RTA Lane Discipline and Overtaking Rules

Question 1

On a UAE motorway, the right-hand lane is designated as the:

Accepted Answer

Slow lane for slower-moving vehicles

Answer

UAE follows the same convention as most countries: keep left (or, in UAE's right-hand traffic system, keep right). The rightmost lane is the slow or 'travelling' lane. Drivers should return to the right lane after overtaking — using the left lanes only to pass slower vehicles.

Question 2

A continuous (solid) white line between two lanes of traffic travelling in the same direction means:

Accepted Answer

Lane changing and overtaking are prohibited at that point

Answer

A solid white line between lanes indicates that crossing the line is prohibited — drivers must not change lanes or overtake at that location. It marks areas where merging would be unsafe, such as near intersections, tunnels, or on blind curves.

Question 3

Overtaking on the right side of another vehicle on a UAE multi-lane road is:

Accepted Answer

Permitted when traffic is moving slowly in all lanes and the right lane is moving faster

Answer

In slow-moving, congested multi-lane traffic where all lanes are moving, filtering in a faster-moving right lane is generally acceptable. However, deliberate overtaking on the right of a vehicle that is moving freely (i.e., cutting inside) remains illegal and dangerous.

Question 4

What is the minimum speed limit typically enforced on UAE inter-city highways in the absence of other signs?

Accepted Answer

60 km/h

Answer

UAE inter-city highways typically enforce a minimum speed of 60 km/h to prevent slow-moving vehicles from obstructing traffic flow and creating rear-end collision risks. Driving significantly below the flow of traffic is a traffic offence on highways.

Question 5

In which of the following situations is overtaking STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

At pedestrian crossings, intersections, and near the brow of a hill

Answer

Overtaking is prohibited at pedestrian crossings (to protect crossing pedestrians), at or near intersections (where turning movements create conflict), and near hilltops or blind bends (where visibility of oncoming traffic is restricted). These are specific prohibitions under UAE traffic law.

(RTA) Roads and Transport Authority Exam Practice Test

(RTA) Roads and Transport Authority Exam Practice Test

RTA Lane Discipline and Overtaking Rules