Sharjah Police Truck & Bus
Timed mock exam· Full mock examsSharjah Police - UAE Truck & Bus Theory Mock Test 2
Second full heavy-vehicle mock exam with a fresh 40-question selection across road rules, signs and truck and bus topics. Keep practising without repetition.
What does a sign with a red diagonal line through a symbol usually mean?
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.
- Q11Road signs and signals
You see a speed number inside a blue circle rather than a red ring. What does it most likely mean?
- AA maximum speed you must not exceed
- BA minimum speed you must maintain
- CA parking time limit
- DA toll amount
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- Q12Traffic rules
When should you use front or rear fog lights?
- AAt night on well-lit roads to see better
- BOnly when visibility is seriously reduced by fog, and switch them off when it clears
- CIn light rain to look more visible
- DWhenever you want, since they are brighter
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- Q13Right of way
You are on the main road passing a T-junction and a vehicle is waiting on the minor road to join. What can you expect?
- AYou must always stop and wave the waiting vehicle out
- BThe waiting vehicle has priority over you
- CYou have priority, but stay alert in case the waiting driver pulls out
- DYou should speed up to clear the junction quickly
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- Q14Penalties and fines
How is reckless or dangerous driving that endangers lives treated in the UAE?
- AAs a minor issue handled with a verbal warning
- BAs acceptable on empty roads
- CAs one of the most serious offences, carrying heavy fines, high black points, vehicle impounding and possible jail
- DAs an offence only if a passenger complains
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- Q15Safe driving
Why are large vehicles like trucks and buses a special blind-spot concern?
- AThey have large blind spots, so if you cannot see their mirrors they may not see you
- BThey can always see every vehicle around them
- CThey have no blind spots at all
- DTheir blind spots only exist when reversing
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- Q16Heavy vehicle
What does Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) mean?
- AThe weight of the vehicle when it is completely empty
- BThe total weight of the cargo only, excluding the vehicle itself
- CThe weight distributed on the rear axles alone
- DThe maximum total permitted weight of the vehicle including the vehicle itself, its cargo, fuel, and any passengers
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- Q17Road signs and signals
When you see a triangular warning sign, what is the main action you should take?
- AStop immediately every time
- BIgnore it if the road looks clear
- CSlow down and prepare for the hazard shown
- DSpeed up to clear the area
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- Q18Traffic rules
If you are driving in the far left lane of a motorway and a faster vehicle comes up behind you, what should you do?
- ASlow down and stay in the left lane to make it wait
- BBrake sharply to warn the driver
- CSpeed up above the limit to stay ahead
- DMove over to a right-hand lane when safe to let it pass
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- Q19Right of way
You are inside a roundabout and another driver is waiting to enter from a side road. Who has priority?
- AThe waiting driver, who joined the road first
- BWhichever vehicle is larger
- CYou, because vehicles already on the roundabout have priority
- DNeither, so both should stop
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- Q20Penalties and fines
A driver fits a modified exhaust that makes excessive noise. What is the correct statement?
- ACausing excessive noise or using non-approved modifications can be an offence carrying a fine
- BAny modification is allowed with no penalty
- CNoise rules only apply to motorcycles
- DLoud exhausts are encouraged for safety
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- Q21Safe driving
You want to keep a safe following distance but the road is busy and others keep cutting into your gap. What should you do?
- AClose the gap so no one can move in
- BEase off gently to rebuild the gap rather than tailgate
- CBrake hard each time someone cuts in
- DGive up on keeping any gap at all
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- Q22Heavy vehicle
What is the main danger of overloading a truck axle?
- AIt only causes the speedometer to read inaccurately
- BThe engine will automatically shut down if an axle is overloaded
- COverloading an axle improves traction and grip
- DIt can cause tyre blowouts, brake overheating, loss of steering, and structural damage to both the road and the vehicle
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- Q23Right of way
You approach a narrow section where parked vehicles block your side of the road and traffic is coming the other way. Who should generally give way?
- AThe driver whose side is obstructed should wait and let oncoming traffic pass
- BThe oncoming traffic must always reverse for you
- CThe faster vehicle keeps going
- DBoth push through at the same time
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- Q24Penalties and fines
A resident is convicted of drink-driving. Beyond fines and black points, what serious consequence is possible?
- AOnly a short driving-awareness class
- BJail and, for residents, possible deportation, along with vehicle confiscation
- CA refund of past traffic fines
- DNothing beyond a warning letter
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- Q25Heavy vehicle
Where can a heavy-vehicle driver verify that the loaded vehicle is within legal weight limits before a long journey?
- ABy estimating the load against the delivery manifest and making no further check
- BBy inspecting the vehicle's suspension visually from outside
- CWeight checks are not necessary if the vehicle is fitted with air suspension
- DAt a certified weighbridge or weigh station
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- Q26Right of way
At a junction where your traffic light has failed and is completely dark, how should you treat it?
- AAssume you have priority and drive straight through
- BTreat it with caution, slow down and give way as if it were an unmarked junction
- CSpeed up to clear the junction before others
- DStop permanently until the lights are repaired
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- Q27Penalties and fines
Do black points expire, or do they stay on a licence forever?
- AThey always stay on the licence permanently
- BThey are removed every time you pay any fine
- CThey can be deleted by asking your insurer
- DThey are cleared 12 months after they were recorded, if the 24-point limit was not reached
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- Q28Heavy vehicle
How does overloading a truck affect its braking performance compared with a correctly loaded truck of the same type?
- ABraking performance is unchanged because modern ABS compensates for additional weight
- BOverloading slightly improves braking by increasing the contact area between tyres and road
- CStopping distance increases substantially because kinetic energy is higher and the brakes may be operating beyond their design rating
- DBrakes only degrade significantly when a vehicle is 50% or more over its rated GVW
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- Q29Right of way
Four vehicles arrive at an unmarked four-way junction at almost the same time, one from each direction. Which vehicle should go first?
- AThe vehicle travelling fastest has priority
- BThe vehicle on the busiest-looking road goes first
- CAll four vehicles may move at the same time with care
- DEach driver gives way to the vehicle on their right, creating a safe order of movement
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- Q30Penalties and fines
Which of the following typically adds the most black points and heaviest penalties?
- ASerious offences such as drink-driving, reckless driving or running a red light
- BParking slightly over a marked bay line
- CDriving a clean, well-maintained car
- DFilling up with the wrong grade of fuel
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- Q31Heavy vehicle
Before driving under a bridge or height-restricting gantry, what must a heavy-vehicle driver know?
- AOnly the vehicle's length is relevant when approaching low structures
- BHeight-limit signs on bridges are advisory only and not legally binding
- CSigns always include a built-in safety margin so there is nothing to worry about
- DThe vehicle's laden height and compare it carefully with the clearance stated on the restriction sign
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- Q32Traffic rules
What does a slower minimum-speed situation on a motorway require of you?
- ADrive as slowly as you like in any lane
- BKeep up with the safe flow of traffic and do not drive so slowly that you obstruct others
- CStop on the carriageway if you feel unsure
- DUse the hard shoulder as a slow lane
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- Q33Right of way
You are driving around a single-lane roundabout and want to exit. When should you signal right to show you are leaving?
- AOnly after you have already turned into the exit road
- BSignals are not required on a roundabout
- CAs soon as you enter the roundabout
- DBefore the exit you intend to take, after passing the previous exit
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- Q34Penalties and fines
You want to send a quick text while stopped at a red light. What is the safest and most correct approach?
- ATexting is always fine when the car is not moving
- BTexting is allowed if you hold the phone low
- CTexting is only an offence above 60 km/h
- DDo not use a hand-held phone; handling it while in control of the vehicle can still be an offence
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- Q35Safe driving
Which factor most directly increases a driver's thinking distance?
- ASlower reactions caused by fatigue, distraction, or medication
- BFully inflated tyres
- CA clean windscreen
- DAnti-lock braking system fitted to the car
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- Q36Heavy vehicle
Why is it especially important to know the height of your heavy vehicle before entering urban areas?
- AUrban speed limits are set lower for tall vehicles only
- BVehicle height affects fuel consumption rates in city traffic
- CLow bridges, car park entry barriers, and overhead cables may have less clearance than the vehicle height
- DHeight only matters for vehicles carrying dangerous goods
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- Q37Road signs and signals
What does a green or blue rectangular sign with place names and arrows usually provide?
- AA warning of a hazard
- BA speed prohibition
- CDirections and route information
- DA parking ban
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- Q38Traffic rules
Two lanes are merging into one because of roadworks. What is the safe and courteous approach?
- ATake turns to merge in a zip fashion, one vehicle from each lane
- BForce your way in without letting anyone else go
- CStop completely and wait for every other car to pass
- DStraddle both lanes so no one can pass you
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- Q39Right of way
You approach a roundabout and see give-way triangle markings painted on the road at the entry. What do they mean?
- AYou must yield to traffic already circulating on the roundabout
- BYou have priority over circulating traffic
- CStop completely before entering, as if at a STOP sign
- DThe markings only apply to heavy vehicles
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- Q40Penalties and fines
Why must you not lend your car to someone who has no valid driving licence?
- AIt is fine as long as they drive slowly
- BAllowing an unlicensed person to drive is an offence, and both of you can face penalties
- COnly the driver can ever be penalised, never the owner
- DThere is no rule about who drives your car
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 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 Sharjah Police truck & bus theory test?
The official Sharjah Police truck & bus 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 29, one payment), with every question in the bank.
What does the Sharjah 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.