changes and the motorcycle vibrates more than usual
- BThe rear tyre feels softer due to elevated tyre temperature
- CThe fuel consumption suddenly increases
- DMissing junctions or signs you intended to take, drifting in the lane, or finding it hard to maintain a consistent speed
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- Q31Road signs and signals
What does a green traffic light mean?
- AStop immediately
- BYou may proceed if the way is clear
- CPrepare to stop
- DGive way to pedestrians only
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- Q32Traffic rules
On a one-way street in Qatar, in which lane must you position yourself to turn right at the end?
- AThe rightmost lane, as close to the right kerb as practicable
- BThe leftmost lane, to cut across the least traffic
- CAny lane, since one-way streets have no turning-lane rules
- DThe centre lane to allow other vehicles to pass on both sides
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- Q33Right of way
At an unmarked crossroads, two vehicles arrive at the same time from opposite directions. Vehicle A is going straight and Vehicle B is turning left. Who has priority?
- AVehicle A going straight ahead
- BVehicle B turning left because it turns first
- CBoth vehicles share equal priority and must negotiate
- DThe vehicle on the wider road
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- Q34Safe driving
An oncoming vehicle is using high-beam headlights and dazzling you at night. What is the safest response?
- AFlash your high beams repeatedly until the driver dips their lights
- BClose your eyes briefly to protect your night vision
- CAccelerate quickly to pass the oncoming vehicle faster
- DLook toward the left edge of your lane and reduce speed until the vehicle passes
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- Q35Penalties 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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- Q36Motorcycle control
Where should your eyes be focused when executing a slow-speed U-turn?
- AFixed on the front wheel to monitor tyre clearance
- BLooking ahead toward the exit of the turn, in the direction you want to go
- CChecking the mirrors throughout the turn
- DLooking at the road markings to stay within the lane
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- Q37Motorcycle safety
Qatar's summer temperatures can exceed 45 degrees Celsius. How does dehydration affect motorcycle riding performance?
- AIt slows reaction time, impairs concentration, and causes muscle weakness, all of which significantly increase accident risk
- BDehydration has no effect on riding performance if the rider has eaten beforehand
- CMild dehydration improves alertness because the body produces adrenaline to compensate
- DDehydration only affects riders over 60 years of age
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- Q38Road signs and signals
What does an amber (yellow) traffic light mean?
- AStop unless you are so close to the stop line that stopping would be unsafe
- BAccelerate to clear the junction before red
- CSlow down and proceed with caution
- DGive way to oncoming traffic
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- Q39Traffic rules
When joining a highway (expressway) in Qatar from an on-ramp, what must you do?
- AStop at the end of the ramp and wait for a clear gap
- BSwitch on your hazard lights and merge slowly
- CUse the acceleration lane to match the speed of highway traffic before merging
- DEnter at any speed and expect highway traffic to make room
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- Q40Right of way
You are in the left lane of a two-lane roundabout and want to take the third exit. What is the correct procedure?
- AMove to the right lane immediately after entering the roundabout
- BExit from the left lane without signalling
- CUse either lane; roundabout lane discipline is optional
- DStay in the left lane until you approach your exit, then signal right and check mirrors before moving to the right lane to exit
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 19What 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 motorcycle theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic motorcycle theory test in Al Khor 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 19, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Al Khor 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.