Dubai Theory Test - Part4-6: Bus & Taxi Lanes in Dubai

The Dubai driving theory test includes a section dedicated to bus and taxi lanes, which are reserved for public transport vehicles to ensure smooth traffic flow.

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What should you avoid doing when a truck has indicated it is turning right?

Moving to the adjacent left lane

Attempting to overtake it on the inside

Slowing down behind it

Flashing your headlights

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Which action should NOT be taken if a trailer starts swaying, except as an absolute last resort?

Maintaining a steady speed

Slightly accelerating

Applying the car's brakes

Gently applying the trailer's independent brakes

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When towing a trailer, why should you maintain a greater space to the vehicle in front?

To prevent the trailer from swaying

To have a better view of the road

To improve fuel economy

To allow for the longer stopping distance

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How many areas in Dubai currently have designated exclusive lanes for buses and taxis?

Six (6)

Seven (7)

Ten (10)

Eight (8)

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How does towing a trailer affect a car's acceleration and stopping?

There is no change to acceleration or stopping

Acceleration is faster and stopping is quicker

Acceleration is slower and stopping takes longer

Acceleration is slower but stopping is quicker

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How does a long vehicle typically position itself before making a sharp right turn?

Further towards the centre of the road

In the far-left lane

Close to the right-hand curb

Exactly in the middle of its lane

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According to the text, which of the following is NOT a blind spot for a truck or bus driver?

Beside the truck’s left door

Directly behind the vehicle for a distance

Directly above the driver's cabin

Directly in front of the vehicle

8 / 25

What is a recommended item to buy if you often haul items in your pickup truck?

An upgraded sound system

A cover, tarpaulin, or cargo netting

A stronger tailgate

A set of heavy-duty ropes

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Why might a long vehicle like a truck or bus take up more than one lane when turning?

They need more room to complete the turn

It is a legal requirement for them

They have poor visibility

The driver is inexperienced

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What must be considered when calculating the total load of a truck?

The combined weight of occupants, cargo, options, and equipment

The weight of the driver and fuel

Only the weight of the cargo

The weight of the vehicle itself

11 / 25

What color is the background of the signs indicating the start and end of a bus/taxi lane?

Green

Red

Yellow

Blue

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What does the UAE Federal Traffic Law, Number 21, 1995, Article 66 state regarding buses stopping for passengers?

You must wait for the bus driver to signal you to pass

You are allowed to overtake them on the right side only

You must not impede them or drive between them and the footpath

You must stop at least 10 meters behind the bus

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What can happen to a vehicle with raised suspension and over-size tyres?

It gains better fuel economy

Its braking distance is significantly reduced

It becomes unstable, difficult to brake, and prone to rollovers

It becomes more stable and easier to brake

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What is the primary purpose of the exclusive bus and taxi lanes in Dubai?

To improve the mobility of public transportation

To reduce general traffic congestion

To provide extra parking space for public vehicles

To test new road marking technologies

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How should a load be distributed in the cargo area of a truck?

Piled up in the center

Concentrated at the very back

Concentrated at the very front

Evenly over the cargo area

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What is a significant danger of overloading a pick-up truck?

It improves the vehicle's grip on the road

It makes the vehicle's frame stronger

It reduces the fuel consumption

It can cause the vehicle to tip over and spill its load

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What is the rule of thumb to know if you are in a truck driver's blind spot behind them?

If you cannot see the truck driver in the truck’s mirror

If you can see the truck's rear lights

If the truck driver does not signal

If you are within two car lengths of the truck

18 / 25

Besides public transport buses and taxis, which other vehicles are permitted to use the priority lanes?

Government official vehicles

Police cars, ambulances, and other emergency services vehicles

Motorcycles and scooters

All electric vehicles

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What is the recommended action if a trailer starts to sway?

Slam on the brakes immediately

Swerve sharply to the other side

Maintain a steady speed or accelerate slightly

Turn off the engine

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Why do slower trucks sometimes use the roadside shoulder?

To cool down their engines

To allow other trucks to overtake them

To check their cargo

To take a rest break

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Why do trucks and buses require a longer distance to stop compared to smaller vehicles?

Their drivers are trained to brake slowly

They are bigger, longer, and heavier

Their brakes are less efficient

They have more wheels

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Which of the following is NOT listed as a location for exclusive bus and taxi lanes?

Jumeirah Lake Towers

Al Khaleej Road

Naif Road

Sheikh Zayed Road

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When towing a trailer, what should you avoid to reduce the risk of sway?

Sudden lane changes or swerving

Driving at a steady speed

Taking frequent rest breaks

Using a lower gear on downhill grades

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What must you do when a school bus or public bus stops for passengers to get on or off?

Honk to let them know you are waiting

Maintain your speed and drive around them

Overtake them quickly on the left

Slow down or stop if necessary and not impede them

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How are the exclusive bus and taxi lanes physically marked on the road surface?

With solid white lines and red paint

With solid yellow lines and large text reading 'ONLY BUS TAXI'

With dashed yellow lines and images of a bus

With blue reflective markers and warning signs

Your score is

Drivers must recognize the road signs and markings indicating these lanes and understand that unauthorized use is prohibited. The test emphasizes that private vehicles are not permitted to enter or use these lanes during designated hours, except in emergencies or when directed by traffic authorities. Violating these rules can result in substantial fines. This section ensures drivers are aware of Dubai’s efforts to support efficient public transportation and reduce congestion.