RTA - Roads and Transport Authority Safe Driving Practices Questions and Answers

Question 1

When driving in dense fog, which of the following is the correct and safe practice according to RTA guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Use low-beam headlights and reduce your speed significantly.

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Use high-beam headlights to see further ahead.

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Turn on hazard lights and maintain your normal speed.

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Follow the vehicle in front closely to use its lights as a guide.

Question 2

You are approaching a roundabout and intend to take the third exit to the left. Which is the correct procedure?

Accepted Answer

Approach in the left lane, give way to traffic already in the roundabout, and signal left.

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Enter the roundabout without signaling and choose your lane once inside.

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Approach in the right lane and signal right before entering.

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Stop completely before entering, even if the roundabout is clear.

Question 3

What is the recommended minimum safe following distance under normal, dry driving conditions in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

The three-second rule.

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One car length for every 10 km/h.

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A one-second gap.

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Just enough space to see the rear tires of the car in front.

Question 4

A driver is behaving aggressively behind you, flashing their headlights and tailgating. What is the safest response?

Accepted Answer

When safe, move to another lane and allow the driver to pass.

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Brake sharply to warn the driver to back off.

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Increase your speed to create more distance.

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Maintain your speed and lane, and ignore the driver.

Question 5

Under which of the following circumstances is it permissible to use your vehicle's hazard warning lights while moving?

Accepted Answer

It is generally not permitted to use hazard lights while moving.

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Driving in heavy rain or fog.

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When approaching a traffic jam on a highway.

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Driving slowly because you are looking for a parking spot.

Question 6

Which of the following is a mandatory requirement for ALL passengers in a moving vehicle in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

All passengers, including those in the rear seats, must wear a seatbelt.

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Only the driver and front passenger must wear a seatbelt.

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Passengers in the rear are only required to wear seatbelts on highways.

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Children under 10 are exempt from wearing seatbelts in the back seat.