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. 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
9. What is 'uninsured motorist coverage' designed to protect you from? → Injuries and damages when the at-fault driver has no insurance
10. When driving in heavy rain at night, which additional hazard is most significant? → Headlights reflect off wet pavement, creating glare that reduces visibility
11. What is the safest speed to drive in a school zone when children are present? → 15 mph unless otherwise posted
12. A child safety seat for an infant should be installed in which position? → Rear-facing in the back seat
13. What is the primary purpose of a learner's permit? → To allow supervised driving practice before obtaining a full license
14. What is the recommended hand position on the steering wheel for optimal control? → 9 and 3 o'clock
15. 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
16. 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
17. 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
18. When driving in heavy rain, you should increase your following distance to at least: → 4 seconds
19. A solid white line between lanes on a highway indicates: → Lane changes are discouraged but not prohibited
20. A sign showing a truck on a downhill grade with the warning 'RUNAWAY TRUCK RAMP' is what shape and color? → Yellow diamond
21. When may you legally park in a space marked for persons with disabilities? → If you display a valid disabled person placard or license plate
22. 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
23. Which sign would you see indicating that the road ahead divides into a one-way road going both left and right? → Divided Highway Begins sign
24. Which of the following is a warning sign that roads may be icy even if you cannot see ice? → Temperature is near or below freezing and roads look slightly wet
25. What is the penalty for failing to give way to emergency vehicles, such as ambulances or police cars, that have their sirens or flashing lights on? → An AED 3,000 fine, 6 black points, and 30-day vehicle impoundment.
26. A driver is caught using a handheld mobile phone while driving in a state with a hands-free law. What type of offense is this typically classified as? → Moving violation subject to a fine
27. What is hydroplaning, and when is it most likely to occur? → Loss of tire contact with the road due to water; most likely at high speeds in rain
28. At night, you should dim your high-beam headlights when an oncoming vehicle is within: → 500 feet
29. When a traffic signal is completely dark (no lights working), how should a driver treat the intersection? → Treat it as a four-way stop
30. You approach an intersection and notice a driver in the cross street is not slowing down despite a red light. What should you do? → Cover the brake and prepare to yield even though you have right of way