Dallah Test Vehicle Maintenance 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is the Fahas (vehicle inspection) and when is it required?
- A voluntary vehicle check
- A mandatory periodic vehicle inspection required for Istimara renewal, checking safety and emissions (Correct answer)
- A car wash service
- An engine tuning service
Correct answer: A mandatory periodic vehicle inspection required for Istimara renewal, checking safety and emissions
Fahas is the mandatory periodic vehicle inspection in Saudi Arabia. It checks safety equipment (brakes, lights, tires, steering), emissions, and overall roadworthiness. Passing Fahas is required to renew the vehicle registration (Istimara).
Question 2: What items should be kept in a vehicle's emergency kit for Saudi driving conditions?
- Only a mobile phone
- Water, first aid kit, warning triangle, flashlight, jumper cables, fire extinguisher, and basic tools (Correct answer)
- Only a spare tire
- Nothing — roadside assistance handles everything
Correct answer: Water, first aid kit, warning triangle, flashlight, jumper cables, fire extinguisher, and basic tools
Saudi driving conditions (extreme heat, remote highways) require a comprehensive emergency kit including water (essential in desert heat), first aid supplies, reflective warning triangle, flashlight, jumper cables, fire extinguisher, and basic tools.
Question 3: Why is it important to replace windshield wipers regularly in Saudi Arabia?
- It's not important since it rarely rains
- Extreme UV radiation and heat degrade wiper rubber rapidly, and when rare rain does occur, functional wipers are critical for safety (Correct answer)
- Wipers are only decorative
- Wipers only need replacing after accidents
Correct answer: Extreme UV radiation and heat degrade wiper rubber rapidly, and when rare rain does occur, functional wipers are critical for safety
Despite infrequent rain, Saudi UV radiation and heat degrade wiper blades quickly. When rain does occur (creating very slippery conditions), functional wipers are essential. They also help clear sand and dust from the windshield.
Question 4: What is the minimum legal tread depth for tires in Saudi Arabia?
- 0.5 mm
- 1.0 mm
- 1.6 mm (Correct answer)
- 3.0 mm
Correct answer: 1.6 mm
The minimum legal tire tread depth is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread. Tires below this depth are unsafe and will fail Fahas inspection. In Saudi heat, worn tires are particularly dangerous due to increased blowout risk.
Question 5: What should you do if your vehicle's brake warning light comes on while driving?
- Ignore it if the brakes still work
- Safely reduce speed, test brakes gently, pull over when safe, and do not continue driving until the issue is diagnosed (Correct answer)
- Accelerate to reach a garage faster
- Turn off the light by restarting the engine
Correct answer: Safely reduce speed, test brakes gently, pull over when safe, and do not continue driving until the issue is diagnosed
A brake warning light indicates a potentially serious problem (low brake fluid, worn pads, or system failure). Safely reduce speed, test brakes with gentle pressure, pull over at the nearest safe location, and have the system checked before continuing.
Question 6: How does driving on sand affect vehicle performance in Saudi Arabia?
- It has no effect
- Sand increases rolling resistance, reduces traction, and can clog air filters, requiring lower tire pressure and careful throttle control (Correct answer)
- It improves fuel efficiency
- Sand makes tires last longer
Correct answer: Sand increases rolling resistance, reduces traction, and can clog air filters, requiring lower tire pressure and careful throttle control
Driving on sand significantly affects vehicle performance: increased rolling resistance requires more power, reduced traction makes steering and braking difficult, and sand can clog air filters. For sand driving, deflate tires slightly and use steady throttle.
Dallah Test Vehicle Maintenance 2
What is the Fahas (vehicle inspection) and when is it required?