Makkah General Dept. of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Road rulesMakkah General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Road Rules Test 1
First 20 questions on Saudi traffic rules - lane discipline, roundabouts, seat belts, mobile phone use, speed limits and more. Essential knowledge for any driver in Saudi Arabia.
You wish to overtake a long truck on a two-lane highway. Which check is MOST important before you start the manoeuvre?
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.
- Q11Traffic rules
When leaving a motorway via an off-ramp, when should you begin reducing your speed?
- AAs soon as you see the exit sign, in the main lane
- BAfter moving into the deceleration lane, not on the main carriageway
- COnly after you have fully entered the slip road
- DIt does not matter where you reduce speed
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Traffic rules
You are merging onto a motorway but the acceleration lane is very short. Traffic on the motorway is heavy. What is the best action?
- AUse all available acceleration lane to build speed, and adjust timing to find the smallest safe gap
- BStop at the end and force your way in
- CDrive on the hard shoulder to reach a longer gap
- DReturn to the main road and try a different entry
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q13Traffic rules
Heavy rain has just reduced visibility on a Saudi highway. What adjustment to following distance is required?
- AIncrease the following distance significantly beyond the normal dry-road gap
- BKeep the same following distance as in dry conditions
- CDecrease the gap so you can see the vehicle ahead better
- DFollowing distance only matters in fog, not rain
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q14Traffic rules
What is the two-second rule used for when driving?
- AThe time allowed for a courtesy wave after being let in
- BThe maximum time to check mirrors before changing lanes
- CMaintaining a minimum safe following distance from the vehicle ahead
- DThe interval between indicator flashes
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q15Traffic rules
A large truck is travelling ahead of you. How should your following distance compare to the gap you would keep behind a car?
- AIt should be the same as behind a car
- BIt should be smaller, to reduce the chance of other vehicles cutting in
- CFollowing distance behind trucks is not regulated
- DIt should be greater, because trucks are longer and take more time to stop
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q16Traffic rules
Who must wear a seat belt in a Saudi vehicle?
- AOnly the driver and front passenger
- BOnly the driver
- CSeat belts are optional for adults in the rear
- DThe driver and all passengers, including those in the rear seats
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q17Traffic rules
A child aged three years old must travel in a vehicle. How must they be restrained?
- AIn an approved child safety seat that is appropriate for their weight and height
- BHeld on an adult's lap in the front seat
- CUsing only the standard adult seat belt
- DNo special restraint is needed for children under five
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q18Traffic rules
Under what age are children generally required to sit in the rear seats of a vehicle in Saudi Arabia?
- AUnder ten years old, unless the vehicle has no rear seats
- BUnder five years old only
- CThere is no age rule, only a weight rule
- DChildren of any age may sit in the front if wearing a belt
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q19Traffic rules
Is it legal to use a hand-held mobile phone while driving in Saudi Arabia?
- AYes, for calls under two minutes
- BNo, hand-held phone use while driving is prohibited
- CYes, if you are stopped at a red traffic light
- DYes, as long as you are on a quiet road
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q20Traffic rules
Which type of phone use is permitted while driving in Saudi Arabia?
- ATexting at traffic lights
- BVideo calls if the phone is placed on the dashboard
- CHands-free calls using a Bluetooth or speakerphone system that does not require holding the device
- DHolding the phone with one hand while steering with the other
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 20-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 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 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 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.