Al Shahaniya General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Right of way & safetyAl Shahaniya General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Safe Driving Practice Test
Covers defensive driving, following distances, fatigue, visibility, adverse weather and hazard awareness. Safe driving habits save lives and keep your licence clean.
What is the recommended minimum following distance behind the vehicle ahead on a dry road in Qatar?
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.
- Q11Safe driving
An oncoming vehicle is using high-beam headlights and dazzling you at night. What is the safest response?
- AFlash your high beams repeatedly until the driver dips their lights
- BClose your eyes briefly to protect your night vision
- CAccelerate quickly to pass the oncoming vehicle faster
- DLook toward the left edge of your lane and reduce speed until the vehicle passes
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- Q12Safe driving
What is the main danger of driving when fatigued on Qatar's long desert expressways?
- AFatigue only affects the driver's mood, not their reaction time
- BMicrosleeps can cause a driver to leave the road or collide with vehicles without any awareness
- CFatigued driving is dangerous only at night, not during daylight hours
- DFatigue increases fuel consumption but does not impair control
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- Q13Safe driving
How long should you drive before taking a rest break on a long desert journey in Qatar?
- ANo more than 2 hours of continuous driving
- BAt least 4 hours so you complete the journey quickly
- CStops are unnecessary if the air conditioning keeps you cool
- DOnly stop when you feel you cannot keep your eyes open
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- Q14Safe driving
Why is staying hydrated especially important for drivers in Qatar's summer heat?
- ADrinking water cools the engine through shared air conditioning
- BDehydration impairs concentration and reaction time, increasing crash risk
- CHydration prevents tyre overheating by lowering vehicle temperature
- DIt is only relevant for pedestrians and cyclists, not drivers in air-conditioned vehicles
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- Q15Safe driving
When is it safe to overtake another vehicle on a single-carriageway road?
- AWhenever the vehicle ahead is travelling below the speed limit
- BOn approach to a bend if the road ahead appears clear
- CAny time the road ahead is empty for at least 100 metres
- DOnly when there is a clear and sufficient gap ahead, you have good visibility, and it is legal to do so
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- Q16Safe driving
What minimum gap should you ensure is available ahead before beginning to overtake a car on an open road at high speed?
- AExactly 50 metres of clear road is always sufficient
- BA gap large enough to complete the overtake and return to lane with a safety margin on both sides
- CThe same as the gap required when following in normal traffic
- DAny gap is acceptable if you accelerate quickly enough
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- Q17Safe driving
What is the correct way to set your seat position for safe driving?
- ARecline the seat as far back as possible for comfort on long journeys
- BSit upright with a slight bend in the arms at the wheel and feet able to press pedals fully
- CSit as far forward as possible so you can see over the bonnet
- DSeat position only matters for taller drivers; shorter drivers can adapt
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- Q18Safe driving
What is a key characteristic of large trucks and buses that drivers of cars need to be aware of on Qatar roads?
- AThey can stop in a shorter distance than cars due to multiple axle brakes
- BThey have much larger blind spots on all four sides than a car
- CTheir wide turning radius means they always indicate before turning
- DTheir elevated cab position means they can see all vehicles around them
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- Q19Safe driving
You are passing a large truck on a multi-lane expressway. Which action best keeps you safe?
- AMatch the truck's speed and drive alongside it to reduce wind buffeting
- BCut in front of the truck as soon as any part of it is behind you
- CPass quickly and completely, then signal and move back to your lane leaving ample space
- DStay slightly behind the truck's cab to benefit from its slipstream
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- Q20Safe driving
What should you do immediately after a breakdown on a Qatar expressway?
- AMove to the hard shoulder, switch on hazard lights, and place a warning triangle behind the vehicle
- BStop in the driving lane and wait for other drivers to go around you
- CAttempt repairs in the fast lane as quickly as possible
- DExit the vehicle on the traffic side to flag down help
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- Q21Safe driving
After a breakdown on a high-speed expressway, where should occupants wait?
- ABehind a crash barrier away from the vehicle, if one is available
- BInside the vehicle with seatbelts fastened
- COn the shoulder directly behind the broken-down vehicle
- DIn the lane next to the broken-down vehicle to direct traffic
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- Q22Safe driving
You arrive at a road crash scene. What are the first two actions to take before assisting any casualties?
- AEnsure your own safety and call emergency services (999)
- BMove all casualties away from the vehicles immediately
- CTake photographs for insurance and then assist
- DSwitch off the ignition of all involved vehicles yourself first
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.