Northern Borders General Dept. of Traffic Light vehicle
Practice mode· Right of way & safetyNorthern Borders General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Safe Driving Practice Test
Covers defensive driving, following distances, fatigue, visibility, adverse weather and hazard awareness. Safe driving habits save lives and keep your licence clean.
Which area around your vehicle is NOT covered by any mirror and must always be checked with a shoulder glance before changing lanes?
The other 12 questions in this test
Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 22-question run, are in the Saudi Driving Theory Online Practice Bank.
- Q11Safe driving
What is the correct child restraint for a baby under 1 year old or weighing less than 9 kg?
- AA forward-facing child seat
- BThe adult lap belt alone
- CA rear-facing infant carrier secured in the back seat
- DA booster cushion with the adult shoulder belt
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- Q12Safe driving
A driver has been awake for 20 hours straight. Research suggests this impairs driving to a level comparable to what blood alcohol level?
- ANo impairment, as long as the driver feels alert
- BApproximately 0.05 percent blood alcohol content
- CApproximately 0.08 to 0.10 percent blood alcohol content
- DApproximately 0.01 percent blood alcohol content
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- Q13Safe driving
You see an accident ahead on the highway and slow down to look. This behaviour is known as what and why is it dangerous?
- ADefensive driving; it is not dangerous
- BHazard scanning; it is recommended in driver training
- CGap-following; it is safe because traffic is already slow
- DRubbernecking; it creates secondary accidents because drivers are distracted and may rear-end slowing traffic
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- Q14Safe driving
Why is it important to signal before every lane change on a Saudi highway?
- AIndicators improve fuel economy
- BSignalling gives other drivers time to react and maintain safe spacing around you
- CIndicators are only needed when turning off a highway
- DYou only need to signal if another vehicle is directly behind you
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- Q15Safe driving
What is the danger of driving with a heavily loaded roof rack that raises the vehicle's centre of gravity?
- AIt increases the risk of rollover, especially during sudden lane changes or when cornering at speed
- BIt reduces fuel consumption
- CIt only affects braking on gravel roads
- DIt improves traction in sand
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- Q16Safe driving
You suspect the driver in front has been driving erratically. What is the safest defensive action?
- AOvertake them quickly to get away from the risk
- BIncrease your following distance significantly, avoid overtaking unless clearly safe, and if necessary pull over and report to police
- CFlash your lights to warn them to drive better
- DFollow at exactly 2 seconds to monitor them closely
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- Q17Safe driving
Why is it especially important to check for motorcycles in your blind spot before changing lanes?
- AMotorcycles are narrow and can easily be hidden in a blind spot that a larger vehicle would not fit in
- BMotorcycles always travel faster than cars
- CMotorcycle riders have the right of way in all situations
- DMotorcycles are not required to follow lane discipline
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- Q18Safe driving
What is the first sign that your engine is overheating on a desert highway?
- AThe engine warning light flashes yellow
- BThe fuel gauge drops suddenly
- CThe air conditioning stops working
- DThe temperature gauge moves into the red zone or a high-temperature warning light illuminates
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- Q19Safe driving
When is it safe to use cruise control on a Saudi highway?
- ADuring rain, fog, or sandstorm to maintain a steady speed
- BOn dry, clear highways with light traffic where you can monitor conditions and disengage quickly
- CAt all times on highways above 100 km/h
- DOnly on toll roads
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- Q20Safe driving
You are crossing a flooded wadi (dry riverbed) that has water flowing across the road. What should you do?
- ADrive through quickly so the water does not have time to affect the engine
- BDrive through slowly in first gear
- CTurn around and find an alternative route; never attempt to cross moving floodwater of unknown depth
- DStop in the middle and assess whether to continue
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- Q21Safe driving
What is the safest position for your hands on the steering wheel for maximum control?
- A12 o'clock position with both hands together at the top
- BOne hand at 6 o'clock for relaxed long-distance driving
- C10 and 2 o'clock position at all times in all vehicles
- D9 and 3 o'clock position (or 8 and 4 for vehicles with large airbags)
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- Q22Safe driving
What does a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) warning light in your dashboard mean?
- AYour tyres are over-inflated and you should release air immediately
- BOne or more tyres have dropped significantly below the recommended pressure and you should check and inflate them
- CThe spare tyre has been removed
- DThe tyre tread has reached the wear indicator
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 22-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 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 22 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 22-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.