RTA Driving Theory Test - Rules 02

This online RTA driving theory test, with multiple choice questions, is intended to help you prepare for the RTA written theory test that is required before you can get your driver’s license. It is all FREE!

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

At all times

If there is traffic behind you

If pedestrians are present

If there is oncoming traffic

Question 1 of 30

The maximum weight designated for your pickup refers to…?

The weight of cargo, occupants and extra equipment

The weight of extra equipment and occupants

The weight of cargo alone

The weight of cargo and extra equipment

Question 2 of 30

If a trailer starts to sway, you should…?

Maintain a steady speed

Brake hard

Swerve to correct it

Accelerate hard

Question 3 of 30

Driving aggressively…?

Does all these things

Increases fuel consumption

Makes crashing more likely

Causes congestion

Question 4 of 30

Whenever possible, you should drive in…?

The slow lane

The middle lane

Any of these

The fast lane

Question 5 of 30

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

No driver is present

It is picking up or dropping off students

You may pass it safely

It is out of commission

Question 6 of 30

School buses in Dubai are limited to…?

100 km an hour

40 km an hour

80 km an hour

60 km an hour

Question 7 of 30

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

Three seconds

Half a second

One second

Two seconds

Question 8 of 30

High beam headlights should be used…?

At high speeds

In unlit areas

In urban areas

At all times

Question 9 of 30

Cyclists and motorcyclists are entitled to use…?

The right-hand half of a lane

The full width of a lane

The left-hand half of a lane

The meter of the lane nearest the kerb

Question 10 of 30

The safest way to brake is…?

Any of these

Gradually and early

Gradually and late

Early and hard

Question 11 of 30

When going downhill towing a trailer, you should…?

Any of these

Select a higher gear

Stay in your normal gear

Select a lower gear

Question 12 of 30

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

Stay in the car with your hazards on

Stand in front of the car to warn other drivers

Exit the car and leave your hazards on

Stand to the side of the car to warn other drivers

Question 13 of 30

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

Rely on road signs

Plan in advance

Use a map

Use a satnav

Question 14 of 30

When is it compulsory to have your car headlights on?

Between sunset and sunrise

At all times day and night

Half an hour after sunset and half an hour before sunrise

An hour after sunset and an hour before sunrise

Question 15 of 30

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

Turn your high beams on

Close your eyes tight

Sound your horn

Look down and to the right

Question 16 of 30

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

Briefly flash your headlights

Dip your headlights

Sound your horn

Turn your headlights off

Question 17 of 30

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

When it is dark

All of them

When you are carrying a heavy load

When it is raining

Question 18 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 19 of 30

Truck and bus drivers have blind spots…?

Directly behind them

Next to the left-hand door

Directly in front of them

In all of these places

Question 20 of 30

What percentage of crashes in Dubai occur at night?

62%

52%

42%

32%

Question 21 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 22 of 30

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

Heavy goods vehicles

All of these

Motorcycles

Emergency vehicles

Question 23 of 30

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

Evenly over the cargo area

Towards the front of the cargo area

In the center of the cargo area

Towards the rear of the cargo area

Question 24 of 30

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

400 AED

100 AED

600 AED

200 AED

Question 25 of 30

When do pedestrians have right of way?

At all times

In poor weather conditions

At night

In urban areas

Question 26 of 30

Towing a trailer will affect…?

Acceleration

All of these

Braking

Cornering

Question 27 of 30

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

100 m from your vehicle facing approaching traffic

50 m from your vehicle facing oncoming traffic

50 m from your vehicle facing approaching traffic

100 m from your vehicle facing oncoming traffic

Question 28 of 30

You should never overtake a bus or truck when…?

It's accelerating

It's on the highway

It's slowing down

It's cruising

Question 29 of 30

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

If it will not impede your journey

When convenient to do so

At all times

When the traffic signs are in their favour

Question 30 of 30

RTA Driving Theory Test - Rules 02

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