Makkah General Dept. of Traffic Motorcycle
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsMakkah General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Motorcycle Theory Mock Test 2
Second full motorcycle mock exam with a fresh 35-question selection across road rules, signs and rider-specific topics. Keep practising without repetition.
What does this blue circular sign at a roundabout require of drivers?
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.
- Q11Motorcycle control
When starting a motorcycle on a steep uphill gradient, which technique prevents rolling back?
- AUse only the front brake to hold the bike and release it as you open the throttle
- BHold the rear brake on, bring the clutch to the friction point with throttle, then release the brake as drive is felt
- CKeep both feet on the ground and hop forward as you release the clutch
- DStart in second gear to reduce engine power and avoid wheel spin
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q12Motorcycle safety
What road-surface hazard is particularly common at Saudi intersections and petrol stations?
- ASpeed bumps that are only dangerous for trucks
- BWet leaves accumulated by roadside vegetation
- CIce patches, which form under shade from overpass bridges in winter
- DDiesel and oil spills, which make the surface extremely slippery especially when light rain first falls
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q13Motorcycle control
Your motorcycle begins to understeer (run wide) on a corner because you entered too fast. What is the correct response?
- ALook through the corner, press harder on the inside bar to increase lean angle, and smoothly roll on a little throttle to settle the chassis
- BApply the front brake firmly to reduce speed before you run out of road
- CSit upright to reduce lean angle and allow the tyres to regain grip
- DRelease the throttle abruptly to shed speed through engine braking
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q14Motorcycle safety
Why is night riding especially hazardous for motorcyclists in Saudi Arabia compared to daytime?
- AReduced visibility makes it harder to spot road hazards (sand drifts, animals, unlit vehicles) and makes the rider much less visible to other drivers
- BMotorcycle engines produce less power at night due to cooler air temperatures
- CNight riding is safer because there is less traffic on Saudi roads after dark
- DTyre grip is reduced at night because rubber compounds harden in cooler temperatures
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q15Road 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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- Q16Traffic 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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- Q17Right 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
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q18Safe 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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- Q19Penalties 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
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q20Motorcycle control
What is the correct throttle technique through the apex of a corner?
- AClose the throttle completely at the apex for maximum traction
- BMaintain a steady throttle through the apex and gradually roll on as you straighten up
- CApply full throttle at the apex to power out of the bend quickly
- DRapidly open and close the throttle to keep revs in the power band
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q21Motorcycle safety
When does rain pose the greatest grip risk to a motorcyclist on Saudi roads?
- AAfter the road has been wet for more than 30 minutes, when the tarmac has fully absorbed water
- BAt the very start of a rain shower, before sufficient water has washed accumulated oil and dust off the road surface
- COnly in the winter months when rain falls at low temperatures
- DRain poses no additional risk on Saudi roads because rain is infrequent and brief
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q22Road 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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- Q23Traffic 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
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q24Right 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
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q25Safe 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
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q26Penalties 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
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q27Motorcycle control
What does the clutch friction point (biting point) refer to on a motorcycle?
- AThe position of the clutch lever where the clutch plates begin to engage and transmit engine torque to the gearbox
- BThe point at which the front tyre begins to lose grip under braking
- CThe moment the rear brake engages and stops rear-wheel rotation
- DThe maximum throttle position before the engine over-revs
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q28Motorcycle safety
What is the recommended minimum following distance (in seconds) for a motorcyclist behind a car on a dry Saudi highway?
- AHalf a second, because motorcycles brake faster than cars
- BExactly one second, which is the legal minimum for all vehicles in Saudi Arabia
- CFollowing distance is irrelevant as long as you are watching the car's brake lights
- DAt least two seconds, and preferably three to four seconds, to allow time to react and brake
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q29Road 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
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q30Traffic 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
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q31Right 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
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q32Safe 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
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q33Penalties 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
- Q34Motorcycle control
How does tyre pressure that is too low affect motorcycle handling in a corner?
- AIt increases grip because a larger contact patch forms, making cornering safer
- BThe tyre sidewall flexes excessively, causing imprecise steering and a risk of sudden roll-off from the rim at speed
- CIt has no effect on cornering; only tread depth affects grip
- DIt makes the steering feel heavier but does not affect the actual grip level
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q35Motorcycle safety
What is defensive riding as applied to motorcyclists in Saudi Arabia?
- ARiding aggressively to claim road space before other vehicles can crowd the motorcyclist
- BRiding only on roads with dedicated motorcycle lanes
- CFitting a dashcam so that you have evidence if another driver causes a crash
- DAnticipating and preparing for the mistakes of other road users rather than assuming they will always behave correctly
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 Makkah General Dept. of Traffic motorcycle theory test?
The official General Dept. of Traffic motorcycle 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 39, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Makkah motorcycle 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.