Northern Borders General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Motorcycle Theory Mock Test 3

Q: How many questions is the Northern Borders General Dept. of Traffic motorcycle theory test?

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

Question 1

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 2

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 3

When should you change to a lower gear on a motorcycle?

Accepted Answer

When engine speed falls to the point where the engine struggles or lugs, requiring more torque. Downshifting is needed when the engine is working in a rev range that produces poor torque. Staying in too high a gear at low speed makes the engine lug, reduces acceleration response, and can cause the engine to stall.

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Every time you apply the brakes, regardless of speed

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Only when the speedometer drops below 60 km/h

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Only when coming to a complete stop

Question 4

Why should a motorcyclist maintain a larger following distance behind vehicles than a car driver would?

Accepted Answer

Because the rider needs time to identify road surface hazards such as sand, gravel, and potholes that a car would drive over without incident. A car tyre can roll over a stone or patch of sand without significant consequence. The same hazard can destabilise or crash a motorcycle. A greater following distance gives the rider more time to see, plan a path around, or brake before a hazard.

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Because motorcycles have longer braking distances than cars in all circumstances

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Because the law in Saudi Arabia requires motorcycles to maintain a 5-second gap

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Following distance is not more important for motorcycles than for cars

Question 5

What does this sign tell a driver?

Accepted Answer

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 6

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 7

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

Question 8

When should you ideally check your tyre pressure for the most accurate reading?

Accepted Answer

When the tyres are cold, before driving or after parking for at least 3 hours. The correct answer is when the tyres are cold. Driving heats the air inside the tyre and raises pressure artificially. Checking cold tyres gives an accurate reading against the manufacturer's specification.

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Immediately after a long highway drive

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While the engine is running and warm

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Only when the tyre warning light appears

Question 9

A driver exceeds the posted speed limit by more than 30 km/h on a Saudi highway. Compared to exceeding the limit by 10 km/h, the penalty is likely to be:

Accepted Answer

Significantly higher, because Saudi speeding penalties increase in tiers based on how far above the limit you are travelling. Saudi speeding fines are banded by how far over the limit you are. On roads posted at 120 km/h or less: more than 10-20 km/h over SR 150-300, 20-30 SR 300-500, 30-40 SR 800-1,000, 40-50 SR 1,200-1,500, more than 50 km/h over SR 1,500-2,000. Points are 4 for up to 25 km/h over and 6 for more than 25 km/h over.

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The same flat fine regardless of how much over the limit the driver is

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Lower, because highways are designed for higher speeds

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Only a warning for the first 50 km/h over the limit

Question 10

You are approaching a sharp bend on a rural Saudi road. In what order should you perform your pre-corner routine?

Accepted Answer

Mirror check, signal if needed, brake in a straight line, select the correct gear, then steer into the corner with a steady throttle. All braking and downshifting should be completed before the corner entry. Once leaned over, a steady or slightly increasing throttle keeps the chassis settled. Braking in a straight line maximises tyre grip available for slowing down.

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Steer in, then brake, then select a lower gear once the apex is reached

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Select a higher gear first to keep revs low, then brake through the corner

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Apply light braking throughout the bend while simultaneously downshifting

Northern Borders General Dept. of Traffic - Saudi Motorcycle Theory Mock Test 3

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