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Makkah General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Theory Mock Test 2

Second full 35-question mock exam covering all Saudi theory topics. A different question selection to Mock Test 1 so you can keep practising without repetition.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 35 questions in 30 minutes, 22 to pass
Q1
Traffic rules

On a multi-lane road in Saudi Arabia, which lane should you normally use when not overtaking?

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 left lane ahead.
Pick an answer to see the reason.

The other 25 questions in this test

Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 35-question run, are in the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.

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  1. Q11
    Road signs and signals

    What does this sign warn drivers about?

    A "speed bump" road sign.
    • AA pothole or dip in the road
    • BA steep hill descent
    • CA speed bump or road hump ahead
    • DRoad works causing an uneven surface

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Traffic rules

    Is it permitted to park your vehicle on a pedestrian crossing in Saudi Arabia?

    Top-down kerb parking scene; your blue car A parked at crossing.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Right of way

    You are on a minor road approaching a T-junction where your road meets a major road. Who must give way?

    Top-down T-junction with no signs or signals; your blue car A heading on at south; red car B heading on at east.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Safe driving

    How should a seat belt be positioned on the body to work correctly?

    Close-up of the car's seat belt.
    • 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

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Penalties and fines

    A driver is stopped and found to be driving a vehicle with an expired Istimara (vehicle registration). What is the likely outcome?

    Illustration of vehicle registration.
    • 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

  6. Q16
    Road signs and signals

    What action should you take when you see this sign ahead?

    A "traffic signals ahead" road sign.
    • ASpeed up to clear the junction before the light changes
    • BThe lights are currently green so proceed without slowing
    • CSound your horn to alert other drivers of the lights
    • DSlow down and be ready to stop at the traffic lights ahead

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Traffic rules

    A yellow kerb line is painted along the side of a road. What does this normally indicate?

    Top-down kerb parking scene with a yellow kerb.
    • AParking is prohibited alongside that kerb
    • BLoading is permitted for up to 30 minutes
    • CThe road is a bus lane
    • DParking is reserved for taxis only

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Right of way

    You are on the main road at a T-junction and a vehicle from the side road is waiting to emerge. You have no signs or signals. Who has priority?

    Top-down T-junction with no signs or signals; your blue car A heading on at west; red car B heading on at south.
    • AThe vehicle emerging from the side road
    • BYou, because you are on the continuing main road
    • CNeither vehicle; both must stop and negotiate
    • DThe vehicle to the right of the waiting driver

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Safe driving

    A child aged 4 years and weighing 18 kg must travel in your car. Which restraint is most appropriate?

    Close-up of the car's child seat forward.
    • AA rear-facing infant seat
    • BA forward-facing child seat with a harness suitable for their weight
    • CThe adult seat belt without any child seat
    • DHeld by an adult passenger

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Penalties and fines

    Is it mandatory to have valid motor insurance to drive a vehicle in Saudi Arabia?

    Illustration of insurance.
    • ANo, insurance is optional; the driver is only liable if an accident occurs
    • BInsurance is only required for vehicles older than five years
    • CInsurance is only mandatory on expressways and highways, not in cities
    • DYes, at minimum third-party (TPL) insurance is compulsory for all vehicles driven on public roads

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Road signs and signals

    There is no other vehicle visible at this STOP sign junction. What must you do?

    A "stop" road sign.
    • ASlow to 10 km/h and proceed if the road is clear
    • BYou may proceed without stopping because there is no traffic
    • CFlash your headlights and continue
    • DStop completely regardless, then check it is safe before moving off

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Traffic rules

    You park on a hill facing downhill and there is no kerb. Which way should you turn your front wheels?

    Top-down kerb parking scene; your blue car A parked at roadside.
    • ATurn wheels to the right so the vehicle would roll away from traffic if it moved
    • BTurn wheels to the left to face traffic
    • CKeep wheels straight and rely on the handbrake alone
    • DDirection of wheels does not matter on a hill

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  13. Q23
    Right of way

    At a Y-junction without signs, two roads merge at an acute angle. How is priority determined?

    Top-down Y-junction with no signs or signals; your blue car A heading on at south; red car B heading on at east.
    • AApply right-hand priority: give way to any vehicle approaching from your right
    • BThe vehicle on the busier road always has priority
    • CThe vehicle travelling straight ahead always has priority
    • DThere is no rule; drivers must make eye contact and agree

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  14. Q24
    Safe driving

    Why must a rear-facing child seat never be installed in a front seat that has an active passenger airbag?

    Close-up of the car's child seat rear facing.
    • ABecause the seat belt will not reach around the child seat
    • BBecause the front seat is always narrower than the rear seat
    • CBecause the deploying airbag can strike the back of the child seat with lethal force
    • DBecause it blocks the driver's view of the speedometer

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  15. Q25
    Penalties and fines

    A driver is involved in a collision and is found to have no valid motor insurance. What additional complication arises compared to an insured driver?

    Illustration of insurance.
    • AThe government insurance fund automatically covers the damages with no penalty to the driver
    • BThe uninsured driver is personally liable for all damages and medical costs, and also faces a separate fine for driving without insurance
    • CThe uninsured driver's fine is waived if the accident was the other party's fault
    • DThe uninsured driver simply pays a flat administration fee to Najm to resolve the claim

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  16. Q26
    Road signs and signals

    This Give Way sign is ahead. How is it different from a STOP sign?

    A "give way" road sign.
    • AA Give Way sign means you have priority over all other traffic
    • BA Give Way sign requires a complete stop the same as a STOP sign
    • CA Give Way sign only applies at night
    • DA Give Way sign lets you proceed without stopping if the road is clearly safe

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  17. Q27
    Traffic rules

    What does a one-way street sign require of you?

    A "one way" road sign.
    • AGive way to oncoming traffic at all times
    • BUse only the rightmost lane
    • CSound your horn before entering the street
    • DDrive only in the direction shown by the arrow on the sign

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  18. Q28
    Right of way

    You are driving on a one-way street and need to turn left. Is there any difference in right-of-way compared to a two-way road?

    Top-down one-way road with 2 lanes and broken markings; your blue car A turning left at left lane.
    • ANo difference; give way to traffic from the right as usual
    • BOn a one-way street you always have priority when turning
    • CRight-hand priority does not apply on one-way streets at all
    • DOn a one-way street all traffic travels the same direction so you give way to any vehicle already in the flow

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  19. Q29
    Safe driving

    A front airbag is designed to work best when the driver sits at what minimum distance from the steering wheel?

    Close-up of the car's seat belt.
    • AAt least 10 cm
    • BAt least 50 cm
    • CDistance does not matter if a seat belt is worn
    • DAt least 25 cm (about 10 inches)

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  20. Q30
    Penalties and fines

    What is Najm and how does it relate to traffic incidents in Saudi Arabia?

    Illustration of accident report app.
    • ANajm is the Ministry of Transport's road-construction authority
    • BNajm is the name of the Saher camera network
    • CNajm is the Saudi equivalent of a driver's theory test
    • DNajm is the official Saudi accident-reporting and insurance-claims platform used to document road traffic collisions

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  21. Q31
    Road signs and signals

    This No Overtaking sign is displayed. Which vehicle type is still allowed to overtake under it?

    A "no overtaking" road sign.
    • AMotorcycles, because the sign only shows cars
    • BVehicles travelling at less than 40 km/h
    • CNone - the restriction applies to all motor vehicles
    • DVehicles with a valid highway permit

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  22. Q32
    Traffic rules

    You accidentally enter a one-way street travelling in the wrong direction. What should you do?

    Top-down one-way road with 2 lanes and broken markings; your blue car A stopped at oncoming; red car B heading on at right lane.
    • AContinue in the wrong direction if the road is clear
    • BStop immediately in the middle of the road and wait
    • CReverse out carefully to the nearest safe point where you can exit legally
    • DPerform a U-turn in the middle of the street

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  23. Q33
    Right of way

    You are on a motorway and wish to change from lane 2 to lane 1 (the right lane). What is the right-of-way rule?

    Top-down one-way road with 3 lanes and broken markings; your blue car A turning right at middle lane; red car B heading on at right lane behind.
    • AYou have priority because you are moving to the slower lane
    • BTraffic in lane 1 must give way to you as you are moving right
    • CYou must give way to traffic already in lane 1
    • DLane changes on motorways are governed by speed, not right of way

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  24. Q34
    Safe driving

    Airbags are designed to work alongside seat belts, not replace them. What happens if you do not wear a seat belt in a car fitted with airbags?

    Close-up of the car's seat belt.
    • AThe airbag will protect you just as well as with a seat belt
    • BThe airbag will not deploy at all if no seat belt is worn
    • CThe airbag only inflates for belted occupants
    • DThe airbag may seriously injure an unbelted occupant who is thrown forward into it

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  25. Q35
    Penalties and fines

    Which behaviour is most likely to result in a reckless driving charge rather than a standard speeding fine in Saudi Arabia?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing speed camera; your blue car A overtaking at middle lane; white car B heading on at right lane; grey car C heading on at left lane.
    • ATravelling 5 km/h above a posted speed limit in light traffic
    • BParking on a yellow line in a shopping-centre car park
    • CWeaving aggressively between lanes at high speed while ignoring other road users
    • DFailing to use an indicator when changing lanes once

    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 Makkah General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test?

The official General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Makkah 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 19, one payment), with every question in the bank.

What does the Makkah 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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