Dallah Test Road Safety Rules 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the Saher traffic system used for in Saudi Arabia?
- Navigation assistance
- Automated traffic monitoring and violation detection using cameras (Correct answer)
- Traffic weather forecasting
- Vehicle registration only
Correct answer: Automated traffic monitoring and violation detection using cameras
Saher is Saudi Arabia's automated traffic monitoring system using cameras at intersections and highways to detect violations including speeding, red light running, and illegal lane changes. Fines are automatically issued to the vehicle owner.
Question 2: What is the minimum safe following distance recommended when driving in Saudi Arabia?
- 1 car length
- 2-second gap between vehicles at normal speeds (Correct answer)
- 10 meters regardless of speed
- No specific recommendation exists
Correct answer: 2-second gap between vehicles at normal speeds
The 2-second following distance rule is recommended: pick a fixed point, and when the vehicle ahead passes it, you should be at least 2 seconds behind. This distance should increase in rain, poor visibility, or at higher speeds.
Question 3: During a sandstorm in Saudi Arabia, what should a driver do?
- Continue driving normally
- Pull over to a safe location, turn off headlights, and wait for conditions to improve
- Speed up to exit the sandstorm area
- Pull over safely, keep headlights and hazard lights on, and remain in the vehicle (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Pull over safely, keep headlights and hazard lights on, and remain in the vehicle
During a sandstorm, pull over safely away from travel lanes, keep headlights and hazard lights on so other vehicles can see you, keep windows closed, and remain in your vehicle until visibility improves.
Question 4: What are the rules for child car seats in Saudi Arabia?
- No rules exist for child seats
- Children under 10 must sit in the back seat, and appropriate child restraints are required for young children (Correct answer)
- Children can sit anywhere if a parent is present
- Only infants need car seats
Correct answer: Children under 10 must sit in the back seat, and appropriate child restraints are required for young children
Saudi traffic regulations require children under 10 years of age to be seated in the rear of the vehicle. Young children must use appropriate child safety seats (rear-facing for infants, forward-facing for toddlers, booster seats for older children).
Question 5: What is the penalty for running a red light in Saudi Arabia?
- A verbal warning
- A fine of SAR 3,000-6,000 and possible license confiscation (Correct answer)
- SAR 100 fine
- No penalty if no accident occurs
Correct answer: A fine of SAR 3,000-6,000 and possible license confiscation
Running a red light in Saudi Arabia is one of the most serious traffic violations, carrying fines of SAR 3,000-6,000, potential license confiscation, and possible vehicle impoundment. The Saher system automatically detects this violation.
Question 6: What should you do if your vehicle breaks down on a Saudi highway?
- Leave the vehicle in the lane and walk for help
- Move the vehicle to the shoulder, activate hazard lights, place a warning triangle, and call for assistance (Correct answer)
- Wait in the vehicle without any signals
- Flag down passing vehicles for a tow
Correct answer: Move the vehicle to the shoulder, activate hazard lights, place a warning triangle, and call for assistance
If your vehicle breaks down, safely move it to the hard shoulder, activate hazard lights, place a reflective warning triangle 50-100 meters behind the vehicle, and call roadside assistance or traffic police. Stay away from active lanes.
Dallah Test Road Safety Rules 2
What is the Saher traffic system used for in Saudi Arabia?