Al Rayyan General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Road signsAl Rayyan General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Road Signs Practice Test 1
Covers the first 22 road signs - mandatory signs, prohibitory signs and warning triangles. Learn what each sign looks like and what it requires you to do.
What does this sign mean?
The other 12 questions in this test
Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 22-question run, are in the Qatar Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.
- Q11Road signs and signals
What should you do when you approach a traffic signal that is not working?
- ATreat the junction as a Give Way and proceed with caution
- BTreat the junction as a Stop sign
- CContinue at normal speed as it is not your fault
- DReverse and find another route
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- Q12Road signs and signals
What do broken white lane markings on a road indicate?
- ALane changes are permitted when safe
- BNo lane changes allowed
- CPedestrian crossing ahead
- DEnd of the road
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- Q13Road signs and signals
What does a blue rectangular sign generally indicate in Qatar?
- AA prohibition
- BA warning of a hazard ahead
- CAn end-of-restriction sign
- DInformational or directional guidance, such as motorway directions or facilities
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- Q14Road signs and signals
When does the No Overtaking restriction indicated by a sign end?
- AAfter exactly 1 kilometre
- BWhen the road ahead becomes straight
- CWhen you see an end-of-no-overtaking sign or an end-of-all-restrictions sign
- DWhen you see a new speed-limit sign
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- Q15Road signs and signals
What following distance is recommended on Qatar expressways in normal dry conditions?
- AAt least a 2-second gap, increased at higher speeds and in poor conditions
- BExactly 5 metres at all times
- CHalf a car length per 10 km/h of speed
- DFollowing distance does not matter on expressways
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- Q16Road signs and signals
Is it permitted to make a U-turn at a green traffic light in Qatar?
- AYes, a green light always permits a U-turn
- BNo, U-turns are banned at all traffic lights in Qatar
- COnly where a U-turn is not prohibited by a sign and it can be done safely
- DOnly if no other vehicles are present
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- Q17Road signs and signals
Where must you not park near a pedestrian crossing in Qatar?
- AWithin the zigzag markings or restricted zone on the approach to the crossing
- BAnywhere within 500 metres of a crossing
- CParking is always permitted near crossings if the car is half on the pavement
- DOnly on the far side of the crossing
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- Q18Road signs and signals
On a multi-lane expressway in Qatar, which lane should you normally use?
- AThe left lane at all times as it is the fastest
- BAny lane with equal frequency to distribute tyre wear
- CThe right lane, moving to the left only to overtake
- DThe centre lane to allow faster vehicles to pass on both sides
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- Q19Road signs and signals
You are driving on an expressway and see a Variable Message Sign (VMS) showing a lower speed limit than the posted permanent sign. Which limit applies?
- AThe permanent sign, as it is legally binding
- BThe higher of the two limits
- CThe lower VMS limit; it overrides the permanent sign
- DNeither applies; VMS signs are advisory only in Qatar
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- Q20Road signs and signals
What does an end-of-speed-restriction sign look like?
- AA green circle with the word END
- BThe same speed-limit sign repeated with a red X
- CA white triangle pointing downwards
- DA grey or white circle with a diagonal black line through a speed number or crossed diagonal lines
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- Q21Road signs and signals
What does a sign showing a white arrow pointing straight ahead on a blue background in a roundabout mean?
- AYou may exit at any point of the roundabout
- BNo entry from this direction
- CYou must follow the direction shown by the arrow and continue in the indicated direction
- DLane reserved for buses only
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- Q22Road signs and signals
What colour and shape are mandatory instruction signs in Qatar (signs that tell you what you MUST do)?
- ABlue circle with white symbols
- BRed triangle with white background
- CGreen rectangle with white text
- DYellow diamond with black symbols
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 22-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 22 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 22-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.