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Sharjah Police - 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.

Free sample · 1 of 10Full test: 22 questions, 17 to pass
Q1
Right of way

An emergency vehicle with flashing lights and a siren is approaching from behind on a multi-lane road. What should you generally do?

Top-down 2-lane one way road with broken markings; red car A moving ahead; white ambulance B moving ahead.
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 Sharjah SRTA Theory Test Questions PDF.

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  1. Q11
    Right of way

    You are entering a one-way street from a two-way road. Who has priority?

    Road scene with the one way sign on a pole beside the road.
    • AYou, because you are joining from a wider road
    • BWhoever enters the one-way section first
    • CThe two-way road always has priority over a one-way street
    • DTraffic already travelling on the one-way street

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Right of way

    You are exiting a one-way street onto a two-way road. Which way must you look before pulling out?

    Top-down T-junction where a one-way street meets a two-way road; car A waits to pull out.
    • ABoth left and right, as two-way traffic may come from either direction
    • BOnly right, because you are joining from the left side
    • COnly left, because the closest traffic will come from the left
    • DStraight ahead only, to monitor the exit

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Right of way

    On a multi-lane roundabout you want to take the next exit. Which lane should you generally be in before reaching that exit?

    Top-down 2-lane roundabout driven anticlockwise; red car A turning right; white car B moving ahead.
    • AThe outer (rightmost) lane of the roundabout to make a smooth exit
    • BThe innermost lane so you can see further ahead
    • CAny lane, since you can change lanes freely near the exit
    • DThe lane to the left of the inner lane only

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Right of way

    You are in the inner lane of a multi-lane roundabout and need to exit. A vehicle in the outer lane is level with you and also approaching your intended exit. Who gives way?

    Top-down 2-lane roundabout driven anticlockwise; red car A turning right; white car B moving ahead.
    • AYou give way to the outer-lane vehicle and exit behind it when safe
    • BYou have priority because you are further into the roundabout
    • CBoth can exit simultaneously if they signal
    • DThe faster vehicle exits first

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Right of way

    You are on a highway on-ramp and want to join the main carriageway. What is the key requirement before merging?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing merge; red car A moving ahead; white car B moving ahead.
    • AStop at the end of the ramp and wait for a very long gap
    • BBuild up speed on the ramp to match the flow of highway traffic, then merge into a gap
    • CMerge slowly regardless of the speed of motorway traffic
    • DFlash your headlights so motorway traffic moves over for you

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Right of way

    You are driving on a highway and a vehicle is merging from an on-ramp on your right. Who has priority?

    Top-down 3-lane highway showing merge; red car A moving ahead; white car B moving ahead.
    • AYou do, but moving to a left lane early helps both vehicles merge smoothly
    • BThe merging vehicle always has priority on a UAE highway
    • CThe heavier vehicle has priority
    • DBoth must stop and negotiate

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Right of way

    At a signalled pedestrian crossing the walking man signal turns green and pedestrians step off the kerb. You want to turn into that road. What must you do?

    Top-down crossroads with traffic lights showing green; pedestrians crossing; red car A turning left.
    • ATurn immediately since you also have a green signal
    • BSound the horn and edge forward slowly
    • CDrive through the gaps between pedestrians
    • DStop and wait for all pedestrians to cross before turning

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Right of way

    A pedestrian started crossing a signalled junction when the green man was showing but is still on the crossing when it changes to a flashing or red man. What should you do?

    Top-down crossroads with traffic lights showing green; pedestrians crossing; red car A waiting.
    • AMove forward now because the pedestrian signal is no longer green
    • BSound your horn to hurry them along
    • CContinue to wait until they have completely finished crossing
    • DEdge forward to signal that you need to go

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Right of way

    You arrive at a STOP sign but can clearly see the junction is empty. Must you still stop?

    Top-down T-junction controlled by a stop sign; red car A waiting; white car B moving ahead.
    • ANo, you may roll through slowly if the road is clear
    • BYes, a STOP sign always requires a complete stop before proceeding
    • COnly stop if another vehicle is within 50 metres
    • DStop only between 7 am and 10 pm when traffic is heavier

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Right of way

    A GIVE WAY sign faces you at a junction. Can you continue without stopping if traffic on the priority road is far away?

    Top-down T-junction with a give-way sign and line; car A approaches and main-road car B is far away.
    • AYes, you may proceed without stopping if it is safe and you will not force others to slow down
    • BNo, a GIVE WAY sign always requires a full stop just like a STOP sign
    • CYes, but only if you sound the horn to warn others
    • DNo, you must stop for at least five seconds

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Right of way

    A traffic signal is showing a flashing amber light. What does this mean for drivers?

    Large traffic light showing flashing amber.
    • AStop and wait as if it were a red light
    • BProceed with caution, giving way to any crossing traffic or pedestrians
    • CIt means the signal is about to turn green, accelerate
    • DIgnore it and proceed normally at full speed

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Right of way

    A police officer is standing in the road directing traffic. The officer signals you to stop, but your traffic light is green. What should you do?

    Traffic police officer giving the stop front hand signal.
    • AStop immediately and follow the officer's instructions
    • BProceed because the green light gives you legal priority
    • CFlash your lights and drive through carefully
    • DSound the horn and wait for the officer to move

    Answer and explanation in the bank

Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 22-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 Sharjah Police light vehicle theory test?

The official Sharjah Police light vehicle theory test in Sharjah 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 Sharjah SRTA Theory Test Questions PDF (AED 29, one payment), with every question in the bank.

What does the Sharjah 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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