Road Signs: practice questions

Correct answer: A warning of a possible hazard ahead, so you should slow down and stay alert

Triangular signs with a red border are warning signs. They alert you to a hazard or change in road conditions ahead so you can reduce speed and prepare to respond.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Warning Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Carry out the action shown, because it is mandatory

Blue circular signs are mandatory signs. They instruct you to take the specific action shown, such as keeping to one side or following a set direction, and must be obeyed.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: An action that is prohibited and must not be performed

Red circular signs are prohibitory signs. They identify an action that is forbidden, and failing to obey a regulatory sign of this type is a traffic offence.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Come to a complete stop, then proceed only when the way is clear

A STOP sign requires a full stop at the stop line. You may move off only after confirming the road is clear of vehicles and pedestrians; slowing without stopping is not enough.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Traffic Control Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Slow down and give way to other traffic or pedestrians, stopping only if needed to avoid a crash

A Give Way sign means you must yield priority. You slow down and prepare to stop, giving way to vehicles or pedestrians, but a complete stop is required only when needed to avoid a collision.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Traffic Control Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Do not enter that road section

A No Entry sign prohibits you from entering the road or section ahead, which is often used to manage one-way traffic. Entering against it is a violation and risks a head-on conflict.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Regulatory / Control Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Reduce speed and be ready to stop for people crossing

This advance warning sign tells you a pedestrian crossing is ahead. Slow down and be prepared to give way, because drivers must yield to pedestrians using the crossing.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: The road ahead may be slippery, so reduce speed and avoid harsh braking

This warning sign indicates a slippery road surface ahead. Lower your speed and avoid sudden braking or steering, since reduced grip increases stopping distance and the risk of skidding.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (Slippery Road) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A roundabout is ahead, so slow down and prepare to give way on entry

As a triangular warning sign, this means a roundabout lies ahead, so reduce speed and be ready to give way. It differs from the blue circular roundabout sign, which instructs you to travel in the direction of the arrows.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs and Mandatory Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Slow down for a speed hump ahead

This sign warns of a speed hump ahead. Reducing speed protects your vehicle and passengers and prevents loss of control when crossing the raised surface.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (Speed Hump) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answers: No U-turn · No overtaking · No entry

No U-turn, No overtaking and No entry are prohibitory signs that forbid an action. Keep left and Ahead only are mandatory signs that instruct an action you must take, so they do not belong in this group.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs and Mandatory Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: There is a risk of falling rocks, so stay alert and be ready to slow or stop

This warning sign indicates a risk of rocks falling onto the carriageway, typical near cuttings or hillsides. Watch for debris on the road and be ready to reduce speed or change position safely.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (Risk of falling rocks) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Turn right; going straight or turning left is not permitted

This is a mandatory turn-right sign. The single permitted movement is to the right, so proceeding straight or turning left at that point would breach the instruction.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (Turn right only) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Pass to the right of the obstruction or divider

A keep-right mandatory sign directs you to pass the divider or island on its right-hand side. It channels traffic safely around the obstruction in the intended direction.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (Keep right) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Travel around the roundabout in the direction of the arrows

This mandatory sign tells you to circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. It means following the one-way flow around the island rather than cutting across it.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (Roundabout) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A minimum speed you are required to maintain where signed

A speed value on a blue circular (mandatory) sign sets a minimum speed where posted, used to stop slow vehicles from impeding flow. A maximum limit, by contrast, appears on a red-bordered prohibitory sign.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (minimum speed) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Do not make a U-turn at that location

This prohibitory sign forbids U-turns at that point, often because the turning radius or sightlines make the manoeuvre unsafe. Continue to a location where a U-turn is permitted.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (No U-turn) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Do not overtake other vehicles until the restriction ends

A No Overtaking sign forbids passing other vehicles along that stretch, common where sightlines are limited. You may resume overtaking only after an end-of-restriction sign or when conditions clearly permit.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (No overtaking) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

A No Horn sign prohibits horn use in that area, such as near hospitals, schools or places of worship, and the horn should otherwise be used only to warn of danger. Unnecessary horn use is restricted.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (No horn); UAE Government portal — Road safety (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: It sets the maximum speed for that road, which you must not exceed

A speed value inside a red-bordered (prohibitory) circle is the maximum permitted speed where signed, and exceeding it is an offence. Adhering to posted limits is mandatory on highways, internal streets and residential areas.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (must not exceed speed); UAE Government portal — Legal provisions (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety/legal-provisions-, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: To guide drivers toward destinations, exits and routes

Rectangular green and blue signs are information or guide signs that provide directional and route details. In the UAE, blue route signs in particular indicate roads linking different emirates.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Road Signs / Observing directional signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Do not park or stop in that area

Parking control signs of this type prohibit parking or stopping in the marked area, and the restriction applies even if you remain seated in the vehicle. Stopping there can obstruct traffic and may lead to towing.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Parking Control Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: False

A Give Way sign requires you to slow down and yield, stopping only if necessary to avoid a crash. A mandatory full stop applies to the STOP sign, not to Give Way.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Traffic Control Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

Regulatory signs must be obeyed, but a police officer directing traffic takes precedence over signs and signals. Drivers must follow the officer directions to keep traffic safe and orderly.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Regulatory Signs (police officer exception); UAE Government portal — Road safety (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Correct answers: Slippery road · Pedestrian crossing ahead · Falling rocks

Slippery road, Pedestrian crossing ahead and Falling rocks are warning signs that flag hazards ahead. Turn right only is a mandatory sign and No entry is a prohibitory sign, so neither is a warning sign.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Warning Signs / Advance Warning Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A school or area with children is ahead, so slow down and watch carefully

This warning sign marks a school zone or area where children are likely, so reduce speed and be ready to stop, as children can step out unexpectedly.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (school / children) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: The road becomes narrower ahead, so adjust speed and position

A road-narrows warning tells you the carriageway tightens ahead. Reduce speed and be ready to merge or give way, as the available width for vehicles drops.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (road narrows) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Slow down before the bend and keep within the lane

A sharp-bend sign warns that the road curves ahead. Reduce speed before you reach it and stay in your lane, since braking hard within a curve can cause loss of control.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (sharp bend) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Trucks are prohibited from that road or lane

A truck inside a red prohibitory circle bans heavy goods vehicles from that road or lane, usually to keep them off routes unsuited to their size or weight.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (no trucks) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A permitted parking area

An information sign with a P marks where parking is allowed. It guides drivers to designated parking, and any time or payment conditions are shown on accompanying plates.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Information / Guide Signs (parking) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: An unguarded level crossing ahead

This sign warns of a railway level crossing without barriers ahead. Approach slowly, look both ways, and never cross when a train is approaching.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (level crossing) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Do not use the horn in that area

A crossed-out horn is a No Horn prohibitory sign. It bans horn use in quiet or sensitive areas such as near hospitals; otherwise the horn is for warning of danger only.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (no horn) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A weight limit for vehicles using that road or structure

A figure with t inside a red prohibitory circle sets a maximum vehicle weight in tonnes, protecting roads or bridges that cannot safely carry heavier loads.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (weight limit) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: You may go straight ahead or turn right

A mandatory sign with two arrows permits both shown movements — here, straight ahead or a right turn. Any movement not shown, such as a left turn, is not allowed at that point.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (straight or right) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

Temporary roadworks signs are typically yellow with black symbols and warn of lane shifts, workers, or surface changes. Slow down and follow any temporary limits or diversions.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Temporary / Roadworks Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Two-way traffic ahead, so watch for oncoming vehicles

This sign warns that traffic flows in both directions ahead, often where a one-way section ends. Keep right, watch for oncoming vehicles, and do not overtake unless it is clearly safe.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (two-way traffic) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Pedestrians are not allowed on that road or section

A crossed-out pedestrian in a red circle prohibits pedestrian access, typical on motorways and similar high-speed roads where walking would be dangerous.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (no pedestrians) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Proceed straight ahead only

This mandatory ahead-only sign requires you to continue straight. Turning off at that point is not permitted, which keeps traffic flowing in the intended direction.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (ahead only) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A steep uphill gradient is ahead, so select a suitable gear

The percentage shows how steep the climb is. Choose a lower gear in good time so the engine keeps power, and watch for slow heavy vehicles on the gradient.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (steep gradient) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Animals may cross the road, so reduce speed and stay alert

An animal-crossing warning, common on desert and rural roads in the UAE, means animals such as camels may enter the carriageway. Slow down, especially at night, when they are harder to see.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (animals crossing) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Overtaking is not allowed on that stretch of road

Two cars side by side in a red circle is the No Overtaking sign. You must not pass other vehicles until an end-of-restriction sign or until conditions clearly allow it again.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (no overtaking) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A restaurant or food service is available ahead

Blue service-information signs point to roadside facilities. A knife and fork indicates food or a restaurant ahead, helping drivers plan rest stops.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Information / Service Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Low-flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise may occur near an airport

An aircraft warning sign is posted near airports to alert drivers to low-flying planes and sudden noise, so they are not startled into an unsafe reaction.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (low-flying aircraft) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A hospital

An H on an information sign directs road users to a hospital. Such guide signs help drivers and emergency situations find essential services quickly.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Information / Guide Signs (hospital) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answers: Keep right · Turn left ahead · Ahead only

Keep right, Turn left ahead and Ahead only are blue mandatory signs that direct an action. No entry is prohibitory and Slippery road is a warning sign, so they are not mandatory signs.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory / Prohibitory / Warning Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A general hazard or other danger is ahead; read any plate below it

The exclamation-mark triangle is a general warning of a hazard not covered by a specific symbol. A small plate beneath often names the danger, so slow down and read it.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (other danger) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Cycles are not allowed on that road

A bicycle inside a red prohibitory circle bans cyclists from that road. Where cycling is permitted instead, a blue circular sign with a bicycle is used.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (no cycles) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Traffic signals are ahead, so be ready to stop if they show red

This advance sign warns that a junction with traffic signals is ahead. Ease off the accelerator and be prepared to stop if the light changes as you approach.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (traffic signals ahead) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Vehicles taller than the stated height must not pass

A height figure in a red prohibitory circle is a maximum vehicle height for a low bridge, tunnel or arch. Tall vehicles must use an alternative route to avoid striking the structure.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (height limit) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A route or lane reserved for cyclists

A bicycle on a blue circular (mandatory) sign marks a route or track for cyclists. Drivers should not block or drive in it, while the red-circle version would instead ban cycles.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (cycle route) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Risk of the road ending at water, a quay or a riverbank ahead

A quayside or water-edge warning means the road runs close to or ends at water with no barrier. Approach slowly and keep well clear of the edge, especially at night.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (quayside / water edge) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Pass to the left of the divider or island

This is the keep-left mandatory sign. The arrow tells you to pass the island or obstruction on its left-hand side, guiding traffic safely around it.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (keep left) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Slow down for an uneven or dipped road surface ahead

An uneven-road or dip warning means the surface drops or is rough ahead. Reduce speed to keep control and protect your suspension, and watch for water collecting in a dip.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (uneven road / dip) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

A posted speed limit stays in force along the road until it is changed by a new limit or ended by a derestriction sign. Drivers should not assume a limit has lifted just because the road looks clear.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Regulatory Signs (speed limits); UAE Government portal — Road safety (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Roadworks ahead, so slow down and watch for workers and equipment

This roadworks warning means workers, machinery or surface changes lie ahead. Reduce speed, increase your gap, and obey any temporary speed limits or lane diversions.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Temporary / Roadworks Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A regulatory sign sets a rule that must be obeyed; a warning sign alerts to a hazard to prepare for

Regulatory signs (mandatory and prohibitory) carry the force of law and must be obeyed. Warning signs do not impose a rule themselves but tell you about a hazard so you can adjust your driving.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Sign categories overview (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Motorcycles are not permitted on that road

A motorcycle inside a red prohibitory circle bans motorcycles from that road or section. The prohibition applies regardless of traffic conditions until it ends.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (no motorcycles) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: The road ahead ends at a T-junction, so prepare to give way and turn

A T-junction warning means your road meets another at a right angle ahead and ends there. Slow down, give way to traffic on the through road, and turn left or right.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (T-junction) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: To show upcoming exits and destinations so you can change lanes in good time

Advance direction signs list exits, junction numbers and destinations before they arrive. Reading them early lets you move into the correct lane smoothly rather than at the last moment.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Information / Direction Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A lane reserved for buses that other vehicles must not use during its hours

A blue mandatory bus-lane sign reserves the lane for buses, often within stated hours. Other drivers must keep out of it during those times to keep public transport moving.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (bus lane) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Switch on dipped headlights and watch your following distance

A tunnel-ahead sign warns of reduced light. Turn on dipped headlights so you can see and be seen, and keep a safe gap, as visibility and lane changes are restricted inside.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (tunnel) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: No motor vehicles are allowed beyond that point

This prohibitory sign bans motor vehicles beyond it, for example in a pedestrian area. Entry would breach the restriction, so use a permitted route instead.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (no motor vehicles) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answers: A triangular shape · A red border · A symbol of the hazard ahead

Warning signs are triangular with a red border and a black symbol of the hazard. A blue circular background belongs to mandatory signs and the octagon is the STOP sign.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Warning Signs / Sign categories (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Do not park in that area

A crossed-out P is a No Parking sign. You may not leave a parked vehicle there, though brief stopping rules may differ unless a stronger no-stopping restriction also applies.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Parking Control Signs (no parking) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: On open or exposed roads; grip the wheel firmly and reduce speed

A crosswind warning is most relevant on open desert roads, bridges and exposed stretches where gusts can push a vehicle sideways. Slow down and hold the wheel firmly, especially with high-sided vehicles.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (side wind) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Turning left is prohibited at that point

A crossed-out left-turn arrow forbids turning left there, often to protect oncoming traffic or pedestrian flow. Continue to a junction where a left turn is allowed.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (no left turn) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A petrol or fuel station is available ahead

A fuel-pump symbol on a blue information sign tells drivers a service station is ahead. These guide signs help with planning refuelling and rest stops.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Information / Service Signs (fuel) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Follow the traffic signal, as active signals override standing sign instructions at that junction

A working traffic signal generally takes precedence over a fixed sign at the same junction, and a police officer's directions would override both. When in doubt, give way and proceed only when it is clearly safe.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Order of priority (signals, signs, officer); UAE Government portal — Road safety (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Extra information, such as the name or distance, about the hazard ahead

Supplementary plates beneath a sign add detail, such as a place name, distance, or the times the rule applies. They modify or explain the main sign rather than cancel it.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Supplementary plates (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: To give drivers time to slow down and react before reaching the hazard

Advance placement gives drivers time to read the sign, judge the situation, and reduce speed before the hazard. Reacting only at the hazard itself would often be too late.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs purpose (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Going straight ahead or turning left

A mandatory sign with two arrows allows the two movements shown — straight or left here. Turning right is not one of the permitted options at that point.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (straight or left) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Watch for cyclists who may be crossing or joining ahead

A cyclist warning sign tells you cyclists may be on or crossing the road ahead. Slow down, leave room, and check before changing lanes or turning across their path.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (cyclists) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A maximum vehicle width or length in metres for the road ahead

A dimension in metres between facing arrows inside a red circle limits vehicle width (or length), used at narrow bridges or passages. Oversize vehicles must take another route.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (width / length limit) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A controlled crossing with a barrier that may lower, so be ready to stop

A barrier or gated-crossing warning means a controlled point ahead can close to traffic. Approach prepared to stop and never try to pass a lowering or lowered barrier.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (barrier / controlled crossing) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: True

Guide and information signs help you navigate and find services but do not set a rule you must obey. Regulatory signs, by contrast, carry the force of law.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Information / Guide Signs (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Do not turn right at that location

A crossed-out right-turn arrow forbids a right turn at that point. Continue to a junction where the turn is permitted rather than performing a banned manoeuvre.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (no right turn) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Traffic may emerge from the side road, so be ready to react

A side-road junction warning alerts you that vehicles may pull out from a joining road. Stay alert and be ready to adjust speed, even though traffic on the main road usually has priority.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (side road) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Motorway rules now apply, including higher speeds and no slow vehicles or pedestrians

A motorway-start sign signals that motorway rules apply from that point: higher speed limits, lane discipline, and a ban on pedestrians, cyclists and very slow vehicles. Speed limits still apply throughout.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Information Signs (start of motorway) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Slow down early and be ready for stopped or slow traffic

A congestion warning means traffic may be stopped or crawling ahead. Ease off early and increase your following distance, since sudden braking into a queue is a common cause of rear-end crashes.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (queues / congestion) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: A route or path reserved for pedestrians

A pedestrian on a blue circular (mandatory) sign marks a route for people on foot, the opposite of the red-circle no-pedestrians sign. Drivers should not enter or obstruct it.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (pedestrian route) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Slow right down and watch for children stepping out around the bus

A school-bus or children warning means young pedestrians may cross unpredictably, often hidden by the bus. Reduce speed sharply, be ready to stop, and do not overtake a stopped school bus where children are boarding or alighting.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (school bus / children); UAE Government portal — Road safety (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Do not stop at all, even briefly, on that stretch

A no-stopping (clearway) sign is stricter than no-parking: you must not even stop briefly on that section. It keeps fast or busy roads clear, so continue until the restriction ends.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory / Parking Control Signs (no stopping) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answers: Come to a complete stop at the stop line · Check that the road is clear in all relevant directions · Proceed only when it is safe to do so

At a STOP sign you must stop fully at the line, check it is clear, and move off only when safe. Rolling through, or treating it like a Give Way, is wrong because STOP always requires a complete stop.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Traffic Control Signs (STOP) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Watch for merging traffic and, where safe, ease over or adjust speed to let it in

A merging-lane warning means traffic is joining your road. Cooperate by adjusting speed or, where safe, moving over so merging vehicles can blend in smoothly without anyone braking sharply.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (merging traffic) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Accommodation or a rest area is available ahead

Blue service signs point to roadside facilities, including rest areas and accommodation. They help tired drivers find a safe place to stop, which supports fatigue management on long trips.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Information / Service Signs (rest area) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: The maximum speed limit applying in that area

A plain number inside a red prohibitory circle is a maximum speed limit for that area, and you must not exceed it. The actual figure varies by zone, so always read the posted sign.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Prohibitory Signs (speed limit); UAE Government portal — Road safety (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: Reduced forward visibility over the crest, so slow down and keep left

A hump-backed bridge or crest sign warns that you cannot see far over the rise. Slow down, stay on your side, and do not overtake, because oncoming or stationary traffic may be hidden beyond the top.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Advance Warning Signs (hump bridge / crest) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: The end of the minimum-speed requirement

A blue minimum-speed sign with a red line cancelling it marks the end of that minimum-speed requirement. Beyond it, the earlier minimum no longer applies, though any maximum limit still does.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Mandatory Signs (end of minimum speed) (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answer: It shows how far ahead the hazard is, so you have time to prepare

A distance plate under a warning sign tells you how far away the hazard is, letting you judge when to slow down. It supplements the main sign rather than replacing its meaning.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Supplementary distance plates (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Correct answers: Triangle with red border = warning · Blue circle = mandatory instruction · Red circle = prohibition

Triangle+red border is warning, blue circle is mandatory, and red circle is prohibitory. A red octagon is the STOP sign (not give way), and a green rectangle is an information/guide sign, not a prohibition.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, Sign categories overview (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)