Al Shamal General Directorate of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Right of way & safetyAl Shamal 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.
Your front right tyre blows out at highway speed. What is the correct immediate action?
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
What should you do at least every 2 seconds during normal driving to stay safe?
- AScan your mirrors and check your speedometer
- BCheck your phone for notifications
- CSound the horn to alert nearby pedestrians
- DAdjust the air conditioning temperature
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Safe driving
You are driving at 120 km/h on a Qatar expressway when the vehicle ahead brakes sharply. You are maintaining the recommended 2-second gap. Approximately how far do you travel during your reaction time alone before braking begins?
- AApproximately 5 metres because modern cars detect braking automatically
- BApproximately 33 metres in a 1-second reaction time
- CApproximately 120 metres because speed and time are equal in metric
- DApproximately 10 metres regardless of speed
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- Q13Safe driving
Why does stopping distance increase significantly on a wet road compared with a dry road?
- AWater reduces tyre friction with the road surface
- BRain makes the brakes heat up faster
- CWipers slow the vehicle down
- DWet air is heavier and adds resistance
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- Q14Safe driving
You are driving on a desert road and your front wheels begin to skid on a patch of loose sand. What should you do?
- AApply the brakes firmly to stop the skid
- BAccelerate to regain traction quickly
- CTurn the steering wheel sharply in the opposite direction
- DEase off the accelerator, steer gently, and avoid harsh braking
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- Q15Safe driving
What is aquaplaning (hydroplaning) and what is the correct response when it occurs?
- AThe engine overheats in rain; turn off the engine immediately
- BThe windscreen mists up; apply the rear demister
- CThe wipers cannot clear the screen; increase wiper speed
- DThe tyres ride on a film of water; ease off the accelerator and steer straight until grip returns
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- Q16Safe driving
What effect does under-inflated tyre pressure have on your vehicle in Qatar's hot climate?
- AIt improves grip by increasing the tyre contact patch in all conditions
- BIt reduces fuel consumption because the tyres roll more easily
- CIt increases heat build-up in the tyre, raising the risk of a blowout
- DIt has no significant effect at speeds below 80 km/h
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- Q17Safe driving
What is the minimum recommended distance you should sit from the steering wheel to allow an airbag to deploy safely?
- AAbout 25 cm (10 inches) between the chest and the steering wheel hub
- BAs close as possible for maximum steering control
- CAt least 60 cm so the airbag has room to expand fully
- DDistance does not matter if the seatbelt is worn
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- Q18Safe driving
How should you correctly adjust your driving mirrors before starting a journey?
- AAdjust all mirrors so blind spots are minimised and you have a clear rear and side view
- BPoint the interior mirror upward to reduce glare from headlights at all times
- CAdjust only the interior mirror; exterior mirrors are set at the factory
- DSet the mirrors after reaching the first traffic signal
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- Q19Safe driving
Which area around your vehicle represents the most dangerous blind spot when changing lanes on a motorway?
- ADirectly in front of the vehicle beyond the bonnet
- BDirectly behind the vehicle as seen in the interior mirror
- CThe zone diagonally behind each shoulder, not visible in door mirrors
- DThe area visible only when reversing
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- Q20Safe driving
You are driving in a sandstorm and visibility on the expressway drops to almost nothing. What should you do?
- ASlow to 40 km/h and keep going with the hazard lights on
- BFollow the tail lights of the vehicle immediately ahead closely
- CLeave the carriageway, stop well clear of the traffic, and then switch on the hazard lights
- DUse high-beam headlights so other drivers can see you from further away
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- Q21Safe driving
Which lights should you use when driving in fog or a sandstorm with reduced visibility?
- ADipped headlights and front fog lights if fitted
- BHigh-beam (full-beam) headlights to see further ahead
- CParking lights only to avoid dazzling other drivers
- DHazard warning lights alone are sufficient
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- Q22Safe driving
When driving at night, why should you reduce your speed compared to daytime?
- ARoad rules require a lower speed limit between sunset and sunrise regardless of conditions
- BYour headlights illuminate only a short distance, reducing the time you have to react to hazards
- CYour engine operates less efficiently in cooler night air
- DOther drivers expect you to be slower at night so lane discipline is less important
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.