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Madinah General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Fines & Black Points Test 1

First 20 questions on Saudi traffic fines and the violation points system. Know the consequences of common offences - speeding, red lights, illegal parking and more.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 20 questions, 15 to pass
Q1
Penalties and fines

What is the consequence for a driver who operates a vehicle with an expired driving licence in Saudi Arabia?

Illustration of licence suspended.
Pick an answer to see the reason.

The other 10 questions in this test

Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 20-question run, are in the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.

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  1. Q11
    Penalties and fines

    A child aged four is seated in the front passenger seat without any child restraint. What should the driver do to comply with Saudi regulations?

    Illustration of child front seat.
    • AThe child is fine in the front as long as the adult passenger holds them securely
    • BFasten the adult seatbelt around the child in the front seat
    • CMove the child to a rear seat secured in an age- and weight-appropriate child seat or booster seat
    • DChildren under five are not required to use a child seat under Saudi law

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Penalties and fines

    A driver is caught a second time without a valid driving licence within a short period. How does Saudi law typically treat repeat offenders compared to first-time offenders?

    Illustration of licence suspended.
    • AThe fine is the same for each offence regardless of how many times it has been committed
    • BThe second offence is pardoned if the driver obtains a licence within 30 days
    • CPenalties escalate for repeat offences; second and subsequent violations usually attract higher fines and longer vehicle impoundment periods
    • DRepeat offences are treated more leniently because the driver has already been punished once

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Penalties and fines

    You drive past a school at 70 km/h where the posted limit is 40 km/h. Which penalty applies?

    Driver's view through the windscreen: school zone.
    • ASR 150-300 and 2 points
    • BNo fine, because you are under 80 km/h
    • CSR 300-500 and 6 points, because you are 30 km/h over the limit
    • DOnly a warning outside school hours

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Penalties and fines

    A driver overtakes a vehicle on the right side (inside lane) of a Saudi expressway, which is not the designated overtaking side. Is this permitted?

    Top-down one-way road with 3 lanes and broken markings; your blue car A overtaking at right lane behind; white car B heading on at middle lane ahead.
    • AYes, overtaking on either side is allowed if the road is clear
    • BPermitted only when the vehicle being overtaken is travelling below 60 km/h
    • CNo, overtaking on the right is generally prohibited and constitutes a traffic violation
    • DPermitted on multi-lane expressways but not on two-lane roads

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Penalties and fines

    A driver parks their vehicle in a disabled parking bay without a valid disabled-persons permit. What is the consequence?

    Top-down disabled parking scene; your blue car A parked at bay 1.
    • ANo offence, as the space is public property available to all if no disabled driver is present
    • BOnly a fine if a disabled driver is waiting and cannot park
    • CThe vehicle is automatically towed with no fine applied
    • DA traffic fine for illegal use of a disabled parking space

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Penalties and fines

    A driver is involved in a collision while driving without insurance in Saudi Arabia and the other driver is injured. What is the likely legal situation for the uninsured driver?

    Illustration of insurance.
    • AThe Saudi government's mandatory accident fund covers all costs so no personal liability arises
    • BThe uninsured driver only pays the traffic fine; injury compensation is the injured party's own responsibility
    • CThe uninsured driver's employer is automatically held liable for all costs
    • DThe uninsured driver faces a fine for driving without insurance, is personally liable for the injured party's medical costs and compensation, and may face criminal charges if negligence caused the injury

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Penalties and fines

    A driver in Saudi Arabia is found to have modified their vehicle's suspension, raising it to an illegal height. Is this a traffic offence?

    Illustration of vehicle registration: car with raised modified suspension.
    • ANo, suspension modifications are a personal choice and are not regulated
    • BYes, illegal vehicle modifications that affect safety or compliance with traffic regulations are a fineable offence and the modification must be reversed
    • COnly an offence if the modification was done outside Saudi Arabia
    • DPermitted as long as the vehicle can still pass through a standard car-wash

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Penalties and fines

    A driver fails to stop at a STOP sign in Saudi Arabia. What is the consequence?

    Top-down T-junction with a STOP sign and stop line; your blue car A stopped at south; red car B heading on at east.
    • ANo offence, provided the driver slowed down and checked for traffic
    • BA traffic fine for disobeying a STOP sign, and violation points on the licence
    • CA warning for the first offence; a fine only applies from the second offence
    • DThe offence is not enforced if no other vehicles were nearby

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Penalties and fines

    A driver who was previously involved in a tafheet (drifting) incident has their vehicle permanently confiscated by Saudi authorities. Can the vehicle be recovered by paying a fee?

    Illustration of speeding: car drifting with smoke from rear tyres.
    • AYes, any impounded vehicle can always be recovered by paying the full market value as a fine
    • BYes, after a 90-day waiting period the owner can collect the vehicle on payment of storage fees
    • CNo, in cases of permanent confiscation ordered by a court for tafheet, the vehicle cannot be recovered; it is forfeited to the state
    • DYes, if this was the driver's first offence the vehicle is returned after one month

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Penalties and fines

    A driver receives a traffic fine via the Saher system but believes the fine was issued incorrectly. What is the proper process to challenge it?

    Illustration of camera ticket.
    • ASimply ignore the fine; Saher fines automatically expire if not paid within six months
    • BAttend the nearest traffic police station and argue the case verbally without any documentation
    • CFile a formal appeal through Absher or the General Department of Traffic (Moroor) within the permitted appeal period
    • DPay the fine immediately and then sue Moroor in civil court for a refund

    Answer and explanation in the bank

Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 20-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 Madinah General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test?

The official General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Madinah has 35 questions and you need 22 correct (63%) to pass. This practice test has 20 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 20-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 Madinah 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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