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Northern Borders General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Fines & Black Points Test 2

Second set of 20 questions on fines and penalties - alcohol, mobile phones, licence suspension thresholds, vehicle confiscation and more serious offences.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 20 questions, 15 to pass
Q1
Penalties and fines

A Saher camera captures a speeding violation. How does the registered vehicle owner typically find out about the fine and pay it?

Illustration of camera ticket.
Pick an answer to see the reason.

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.

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  1. Q11
    Penalties and fines

    A driver in Saudi Arabia uses their vehicle's horn repeatedly and aggressively in a residential area late at night. Which regulation does this potentially breach?

    Illustration of horn misuse.
    • ANoise pollution rules, which prohibit unnecessary use of a horn especially in residential areas and during night hours
    • BNo regulation; horn use is always permitted for any reason
    • COnly a breach if the vehicle also has a modified exhaust
    • DOnly relevant if a formal complaint is filed by a resident; police cannot act without a complaint

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Penalties and fines

    A Saher camera records a car at 160 km/h on a road posted at 80 km/h. Which penalty band applies?

    Illustration of speed camera.
    • ASR 150-300 and 4 points
    • BSR 800-1,000 and 4 points
    • CNo fine, because cameras only record speeds under 140 km/h
    • DThe top band for more than 50 km/h over: SR 1,500-2,000 and 6 points

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Penalties and fines

    What is the role of the General Department of Traffic (Moroor) in Saudi Arabia's traffic enforcement system?

    Illustration of fine.
    • AMoroor is a private insurance company that handles accident claims
    • BMoroor is the judicial body that hears appeals against traffic fines in court
    • CMoroor is the company that operates the Saher camera network under a commercial contract
    • DMoroor is the government authority responsible for issuing driving licences, registering vehicles, enforcing traffic laws and overseeing road safety

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Penalties and fines

    A driver is caught driving while extremely fatigued on a Saudi highway and swerves across lanes. Which offence might this constitute?

    Driver's view through the windscreen: sleepy.
    • ANo offence, as fatigue is a medical condition and not a matter for traffic law
    • BOnly an offence if the driver falls completely asleep and collides with another vehicle
    • CA minor lane-discipline offence carrying only a small fine
    • DReckless or dangerous driving, as loss of control due to fatigue endangers other road users

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Penalties and fines

    A foreign visitor drives in Saudi Arabia using only their home country's driving licence. Is this permitted and what are the conditions?

    Illustration of licence card.
    • AForeign licences are never valid in Saudi Arabia; all drivers must hold a Saudi licence
    • BAny foreign licence is permanently valid in Saudi Arabia with no need for conversion
    • CForeign licences are only valid if the visitor's home country is a GCC member state
    • DShort-term visitors may drive using a valid foreign licence or an International Driving Permit for a limited period; expatriate residents must convert to a Saudi licence within the permitted timeframe

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Penalties and fines

    A driver ignores a pedestrian crossing where pedestrians are waiting to cross in a residential area in Saudi Arabia. What offence has occurred?

    Top-down two-way road with 2 lanes and pedestrian crossing markings, with pedestrian ahead; your blue car A heading on at right lane.
    • ANo offence, unless the pedestrians had already stepped onto the crossing
    • BFailing to give way to pedestrians at a marked crossing, which is a fineable traffic violation
    • COnly an offence if the crossing is in a school zone
    • DPedestrian crossings in residential areas are advisory, not mandatory

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Penalties and fines

    A vehicle owner receives a fine for a Saher speeding violation but claims they were not driving the vehicle at the time. What should they do?

    Illustration of camera ticket.
    • AFile an appeal through Absher or Moroor, providing evidence of who was driving, within the permitted appeal window
    • BSimply pay the fine; registered owners are always responsible and cannot appeal
    • CIgnore the fine until it appears at Istimara renewal, then explain verbally
    • DContact Najm to have the fine transferred to the actual driver's record automatically

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Penalties and fines

    A driver is caught using a mobile phone to watch a video while the vehicle is moving on a Saudi road. How serious is this offence?

    Illustration of mobile phone.
    • AA minor administrative matter with no points, just a small fee
    • BOnly serious if the driver exceeds the speed limit at the same time
    • CNot an offence if the phone is mounted in a cradle on the dashboard
    • DVery serious, as it constitutes both a mobile-phone-use violation and potentially distracted or reckless driving, compounding the penalty

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Penalties and fines

    A driver accumulates enough violation points in Saudi Arabia to trigger a licence suspension. During the suspension period, what happens if they continue to drive?

    Illustration of licence suspended.
    • ADriving while suspended is a serious additional offence that can lead to arrest, heavy fines and an extended or permanent licence ban
    • BThe suspension is only advisory; the driver can appeal and continue driving normally
    • CNo additional penalty applies; the original suspension is the only consequence
    • DThe driver is permitted to drive to work only during a licence suspension

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Penalties and fines

    A driver changes lanes without using an indicator on a Saudi motorway and nearly causes a collision. Which offence applies?

    Top-down one-way road with 3 lanes and broken markings; your blue car A turning left at right lane; red car B heading on at middle lane behind.
    • AFailing to signal when changing lanes, and depending on the circumstances, also potentially dangerous driving
    • BNo offence, as indicators are advisory on motorways
    • COnly an offence at night when visibility is reduced
    • DOnly an offence if physical contact is made with another vehicle

    Answer and explanation in the bank

Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 20-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 Northern Borders General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test?

The official General Dept. of Traffic light vehicle theory test in Northern Borders 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 Northern Borders 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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