Makkah General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 1

Q: How many questions is the Makkah General Dept. of Traffic truck & bus theory test?

The official General Dept. of Traffic truck & bus theory test in Makkah has 35 questions and you need 22 correct (63%) to pass. This practice test has 35 questions.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: What does the Makkah truck & bus 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.

Question 1

What is brake fade, and which situation most commonly causes it on a heavy truck?

Accepted Answer

A reduction in braking power caused by overheated brake drums or discs, most commonly on long downhill descents when brakes are applied repeatedly. Brake fade is the loss of braking effectiveness that occurs when brake components overheat. On long downhill gradients, repeatedly applying the service brakes heats the drums or discs until they can no longer absorb heat effectively. Always use engine or exhaust brakes to control speed on descents and avoid relying solely on the service brakes.

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A sudden increase in braking force caused by air pressure building up too quickly in the chambers

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The delay between pressing the brake pedal and the air reaching the rear axle chambers

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The locking of the rear wheels caused by excessive brake pedal pressure on a slippery surface

Question 2

What does this sign prohibit?

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Overtaking any motor vehicle. Two cars side by side inside a red circle is the No Overtaking sign. You must not pass the vehicle ahead of you until the restriction ends. The restriction applies to all motor vehicles, not just cars. Overtaking where prohibited is a serious traffic offence in Saudi Arabia.

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Driving side by side only if you have a passenger

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Overtaking only trucks and buses

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Using the right-hand lane

Question 3

You wish to overtake a long truck on a two-lane highway. Which check is MOST important before you start the manoeuvre?

Accepted Answer

That you have enough clear road ahead to complete the entire overtake and return safely. The correct answer is ensuring sufficient clear road ahead. A long vehicle takes far more distance and time to pass than a car. You must see enough unobstructed road to accelerate past the truck, clear its front, and return to your lane well before meeting any oncoming traffic.

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That you are travelling at exactly the speed limit

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That the truck driver has acknowledged you in their mirror

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That your passenger agrees it is safe

Question 4

A pedestrian is waiting at a marked zebra crossing. What must you do?

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Slow down and give way to the pedestrian. At a marked zebra crossing, pedestrians have priority once they step onto or are clearly waiting to use the crossing. You must slow down and stop if necessary. Failing to give way is an offence.

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Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian and continue

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Flash your headlights so the pedestrian knows you are coming

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Proceed at the same speed because pedestrians must wait for a gap

Question 5

How does driving at high speed in Saudi Arabia's extreme heat affect your tyre pressure?

Accepted Answer

Pressure increases as the air inside heats up. The correct answer is that pressure increases. Heat causes air to expand, so tyre pressure rises during a long desert drive. You should check tyre pressure when the tyres are cold and avoid over-inflating them before setting off.

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Pressure decreases because the rubber softens

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Pressure stays the same regardless of temperature

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Pressure increases only in rear tyres

Question 6

Saudi Arabia uses the Saher system of automated speed cameras on roads across the Kingdom. What is the primary purpose of Saher?

Accepted Answer

To automatically detect and record speeding violations, red-light running and other traffic offences without requiring a police officer to be present. Saher (meaning 'watchful' in Arabic) is the General Department of Traffic's integrated system of fixed and mobile cameras that monitors speed, red-light compliance and other offences around the clock. Fines are automatically generated and linked to the registered owner's vehicle, viewable and payable through Absher.

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To monitor fuel consumption and direct drivers to the nearest petrol station

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To count vehicles for road-planning statistics only, with no enforcement function

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To charge a toll fee on all expressways

Question 7

What does the low air-pressure warning light or buzzer on a heavy truck indicate?

Accepted Answer

The air pressure in the braking system has fallen below a safe level and you must stop safely as soon as possible. A low air-pressure warning on a heavy truck means the compressed air reservoir pressure has dropped below the minimum threshold for safe brake operation. You must stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible and not move it until the fault is investigated. Driving with low air pressure risks complete brake failure.

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The air conditioning system has lost refrigerant and needs servicing

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The tyre pressures need to be checked at the next fuel stop

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The air suspension has deflated and must be re-inflated before driving

Question 8

What does this sign tell a driver?

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Parking is not allowed here. The No Parking sign (a P with a diagonal red bar) means you must not leave your vehicle parked here. A brief stop to drop off or pick up passengers may still be permitted, but

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Stopping briefly to drop passengers is also forbidden

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Parking is reserved for permit holders only

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No entry to any vehicle

Question 9

Where are U-turns generally prohibited in Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

At intersections controlled by a no-U-turn sign or solid centre line. The correct answer is at any location marked with a no-U-turn sign or a continuous (solid) centre line. These markings indicate that reversing direction creates a danger, and the prohibition applies regardless of traffic volume at that moment.

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Only on motorways

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Only in residential areas after midnight

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U-turns are always permitted if no other traffic is present

Question 10

You are approaching a pedestrian crossing in a school zone and a group of children is about to cross. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Stop and give way to the children before proceeding. Children crossing at or near a pedestrian crossing in a school zone must be given way to. Stop your vehicle completely and wait until all children have safely reached the other side. School zones carry heightened duty of care.

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Slow down only if a school guard is present

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Sound your horn twice and drive through carefully

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Pass quickly so the children do not have to wait

Makkah General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 1

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