Al Jouf General Dept. of Traffic Light vehicle
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsAl Jouf General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Theory Mock Test 1
A full 35-question timed practice exam in the format of the Saudi driving-school computer test (Dallah and others). Questions span road signs, traffic rules, right of way, safety and penalties. Aim for 22/35 to pass.
How is this No Stopping sign stricter than a No Parking sign?
The other 25 questions in this test
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- Q11Road signs and signals
What does this blue circular sign at a roundabout require of drivers?
- AYou may choose any direction on the roundabout
- BEmergency vehicles have priority here
- CThe roundabout is restricted to one lane only
- DTravel in the direction shown - anticlockwise around the roundabout
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- Q12Traffic rules
When must you cancel your indicator after completing a lane change or turn?
- AImmediately after completing the manoeuvre
- BAfter 100 metres have passed
- CThe indicator cancels itself automatically, so no action is needed
- DOnly if another driver flashes their lights at you
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- Q13Right of way
A filter lane on a dual carriageway is coming to an end and you need to merge with the main carriageway. Who must give way?
- ATraffic in the main carriageway must slow to let you merge
- BYou must give way and merge only when there is a safe gap in the main carriageway
- CBoth vehicles must slow down equally to allow the merge
- DWhichever vehicle is ahead at the merge point has priority
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- Q14Safe driving
When your ABS activates you will feel the brake pedal pulsating or vibrating under your foot. What should you do?
- ARelease the brake pedal because the system has malfunctioned
- BKeep pressing firmly on the pedal and steer as needed
- CPump the brake pedal quickly to help the ABS
- DApply the handbrake simultaneously
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- Q15Penalties and fines
A driver repeatedly tailgates other vehicles on a Saudi expressway. Which offence category does this fall under?
- ANo offence exists for following distance; only speed is regulated on expressways
- BThe offence only applies within city limits, not on expressways
- CFailing to maintain a safe following distance, which is a fineable traffic violation
- DTailgating is only penalised if the driver is also using a mobile phone at the same time
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- Q16Road signs and signals
What does this sign warn you about?
- APedestrians are not allowed to cross here
- BSchool children only may cross at this point
- CThe pavement ends and pedestrians must use the road
- DA pedestrian crossing is ahead - watch for people on the road
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- Q17Traffic rules
When driving on a Saudi highway at night, when must you dip (switch from high-beam to low-beam) headlights?
- AOnly inside city limits
- BOnly when a police vehicle is present
- CHigh-beam must be used at all times outside cities
- DWhenever an oncoming vehicle is close enough that high-beam could dazzle its driver
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- Q18Right of way
You are joining a motorway from a slip road. How should you merge with motorway traffic?
- AStop at the end of the slip road and wait for a clear gap
- BDrive to the end of the slip road and then signal right to force a gap
- CMotorway traffic must move left to allow your entry
- DMatch your speed to motorway traffic and merge when a safe gap appears
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- Q19Safe driving
How often should you check your mirrors while driving on a Saudi highway?
- AOnly before overtaking
- BOnce every few minutes
- CEvery 5 to 8 seconds
- DOnly when changing lanes
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- Q20Penalties and fines
A driver is stopped by traffic police and found to have no valid driving licence. What penalty applies?
- AOnly a verbal warning if the driver claims the licence was forgotten at home
- BA small administrative fee to obtain a temporary permit on the spot
- CA substantial fine, and the vehicle may be impounded until a licensed driver can take custody of it
- DThe driver is arrested and held for at least 48 hours automatically
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- Q21Road signs and signals
Where would you most commonly see this warning sign in Saudi Arabia?
- ANear a school or playground
- BNear a hospital entrance
- COn an expressway on-ramp
- DAt a level crossing
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- Q22Traffic rules
Under what weather conditions are front and rear fog lights permitted to be used in Saudi Arabia?
- AAny time of night for extra visibility
- BWhenever you are driving on an unlit road
- CFog lights can be used as a substitute for headlights at all times
- DOnly when visibility is seriously reduced by fog, dust, or heavy rain
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- Q23Right of way
Two lanes of traffic merge into one due to roadworks. What is the correct zip-merge behaviour?
- ADrivers in the lane that is not closing must never allow anyone to merge
- BAll traffic should move into the open lane as early as possible
- CEach lane takes turns merging one by one at the merge point
- DThe driver with the longest journey has priority to merge first
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- Q24Safe driving
Which area around your vehicle is NOT covered by any mirror and must always be checked with a shoulder glance before changing lanes?
- AThe area directly behind you
- BThe area 100 metres ahead
- CThe blind spot at the side and slightly rear of each door
- DThe area visible in the centre rear-view mirror
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- Q25Penalties and fines
What is the consequence for a driver who operates a vehicle with an expired driving licence in Saudi Arabia?
- ANo penalty, as long as the licence expired less than 12 months ago
- BA SR 300-500 fine for driving with an expired licence
- COnly a written warning and a 30-day grace period to renew
- DThe same SR 1,000-2,000 fine as driving with no licence at all
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- Q26Road signs and signals
What hazard does this sign warn of?
- AA speed bump is located ahead
- BThe road surface is being repaired
- CThe road surface ahead may be slippery
- DFlash flooding has been reported
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- Q27Traffic rules
A vehicle is travelling close behind you at night with full high-beam headlights. What is the correct response?
- ABrake sharply to signal your displeasure
- BSwitch your own lights to high-beam in retaliation
- CAdjust your interior mirror to its anti-dazzle position and maintain your speed
- DPull into the right lane to let them pass even if it is not safe
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- Q28Right of way
A bus has signalled to pull away from a bus stop on a road with a speed limit of 60 km/h. What should you do?
- AGive way to the bus if it is safe to do so
- BSound your horn and overtake the bus before it moves
- CMaintain your speed because the bus must wait for a gap
- DFlash your headlights to indicate you are not stopping
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- Q29Safe driving
Saudi law requires all occupants of a vehicle to wear seat belts. When should you put on your seat belt?
- AOnly on highways above 100 km/h
- BOnly the driver needs to wear a seat belt
- CBefore the vehicle moves, every trip without exception
- DOnly front-seat occupants must wear a seat belt
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- Q30Penalties and fines
What is Istimara in the context of Saudi traffic regulations?
- AThe Saudi national driving licence card
- BThe official vehicle registration document that must be kept valid and carried in the vehicle at all times
- CThe roadworthiness certificate issued after a periodic vehicle inspection
- DThe insurance policy document required to be displayed on the windscreen
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- Q31Road signs and signals
What does this sign warn drivers about?
- AA pothole or dip in the road
- BA steep hill descent
- CA speed bump or road hump ahead
- DRoad works causing an uneven surface
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- Q32Traffic rules
Is it permitted to park your vehicle on a pedestrian crossing in Saudi Arabia?
- AYes, for no more than five minutes
- BYes, if your hazard lights are on
- CYes, provided the vehicle is fully off the road surface
- DNo, parking on or within the approach zone of a pedestrian crossing is prohibited
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- Q33Right of way
You are on a minor road approaching a T-junction where your road meets a major road. Who must give way?
- ATraffic on the major road must give way to you
- BRight-hand priority applies so you give way to traffic from the right only
- CWhoever arrives first at the junction has priority
- DYou must give way to traffic on the major road
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- Q34Safe driving
How should a seat belt be positioned on the body to work correctly?
- ALap belt across the stomach and shoulder belt behind the back
- BLap belt across the hips and shoulder belt across the chest and over the collarbone
- CUnder the arm with the shoulder belt across the neck
- DShoulder belt only, without the lap belt fastened
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- Q35Penalties and fines
A driver is stopped and found to be driving a vehicle with an expired Istimara (vehicle registration). What is the likely outcome?
- AA fine for the expired registration, and the driver may be required to stop driving the vehicle until it is re-registered
- BThe officer will renew the Istimara on the spot for a small fee
- CNo penalty applies during the first month after expiry
- DOnly the owner of the vehicle, not the driver, can be fined for this offence
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 35-question timed test.
Get the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank - SAR 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 Jouf General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test?
The official General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Al Jouf has 35 questions and you need 22 correct (63%) to pass. This practice test has 35 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 Saudi exam and the real question bank, format, fees and pass mark are set by the General Department of Traffic (Moroor) and the driving schools, and can change. Always confirm the current requirements with your driving school or the traffic department.
Is this practice test free?
The first 10 questions are free, with no signup, and each shows the answer and the reason. The full 35-question test, timed, is in the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank (SAR 39, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Al Jouf 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.