Dubai RTA Truck & Bus
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsDubai RTA - UAE Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 3
Third full heavy-vehicle mock exam and a strong final readiness check before your real truck or bus theory test. Another distinct set of 30 timed questions.
You approach a junction controlled by a STOP sign on your road. What must you do before entering?
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 Dubai RTA Theory Test Questions PDF.
- Q11Road signs and signals
What is the shape of the STOP sign?
- AA circle
- BAn octagon (eight sides)
- CA triangle
- DA diamond
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- Q12Traffic rules
What is the rule about a yellow box junction (cross-hatched area)?
- AStop inside it and wait for the next green light
- BYou may park in it for short stops
- CDo not enter it unless your exit is clear, so you do not block the junction
- DIt marks a lane reserved for buses only
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- Q13Right 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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- Q14Penalties and fines
How should a young child be carried in a car in the UAE?
- AIn an approved child seat or restraint suitable for their age and size
- BOn an adult's lap in the front seat
- CStanding between the front seats
- DAnywhere, as long as the car is not on a highway
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- Q15Safe driving
How should you choose your speed on a road?
- AAlways drive at the maximum limit regardless of conditions
- BDrive at a speed suited to the conditions, within the posted limit
- CMatch the fastest vehicle on the road
- DDrive as slowly as possible everywhere
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- Q16Heavy vehicle
Why must cargo on a flatbed truck be properly secured before the journey begins?
- ASecuring is only required when the journey is over 100 km
- BCargo securing is optional if the goods are not classified as hazardous
- CCargo only needs to be secured when travelling on motorways
- DUnsecured cargo can shift under braking or cornering, altering the vehicle's balance and potentially falling onto other road users
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q17Road signs and signals
What is the difference between a red circle sign and a red triangle sign?
- AThey mean the same thing
- BThe triangle prohibits, the circle warns
- CThe circle is only for parking
- DThe circle prohibits or orders, the triangle warns of a hazard
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- Q18Traffic rules
How should you signal your intended exit at a roundabout?
- ASignal right just after you pass the exit before the one you want, so others know you are leaving
- BNever signal on a roundabout
- CSignal left the whole way around
- DOnly signal if a police car is behind you
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- Q19Right 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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- Q20Penalties and fines
A driver overtakes another car by moving onto the hard shoulder. What is the correct statement?
- AOvertaking on the hard shoulder is a dangerous offence that typically carries a fine and black points
- BIt is a safe and accepted way to overtake
- CIt is allowed if the driver signals first
- DIt is only banned at night
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- Q21Safe driving
On a long drive in hot UAE weather, why does staying hydrated matter for safety?
- AIt has no effect on how you drive
- BIt only matters for passengers, not the driver
- CDrinking water makes you drive faster
- DDehydration can reduce concentration and increase fatigue, affecting your driving
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- Q22Heavy vehicle
How does an improperly distributed load affect an articulated truck when cornering?
- AA load concentrated too high or to one side raises the centre of gravity and greatly increases rollover risk on bends
- BLoad position has no effect on cornering because modern air suspension self-levels the vehicle
- CA rear-heavy load improves cornering by adding downforce on the drive axles
- DUneven loading only matters on unpaved or off-road surfaces
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- Q23Road signs and signals
What colour is normally used for the border of a warning sign?
- ABlue
- BGreen
- CBrown
- DRed
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- Q24Traffic rules
How should you drive in a marked school zone?
- AMaintain the normal road speed limit
- BSound your horn continuously to warn children
- CSlow down, obey the reduced speed limit and watch carefully for children
- DOvertake stopped vehicles quickly to clear the zone
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q25Right 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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- Q26Penalties and fines
What is the main purpose of radar and speed cameras on UAE roads?
- ATo count how many cars use the road for planning only
- BTo detect and record speeding and some other violations so penalties can be issued
- CTo take tourist photos of drivers
- DTo measure the temperature of the road surface
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- Q27Safe driving
The road ahead is wet after rain and you notice reduced grip. How should you brake and steer?
- ABrake gently and early, steer smoothly, and avoid sudden inputs
- BBrake as hard and late as possible
- CSteer sharply to test the grip
- DKeep the same dry-road habits without change
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- Q28Heavy vehicle
Where should the heaviest items be placed within a truck load to promote vehicle stability?
- ALow down and centred over the axles
- BAt the very rear of the load to add weight over the drive axles
- CAs high as possible for easy access during delivery
- DPosition does not matter as long as total weight is within legal limits
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- Q29Road signs and signals
Direction and information signs on highways are most often which colour?
- ARed with black lettering
- BYellow with red lettering
- CGreen or blue with white lettering
- DBlack with white borders only
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- Q30Traffic rules
What must you do at a pedestrian crossing when someone is waiting or crossing?
- 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
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- Q31Right 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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- Q32Penalties and fines
What should you do if your driving licence has expired?
- 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
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- Q33Safe driving
Why should you regularly check that your brakes are working properly?
- 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
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- Q34Heavy vehicle
How often should a driver check cargo security during a long journey?
- AOnly at the start and end of the journey
- BNever, if the load was correctly secured at the beginning
- CAt regular intervals during the journey, especially shortly after departure, because loads settle and lashings loosen over time
- DOnly when the driver notices a change in how the vehicle handles
Answer and explanation in the bank
- Q35Road signs and signals
A number shown inside a red ring on a roadside sign means what?
- AThe minimum speed you must drive
- BThe distance to the next junction
- CThe number of lanes ahead
- DThe maximum speed you may drive
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- Q36Traffic rules
What is the general rule about reversing your vehicle?
- 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
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- Q37Right 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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- Q38Penalties and fines
An ambulance with lights and sirens is approaching from behind. What must you do?
- 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
- Q39Safe driving
Approaching thick fog on the road, which lights are usually most appropriate?
- 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
- Q40Heavy vehicle
A load falls from a truck onto a motorway and causes an accident. Who bears primary responsibility under UAE traffic law?
- AThe loading crew only, because the driver did not personally load the vehicle
- BThe vehicle owner only, not the driver
- CNo one is liable if the total load was within the legal weight limit
- DThe driver, who is responsible for ensuring the load is secure before and during every journey
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 40-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 truck & bus theory test?
The official RTA truck & bus theory test in Dubai 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 Dubai RTA Theory Test Questions PDF (AED 29, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Dubai truck & bus 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.