Al Shahaniya General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Fines & penaltiesAl Shahaniya General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Fines & Black Points Test 1
First 20 questions on Qatar traffic fines and the black-points system. Know the consequences of common offences: speeding, tailgating, illegal parking and more.
What is Qatar's legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for all drivers?
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 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.
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Penalties 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.
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q13Penalties 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.
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q14Penalties 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.
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q15Penalties 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
- Q16Penalties 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.
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q17Penalties 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.
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q18Penalties 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
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q19Penalties 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.
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q20Penalties 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.
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 Shahaniya General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Al Shahaniya 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 Shahaniya 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.