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Doha 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.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 22 questions, 21 to pass
Q1
Road signs and signals

What does this sign mean?

A red octagonal sign with the word STOP in white
Pick an answer to see the reason.

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.

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

    Which vehicle, if any, may park in a location displaying this sign?

    A blue circle with a red border and a red diagonal line through the letter P
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Road signs and signals

    In which situation does a Give Way sign allow you to proceed without stopping?

    A downward-pointing white triangle with a red border
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Road signs and signals

    You are driving at night in heavy rain on a road posted with this sign. What speed should you drive?

    A red circle with the number 120 in black at the centre
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Road signs and signals

    A pedestrian steps onto this crossing as you approach. What must you do?

    A red-bordered triangle with a pedestrian figure walking
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Road signs and signals

    How should you approach the hazard shown in this sign?

    A red-bordered triangle showing a raised hump on the road surface
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Road signs and signals

    What shape is the Stop sign in Qatar?

    The stop road sign.
    • AOctagonal (eight-sided)
    • BCircular
    • CTriangular
    • DDiamond-shaped

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Road signs and signals

    What is the general shape of a warning sign in Qatar?

    The other danger road sign.
    • AA red circle
    • BA blue rectangle
    • CA red-bordered equilateral triangle pointing upwards
    • DA green rectangle

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Road signs and signals

    What do prohibitory (regulatory) signs in Qatar look like?

    The no overtaking road sign.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Road signs and signals

    What is the highest speed limit posted on Qatar's highways?

    The speed limit 120 road sign.
    • A140 km/h
    • B160 km/h
    • C120 km/h
    • DThere is no limit on highways

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Road signs and signals

    What does a yellow diamond sign indicate in the GCC road sign system?

    The priority road road sign.
    • 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

  11. Q21
    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

  12. Q22
    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

Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 22-question timed test.

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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 Doha General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test?

The official General Directorate of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Doha 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 Doha 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.

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