Al Shamal General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Right of way & safetyAl Shamal General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Right of Way Practice Test
Tests your understanding of priority rules: unmarked junctions, roundabouts, emergency vehicles, merging lanes and more. Getting right of way right can prevent serious accidents.
On a motorway, two lanes reduce to one due to a lane closure ahead. What is the correct way to merge?
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.
- Q11Right of way
You are driving in Qatar during the Hajj season and vehicles transporting pilgrims are moving in a large convoy with police escort. What additional consideration applies?
- AHajj convoys have no special right-of-way status and must follow normal traffic rules
- BYou may join the convoy if you are also travelling in the same direction
- COnly the police vehicles at the front have right of way
- DThe convoy with police escort must be given full right of way; you must not enter or break the convoy
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Right of way
You are on a highway and your lane is ending because of roadworks. A sign says 'Lane ends - merge right'. You see a large gap ahead in the right lane. Who has priority as you merge?
- ATraffic in the right (continuing) lane has priority; you should wait for a safe gap
- BYou have priority because your lane is ending
- CThe larger vehicle in the right lane must give way
- DBoth vehicles have equal priority and must share the space
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q13Right of way
Two vehicles approach a junction simultaneously: Vehicle A on the main road going straight, and Vehicle B on a side road with a Give Way sign intending to go straight. What is the correct outcome?
- AVehicle B must wait and yield to Vehicle A before proceeding
- BVehicle A must slow down to allow Vehicle B to merge
- CVehicle B may proceed because it also intends to go straight
- DBoth vehicles must stop and use the right-of-way-to-the-right rule
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q14Right of way
You are on a road where the pavement is very narrow and a group of pedestrians have stepped slightly into the road to pass each other. What is the correct right-of-way action?
- ASound your horn and maintain speed to encourage them back onto the pavement
- BPass quickly at normal speed; pedestrians on the road are at fault
- CStop completely and wait for a full minute before proceeding
- DSlow down and give the pedestrians space to return to the pavement safely before continuing
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q15Right of way
You hear a siren and see blue and red flashing lights from an emergency vehicle approaching from behind. What must you do?
- ASpeed up to clear the road quickly
- BContinue at the same speed but stay in your lane
- CMove to the side of the road, slow down, and stop if safe to do so
- DStop immediately wherever you are
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q16Right of way
A pedestrian is waiting at a marked pedestrian crossing. You are approaching in a vehicle. What must you do?
- ASlow down and stop to let the pedestrian cross
- BSound your horn to signal the pedestrian to wait
- CContinue at the same speed; pedestrians must wait for vehicles
- DFlash your headlights and proceed
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q17Right of way
You want to turn left across oncoming traffic. When may you complete the turn?
- AOnly when there is a safe gap in the oncoming traffic
- BAs soon as you reach the centre of the junction
- CWhen the oncoming driver slows down
- DImmediately, because turning vehicles have priority
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q18Right of way
You are driving in a filter lane that is merging with the main lane. How should the merge be handled?
- AVehicles in the main lane must always slow and allow the filter vehicle in
- BVehicles in the filter lane must give way to traffic already in the main lane
- CThe vehicle that is travelling faster has priority
- DThe longer vehicle has priority
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q19Right of way
You approach a level crossing with no barriers. The red lights are flashing. What must you do?
- AStop before the stop line and wait until the lights stop flashing and it is safe to cross
- BSlow down, check for trains, and proceed if you do not see one
- CStop only if you can hear a train approaching
- DProceed quickly to clear the crossing before the train arrives
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q20Right of way
You are on a narrow road and meet an oncoming vehicle. There is a passing place on your left. What should you do?
- APull into the passing place on your left to allow the oncoming vehicle to pass
- BContinue forward and expect the oncoming driver to reverse
- CThe vehicle going uphill always has priority on narrow roads
- DBoth vehicles should stop and wait for a third vehicle to clear the road
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q21Right of way
A cyclist is travelling straight ahead through a junction. You want to turn left across their path. Who has right of way?
- AYou, because you are turning and already in the junction
- BThe cyclist going straight ahead
- CYou, because cyclists must use the designated cycle path
- DWhichever road user is moving faster
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q22Right of way
You are exiting a private driveway onto a public road. Who has priority?
- AYou, because you are moving more slowly
- BYou, if you signal before exiting
- CPedestrians and cyclists only; other vehicles must wait for you
- DTraffic already on the public road
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 Shamal General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test?
The official General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Al Shamal 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 Shamal 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.