Traffic Signals: practice questions

Correct answer: Stop and wait behind the line

Red means stop; wait behind the line until the signal turns green.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 124 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: Stop if you can do so safely; red is next

Amber means prepare to stop unless you are too close to stop safely.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 124 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: Proceed with caution, giving way as needed

Flashing amber tells you to slow down and proceed carefully, yielding as required.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 125 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: Override the traffic lights — obey the officer

Instructions from a traffic officer directing traffic override the signals.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 128 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: Where you can still see the traffic lights, not beyond the signal pole

At red, stop at the stop line or not beyond the signal pole. With no stop line, stop where you can see the lights, and never stop on the pedestrian crossing.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 124 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: Move off within a reasonable time, but don't enter if you can't clear the junction

Green means you may go: start within a reasonable time. If traffic is slow or stopped and you can't cross, don't enter the junction despite the green light.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 124 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: True

True. Yellow means attention/stop: if you can stop safely, stop and don't cross the stop line.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 124 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: A stop sign

A flashing red light means the same as a stop sign: stop at the stop line or level with the signal pole, and go only when it is safe.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 125 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: Stop and don't cross until the railway vehicles have cleared

At a pedestrian or railway crossing, a flashing red light means you must not cross until pedestrians or railway vehicles have cleared the way.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 125 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: True

True. A flashing yellow light has the meaning of a right-of-way (give way) signal: continue with great care and caution.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 125 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: Keep to the far right, signal, stop briefly (2 to 3 seconds), then turn slowly

To turn right on red: drive on the far right, signal right, stop once for 2 to 3 seconds, then turn slowly (under 15 km/h), watching for people and vehicles.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 126 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: 15 km/h

The handbook says to move slowly when turning right on red: your speed must be less than 15 km/h.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 126 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answers: When a signal prohibits turning on red · When there is a separate dedicated right-turn lane you should use instead

You may not turn right on red if a signal prohibits it, or if there is a separate right-turn lane (you must take that lane rather than turn at the intersection).

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 127 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: The traffic officer

At an intersection organised by a traffic officer, follow the officer's signals: they have the highest priority.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 128 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: Those already crossing must clear the road quickly; others should not start

Flashing green means pedestrians already on the road must clear it quickly, and those approaching should not start crossing. As a driver, expect late crossers.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 73 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: Stop completely, for about 3 seconds, and check traffic from all directions

At a stop sign you must stop completely. The handbook advises stopping for 3 seconds to watch traffic and other road users from all directions.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 129 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

Correct answer: Slow down and stop if necessary to let traffic on the road pass

At a give-way sign, slow down when a vehicle approaches the intersection and stop if needed to let it pass. You don't have to stop if the way is clear.

Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 129 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)