RTA DRIVING THEORY TEST - RULES 02

When is it compulsory to have your car headlights on?

An hour after sunset and an hour before sunrise

Between sunset and sunrise

Half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise

At all times day and night

Question 1 of 30

Cyclists and motorcyclists are entitled to use…?

The full width of a lane

The right-hand half of a lane

The meter of the lane nearest the kerb

The left-hand half of a lane

Question 2 of 30

You should never overtake a bus or truck when…?

It's on the highway

It's slowing down

It's cruising

It's accelerating

Question 3 of 30

The maximum weight designated for your pickup refers to…?

The weight of cargo alone

The weight of cargo, occupants and extra equipment

The weight of extra equipment and occupants

The weight of cargo and extra equipment

Question 4 of 30

High beam headlights should be used…?

In unlit areas

In urban areas

At all times

At high speeds

Question 5 of 30

Driving aggressively…?

Makes crashing more likely

Increases fuel consumption

Does all these things

Causes congestion

Question 6 of 30

If another driver comes towards you with high beam headlights on, what should you do?

Turn your high beams on

Look down and to the right

Sound your horn

Close your eyes tight

Question 7 of 30

School buses in Dubai are limited to…?

40 km an hour

60 km an hour

100 km an hour

80 km an hour

Question 8 of 30

The safest way to brake is…?

Early and hard

Gradually and early

Gradually and late

Any of these

Question 9 of 30

The special priority lanes for buses and taxis may also be used by…?

All of these

Emergency vehicles

Heavy goods vehicles

Motorcycles

Question 10 of 30

When changing lanes or making a turn, you should use your indicators…?

At all times

If there is oncoming traffic

If pedestrians are present

If there is traffic behind you

Question 11 of 30

The outside lane on a highway should be used…?

For overtaking only

For high-speed driving

For all sorts of driving

In emergencies only

Question 12 of 30

If you have broken down and have a reflective triangle, where should you position it?

50 m from your vehicle facing oncoming traffic

50 m from your vehicle facing approaching traffic

100 m from your vehicle facing oncoming traffic

100 m from your vehicle facing approaching traffic

Question 13 of 30

Whenever possible, you should drive in…?

Any of these

The fast lane

The slow lane

The middle lane

Question 14 of 30

You must give way to emergency vehicles with siren sounding or flashing lights…?

When the traffic signs are in their favour

At all times

If it will not impede your journey

When convenient to do so

Question 15 of 30

If you break down on a highway, what should you do?

Stand in front of the car to warn other drivers

Stay in the car with your hazards on

Exit the car and leave your hazards on

Stand to the side of the car to warn other drivers

Question 16 of 30

When carrying a heavy load on a pickup, you should distribute the load…?

Towards the front of the cargo area

In the center of the cargo area

Evenly over the cargo area

Towards the rear of the cargo area

Question 17 of 30

Towing a trailer will affect…?

All of these

Acceleration

Cornering

Braking

Question 18 of 30

When a school bus has its flashers on, that means…?

It is picking up or dropping off students

It is out of commission

No driver is present

You may pass it safely

Question 19 of 30

If you use a priority bus and taxi lane, you can be fined…?

100 AED

400 AED

600 AED

200 AED

Question 20 of 30

When do pedestrians have right of way?

In urban areas

At night

In poor weather conditions

At all times

Question 21 of 30

If a trailer starts to sway, you should…?

Swerve to correct it

Maintain a steady speed

Accelerate hard

Brake hard

Question 22 of 30

Truck and bus drivers have blind spots…?

In all of these places

Directly in front of them

Next to the left-hand door

Directly behind them

Question 23 of 30

When road and weather conditions are good, how far should you stay behind the vehicle in front?

Three seconds

Two seconds

One second

Half a second

Question 24 of 30

Your journey will be safer and more pleasant if you…?

Use a map

Use a satnav

Rely on road signs

Plan in advance

Question 25 of 30

Which of these circumstances should make you increase your following distance?

All of them

When it is raining

When you are carrying a heavy load

When it is dark

Question 26 of 30

When passing a cyclist or motorcyclist in a car or other vehicle, you must leave at least how much space?

25 cm

2 m

1 m

50 cm

Question 27 of 30

What percentage of crashes in Dubai occur at night?

52%

62%

42%

32%

Question 28 of 30

When approaching another driver with your high beam headlights on, you should…?

Sound your horn

Dip your headlights

Briefly flash your headlights

Turn your headlights off

Question 29 of 30

When going downhill towing a trailer, you should…?

Select a lower gear

Stay in your normal gear

Select a higher gear

Any of these

Question 30 of 30