Dubai RTA Light vehicle
Practice mode· Right of way & safetyDubai RTA - UAE Right of Way Practice Test
Tests your understanding of priority rules: unmarked junctions, roundabouts, emergency vehicles, merging lanes and more. Getting right of way right can prevent serious accidents.
At an unmarked junction, a car arrives from your left at the same time as you. Who should go first?
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 Dubai RTA Theory Test Questions PDF.
- Q11Right of way
You are on a minor road at a T-junction and want to join the main road. What must you do?
- APull out immediately because you were there first
- BExpect main-road traffic to stop for you
- CJoin only if the main road is a one-way street
- DGive way to traffic on the main road and join when there is a safe gap
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- Q12Right of way
At a signalled pedestrian crossing your light is green but people are still finishing crossing. What should you do?
- ADrive forward because your green light gives you priority
- BWait until the pedestrians have safely cleared before moving off
- CEdge forward to push the pedestrians along
- DSound your horn and proceed
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- Q13Right of way
On a one-way street, in which direction may you drive?
- AIn either direction as long as you use indicators
- BOnly in the single permitted direction of traffic flow
- CAgainst the flow if the road looks empty
- DIn whichever direction is shortest to your destination
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- Q14Right of way
You approach a junction controlled by a STOP sign on your road. What must you do before entering?
- ASlow down only if you see another vehicle
- BCome to a complete stop, then give way to traffic on the other road
- CContinue if the road looks clear without stopping
- DStop only when a police officer is present
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- Q15Right of way
On a multi-lane roundabout you want to take an exit on the far side. Which lane should you generally use on approach?
- AAlways stay in the rightmost lane the whole way round
- BFollow the lane markings and signs, usually a left or inner lane for far exits
- CChoose any lane and change freely inside the roundabout
- DUse the hard shoulder to keep out of traffic
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- Q16Right of way
Two lanes are merging into one because of a lane closure ahead and traffic is heavy. What is the recommended approach?
- AEveryone must move into the open lane as early as possible
- BUse zip merging, taking turns one vehicle from each lane at the merge point
- CThe faster lane always has priority and should not yield
- DBlock the closing lane so no one can use it
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- Q17Right of way
An ambulance with lights and siren is stuck behind you at a red traffic light. What is the safest response?
- AImmediately drive through the red light to get out of the way
- BReverse into the ambulance path to create room
- CDo nothing and remain exactly in place regardless of space
- DOnly move to clear a path if you can do so safely and lawfully
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- Q18Right of way
You are turning left at a junction and a pedestrian is crossing the road you are turning into. Who has priority?
- AYou, because turning traffic always goes first
- BThe pedestrian, who you must let cross before completing the turn
- CWhoever moves more quickly
- DThe pedestrian only if a signal tells them to cross
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- Q19Right of way
You reach a junction where a GIVE WAY sign faces your road. What does it require?
- 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
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- Q20Right of way
A pedestrian steps onto a signalled crossing against a red pedestrian signal while your light is green. What should you do?
- 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
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- Q21Right 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?
- 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
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- Q22Right of way
You are inside a roundabout and another driver is waiting to enter from a side road. Who has priority?
- 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
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 22-question timed test.
Get the Dubai RTA Theory Test Questions - AED 29What 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 22 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 22-question test, timed, is in the Dubai RTA Theory Test Questions PDF (AED 29, 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.