Al Shahaniya General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Fines & penaltiesAl Shahaniya General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Fines & Black Points Test 2
Second set of 20 questions on fines and penalties - alcohol, mobile phones, licence suspension thresholds, vehicle confiscation and more serious offences.
A driver is seen texting on a handheld phone while driving in Qatar. Which statement about the penalty is correct?
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
What is the consequence of driving in Qatar without valid third-party motor insurance?
- AOnly a verbal warning for a first offence.
- BA fine and possible vehicle impoundment. Liability for any accident damages falls entirely on the uninsured driver.
- CNo penalty if no accident occurs during the uninsured period.
- DInsurance is optional in Qatar for vehicles less than three years old.
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- Q12Penalties and fines
A resident of Qatar has held a Qatari driving licence but it has expired for three months. They continue to drive daily. What is the likely legal outcome?
- AAn expired licence carries no penalty if it was valid at the time it was originally issued.
- BDriving on an expired licence is illegal and can result in fines, black points and vehicle impoundment.
- CThere is a 12-month grace period after expiry during which driving remains legal.
- DThe only consequence is that the licence cannot be renewed for a year.
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- Q13Penalties and fines
What does 'reckless driving' mean under Qatar's traffic law?
- ADriving above 100 km/h on any road.
- BOperating a vehicle in a way that puts other road users at risk, showing disregard for safety rules.
- CChanging lanes without signalling once.
- DDriving with a tyre pressure 5% below the manufacturer's recommendation.
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- Q14Penalties and fines
What penalties can be imposed on a driver convicted of reckless or dangerous driving in Qatar?
- AOnly a fine equivalent to a speeding ticket.
- BA compulsory driving refresher course with no other penalty.
- CReckless driving carries a fixed three-day licence suspension only.
- DHeavy fines, black points, possible imprisonment and vehicle confiscation, depending on the severity.
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- Q15Penalties and fines
A driver in Qatar repeatedly cuts between lanes at high speed on a busy expressway. Which category of offence does this most likely constitute?
- AOnly a lane-discipline infraction with a very small fine.
- BNo offence as long as indicators were used.
- CReckless or dangerous driving, which carries serious penalties beyond a simple lane-change fine.
- DAn offence only if it causes another driver to brake sharply.
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- Q16Penalties and fines
Under Qatar law, which combination of actions by a driver would most strongly support a charge of dangerous driving?
- ABriefly exceeding the speed limit by 5 km/h on an empty road.
- BTravelling at twice the speed limit while using a handheld phone and overtaking on the hard shoulder.
- CMaking an unplanned right turn while signalling late.
- DParking slightly over a yellow line outside peak hours.
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- Q17Penalties and fines
Is car drifting (deliberately spinning or sliding a vehicle's rear tyres) legal on public roads in Qatar?
- AYes, provided it is done in a marked area and no pedestrians are present.
- BNo. Drifting on public roads is illegal and carries severe penalties.
- CIt is only illegal if spectators gather nearby.
- DDrifting is legal for vehicles with a specially endorsed licence plate.
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- Q18Penalties and fines
A group of drivers plan a late-night drifting session on a quiet industrial road in Qatar. What legal risk do they face?
- AOnly a noise complaint from residents with no traffic offence.
- BSerious criminal penalties including heavy fines, vehicle confiscation and possible imprisonment, even on quiet roads.
- CA small fine because the road was quiet and no one was harmed.
- DNo legal risk if they post a lookout and stop when police approach.
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- Q19Penalties and fines
Which of the following best explains why Qatar treats drifting as a serious criminal offence rather than a minor traffic infraction?
- ADrifting is only serious because it damages road surfaces, not because of safety risk.
- BIt is classified as serious only because international motorsport regulations ban it.
- CDrifting involves deliberate loss of vehicle control at speed, creating a risk of fatal collision or injury to bystanders, which the law treats as reckless endangerment.
- DQatar penalises it heavily only to protect tyre and vehicle manufacturers.
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- Q20Penalties and fines
What does driving the wrong way on a road or motorway mean?
- ADriving in the right-hand lane when the left lane is available.
- BTravelling against the flow of traffic, facing oncoming vehicles in a lane intended for the opposite direction.
- CMaking a U-turn at a junction where a sign says no U-turn.
- DExceeding the speed limit in the direction of travel.
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.