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Sharjah Police - UAE Road Signs Practice Test 1

Covers the first 22 road signs - mandatory signs, prohibitory signs and warning triangles. Learn what each sign looks like and what it requires you to do.

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

Direction and information signs on highways are most often which colour?

Road sign: direction sign.
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
    Road signs and signals

    You see this sign on the approach to a bend. Why is it placed there?

    A red-bordered triangle showing a traffic light
    • ATo tell you the signals are broken and you should proceed with care
    • BTo indicate you should switch on your own car lights
    • CTo show where you are allowed to run a red light
    • DThe signals may not be visible until after the bend, so advance warning is given

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  2. Q12
    Road signs and signals

    This sign is posted at the top of a hill. Can you overtake the vehicle in front?

    A red ring containing two cars side by side
    • ANo, the no-overtaking restriction applies regardless of what you think you can see
    • BYes, if the road looks clear when you reach the crest
    • CYes, if the vehicle ahead is going below the speed limit
    • DYes, because the sign only applies on flat roads

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  3. Q13
    Road signs and signals

    You see this sign on an urban road. What must you NOT do?

    A blue disc with a red ring and a red cross inside
    • AOvertake the vehicle in front
    • BStop your vehicle at any time, even briefly
    • CExceed the speed limit
    • DUse your horn

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  4. Q14
    Road signs and signals

    You see a No Parking sign. Your passenger urgently needs to leave the car. What are you allowed to do?

    A blue disc with a red ring and a single diagonal red bar, with the letter P
    • APark normally because emergencies override the sign
    • BStop briefly to let the passenger out, but do not leave the vehicle unattended
    • CNeither stop nor park at any point along this stretch
    • DPark for up to five minutes, as the sign allows short waits

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  5. Q15
    Road signs and signals

    You are on a highway and see this sign. What change must you make?

    A red ring with the number 100 in the centre
    • AAccelerate to exactly 100 km/h
    • BMove to the leftmost lane
    • CNothing, speed limit signs on highways are advisory
    • DReduce your speed to no more than 100 km/h if you were driving faster

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  6. Q16
    Road signs and signals

    Where in the UAE is a 120 km/h speed limit sign most commonly seen?

    A red ring with the number 120 in the centre
    • AInside residential neighbourhoods
    • BOn major inter-city highways and motorways
    • CNear school zones during school hours
    • DOn multi-storey car park ramps

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  7. Q17
    Road signs and signals

    You see this sign before a junction. What does it tell you about that junction?

    A red-bordered triangle with three curved arrows forming a circle
    • AA three-way road works detour is ahead
    • BA one-way circular road begins here
    • CA mandatory U-turn ahead
    • DA roundabout is approaching; prepare to give way to circulating traffic

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  8. Q18
    Road signs and signals

    You see this sign on a slip road joining a main road. What must you do?

    A downward-pointing triangle with a red border
    • AAccelerate to match speed with main road traffic, then merge without yielding
    • BGive way to traffic already on the main road before merging
    • CStop, then proceed only when the road is completely empty
    • DUse the hard shoulder to enter and avoid the sign

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  9. Q19
    Road signs and signals

    This sign is next to a road marked as a one-way exit. Why is this sign placed there?

    A red circle with a single horizontal white bar
    • ATo mark a dead-end street where no vehicles may travel
    • BTo indicate the road is closed for maintenance
    • CTo prevent vehicles entering from the wrong end of a one-way road
    • DTo show that cyclists only may use this road

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  10. Q20
    Road signs and signals

    You need to make a U-turn but see this sign. What should you do?

    A red ring with a U-shaped arrow crossed by a red diagonal bar
    • AMake the U-turn if no other vehicles are visible
    • BContinue to the next permitted U-turn or turning point
    • CReverse instead, as that is not a U-turn
    • DTurn into a side street and immediately reverse back onto the main road

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  11. Q21
    Road signs and signals

    You see this sign on a road with a 80 km/h limit. What does it mean?

    A red ring with the number 60 in the centre
    • AThe limit has changed to 60 km/h from this point; slow down
    • BThe previous 80 km/h limit still applies; 60 is only advisory
    • CDrive at exactly 60 km/h, not slower
    • DA temporary 60 km/h limit for heavy vehicles only

    Answer and explanation in the bank

  12. Q22
    Road signs and signals

    What does this warning sign mean on a mountain road?

    A red-bordered triangle showing a car with wavy skid marks underneath it
    • AGravel is being spread on the road ahead; proceed at full speed
    • BThe surface may be slippery; adjust speed and allow extra braking distance
    • CA river or wadi crossing is ahead
    • DA speed camera is in operation

    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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