Saudi Road Rules
Practice Test — 30 Questions
Right of way, junctions, roundabouts, and daily driving behaviour under Saudi traffic law. One question at a time, instant feedback.
All 30 road rules questions with answers
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When entering a roundabout in Saudi Arabia, who has right of way?
- Vehicles entering the roundabout
- Vehicles already inside the roundabout
- The vehicle on the right
- The larger vehicle
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Correct answer: B. Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout have right of way. You must yield when entering.
At an uncontrolled intersection where two roads of equal size meet, who has priority?
- The vehicle on the left
- The vehicle travelling faster
- The vehicle on the right
- The vehicle going straight
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Correct answer: C. At uncontrolled intersections, the vehicle coming from the right has priority. You must yield to traffic from your right.
Which side of the road do you drive on in Saudi Arabia?
- Left side
- Right side
- Either side
- Depends on road type
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Correct answer: B. In Saudi Arabia you drive on the right-hand side of the road. Vehicles are left-hand drive.
When is it legal to use your vehicle's horn in Saudi Arabia?
- To greet other drivers
- To warn of danger only
- Whenever you need to communicate
- To signal you are overtaking
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Correct answer: B. The horn should only be used to warn other road users of a genuine danger. Unnecessary horn use is a violation.
What is the legal requirement for children under 10 years old in Saudi Arabia?
- They may sit in the front seat with a seatbelt
- They must sit in the back seat only
- They only need a booster seat on highways
- No specific law applies
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Correct answer: B. Children under 10 must sit in the back seat at all times. Seating them in the front is fineable.
What must you do when an emergency vehicle with sirens and lights is approaching?
- Maintain your current speed
- Accelerate to clear the road quickly
- Give way by moving right and stopping if needed
- Flash your headlights and continue
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Correct answer: C. You must immediately give way to emergency vehicles by moving right and stopping if needed.
When must you use your indicators in Saudi Arabia?
- Only on highways
- Only when turning right
- When changing lanes, turning, or pulling over
- Only at night
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Correct answer: C. Indicators are required whenever you change lanes, turn, or pull over. Not using them when changing lanes carries a fine.
What is the correct action when a school bus is stopped with its warning lights flashing?
- Overtake carefully on the right
- Sound your horn and pass slowly
- Stop and wait until the warning lights stop
- Slow to 30 km/h and pass
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Correct answer: C. You must stop and wait. Overtaking a stopped school bus is a serious violation with heavy fines and black points.
What does a solid white centre line on the road mean?
- You may overtake if it is safe
- Overtaking is not permitted
- Lane merging ahead
- Road narrows ahead
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Correct answer: B. A solid centre line means overtaking is not permitted. Only a broken line allows overtaking when safe.
Traffic is moving on the main road. A vehicle from a side street wants to join. Who gives way?
- Traffic on the main road gives way
- The vehicle from the side street gives way
- The smaller vehicle gives way
- Both stop and the first to move goes
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Correct answer: B. Traffic on main roads has priority. Vehicles from side streets, driveways, or car parks must yield.
When your vehicle breaks down on a Saudi motorway, what must you do first?
- Stay in your lane and call for help
- Walk along the road to find assistance
- Move to the hard shoulder and turn on hazard lights
- Call police before moving
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Correct answer: C. Move to the hard shoulder immediately, turn on hazard lights, and keep away from traffic.
Is it permitted to turn right at a red traffic light in Saudi Arabia?
- Yes, always permitted
- No, never permitted
- Yes, unless a sign specifically prohibits it
- Only between midnight and 6am
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Correct answer: C. Right turns on red are permitted unless a sign prohibits it. You must still yield to pedestrians and oncoming traffic.
What should you do before opening your car door after parking on a street?
- Open it quickly to avoid delay
- Check mirrors and behind you for approaching cyclists or traffic
- No check is needed if parked correctly
- Sound the horn first
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Correct answer: B. Always check mirrors and look behind before opening a door to avoid hitting a passing cyclist, pedestrian, or vehicle. This is a common cause of accidents.
What is the correct way to approach a pedestrian crossing where people are waiting to cross?
- Speed up to pass before they step out
- Slow down and be prepared to stop, giving way to pedestrians
- Sound the horn to warn pedestrians away
- Continue at normal speed — pedestrians must wait
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Correct answer: B. Drivers must slow down and give way to pedestrians at or approaching a marked crossing.
What is the rule when two vehicles arrive at a four-way stop at the same time?
- The vehicle on the right goes first
- The larger vehicle goes first
- Whoever honks first goes first
- They must reverse and try again
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Correct answer: A. At a four-way stop, when vehicles arrive together, the vehicle on the right generally has priority to proceed first.
When following another vehicle, what is a safe following distance under normal conditions?
- As close as possible to save space
- At least a 2–3 second gap
- 1 metre regardless of speed
- No specific distance is required
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Correct answer: B. A minimum 2–3 second following gap (longer in poor weather or on highways) gives you time to react and brake safely.
What must a driver do when approaching a level (railway) crossing with flashing red lights?
- Cross quickly before the barrier lowers
- Stop completely and wait until lights stop flashing
- Slow down only, no need to stop
- Sound horn and proceed with caution
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Correct answer: B. Flashing red lights at a level crossing mean you must stop completely and not proceed until the lights stop and it is safe.
Is it legal to reverse on a public road in Saudi Arabia except for parking manoeuvres?
- Yes, at any time if the road is clear
- No — reversing on a through-road other than to park is prohibited and dangerous
- Only permitted at night
- Only permitted on residential streets
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Correct answer: B. Reversing on a live traffic road (other than parking manoeuvres) is prohibited and heavily discouraged as it creates serious collision risk.
What is required of a driver before making a U-turn?
- Only a signal is needed
- Ensure it is permitted at that location and it is safe, then signal and check surroundings
- U-turns require no checks if traffic is light
- U-turns are banned everywhere in Saudi Arabia
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Correct answer: B. U-turns are only allowed where not prohibited by signs or road markings. The driver must check it is safe, signal, and give way to other traffic before turning.
What does "defensive driving" mean in the context of the Saudi driving test?
- Driving aggressively to protect your position
- Anticipating hazards and adjusting your driving to avoid accidents caused by others' mistakes
- Driving only in daylight hours
- Refusing to give way to any other vehicle
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Correct answer: B. Defensive driving means anticipating the mistakes of other road users and adjusting your speed, position, and attention to avoid collisions.
When two vehicles are merging into one lane due to roadworks, what is the correct etiquette?
- Both accelerate to get ahead first
- Alternate — one vehicle from each lane merges in turn (a "zipper merge")
- The vehicle behind must always stop completely
- Whoever merges first has no obligation to others
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Correct answer: B. A zipper merge — alternating one vehicle at a time from each lane — keeps traffic flowing safely and reduces last-minute unsafe merging.
What should you do if you are dazzled by the headlights of an oncoming vehicle at night?
- Close your eyes briefly
- Slow down, look slightly toward the left edge of your lane, and avoid staring at the lights
- Flash your own headlights repeatedly in response
- Stop immediately in your lane
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Correct answer: B. Slow down and shift your gaze slightly to the edge of your lane rather than the oncoming lights, to maintain awareness of the road ahead until your vision recovers.
What is the rule about giving way to pedestrians who are already crossing at a pedestrian crossing?
- Pedestrians must always wait for vehicles to pass first
- Vehicles must give way and let pedestrians finish crossing safely
- Only applies if a police officer is present
- Applies only during school hours
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Correct answer: B. Once a pedestrian has begun crossing at a designated crossing, vehicles must give way and allow them to cross safely.
What is the correct response if your vehicle begins to skid on a wet road?
- Brake hard immediately
- Ease off the accelerator and steer gently in the direction you want to go, avoiding harsh braking
- Turn the wheel sharply in the opposite direction
- Accelerate to regain traction
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Correct answer: B. In a skid, ease off the accelerator and steer smoothly in the direction you want the car to travel. Harsh braking or sudden steering can worsen the skid.
When driving in fog in Saudi Arabia, what should you do?
- Use full-beam headlights for maximum visibility
- Reduce speed, use fog lights or dipped headlights, and increase following distance
- Drive at normal speed but sound the horn frequently
- Follow closely behind another vehicle's tail lights
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Correct answer: B. In fog, reduce speed, use dipped headlights or fog lights (full beam reflects back and reduces visibility), and increase your following distance.
Who has right of way when a pedestrian is crossing at a location with no marked crossing or traffic signal?
- Vehicles always have right of way
- Drivers should still exercise caution and give way to avoid a collision, even without a marked crossing
- Pedestrians are not permitted to cross anywhere except marked crossings
- Only applies to children
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Correct answer: B. Even without a marked crossing, drivers must exercise caution and avoid endangering pedestrians who are crossing or attempting to cross.
What must a driver do when approaching a roadworks zone with reduced speed signs?
- Ignore the signs if no workers are visible
- Reduce speed as instructed by the signs, since work zones carry increased hazard risk
- Only slow down if a police officer is directing traffic
- Maintain normal speed through the zone
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Correct answer: B. Roadwork zone speed limits must be observed at all times regardless of whether workers are currently visible, due to ongoing hazards like uneven surfaces or lane shifts.
What does Saudi law require regarding vehicle condition before driving?
- No inspection is required for private cars
- The vehicle must be roadworthy — brakes, lights, tyres, and mirrors in proper working condition
- Only commercial vehicles require roadworthy checks
- Roadworthiness checks are optional
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Correct answer: B. Drivers are legally responsible for ensuring their vehicle is roadworthy, including functioning brakes, lights, tyres, and mirrors, before driving.
When can you legally use hazard warning lights while driving (not parked)?
- Whenever you feel like it for visibility
- Only when stationary due to breakdown or hazard, or to warn traffic behind of sudden danger ahead
- Continuously in normal driving for extra safety
- Only during sandstorms
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Correct answer: B. Hazard lights should be used when stationary due to a breakdown or hazard, or briefly to warn following traffic of a sudden hazard ahead — not as routine driving lights.
What is the correct rule when approaching a give-way sign at a junction?
- You must always stop completely regardless of traffic
- Slow down and give way to traffic on the road you are joining, stopping only if necessary
- Give-way signs only apply to trucks
- You have right of way over the main road
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Correct answer: B. A give-way sign means slow down and yield to traffic on the road being joined — you only need to stop completely if it is not safe to proceed without doing so.
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