RTA Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield RTA facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. If your accelerator pedal sticks while driving, you should first: → Shift into neutral and apply the brakes
2. Which maneuver requires you to signal, check mirrors, and look over your shoulder before initiating? → Pulling away from a parallel parked position
3. What is the minimum speed limit typically enforced on UAE inter-city highways in the absence of other signs? → 60 km/h
4. When driving in a roundabout, who has the right-of-way? → Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout
5. You are driving and a tire blows out. What should you do first? → Grip the wheel firmly and ease off the gas gradually
6. After driving through a large puddle, your brakes may be wet and less effective. What should you do? → Lightly apply the brakes several times to dry them out
7. When your vehicle becomes disabled on a freeway at night, where should you stand while waiting for assistance? → On the grass or embankment well away from traffic
8. A vehicle fails inspection because its tires have tread depth below the minimum legal limit. What is the minimum tread depth required in most states? → 2/32 inch
9. You are driving at night when an oncoming vehicle fails to dim its high beams. What should you do? → Look toward the right edge of the road and slow down
10. What is 'uninsured motorist coverage' designed to protect you from? → Injuries and damages when the at-fault driver has no insurance
11. Which of the following signs uses a fluorescent yellow-green background color? → Pedestrian and school zone warning signs
12. When driving in heavy rain at night, which additional hazard is most significant? → Headlights reflect off wet pavement, creating glare that reduces visibility
13. What is the safest speed to drive in a school zone when children are present? → 15 mph unless otherwise posted
14. What does it mean to 'drive to the conditions' in adverse weather? → Adjusting your speed and behavior based on actual road, visibility, and weather conditions
15. What does a 'YIELD AHEAD' sign alert drivers to do? → Prepare to reduce speed and yield at an upcoming yield sign
16. A child safety seat for an infant should be installed in which position? → Rear-facing in the back seat
17. What is the primary purpose of a learner's permit? → To allow supervised driving practice before obtaining a full license
18. You are driving on a highway when your windshield suddenly cracks severely impairing your vision. You should: → Pull over safely as soon as possible and call for help
19. What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel for optimal control? → 9 and 3 o'clock
20. You are driving behind a large truck and cannot see its side mirrors. This means: → You are in the truck's blind spot and should move out of it
21. When is it legal to pass a vehicle on the right? → When the vehicle ahead is turning left and there is a clear lane to the right
22. You are driving on a straight highway when you notice skid marks leading off the road into a ditch. What hazard does this indicate? → The road surface ahead may be slippery
23. Which sign warns that the road ahead has a series of curves, with the first curve turning right? → Winding Road sign
24. When driving in heavy rain, you should increase your following distance to at least: → 4 seconds
25. Which of the following road surfaces is MOST dangerous during freezing temperatures? → Concrete bridge decks and overpasses
26. When taking photos at an accident scene for insurance purposes, what should you capture? → All vehicles involved, road conditions, damage, skid marks, and the overall scene
27. A solid white line between lanes on a highway indicates: → Lane changes are discouraged but not prohibited
28. A sign showing a truck on a downhill grade with the warning 'RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP' is what shape and color? → Yellow diamond
29. When may you legally park in a space marked for persons with disabilities? → If you display a valid disabled person placard or license plate
30. If a driver refuses a breathalyzer test during a lawful traffic stop, what typically happens under implied consent laws? → The driver's license is automatically suspended