Al Shahaniya General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Road signsAl Shahaniya 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
A traffic police officer, a traffic light and a road sign at the same junction give you different instructions. Which do you follow?
- AThe police officer's signal
- BThe traffic light, because it is automatic
- CThe road sign, because it is permanent
- DWhichever instruction is least restrictive
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Road signs and signals
A plate under a school-zone sign limits speed to 40 km/h from 07:00 to 14:00 on school days. It is a public holiday and the time is 08:30. What limit applies?
- AThe road's normal posted limit, because the plate limits the 40 km/h to school days
- B40 km/h, because the time falls between 07:00 and 14:00
- C80 km/h on every road during public holidays
- DNo limit applies while the school is closed
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- Q13Road 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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- Q14Road 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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- Q15Road 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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- Q16Road 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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- Q17Road 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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- Q18Road signs and signals
What shape is the Stop sign in Qatar?
- AOctagonal (eight-sided)
- BCircular
- CTriangular
- DDiamond-shaped
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- Q19Road signs and signals
What is the general shape of a warning sign in Qatar?
- AA red circle
- BA blue rectangle
- CA red-bordered equilateral triangle pointing upwards
- DA green rectangle
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- Q20Road signs and signals
What do prohibitory (regulatory) signs in Qatar look like?
- AA red triangle with a white background
- BA blue square with white symbols
- CA green diamond
- DA red circle, sometimes with a diagonal red bar through the symbol
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- Q21Road 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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- Q22Road 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
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 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 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 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.