Sharjah Police Motorcycle
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsSharjah Police - UAE Motorcycle Theory Mock Test 1
A full 40-question timed practice exam for the UAE motorcycle (bike) theory test. Covers shared road rules and signs plus motorcycle-specific control and safety. Aim for 30/40 (75%) to pass.
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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 Sharjah SRTA Theory Test Questions PDF.
- Q11Penalties and fines
What is required before you may legally drive a car on UAE roads?
- AA valid driving licence and valid vehicle insurance
- BOnly a valid licence; insurance is optional
- COnly insurance; the licence is optional
- DNeither, as long as you drive carefully
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- Q12Safe driving
What best describes defensive driving?
- ADriving as fast as the traffic allows
- BAnticipating hazards and keeping space so you can react to others' mistakes
- CAssuming every other driver will always do the right thing
- DReacting only after a hazard has become an emergency
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- Q13Motorcycle control
Which is the recommended cornering line for a right-hand bend on a public road?
- AApproach from the right of your lane and cut across the centre line for a wider arc
- BApproach from the left of your lane, clip the apex, and exit toward the left of your lane
- CRide in the centre of your lane throughout the bend
- DApproach from the right and take the widest arc by using oncoming lanes
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- Q14Motorcycle safety
Is lane-splitting (riding between lanes of slow or stopped traffic) generally permitted in the UAE?
- AIt is fully permitted at speeds under 30 km/h
- BIt is permitted on all roads except expressways
- CIt is permitted only on motorcycles over 600 cc
- DNo: riders must stay within a lane and not ride between lanes of traffic
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- Q15Motorcycle control
Why should a rider avoid committing to maximum lean angle when entering a corner with an unknown surface?
- AMaximum lean uses up the tyre's available grip, leaving no reserve for braking or steering corrections
- BLeaning causes the suspension to bottom out on UAE road surfaces
- CLeaning increases the turning circle of the motorcycle
- DThe engine may cut out when the bike is leaned at a steep angle
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- Q16Motorcycle safety
What is the main danger of riding between stationary vehicles even briefly?
- AThe rider's exhaust may overheat due to reduced airflow at low speed
- BThe rider will use significantly more fuel than normal
- CCar doors may open suddenly, vehicles may move without warning, and mirrors can strike the rider
- DThe motorcycle engine may stall due to reduced speed
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- Q17Motorcycle control
A rider enters a corner too fast. Which action is most likely to help them navigate the corner safely?
- ASit up and apply the front brake to reduce speed mid-corner
- BSteer toward the outside of the corner to increase the turning radius
- CRelease the throttle abruptly and squeeze the clutch in
- DLook through the corner exit, relax grip on the bars, press on the lower handlebar to increase lean, and hold throttle steady
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- Q18Motorcycle safety
Which area of the road is the most common blind spot for car drivers that places motorcyclists at risk?
- ADirectly behind the car at a distance of 50 metres or more
- BDirectly in front of the car beyond 20 metres
- COn the bonnet of the car within two metres of the bumper
- DJust to the rear and side of the car, in the area not covered by the door or rear-view mirrors
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- Q19Road signs and signals
What does a blue circular (mandatory) sign usually tell you?
- AA hazard you should watch for
- BThat parking is banned
- CSomething you must do, such as turn or keep to a lane
- DThe distance to the next exit
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- Q20Traffic rules
Before changing lanes, what is the safest routine?
- ACheck mirrors, signal, check the blind spot, then move over smoothly when clear
- BSignal and move immediately without checking mirrors
- CMove first and signal afterwards
- DRely only on the reversing camera
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- Q21Right of way
On a multi-lane roundabout you want to take an exit on the far side. Which lane should you generally use on approach?
- AAlways stay in the rightmost lane the whole way round
- BFollow the lane markings and signs, usually a left or inner lane for far exits
- CChoose any lane and change freely inside the roundabout
- DUse the hard shoulder to keep out of traffic
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- Q22Penalties and fines
You drive along the hard shoulder to get past slow traffic. What is the correct statement?
- AIt is allowed whenever traffic is heavy
- BIt is allowed if you keep your speed low
- CIt is only an offence for trucks
- DDriving on the hard shoulder is an offence carrying a fine and black points, as it is for emergencies only
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- Q23Safe driving
Why is it important to keep your windscreen and mirrors clean, especially in the UAE?
- AIt only affects the look of the car
- BClean glass makes the car go faster
- CDust and glare can reduce visibility, and clean glass helps you see hazards clearly
- DIt has no effect on safety
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- Q24Motorcycle control
What is the key visual technique for completing a slow U-turn on a motorcycle?
- ALook straight ahead to judge when to stop turning
- BTurn your head and look all the way around to where you want to exit the U-turn
- CLook at the front wheel to guide the turn
- DFix your gaze on the road surface about 1 metre in front of the wheel
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- Q25Motorcycle safety
A car is about to merge left on a UAE multi-lane road and you are on the car's left. What should you do?
- AAccelerate to pass the car before it can move
- BBack off, sound the horn if needed, and allow space for the car to merge without assuming the driver sees you
- CMove toward the central reservation to create room
- DFlash your headlight to signal your presence
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- Q26Road 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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- Q27Traffic 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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- Q28Right 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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- Q29Penalties 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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- Q30Safe 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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- Q31Motorcycle control
During a slow U-turn, which control combination best prevents stalling while maintaining balance?
- AClutch fully released and rear brake only for control
- BClutch fully engaged with throttle only to manage speed
- CFront and rear brake together with clutch at friction point
- DClutch held at friction point with a steady light throttle, and rear brake for speed control
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- Q32Motorcycle safety
You see a patch of loose sand scattered across the road ahead. What should you do?
- ABrake firmly on the sand to scrub speed before it
- BAccelerate to power through the sand quickly
- CReduce speed before reaching the sand, ride through it with minimal lean and smooth throttle
- DSwerve sharply to the opposite side of the road to avoid the sand
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- Q33Road 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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- Q34Traffic 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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- Q35Right 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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- Q36Penalties 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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- Q37Safe 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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- Q38Motorcycle control
How does carrying a pillion passenger primarily affect a motorcycle's handling?
- AIt lowers the centre of gravity, making cornering safer
- BIt has no significant effect if the passenger is seated correctly
- CIt reduces the tyre contact patch, reducing grip
- DIt increases total weight, which extends braking distances and affects suspension behaviour
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- Q39Motorcycle safety
Why are painted road markings such as white lines and pedestrian crossings particularly hazardous for motorcyclists in the UAE?
- APaint contains reflective particles that damage tyre rubber over time
- BPainted markings are only hazardous in direct sunlight
- CWhite lines are slightly raised and can deflect the front wheel sideways
- DPaint is smooth and becomes slippery, especially when wet or when newly applied paint has not yet cured
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- Q40Road signs and signals
What colour is normally used for the border of a warning sign?
- ABlue
- BGreen
- CBrown
- DRed
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 40-question timed test.
Get the Sharjah SRTA Theory Test Questions - AED 15What 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 motorcycle theory test?
The official Sharjah Police motorcycle theory test in Sharjah 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 Sharjah SRTA Theory Test Questions PDF (AED 15, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Sharjah motorcycle 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.