Al Rayyan General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsAl Rayyan General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Theory Mock Test 1
A full 40-question timed practice exam in the format reported for the Qatar light-vehicle theory test run by the General Directorate of Traffic. Questions span road signs, traffic rules, right of way, safety and penalties. Aim for 37/40 (92.5%) to pass.
You see this sign at a road junction. When, if ever, may you enter?
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- Q11Road signs and signals
Which vehicle, if any, may park in a location displaying this sign?
- AMotorcycles only may park
- BAny vehicle for up to 15 minutes
- CNo vehicle may park, but a brief stop to drop off a passenger may be allowed unless a No Stopping sign is also present
- DNo vehicle may stop for any reason
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- Q12Traffic rules
You wish to make a U-turn at an intersection in Qatar. What must you check before doing so?
- AThat the intersection has a traffic light so other vehicles will stop
- BThat you are travelling below 40 km/h
- CThat the road is at least four lanes wide
- DThat no No U-turn sign is present and that you can complete the turn without blocking traffic
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- Q13Right of way
You are joining a highway from an on-ramp (slip road). Who has priority?
- ATraffic already on the highway
- BYou, because you are accelerating to match traffic speed
- CYou, if you have been on the slip road longer
- DBoth vehicles share equal priority and must negotiate
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- Q14Safe driving
Who in a car should wear a seatbelt on Qatar roads?
- AOnly the driver and front passenger; rear passengers are safer without one
- BOnly the driver
- CEveryone: the law requires the driver and front-seat passenger to, and rear passengers are far safer belted too
- DNobody on short urban journeys
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- Q15Penalties and fines
A driver transports a six-year-old child in the front passenger seat without any child restraint in Qatar. Which statement is correct?
- AThis is legal because children over five can use the adult seatbelt in the front.
- BThis is legal as long as the airbag is disabled.
- CThis is illegal. Children under 10 may not ride in the front seat in Qatar; the child should be in a suitable child seat in the back.
- DThis is only an offence if the child weighs less than 18 kg.
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- Q16Road signs and signals
In which situation does a Give Way sign allow you to proceed without stopping?
- AWhen you are in a hurry
- BWhen another driver waves you through
- CWhen you can clearly see that the road is free and proceeding is safe
- DOnly on Fridays when traffic is light
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- Q17Traffic rules
When must you use your indicators (turn signals) in Qatar?
- AOnly when turning at a junction or entering a roundabout
- BOnly when other vehicles are present
- CWhenever changing direction, changing lanes, overtaking, or pulling away from the kerb
- DOnly at night or in poor visibility
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- Q18Right of way
What is the key difference between a STOP sign and a GIVE WAY (Yield) sign?
- AA STOP sign applies only to heavy vehicles
- BAt a STOP sign you must come to a complete halt before proceeding; at a GIVE WAY sign you may continue slowly if the road is clear
- CA GIVE WAY sign means full stop is required at night
- DThere is no practical difference between the two signs
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- Q19Safe driving
Under Qatar's Traffic Law, children below what age may not ride in the front seat?
- AUnder 5 years old
- BUnder 10 years old
- CUnder 16 years old
- DThere is no age rule; any child may sit in front if belted
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- Q20Penalties and fines
Which statement about speed limits in Qatar is correct?
- AThe posted sign sets the limit: highways go up to 120 km/h, and city roads are usually signed between 60 and 100 km/h.
- B80 km/h applies on every urban road, whatever the signs say.
- C100 km/h applies on all roads without a posted limit.
- DThere are no speed limits in Qatar; drivers set their own safe speed.
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- Q21Road signs and signals
You are driving at night in heavy rain on a road posted with this sign. What speed should you drive?
- AExactly 120 km/h, as the sign is mandatory
- BAt least 80 km/h to keep up with traffic
- CAny speed, as night limits are relaxed in Qatar
- DA speed appropriate for the conditions, which may be well below 120 km/h
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- Q22Traffic rules
How far in advance should you signal before turning in an urban area in Qatar?
- AAt a sufficient distance to warn other road users, typically well before the turn
- BJust as you begin to turn the steering wheel
- CExactly 50 metres before every turn, regardless of speed
- DOnly if another vehicle is directly behind you
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- Q23Right of way
You reach a junction with traffic lights that have failed and are showing no signal. What should you do?
- ATreat the junction as an unmarked intersection and give way to traffic from the right
- BTraffic on the busier road automatically has priority
- CYou may proceed freely because there is no active signal
- DStop and wait until the lights are repaired
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- Q24Safe driving
Where must a rear-facing infant car seat NOT be placed in a vehicle equipped with an active front passenger airbag?
- AIn the front passenger seat
- BIn the centre rear seat
- CBehind the driver's seat
- DBehind the front passenger seat
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- Q25Penalties and fines
How do Qatar's speed cameras typically work?
- ACameras only record video and an officer must be present to issue a ticket.
- BCameras only apply during overnight hours.
- CSpeed cameras in Qatar only monitor vehicles travelling above 160 km/h.
- DFixed and mobile cameras capture vehicle speed and licence plates automatically, generating fines sent to the registered owner.
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- Q26Road signs and signals
A pedestrian steps onto this crossing as you approach. What must you do?
- AStop and allow the pedestrian to cross safely
- BSound the horn to warn the pedestrian and continue
- CSlow slightly and pass behind the pedestrian
- DFlash your headlights and continue at reduced speed
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- Q27Traffic rules
When are you required to use your headlights while driving in Qatar?
- AFrom sunset to sunrise and whenever visibility is reduced
- BOnly when driving on unlit roads at night
- COnly when driving faster than 80 km/h at night
- DOnly if the road has no street lighting
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- Q28Right of way
Traffic lights at a junction are showing a flashing amber signal. What does this require you to do?
- AStop completely as if at a red light
- BProceed with caution, giving way to pedestrians and other vehicles
- CSpeed up to clear the junction before the signal changes
- DTreat it as a green light and proceed normally
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- Q29Safe driving
What is the primary purpose of a front airbag in a crash?
- ATo replace the seatbelt in low-speed collisions
- BTo cushion the occupant from hitting the steering wheel or dashboard
- CTo protect the engine from impact damage
- DTo automatically apply the brakes during a frontal crash
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- Q30Penalties and fines
How does the severity of a speeding penalty in Qatar relate to how far above the limit you are travelling?
- APenalties increase with the margin of excess speed. Greater excess attracts higher fines, more black points and possible vehicle confiscation.
- BAll speeding offences carry an identical flat fine regardless of how fast you are going.
- CPenalties only apply if you exceed the limit by more than 30 km/h.
- DSpeeding penalties apply only when driving a commercial vehicle.
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- Q31Road signs and signals
How should you approach the hazard shown in this sign?
- AAccelerate to clear the bump smoothly
- BReduce speed before reaching the bump and cross it slowly
- CStraddle the bump with your wheels on either side
- DSound the horn and maintain your current speed
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- Q32Traffic rules
When must you switch from high-beam (full-beam) headlights to low-beam in Qatar?
- AOnly in built-up areas with street lighting
- BOnly when the other driver flashes their lights at you
- CHigh-beam may always be used on unlit motorways
- DWhen an oncoming vehicle is within approximately 150 to 200 metres, or when following another vehicle closely
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- Q33Right of way
You approach a level crossing with no barriers. The red lights are flashing. What must you do?
- AStop before the stop line and wait until the lights stop flashing and it is safe to cross
- BSlow down, check for trains, and proceed if you do not see one
- CStop only if you can hear a train approaching
- DProceed quickly to clear the crossing before the train arrives
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- Q34Safe driving
What is the minimum recommended distance you should sit from the steering wheel to allow an airbag to deploy safely?
- AAbout 25 cm (10 inches) between the chest and the steering wheel hub
- BAs close as possible for maximum steering control
- CAt least 60 cm so the airbag has room to expand fully
- DDistance does not matter if the seatbelt is worn
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- Q35Penalties 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.
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- Q36Road signs and signals
What shape is the Stop sign in Qatar?
- AOctagonal (eight-sided)
- BCircular
- CTriangular
- DDiamond-shaped
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- Q37Traffic rules
Under what conditions should you use front fog lights in Qatar?
- AOnly in heavy rain, dense fog, or dust storms that significantly reduce visibility
- BWhenever you use high-beam headlights
- CDuring daytime to make your vehicle more visible to others
- DOnly on unlit desert roads regardless of conditions
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- Q38Right of way
You are on a narrow road and meet an oncoming vehicle. There is a passing place on your left. What should you do?
- APull into the passing place on your left to allow the oncoming vehicle to pass
- BContinue forward and expect the oncoming driver to reverse
- CThe vehicle going uphill always has priority on narrow roads
- DBoth vehicles should stop and wait for a third vehicle to clear the road
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- Q39Safe driving
How should you correctly adjust your driving mirrors before starting a journey?
- AAdjust all mirrors so blind spots are minimised and you have a clear rear and side view
- BPoint the interior mirror upward to reduce glare from headlights at all times
- CAdjust only the interior mirror; exterior mirrors are set at the factory
- DSet the mirrors after reaching the first traffic signal
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- Q40Penalties 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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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 Rayyan General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Al Rayyan 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 Rayyan 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.