Sharjah Police Truck & Bus
Practice mode· Heavy vehicle skillsSharjah Police - UAE Heavy Vehicle Skills Test 1
First set of questions on truck and bus operation: braking distances, load stability, blind spots, turning space and vehicle checks. Master the skills unique to heavy vehicles.
What is the purpose of under-run protection bars (rear and side guards) fitted to heavy vehicles?
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.
- Q11Heavy vehicle
What is the kingpin on a semi-trailer?
- AThe heavy steel pin fixed to the underside of the trailer's front that locks into the tractor's fifth wheel to join the two units
- BThe main retaining bolt holding the trailer's rear axle assembly
- CThe pin connecting the trailer landing leg to the chassis frame
- DA pivot pin on the front steerable axle of a self-steering trailer
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- Q12Heavy vehicle
When should a banksman (spotter) be used to assist a heavy-vehicle driver who is reversing?
- AOnly when reversing on public roads after dark
- BOnly when the vehicle is carrying dangerous goods
- CA banksman is legally required only for vehicles longer than 20 metres
- DWhenever the driver cannot clearly see all areas behind the vehicle, especially in confined yards or busy areas
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- Q13Heavy vehicle
What is the standard signal a banksman uses to tell a reversing heavy-vehicle driver to stop immediately?
- ABoth arms raised or crossed clearly above the head, or a raised fist held prominently
- BOne hand pointing to the left side
- CBoth hands waving downward toward the ground
- DOne finger pointing at the ground directly behind the vehicle
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- Q14Heavy vehicle
You are reversing a truck with a banksman guiding you. You suddenly lose sight of the banksman in your mirrors. What must you do?
- AContinue slowly because the banksman will reappear in your mirrors shortly
- BStop immediately and do not move again until visual contact with the banksman is re-established
- CSound the horn and continue at the same cautious speed
- DAsk a passenger in the cab to lean out and look for the banksman while you continue
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- Q15Heavy vehicle
Are the speed limits for heavy vehicles on UAE highways generally the same as, lower than, or higher than those posted for private cars?
- AExactly the same as posted limits for all vehicle types
- BLower: heavy vehicles have their own, lower limits shown on signs, and many must be fitted with speed limiters
- CHigher, because trucks are engineered for sustained high-speed operation
- DThere are no separate speed limits for heavy vehicles
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- Q16Heavy vehicle
Why are separate, lower speed limits set for heavy vehicles on UAE roads?
- AHeavy vehicles are less aerodynamic and physically cannot safely reach the speeds cars can reach
- BLower limits are set purely to reduce the fuel consumption of commercial fleets
- CMuch longer stopping distances and higher rollover risk mean a crash at the same speed as a car causes far greater damage and injury
- DSeparate limits make it easier for police to issue fines to commercial operators
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- Q17Heavy vehicle
If a heavy vehicle is legally required to be fitted with a speed limiter, what does that device do?
- AIt warns the driver with an alarm when approaching a speed camera
- BIt electronically prevents the vehicle from exceeding a preset maximum speed regardless of throttle input
- CIt automatically adjusts cruise control to match the posted speed limit sign
- DIt reduces engine power only in urban areas by reading GPS data
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- Q18Heavy vehicle
A bus carrying passengers approaches a school zone. What must the driver be aware of regarding speed?
- AThe posted school-zone limit applies to buses too, and the driver must slow to it and watch for children
- BBuses are exempt from school zone limits
- CSchool zone limits apply only on weekday mornings
- DBuses must come to a complete stop before every school gate
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- Q19Heavy vehicle
During a pre-trip tyre inspection, which condition should cause a heavy-vehicle driver to refuse to drive?
- AA tyre that is slightly dusty from the previous journey
- BA tyre whose manufacture date code shows it is more than one year old
- CA small stone embedded in the tread that has not caused a puncture
- DVisible sidewall damage, a cut, a bulge, or tread depth below the legal minimum
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- Q20Heavy vehicle
How should a heavy-vehicle driver check that air brakes are functioning correctly as part of a pre-departure inspection?
- APump the brake pedal ten times in quick succession and listen for escaping air
- BDrive slowly for 100 metres and see if the vehicle decelerates as expected
- CBuild air pressure to the correct operating range, apply the brakes firmly, and confirm that pressure holds without excessive drop over a set time
- DAir brakes are fully self-checking and require no manual inspection by the driver
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- Q21Heavy vehicle
Why must all exterior lights be verified as working before a heavy vehicle sets out at night?
- ALight checks at night are only required for vehicles transporting dangerous goods
- BLights need to be checked only as part of a weekly scheduled service
- COther road users rely on the truck's lights to see it, judge its size, and understand its intentions; a defective light can cause a serious collision
- DUAE law requires external lights only on vehicles exceeding 20 tonnes
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- Q22Heavy vehicle
What does a daily walkaround check involve for a professional heavy-vehicle driver?
- AChecking only the GPS unit and communication radio before departure
- BSigning a pre-prepared checklist provided by the company without physically inspecting the vehicle
- CA systematic physical inspection of tyres, brakes, lights, mirrors, cargo securing, fluid levels, and visible damage before each working day
- DA quick glance at the tyres and a check of the fuel gauge before moving off
Answer and explanation in the bank
Every answer above, with the rule it comes from, plus the full 22-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 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 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.