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Madinah General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Right of Way Practice Test

Tests your understanding of priority rules: unmarked junctions, roundabouts, emergency vehicles, merging lanes and more. Getting right of way right can prevent serious accidents.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 22 questions, 17 to pass
Q1
Right of way

You are about to enter a roundabout. Traffic is already circulating inside. Who has priority?

Top-down 2-lane roundabout; your blue car A heading on at entry south; red car B heading on at inside west.
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 Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.

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  1. Q11
    Right of way

    A bus lane is operational and you are joining it briefly to reach a left-turn exit. Who has priority in that lane?

    Top-down one-way road with 3 lanes and bus lane markings; your blue car A heading on at middle lane; green bus B heading on at right lane.
    • AYou have priority because you are turning
    • BBuses and other authorised vehicles in the lane have priority over you
    • CYou share equal priority with buses in the lane
    • DNo one has priority in a bus lane

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Right of way

    At a T-junction you are travelling straight along the top of the T. A vehicle from the base of the T wants to turn right into your road, crossing your path. Who has priority?

    Top-down T-junction with no signs or signals; your blue car A heading on at west; red car B turning right at south.
    • AThe turning vehicle has priority because it is on a major road
    • BYou have priority; the vehicle from the minor road must wait for you
    • CBoth vehicles have equal priority
    • DThe vehicle to your right has priority by default

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Right of way

    On a two-lane one-way street, the vehicle ahead of you in the left lane signals to turn left into a side road. How should you pass it?

    Top-down one-way road with 2 lanes and broken markings; your blue car A heading on at right lane behind; red car B turning left at left lane ahead.
    • AOn its left, between it and the kerb
    • BSound your horn so it lets you through on either side
    • CYou may never pass a vehicle that is turning
    • DOn its right, once it is safe

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Right of way

    You want to change from the right lane to the middle lane on a motorway. A vehicle in the middle lane is overtaking you at speed. What should you do?

    Top-down one-way road with 3 lanes and broken markings; your blue car A heading on at right lane; red car B overtaking at middle lane behind.
    • AWait until the overtaking vehicle has passed before moving
    • BMove into the middle lane because you were there first
    • CSpeed up so the overtaking vehicle must hold back
    • DSound your horn and move left to block the overtaking vehicle

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Right of way

    You reach a STOP sign but can clearly see the road is empty in both directions. Must you still stop completely?

    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; you may proceed at reduced speed if the road is obviously clear
    • BOnly if there is a white stop line on the road
    • CYes; a STOP sign always requires a complete stop regardless of visibility
    • DYou may slow to 10 km/h instead of stopping if conditions permit

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Right of way

    All four traffic signals at a crossroads have failed and show nothing. Four vehicles arrive simultaneously. How should they proceed?

    Top-down junction (crossroads) with traffic lights switched off; your blue car A heading on at south; red car B heading on at east; white car C heading on at north; green car D heading on at west.
    • AThe vehicle on the widest road goes first
    • BEach driver applies right-hand priority in turn, treating it as an unmarked junction
    • CAll four vehicles must wait until a police officer arrives
    • DThe vehicle that arrived first has absolute priority

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Right of way

    You are waiting at a level crossing when you hear a second train coming after the first has passed. The barriers remain down. What must you do?

    Roadside view of a "level crossing with barriers" road sign on a pole beside the road.
    • AProceed as soon as the first train has cleared the crossing
    • BCheck both directions and cross quickly between trains
    • CSound your horn to alert the second train and proceed
    • DWait until the barriers rise and it is fully safe before crossing

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Right of way

    On a narrow road you approach a blind crest (hill) at the same time as an oncoming vehicle appears over the top. There are no passing places visible. What is the safest action?

    Top-down two-way road with 1 lane and broken markings over a hill crest; your blue car A heading on at right lane; red car B heading on at oncoming.
    • ABrake and move as far to the right as possible, prepared to stop if necessary
    • BSound your horn loudly and continue at the same speed
    • CFlash your lights and accelerate past quickly
    • DReverse immediately onto the crest

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Right of way

    A cyclist is riding in the primary position (centre of the lane) on a single-carriageway road. You want to overtake. What should you do?

    Top-down two-way road with 2 lanes and broken markings, with cyclist ahead; your blue car A heading on at right lane.
    • ASound your horn to move the cyclist to the left so you can pass
    • BWait until it is safe to pass with adequate clearance, as you would for a slow-moving vehicle
    • CEdge past the cyclist using the oncoming lane even if not fully clear
    • DFlash your headlights to signal the cyclist to pull left

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Right of way

    You are in a school zone during school hours and wish to overtake another vehicle. Is it permitted?

    Driver's view through the windscreen: school zone.
    • ANo, overtaking is generally prohibited in active school zones
    • BYes, overtaking is always permitted if it is safe
    • CYes, but only if you reduce speed to 10 km/h while overtaking
    • DOnly if no children are visible on the footway

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Right of way

    You are in a convoy of civilian vehicles and an emergency vehicle with sirens approaches from behind the convoy. What should every convoy driver do?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing emergency corridor; your blue car A heading on at right lane; white ambulance E heading on at middle lane behind.
    • AOnly the last vehicle in the convoy needs to move aside
    • BEach driver in the convoy must independently make way for the emergency vehicle
    • CThe convoy leader decides and signals other drivers
    • DThe convoy continues; the emergency vehicle will find a way around

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Right of way

    A pedestrian steps off the pavement between parked cars at a point that is not a crossing. Who is at fault if a collision occurs?

    Top-down two-way road with 2 lanes and broken markings, with pedestrian ahead; your blue car A heading on at right lane; grey car P1 parked at kerb; white car P2 parked at kerb.
    • AAlways the driver, because pedestrians always have right of way
    • BAlways the pedestrian, because crossing outside a crossing is illegal
    • CNeither party; it is an unavoidable accident
    • DPrimarily the pedestrian, but the driver also has a duty to anticipate hazards and may share responsibility

    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 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 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 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 22-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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