Abu Dhabi Theory Test- Section 24: Guidance in Special Situations

The Abu Dhabi driving theory test covers guidance in special situations to prepare drivers for unexpected challenges. This section teaches how to react in adverse weather, such as fog, rain, or sandstorms, by reducing speed and increasing following distances.

Abu Dhabi Theory Test - Section 24: Guidance in Special Situations

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What service can you call if your vehicle breaks down on Abu Dhabi highways?

Private towing services only

Local garage phone number

Emergency medical services

Road Service Patrol by dialing 999

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What legal condition must your vehicle meet to be driven on the road?

It only needs to have valid registration

It can be driven with minor faults

It must be in good mechanical condition

It can be driven as long as it has insurance

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What does vehicle maintenance include beyond just checking oil and tyre pressure?

Only cleaning the car exterior

Only refilling fuel

Ensuring tyres, brakes, batteries, and engine are in good working order

Only washing the windshield

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What should you do if you are not qualified to administer first aid at an accident scene?

Do not attempt first aid and wait for qualified personnel

Leave the scene immediately

Try your best regardless of qualifications

Only help with moving the injured

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What should you do if your vehicle has a flat battery on the highway?

Leave the car and walk away

Try to fix it without any help

Call Road Service Patrol for assistance such as jumpstarting

Wait for a passerby to help without calling

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What should you do if the visibility is poor and you have broken down at night?

Walk along the road to find help

Use spotlights or a warning triangle as required by law

Stay inside the vehicle with headlights on

Turn off all lights and wait silently

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What document do you need to take to your insurance company after an accident?

Your driving license

A police report unrelated to the accident

A copy of the Accident Form

Vehicle registration papers only

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According to UAE Traffic Law, what must all road users do in case of a traffic accident?

Give every possible assistance to victims, especially those injured

Only help if they caused the accident

Continue driving without stopping

Avoid the accident scene completely

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Why is it important to keep your windshield clean?

It does not affect driving safety

It makes the car look bad

It is required only during inspections

A dirty windshield reduces visibility and depth perception, increasing accident risk

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Who should administer first aid at the accident scene?

Any bystander

The driver involved in the accident

Only those qualified to do so

Only the police officers

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Who coordinates the Road Service Patrol in Abu Dhabi?

Private towing companies

Abu Dhabi Department of Transport in coordination with Abu Dhabi Police

Local car dealerships

Insurance companies

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If someone is hurt and needs an ambulance after an accident, what number should you dial?

999

123

911

112

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What should you do if you witness a traffic accident?

Provide assistance to the victims if possible

Only take photos for social media

Ignore and continue driving

Leave without informing authorities

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When should you replace your tyres?

Only when a flat occurs

When they are worn out

When you want a new look

Every five years regardless of condition

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What should you NOT do regarding car repairs?

Replace worn-out tyres promptly

Check brakes regularly

Delay or postpone necessary repairs or maintenance

Schedule regular maintenance

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What should you do at night if your vehicle breaks down?

Keep parking lights/side lights on and use spotlights or warning triangle

Flash hazard lights only

Turn off all lights and stay inside

Only use headlights

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Which of the following is NOT a recommended step to prevent accidents due to poor car maintenance?

Visually inspecting tyres before driving

Checking brakes when pulling out of parking

Ignoring tyre condition until a problem occurs

Creating a car maintenance schedule

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What should you do if you are involved in an accident and a victim is injured?

Do not move the victim unless absolutely necessary

Ignore the victim and call your insurance company first

Move the victim immediately to a safer place

Try to drive the victim to the hospital yourself

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What is the purpose of turning on hazard lights during a vehicle breakdown?

To show off your car's features

To signal that you need a tow

To indicate you are parking

To warn approaching drivers of a hazard ahead

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What should you do after an accident if both vehicles can still be driven?

Drive away immediately

Park in the middle of the road and wait for police

Move them to the side of the road to avoid blocking traffic

Leave them where the accident happened

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If your vehicle breaks down, what is the first thing you should do?

Stay inside the vehicle with the door locked

Move the vehicle off the road to avoid a hazard

Leave the vehicle in the middle of the road

Immediately call your insurance company

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Where should you stand if you exit your vehicle after a breakdown?

Well away from the carriageway

In the middle of the lane

On the side of the road facing traffic

Right next to the vehicle on the road

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What is the legal obligation of vehicle owners regarding vehicle condition before driving?

Only check vehicle condition once a year

Rely solely on insurance to cover any defects

Ignore minor faults if the vehicle still runs

Ensure the vehicle is in safe mechanical condition every time it is driven

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What should you do to warn other drivers if your vehicle breaks down?

Use your horn to alert others

Turn on hazard lights

No need to warn drivers

Flash your headlights continuously

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In case of a spinal or neck injury during an accident, what should you avoid?

Calling for an ambulance

Keeping the victim still until help arrives

Moving the victim unnecessarily

Administering qualified first aid

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How often should you get your car inspected by a professional?

Once every six months

Only when it breaks down

Once every two years

Every month

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What is required by law when parking at night on roads without street lights or poor visibility?

Use your horn frequently

Use only hazard lights

Use spotlights or a three-dimensional warning triangle

No lights needed if you are off the road

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When the traffic police arrive at an accident scene, what will they do?

Only give warnings to drivers

Immediately tow the vehicles away

Direct traffic without recording details

Evaluate the crash and fill out the Accident Form

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What services does the Abu Dhabi Road Service Patrol provide?

Only towing vehicles

Cleaning vehicles on the roadside

Only first aid to victims

Towing, tyre changes, battery jumpstarting, fuel and coolant topping up

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Drivers must know how to respond to emergencies, such as vehicle breakdowns, by safely pulling over and using their hazard lights. The test also addresses navigating through construction zones and adapting to changes in traffic flow. Understanding these special situation guidelines promotes confident, safe driving and is essential for successfully passing the Abu Dhabi theory test.

When preparing for the Abu Dhabi driving theory test, it is important to review the study questions thoroughly. Focus on understanding the key concepts associated with each question. The aim is to be able to explain these ideas in your own words without referring to your notes. This approach may improve overall comprehension and enhance preparedness for the test.