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Dubai RTA - UAE Road Signs Practice Test 2

Covers the second set of 22 road signs - informational signs, direction signs, road markings and more. Complete both tests to master the full UAE sign vocabulary.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 22 questions, 17 to pass
Q1
Road signs and signals

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

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

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.

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  1. Q11
    Road signs and signals

    What does a green or blue rectangular sign with place names and arrows usually provide?

    Road sign: direction sign.
    • AA warning of a hazard
    • BA speed prohibition
    • CDirections and route information
    • DA parking ban

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Road signs and signals

    Why is the STOP sign given a shape different from all other signs?

    Road sign: stop.
    • ATo make it cheaper to produce
    • BBecause octagons reflect light better than any other shape
    • COnly for decorative reasons
    • DSo it can be recognised even when the wording is not visible

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Road signs and signals

    A red-bordered triangle showing a symbol of falling rocks would mean what?

    Road sign: falling rocks.
    • AQuarry entrance where you must stop
    • BNo heavy vehicles allowed
    • CWarning: falling or fallen rocks may be on the road ahead
    • DConstruction material for sale

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Road signs and signals

    Which type of sign tells you about a hazard rather than giving an order?

    Road sign: other danger.
    • AA red-bordered triangle
    • BA red circle with a bar
    • CA blue circle
    • DA red octagon

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Road signs and signals

    You see a No Parking and a No Stopping sign side by side in your mind. Which is more restrictive?

    Road sign: no stopping.
    • ANo Parking, because you cannot slow down
    • BThey allow exactly the same thing
    • CNo Stopping lets you park for a short time
    • DNo Stopping, because you cannot even pause there

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Road signs and signals

    What is the general purpose of road signs?

    Road sign: traffic signals ahead.
    • ATo warn, inform and instruct road users for safety
    • BTo advertise nearby businesses
    • CTo decorate the roadside
    • DTo mark private property only

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Road signs and signals

    A speed-limit sign shows the maximum allowed. What should you also remember about driving up to that limit?

    Road sign: speed limit 100.
    • AYou must always drive at exactly the limit
    • BYou must still adjust to conditions and may need to drive slower than the limit
    • CThe limit does not apply in rain
    • DYou can exceed it if traffic is light

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Road signs and signals

    What does a red circle with a symbol of a truck usually indicate?

    Road sign: no goods vehicles.
    • AThat type of vehicle is prohibited from that road
    • BA truck rest area ahead
    • CTrucks have priority here
    • DA weighbridge is open

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Road signs and signals

    If a sign symbol is inside a red-bordered triangle, you should treat it as what?

    Road sign: other danger.
    • AA parking rule
    • BA destination sign
    • CA warning of something ahead
    • DA minimum speed

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Road signs and signals

    Signs, road markings and traffic-light signals sometimes appear together. Which should you obey?

    Traffic police officer at a signal-controlled junction holding up a hand to stop traffic.
    • AOnly the road markings
    • BOnly the traffic lights
    • CFollow all of them, and obey a police officer's directions above everything
    • DWhichever is easiest to follow

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Road signs and signals

    You see a blue circular sign showing a circular arrow. What does this mandatory roundabout sign tell you to do?

    A blue circle with a white circular arrow indicating traffic flows around a central island
    • AFollow the roundabout direction by keeping to the left of the central island
    • BStop and wait for all traffic to clear before entering
    • CDrive straight through the central island if the road is clear
    • DExit at the first available road regardless of your destination

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Road signs and signals

    At this sign you must stop completely. A driver who slows right down without fully stopping is:

    A red octagon with the word STOP in white letters
    • AActing correctly if the road appears clear
    • BAllowed to do so at night only
    • CCorrect if they give way before moving off
    • DCommitting an offence, as a rolling stop is not permitted

    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 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.

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