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Al Wakrah General Directorate of Traffic - Qatar Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 2

Second full heavy-vehicle mock exam with a fresh 40-question selection across road rules, signs and truck and bus topics. Keep practising without repetition.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 40 questions in 35 minutes, 37 to pass
Q1
Safe driving

Your front right tyre blows out at highway speed. What is the correct immediate action?

Close-up of the car's tyre pressure.
Pick an answer to see the reason.

The other 30 questions in this test

Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 40-question run, are in the Qatar Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.

Unlock the answers - QAR 39
  1. Q11
    Road signs and signals

    What does a green traffic light mean?

    A traffic light showing green.
    • AStop immediately
    • BYou may proceed if the way is clear
    • CPrepare to stop
    • DGive way to pedestrians only

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Traffic rules

    On a one-way street in Qatar, in which lane must you position yourself to turn right at the end?

    Top-down cross junction with no signs; blue car A moving right.
    • AThe rightmost lane, as close to the right kerb as practicable
    • BThe leftmost lane, to cut across the least traffic
    • CAny lane, since one-way streets have no turning-lane rules
    • DThe centre lane to allow other vehicles to pass on both sides

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Right of way

    At an unmarked crossroads, two vehicles arrive at the same time from opposite directions. Vehicle A is going straight and Vehicle B is turning left. Who has priority?

    Top-down cross junction with no signs; blue car A moving left, red car B.
    • AVehicle A going straight ahead
    • BVehicle B turning left because it turns first
    • CBoth vehicles share equal priority and must negotiate
    • DThe vehicle on the wider road

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Safe driving

    An oncoming vehicle is using high-beam headlights and dazzling you at night. What is the safest response?

    The view through the windscreen from the driver's seat: oncoming headlights at night.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Penalties and fines

    A driver on a Qatar expressway maintains a following distance of only one second behind the vehicle ahead while travelling at 120 km/h. Which legal outcome is most likely?

    The view through the windscreen from the driver's seat: following too closely.
    • AOne second is the legal minimum, so no offence is committed.
    • BNo offence unless the vehicle ahead brakes and a collision results.
    • COnly a caution applies because expressway following distances are unregulated.
    • DThe driver risks a fine and black points for tailgating, as one second is insufficient stopping distance at 120 km/h.

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Heavy vehicle

    What checks must a driver complete after coupling a trailer to confirm the fifth wheel has locked correctly?

    An illustration of articulated truck coupling: fifth wheel and kingpin.
    • ATug test: attempt to drive forward with the trailer brakes applied and visually inspect that the kingpin jaw is fully closed around the kingpin
    • BDrive slowly in a circle and listen for clicking sounds from the coupling
    • CCheck that the trailer reversing lights illuminate when the indicator is activated
    • DConfirm the fifth wheel grease nipple is visible through the tractor bodywork access panel

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Road signs and signals

    What does an amber (yellow) traffic light mean?

    A traffic light showing amber.
    • AStop unless you are so close to the stop line that stopping would be unsafe
    • BAccelerate to clear the junction before red
    • CSlow down and proceed with caution
    • DGive way to oncoming traffic

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Traffic rules

    When joining a highway (expressway) in Qatar from an on-ramp, what must you do?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing the merge; blue car A.
    • AStop at the end of the ramp and wait for a clear gap
    • BSwitch on your hazard lights and merge slowly
    • CUse the acceleration lane to match the speed of highway traffic before merging
    • DEnter at any speed and expect highway traffic to make room

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Right of way

    You are in the left lane of a two-lane roundabout and want to take the third exit. What is the correct procedure?

    Top-down 2-lane roundabout; blue car A moving right.
    • AMove to the right lane immediately after entering the roundabout
    • BExit from the left lane without signalling
    • CUse either lane; roundabout lane discipline is optional
    • DStay in the left lane until you approach your exit, then signal right and check mirrors before moving to the right lane to exit

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Safe driving

    What is the main danger of driving when fatigued on Qatar's long desert expressways?

    The view through the windscreen from the driver's seat: a long road with a tired driver.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Penalties and fines

    What document proves a vehicle is legally registered in Qatar?

    An illustration of vehicle registration.
    • AThe vehicle purchase receipt.
    • BThe Istimara (vehicle registration card).
    • CThe owner's Qatar ID card.
    • DA letter from the vehicle dealer.

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Heavy vehicle

    When uncoupling a trailer on level ground, what must be done before releasing the fifth wheel lock?

    An illustration of trailer with landing legs lowered and wheels chocked.
    • ARelease the air lines and electrical connections first, then pull the kingpin release handle
    • BDrive the tractor slowly forward until the kingpin is pushed out of the fifth wheel
    • CSound the horn to alert yard personnel and release the lock while stationary
    • DApply the trailer park brakes, chock the trailer wheels, and lower the landing legs to take the weight off the fifth wheel

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  13. Q23
    Road signs and signals

    What should you do when you approach a traffic signal that is not working?

    A traffic light showing off.
    • ATreat the junction as a Give Way and proceed with caution
    • BTreat the junction as a Stop sign
    • CContinue at normal speed as it is not your fault
    • DReverse and find another route

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  14. Q24
    Traffic rules

    You have missed your highway exit in Qatar. What should you do?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing the exit; blue car A moving right.
    • AReverse along the hard shoulder back to the exit
    • BContinue to the next exit and use it instead
    • CStop in the deceleration lane and wait for traffic to clear
    • DMake a U-turn on the highway at the earliest opportunity

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  15. Q25
    Right of way

    An ambulance is approaching on the opposite carriageway with sirens active on a divided road. What must you do?

    An illustration of emergency vehicle give way.
    • AContinue normally; the emergency vehicle is on the other side of the central reservation
    • BPull over and stop even though the ambulance is on the other carriageway
    • CCross the central reservation to make way
    • DStop and wait for the ambulance to pass before continuing

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  16. Q26
    Safe driving

    How long should you drive before taking a rest break on a long desert journey in Qatar?

    The view through the windscreen from the driver's seat: a long road with a tired driver.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  17. Q27
    Penalties and fines

    What happens if you drive a vehicle with an expired Istimara (registration) in Qatar?

    An illustration of vehicle registration.
    • ANothing, as registration checks are only done at annual inspection points.
    • BYou will only receive a written warning letter by post.
    • CYou can be fined and the vehicle may be impounded until registration is renewed.
    • DThe offence only applies if the registration has been expired for more than six months.

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  18. Q28
    Heavy vehicle

    When reversing a large truck or articulated vehicle in a yard, what does a banksman do?

    An illustration of truck blind spot.
    • AA yard worker who connects the trailer air lines while the truck is reversing
    • BA trained person who stands in a safe position and guides the driver using agreed hand signals or radio
    • CAn automated camera system that beeps when an obstacle is detected behind the vehicle
    • DA second driver who sits in the passenger seat and reads clearances to the driver

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  19. Q29
    Road signs and signals

    What do broken white lane markings on a road indicate?

    Top-down one-way road with 3 lanes and broken markings; blue car A.
    • ALane changes are permitted when safe
    • BNo lane changes allowed
    • CPedestrian crossing ahead
    • DEnd of the road

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  20. Q30
    Traffic rules

    When leaving a highway in Qatar using an off-ramp, when should you begin to reduce your speed?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing the exit; blue car A moving right.
    • AWhile still on the main carriageway, well before the deceleration lane
    • BOnce you have moved into the deceleration lane, not on the main carriageway
    • COnly after you have fully stopped at the end of the ramp
    • DAs soon as you see the exit sign, wherever you are on the road

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  21. Q31
    Right of way

    You want to turn left at a junction where a cycle lane continues straight ahead on your left. What must you do?

    Top-down two-way road with 2 lanes and cycle lane markings, cyclist ahead; white car A.
    • AProceed; the cycle lane traffic must stop for turning vehicles
    • BGive way to any cyclist in the cycle lane before completing your left turn
    • CSound your horn to warn cyclists and then turn
    • DMove into the cycle lane to block cyclists before turning

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  22. Q32
    Safe driving

    Why is staying hydrated especially important for drivers in Qatar's summer heat?

    An illustration of driver drinking water in 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  23. Q33
    Penalties and fines

    Is it legal to drive in Qatar with a foreign driving licence?

    An illustration of licence card.
    • AOnly temporarily for visitors or those transferring to a Qatar licence within the permitted period. Driving without any valid licence is an offence.
    • BYes, any foreign licence is permanently accepted in Qatar.
    • CNo. All foreign licence holders must retake the full Qatari driving test regardless.
    • DForeign licences are only accepted if the vehicle is a rental.

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  24. Q34
    Heavy vehicle

    What should a truck driver do if they lose sight of the banksman while reversing?

    An illustration of truck blind spot.
    • AStop immediately and do not move until the banksman re-establishes contact
    • BContinue reversing slowly and sound the horn to alert the banksman
    • CWind down the window and call out to the banksman before stopping
    • DUse the rear-view camera as a backup and complete the manoeuvre independently

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  25. Q35
    Road signs and signals

    What does a blue rectangular sign generally indicate in Qatar?

    The parking road sign.
    • AA prohibition
    • BA warning of a hazard ahead
    • CAn end-of-restriction sign
    • DInformational or directional guidance, such as motorway directions or facilities

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  26. Q36
    Traffic rules

    Heavy rain is reducing visibility on a Qatar expressway. What should you do with your speed?

    The view through the windscreen from the driver's seat: rain on the windscreen.
    • AMaintain the posted speed limit as it is always safe
    • BReduce speed to a level appropriate for the reduced visibility and road grip
    • CIncrease speed to clear the wet zone faster
    • DStop on the hard shoulder until the rain stops

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  27. Q37
    Right of way

    You are on a minor road and approaching a Give Way line at a major road. The major road is clear. Must you stop?

    Top-down T-junction controlled by a give-way sign; white car A stopped, red car B.
    • AYes, you must always come to a complete stop at a Give Way line
    • BYes, you must stop and wait for 10 seconds
    • CNo, you may proceed slowly without stopping if the road is clearly safe
    • DNo, Give Way lines only apply to heavy vehicles

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  28. Q38
    Safe driving

    When is it safe to overtake another vehicle on a single-carriageway road?

    Top-down two-way road with 2 lanes and broken markings; white car A moving overtaking, blue car B.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  29. Q39
    Penalties and fines

    What is the consequence of driving in Qatar without valid third-party motor insurance?

    An illustration of 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.

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  30. Q40
    Heavy vehicle

    How does the speed limit for heavy goods vehicles on Qatar motorways compare with the limit for private cars?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing the speed camera; white truck A.
    • A120 km/h, the same as private cars in all cases
    • B60 km/h on all roads regardless of the posted limit
    • CThere is no speed limit for heavy vehicles on motorways
    • DIt is generally lower than the car limit; follow the limit signed for heavy vehicles

    Answer and explanation in the bank

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What 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 Wakrah General Directorate of Traffic truck & bus theory test?

The official General Directorate of Traffic truck & bus theory test in Al Wakrah has 40 questions and you need 37 correct (92.5%) to pass. This practice test has 40 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 40-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 Wakrah truck & bus 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.

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