Northern Borders General Dept. of Traffic Light vehicle
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsNorthern Borders General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Theory Mock Test 4
Fourth and final full mock exam of 35 questions. Use this as your last confidence check - if you can pass all four mocks you are well prepared for the real thing.
You want to turn left across oncoming traffic at a junction. The oncoming lane is busy. What must you do?
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.
- Q11Road signs and signals
What does a blue rectangular sign with a bold white P tell drivers?
- AParking is permitted in this area
- BNo parking is allowed here
- CPetrol station is nearby
- DPolice station ahead
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- Q12Traffic rules
A pedestrian is waiting at a marked crossing (zebra crossing). What are you required to do?
- AFlash your headlights and continue at the same speed
- BSound the horn to let the pedestrian know you are coming
- CStop and give the pedestrian priority to cross
- DOnly stop if a traffic signal instructs you to
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- Q13Right of way
The traffic signals at a pedestrian crossing are flashing amber after the green phase. What must you do?
- AProceed at full speed because pedestrians should have already crossed
- BGive way to pedestrians still on the crossing and proceed only when the crossing is clear
- CStop and wait for the next green phase
- DSound your horn to warn pedestrians to hurry
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- Q14Safe driving
Why should you avoid cutting in front of a large truck immediately after overtaking it?
- ATrucks need a much longer stopping distance than cars, so cutting in front leaves insufficient space for them to brake
- BTrucks accelerate faster than cars and may rear-end you
- CIt is only a problem at night
- DTrucks always drive at higher speeds than cars
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- Q15Penalties and fines
A driver fits an aftermarket exhaust that produces very loud noise and drives it on public roads in Saudi Arabia. Is this allowed?
- AYes, as long as the modification was done by a licensed workshop
- BYes, there are no noise regulations for private vehicles in Saudi Arabia
- CNo, modified exhausts that produce excessive noise are illegal and can result in a fine and an order to restore the vehicle to a legal specification
- DOnly illegal between 10 pm and 6 am in residential areas
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- Q16Road signs and signals
A blue circle shows a white arrow curving to the right. What does this mandatory sign require you to do?
- AOvertaking is permitted on the right side
- BTurn or keep right - you must not go straight or turn left
- CThe right lane is for merging traffic
- DYou have right of way at the next junction
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- Q17Traffic rules
You are turning right at a junction. A pedestrian is crossing the road you are turning into. Who has priority?
- AYou, because you have a green light to turn
- BThe pedestrian; you must wait until they have safely crossed
- CThe pedestrian only if they are already on the crossing
- DNeither; you must both stop and negotiate
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- Q18Right of way
At a roundabout with three lanes, you are in the middle lane. Which exits can you appropriately use without crossing other lanes dangerously?
- AOnly the first exit
- BAny exit without restriction
- COnly exits beyond the halfway point of the roundabout
- DThe second exit (straight ahead), staying in the middle lane
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- Q19Safe driving
Your vehicle breaks down on a Saudi highway. What is the correct sequence of actions?
- AStay in the vehicle and call for help without moving
- BSwitch on hazard lights, move the vehicle off the carriageway if possible, place a warning triangle well behind it, and stand well away from traffic
- CWalk along the carriageway to the nearest phone
- DOpen the bonnet and wait for other drivers to stop
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- Q20Penalties and fines
A driver throws a plastic water bottle out of their car window while driving on a Saudi road. What offence has been committed?
- ANo offence; littering laws only apply to pedestrians
- BAn offence only if the litter lands on another vehicle and causes damage
- COnly an offence in national parks; city roads have no littering rules for vehicles
- DLittering from a vehicle, which is a fineable offence under Saudi environmental and traffic regulations
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- Q21Road signs and signals
What does it mean when a pictogram inside a red-bordered circle has a red diagonal bar across it?
- AThe action shown is recommended
- BThe restriction is temporary due to road works
- CThe sign applies only in an emergency
- DThe action or vehicle type shown is prohibited
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- Q22Traffic rules
You need to reverse out of a driveway onto a busy road. What is the safest approach?
- AReverse quickly to minimise time in traffic
- BSound your horn and reverse continuously
- CCheck mirrors and blind spots thoroughly, reverse slowly, and have someone guide you if possible
- DReverse without checking because you have right of way in your own driveway
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- Q23Right of way
A police vehicle with lights and siren is travelling in the opposite direction on a dual carriageway. Do you need to make way for it?
- AYes, slow down and be ready to stop in case the police vehicle crosses the central reservation
- BNo, because it is in the opposite carriageway and cannot affect you
- COnly if the police vehicle is heading towards your carriageway
- DYes, immediately move onto the hard shoulder
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- Q24Safe driving
Your car breaks down just after a sharp bend. Where should you place the warning triangle?
- ARight next to your car so it is not hit
- BBefore the bend, so drivers see it before they see your car
- COn the far side of the car, beyond it
- DLeave it in the boot; hazard lights are enough on a bend
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- Q25Penalties and fines
On a road posted at 120 km/h or less, what fine applies for exceeding the limit by more than 50 km/h?
- ASR 150-300
- BSR 1,500-2,000
- CSR 300-500
- DSR 800-1,000
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- Q26Road signs and signals
Which sign in the Saudi / GCC system has a unique octagonal shape not shared by any other sign?
- AThe Give Way sign
- BThe No Entry sign
- CThe STOP sign
- DThe No Overtaking sign
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- Q27Traffic rules
How far may you reverse on a public road in Saudi Arabia?
- AUp to 100 metres is always permitted
- BReversing on public roads is never allowed in any situation
- COnly a short distance, no more than about 20 metres, and only as far as you need
- DThere is no limit if you use your hazard lights
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- Q28Right of way
A lane on the motorway is being closed by amber flashing lights on a gantry sign. How must you respond?
- AContinue in the lane until the lane markings end
- BRemain in the closed lane; it is the responsibility of the lane closure crew to redirect you
- CSlow to 30 km/h but you can remain in the closed lane
- DMove out of that lane as soon as it is safe and before the closure
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- Q29Safe driving
You arrive at a road traffic collision. What is the very first action you should take?
- AMove all injured persons away from the vehicles immediately
- BTake photographs for your insurance before doing anything else
- CMake the scene safe: warn approaching traffic, switch off engines if possible, and call emergency services
- DRemove passengers from vehicles before calling for help
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- Q30Penalties and fines
A Saher camera records a vehicle exceeding the speed limit. The registered owner is an expatriate living in Saudi Arabia. Who is held responsible for the fine?
- AThe fine is automatically cancelled for expatriates and a warning is sent to the employer instead
- BOnly Saudi national owners can be fined by Saher; expatriate-registered vehicles are exempt
- CThe company that leased the vehicle to the driver bears all liability
- DThe registered owner of the vehicle, regardless of who was driving at the time
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- Q31Road signs and signals
What colour is the border of a Give Way sign in Saudi Arabia?
- ABlue
- BRed
- CYellow
- DBlack
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- Q32Traffic rules
When towing a trailer or another vehicle, how should you adjust your speed?
- ADrive at a reduced, steady speed suited to the load, keep to the right lane and allow extra braking distance
- BDrive at the normal limit, because the towing vehicle's brakes are designed for it
- CDrive faster on downhill stretches to stop the load pushing you
- DTowing speed does not matter if hazard lights are on
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- Q33Right of way
You are about to enter an unmarked crossroads from the south. A vehicle is approaching from the east and another from the north. Which vehicle do you give way to?
- AOnly the vehicle from the east, as it is on your right
- BOnly the vehicle from the north, as it is on your left
- CThe vehicle from the east, because it is on your right; the vehicle from the north has you on its right so it gives way to you
- DBoth vehicles, because you arrived last
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- Q34Safe driving
After a collision in Saudi Arabia, what number do you call for emergency services?
- A999
- B112
- C998
- D911
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- Q35Penalties and fines
A child aged four is seated in the front passenger seat without any child restraint. What should the driver do to comply with Saudi regulations?
- AThe child is fine in the front as long as the adult passenger holds them securely
- BFasten the adult seatbelt around the child in the front seat
- CMove the child to a rear seat secured in an age- and weight-appropriate child seat or booster seat
- DChildren under five are not required to use a child seat under Saudi law
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 19What 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 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 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.