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Abu Dhabi ITC - UAE RTA Theory Mock Test 2

Second full mock exam covering all RTA theory topics. A different question selection to Mock Test 1 so you can keep practising without repetition.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 40 questions in 30 minutes, 30 to pass
Q1
Road signs and signals

What is the difference between a red circle sign and a red triangle sign?

Road sign: no motor vehicles.
Pick an answer to see the reason.

The other 30 questions in this test

Read them all. The answer and the reason for each, and the timed 40-question run, are in the Abu Dhabi ITC Theory Test Questions PDF.

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  1. Q11
    Road signs and signals

    Direction and information signs on highways are most often which colour?

    Road sign: direction sign.
    • ARed with black lettering
    • BYellow with red lettering
    • CGreen or blue with white lettering
    • DBlack with white borders only

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Traffic rules

    What must you do at a pedestrian crossing when someone is waiting or crossing?

    Top-down 2-lane two way road with pedestrian crossing markings, pedestrian ahead; red car A waiting.
    • ASpeed up to pass before they step out
    • BSound your horn so they wait for you
    • COnly stop if a traffic officer is present
    • DGive way and let pedestrians cross safely

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Right of way

    You reach a junction where a GIVE WAY sign faces your road. What does it require?

    Top-down T-junction controlled by a give way sign; red car A waiting; white car B moving ahead.
    • ASlow down, be ready to stop, and yield to traffic on the other road
    • BAlways stop fully even when the road is clearly empty
    • CContinue at full speed because you have priority
    • DYield only to vehicles turning left

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Penalties and fines

    What should you do if your driving licence has expired?

    Illustration of licence card.
    • AKeep driving; an expired licence is still fully valid
    • BDrive only at night until you renew it
    • CIgnore it unless the police stop you
    • DRenew it before driving, because driving on an expired licence is an offence

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Safe driving

    Why should you regularly check that your brakes are working properly?

    Close-up of the car's brake pedal.
    • ABrakes only matter at very high speeds
    • BReliable brakes are essential to stop safely and within a safe distance
    • CBrake checks are only needed once in the car's life
    • DWorking brakes have no effect on stopping distance

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Road signs and signals

    A number shown inside a red ring on a roadside sign means what?

    Road sign: speed limit 60.
    • AThe minimum speed you must drive
    • BThe distance to the next junction
    • CThe number of lanes ahead
    • DThe maximum speed you may drive

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Traffic rules

    What is the general rule about reversing your vehicle?

    Top-down 2-lane two way road with broken markings, pedestrian ahead; red car A reversing.
    • AReverse freely on any road as long as you are quick
    • BYou may reverse on a motorway if you miss your exit
    • CReversing does not require you to check behind
    • DOnly reverse when it is safe and necessary, for the shortest distance, giving way to others

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Right of way

    A pedestrian steps onto a signalled crossing against a red pedestrian signal while your light is green. What should you do?

    Top-down crossroads with traffic lights showing green; pedestrians crossing; red car A waiting.
    • AMaintain speed because they crossed illegally
    • BSwerve into the next lane without checking
    • CBrake and avoid the pedestrian, as protecting life comes before priority
    • DSound the horn and accelerate past

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Penalties and fines

    An ambulance with lights and sirens is approaching from behind. What must you do?

    Top-down 2-lane one way road with broken markings; red car A moving ahead; white ambulance B moving ahead.
    • AKeep your position and speed so you do not confuse the driver
    • BGive way safely and let it pass, because failing to give way to an emergency vehicle is an offence
    • CSpeed up to stay ahead of it
    • DStop instantly in your lane wherever you are

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Safe driving

    Approaching thick fog on the road, which lights are usually most appropriate?

    Driver's view through the windscreen: fog.
    • ADipped headlights and fog lights if fitted, not full beam
    • BFull beam headlights to see further
    • CNo lights at all to avoid reflection
    • DHazard lights while driving normally

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Road signs and signals

    You see a speed number inside a blue circle rather than a red ring. What does it most likely mean?

    Road sign: minimum speed.
    • AA maximum speed you must not exceed
    • BA minimum speed you must maintain
    • CA parking time limit
    • DA toll amount

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Traffic rules

    When should you use front or rear fog lights?

    Driver's view through the windscreen: fog.
    • AAt night on well-lit roads to see better
    • BOnly when visibility is seriously reduced by fog, and switch them off when it clears
    • CIn light rain to look more visible
    • DWhenever you want, since they are brighter

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  13. Q23
    Right of way

    You are on the main road passing a T-junction and a vehicle is waiting on the minor road to join. What can you expect?

    Top-down T-junction with no signs or signals; red car A turning right; white car B moving ahead.
    • AYou must always stop and wave the waiting vehicle out
    • BThe waiting vehicle has priority over you
    • CYou have priority, but stay alert in case the waiting driver pulls out
    • DYou should speed up to clear the junction quickly

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  14. Q24
    Penalties and fines

    How is reckless or dangerous driving that endangers lives treated in the UAE?

    Illustration of a car driven recklessly at high speed.
    • AAs a minor issue handled with a verbal warning
    • BAs acceptable on empty roads
    • CAs one of the most serious offences, carrying heavy fines, high black points, vehicle impounding and possible jail
    • DAs an offence only if a passenger complains

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  15. Q25
    Safe driving

    Why are large vehicles like trucks and buses a special blind-spot concern?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing merge; red car A overtaking; white truck B moving ahead.
    • AThey have large blind spots, so if you cannot see their mirrors they may not see you
    • BThey can always see every vehicle around them
    • CThey have no blind spots at all
    • DTheir blind spots only exist when reversing

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  16. Q26
    Road signs and signals

    When you see a triangular warning sign, what is the main action you should take?

    Road sign: other danger.
    • AStop immediately every time
    • BIgnore it if the road looks clear
    • CSlow down and prepare for the hazard shown
    • DSpeed up to clear the area

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  17. Q27
    Traffic rules

    If you are driving in the far left lane of a motorway and a faster vehicle comes up behind you, what should you do?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing merge; red car A moving ahead.
    • ASlow down and stay in the left lane to make it wait
    • BBrake sharply to warn the driver
    • CSpeed up above the limit to stay ahead
    • DMove over to a right-hand lane when safe to let it pass

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  18. Q28
    Right of way

    You are inside a roundabout and another driver is waiting to enter from a side road. Who has priority?

    Top-down 1-lane roundabout driven anticlockwise; red car A moving ahead; white car B moving ahead.
    • AThe waiting driver, who joined the road first
    • BWhichever vehicle is larger
    • CYou, because vehicles already on the roundabout have priority
    • DNeither, so both should stop

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  19. Q29
    Penalties and fines

    A driver fits a modified exhaust that makes excessive noise. What is the correct statement?

    Illustration of noise.
    • ACausing excessive noise or using non-approved modifications can be an offence carrying a fine
    • BAny modification is allowed with no penalty
    • CNoise rules only apply to motorcycles
    • DLoud exhausts are encouraged for safety

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  20. Q30
    Safe driving

    You want to keep a safe following distance but the road is busy and others keep cutting into your gap. What should you do?

    Driver's view through the windscreen: following distance.
    • AClose the gap so no one can move in
    • BEase off gently to rebuild the gap rather than tailgate
    • CBrake hard each time someone cuts in
    • DGive up on keeping any gap at all

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  21. Q31
    Road signs and signals

    What does a sign with a red diagonal line through a symbol usually mean?

    Road sign: no parking.
    • AThe action shown is prohibited
    • BThe action shown is encouraged
    • CThe sign is out of use
    • DThe action is allowed only at night

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  22. Q32
    Traffic rules

    You are approaching a multi-lane roundabout and intend to take an exit that is more than halfway around. Which lane is usually most appropriate on entry?

    Top-down 2-lane roundabout driven anticlockwise; red car A turning right; white car B moving ahead.
    • AAlways the far right lane whatever your exit
    • BWhichever lane is shortest at the moment
    • CA left-hand lane, following the road markings and signs for that exit
    • DThe hard shoulder to skip the queue

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  23. Q33
    Right of way

    You approach a narrow section where parked vehicles block your side of the road and traffic is coming the other way. Who should generally give way?

    Top-down two-way road with parked car B blocking the right lane; car A waits behind it while car C comes the other way.
    • AThe driver whose side is obstructed should wait and let oncoming traffic pass
    • BThe oncoming traffic must always reverse for you
    • CThe faster vehicle keeps going
    • DBoth push through at the same time

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  24. Q34
    Penalties and fines

    A resident is convicted of drink-driving. Beyond fines and black points, what serious consequence is possible?

    Illustration of alcohol.
    • AOnly a short driving-awareness class
    • BJail and, for residents, possible deportation, along with vehicle confiscation
    • CA refund of past traffic fines
    • DNothing beyond a warning letter

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  25. Q35
    Safe driving

    Before setting off, why should you adjust your mirrors and seat properly?

    Close-up of a car's door mirror being adjusted.
    • AIt only makes the car look tidy
    • BCorrect setup improves your view and control, reducing blind spots
    • CMirror position has no effect on safety
    • DYou should adjust them only while driving

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  26. Q36
    Road signs and signals

    The letter P on a blue sign usually indicates what?

    Road sign: parking.
    • AA parking area or parking information
    • BA pedestrian-only zone
    • CA police checkpoint only
    • DA petrol station

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  27. Q37
    Traffic rules

    When is it acceptable to flash your headlights at another driver?

    Close-up of the car's headlights.
    • ATo order slower cars to get out of your way aggressively
    • BTo thank someone by holding the flash for several seconds
    • CTo tell others you are ignoring the traffic signals
    • DBriefly, to let another road user know you are there

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  28. Q38
    Right of way

    At a junction where your traffic light has failed and is completely dark, how should you treat it?

    Large traffic light showing off.
    • AAssume you have priority and drive straight through
    • BTreat it with caution, slow down and give way as if it were an unmarked junction
    • CSpeed up to clear the junction before others
    • DStop permanently until the lights are repaired

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  29. Q39
    Penalties and fines

    Do black points expire, or do they stay on a licence forever?

    Illustration of black points.
    • AThey always stay on the licence permanently
    • BThey are removed every time you pay any fine
    • CThey can be deleted by asking your insurer
    • DThey are cleared 12 months after they were recorded, if the 24-point limit was not reached

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  30. Q40
    Safe driving

    In which situation should you at least double your normal two to three second following gap?

    Driver's view through the windscreen: following distance.
    • AOnly when following a motorcycle
    • BOnly when the speed limit is above 120 km/h
    • CDoubling the gap is never necessary
    • DWhen driving in rain, fog, or on a sandy road surface

    Answer and explanation in the bank

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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 Abu Dhabi ITC light vehicle theory test?

The official ITC light vehicle theory test in Abu Dhabi has 40 questions and you need 30 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 40 questions.

Is this the real exam?

These are practice questions for study only, written from the public RTA handbook and UAE traffic rules and to what candidates report from the real test. They are not the official exam questions and Wathim is not affiliated with the RTA, ITC, SRTA or any UAE government body. Test format, question count and pass mark can change and vary by emirate, so always confirm the current requirements with the licensing authority before your real test.

Is this practice test free?

The first 10 questions are free, with no signup, and each shows the answer and the reason. The full 40-question test, timed, is in the Abu Dhabi ITC Theory Test Questions PDF (AED 29, one payment), with every question in the bank.

What does the Abu Dhabi 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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