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Dubai RTA - UAE 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.

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Q1
Penalties and fines

What happens when a driver reaches 24 black points within 12 months in the UAE?

Driving licence card with a suspended stamp.
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 Dubai RTA Theory Test Questions PDF.

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  1. Q11
    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

  2. Q12
    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

  3. Q13
    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

  4. Q14
    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

  5. Q15
    Penalties and fines

    Which of the following typically adds the most black points and heaviest penalties?

    Illustration of black points.
    • ASerious offences such as drink-driving, reckless driving or running a red light
    • BParking slightly over a marked bay line
    • CDriving a clean, well-maintained car
    • DFilling up with the wrong grade of fuel

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Penalties and fines

    You want to send a quick text while stopped at a red light. What is the safest and most correct approach?

    Driver's view through the windscreen: phone in hand.
    • ATexting is always fine when the car is not moving
    • BTexting is allowed if you hold the phone low
    • CTexting is only an offence above 60 km/h
    • DDo not use a hand-held phone; handling it while in control of the vehicle can still be an offence

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Penalties and fines

    Why must you not lend your car to someone who has no valid driving licence?

    Illustration of licence card.
    • AIt is fine as long as they drive slowly
    • BAllowing an unlicensed person to drive is an offence, and both of you can face penalties
    • COnly the driver can ever be penalised, never the owner
    • DThere is no rule about who drives your car

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Penalties and fines

    What does it usually cost, in addition to the fine, to get an impounded vehicle released?

    Illustration of towing (car being impounded on a tow truck).
    • AA separate release (impound) fee, paid on top of the fine before the car is returned
    • BNothing; impounded cars are always released for free
    • COnly a signature from the owner
    • DA donation of your choice

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Penalties and fines

    A driver keeps flashing headlights and driving very close to force a slower car out of the fast lane. What is the correct statement?

    Driver's view with a car tailgating closely in the mirror.
    • AIt is an accepted way to ask others to move over
    • BIt is legal in the fast lane only
    • CIt carries no penalty because no crash happened
    • DThis is tailgating and intimidation, an offence carrying a fine and black points

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Penalties and fines

    A camera records a car at a very high speed far above the limit. Besides a fine and black points, what else can happen?

    Roadside speed camera flashing at a fast car.
    • AThe speed limit is raised for that road
    • BThe vehicle can be impounded for a set period for extreme speeding
    • CThe driver receives a cash reward for a fast time
    • DNothing further ever happens for speed alone

    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 Dubai RTA light vehicle theory test?

The official RTA light vehicle theory test in Dubai has 40 questions and you need 30 correct (75%) to pass. This practice test has 20 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 20-question test, timed, is in the Dubai RTA Theory Test Questions PDF (AED 15, one payment), with every question in the bank.

What does the Dubai 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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