Sharjah Police - UAE Road Rules Test 1

Q: 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 20 questions.

Q: 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.

Q: 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 Sharjah SRTA Theory Test Questions PDF (AED 29, one payment), with every question in the bank.

Q: 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.

Question 1

Before changing lanes, what is the safest routine?

Accepted Answer

Check mirrors, signal, check the blind spot, then move over smoothly when clear. A safe lane change follows mirror, signal, blind-spot check, then manoeuvre only when there is a safe gap. Mirrors alone do not show the blind spot, so a shoulder check helps avoid vehicles you cannot otherwise see.

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Signal and move immediately without checking mirrors

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Move first and signal afterwards

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Rely only on the reversing camera

Question 2

What is the rule about a yellow box junction (cross-hatched area)?

Accepted Answer

Do not enter it unless your exit is clear, so you do not block the junction. A yellow box junction must be kept clear: you should not enter it until you can see that your exit is clear, so that you never come to a stop within the box and block cross traffic. Stopping in a box junction causes gridlock and can be penalised.

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Stop inside it and wait for the next green light

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You may park in it for short stops

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It marks a lane reserved for buses only

Question 3

How should you signal your intended exit at a roundabout?

Accepted Answer

Signal right just after you pass the exit before the one you want, so others know you are leaving. UAE roundabouts are driven counter-clockwise, so you signal right to show you are leaving. When taking a later exit, keep to your lane and signal right just after you pass the exit before the one you want. Correct exit signalling helps drivers waiting to enter judge safe gaps. On multi-lane roundabouts, follow the lane markings.

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Never signal on a roundabout

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Signal left the whole way around

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Only signal if a police car is behind you

Question 4

How should you drive in a marked school zone?

Accepted Answer

Slow down, obey the reduced speed limit and watch carefully for children. In school zones you must reduce speed to the posted lower limit during the signed hours and be ready to stop for children who may cross unexpectedly. Speeding in a school zone is treated seriously.

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Maintain the normal road speed limit

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Sound your horn continuously to warn children

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Overtake stopped vehicles quickly to clear the zone

Question 5

What must you do at a pedestrian crossing when someone is waiting or crossing?

Accepted Answer

Give way and let pedestrians cross safely. At marked pedestrian crossings you must give way to people crossing or clearly waiting to cross, stopping if necessary. Failing to yield to pedestrians at a crossing is a serious offence because of the high risk of injury.

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Speed up to pass before they step out

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Sound your horn so they wait for you

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Only stop if a traffic officer is present

Question 6

What is the general rule about reversing your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Only reverse when it is safe and necessary, for the shortest distance, giving way to others. You should reverse only when needed, keep the distance as short as possible, check all around including blind spots, and give way to other road users and pedestrians. Reversing on a motorway or for a long distance is dangerous and prohibited.

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Reverse freely on any road as long as you are quick

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You may reverse on a motorway if you miss your exit

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Reversing does not require you to check behind

Question 7

When should you use front or rear fog lights?

Accepted Answer

Only when visibility is seriously reduced by fog, and switch them off when it clears. Fog lights are for use only when fog, dust or heavy weather seriously cuts visibility, and must be switched off once conditions improve because they can dazzle other drivers. In normal conditions dipped headlights are the correct choice.

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At night on well-lit roads to see better

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In light rain to look more visible

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Whenever you want, since they are brighter

Question 8

If you are driving in the far left lane of a motorway and a faster vehicle comes up behind you, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Move over to a right-hand lane when safe to let it pass. The left lane is intended for overtaking, so if you are not passing anyone you should move right and let faster traffic through when it is safe. Blocking the overtaking lane frustrates flow and can attract a fine for obstructing traffic.

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Slow down and stay in the left lane to make it wait

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Brake sharply to warn the driver

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Speed up above the limit to stay ahead

Question 9

You are approaching a multi-lane roundabout and intend to take an exit that is more than halfway around. Which lane is usually most appropriate on entry?

Accepted Answer

A left-hand lane, following the road markings and signs for that exit. For an exit far around the roundabout you normally approach in a left-hand lane and follow the lane markings, keeping your lane discipline until you signal off. Because layouts and lane arrows differ, always follow the specific markings.

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Always the far right lane whatever your exit

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Whichever lane is shortest at the moment

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The hard shoulder to skip the queue

Question 10

When is it acceptable to flash your headlights at another driver?

Accepted Answer

Briefly, to let another road user know you are there. Flashing headlights should be used only as a brief signal of your presence, similar to a light tap of the horn. Using them to intimidate, rush or bully other drivers is aggressive behaviour and can be penalised as tailgating or dangerous driving.

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To order slower cars to get out of your way aggressively

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To thank someone by holding the flash for several seconds

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To tell others you are ignoring the traffic signals

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