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Overtaking & Lanes: practice questions

21 practice questions on Overtaking & Lanes, with answers and explanations, based on publicly available driving handbook topics.

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  1. Question 1

    A two-way road is divided by a broken line. Where should you drive?

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    Correct answer: In the right lane, crossing the line only to overtake

    With two opposite lanes divided by a broken line, keep to the right lane and only cross the line to overtake a vehicle ahead.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 97 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  2. Question 2

    You may cross a double solid line to overtake if the road ahead is clear.

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    Correct answer: False

    False. Where opposite lanes are divided by a double solid line, crossing it is prohibited.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 98 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  3. Question 3

    On a multi-lane road, which lane should slower vehicles use?

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    Correct answer: The far right lane, unless preparing to turn left or make a U-turn

    Slower vehicles must use the far right lane unless they are preparing to turn left or make a U-turn.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 99 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  4. Question 4

    When must you keep to the far right of the road? Select all that apply.

    Select all that apply.

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    Correct answers: When you want to turn right · When other vehicles are about to overtake you · When visibility is poor

    Keep far right when turning right, when being overtaken, when slower than the limit, in poor visibility, and with oncoming traffic. Overtaking is done on the left.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 101 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  5. Question 5

    On a narrow road with oncoming traffic, what should you do?

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    Correct answer: Keep far right, stop if needed, and use the horn only when absolutely necessary

    On narrow roads, keep far right for side clearance, stop if necessary until oncoming vehicles pass, and don't use the horn unless absolutely necessary.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 102 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  6. Question 6

    What is the correct order of checks before changing lanes?

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    Correct answer: Mirrors, signal, shoulder (blind spot), speed, then move

    Before changing lanes: Mirrors, Signal, Shoulder (look over your shoulder into the blind spot), Speed, then Move with smooth steering.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 105 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  7. Question 7

    Checking your side mirrors is enough to see every vehicle beside you.

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    Correct answer: False

    False. Vehicles in your blind spot can only be seen by looking over your shoulder. Relying only on mirrors leads to collisions.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 104 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  8. Question 8

    On a two-way street with no lane arrows, where should you position to turn left?

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    Correct answer: Towards the middle of the road, staying right of any dividing line

    To turn left on a two-way street, move towards the middle of the road but stay to the right of the dividing line. On a one-way road, turn left from the left side.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 109 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  9. Question 9

    Lane arrows are painted on the road. Which lane do you use to turn right?

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    Correct answer: A lane with an arrow pointing right

    Where arrows are marked, turn right only from a lane with a right arrow, left from a left-arrow lane, and U-turn from a U-turn-arrow lane.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 110 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  10. Question 10

    There are three left-turn lanes. You want to turn left, then go straight at the next intersection. Which lane do you take?

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    Correct answer: The second

    Plan ahead: first lane if you'll turn right next, second if you'll go straight, third if you'll turn left again. Then stay in that lane.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 113 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  11. Question 11

    At a multi-lane roundabout, which lane should you use to take the first exit (turn right)?

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    Correct answer: Lane 1 (the right lane)

    Approach, circulate and leave in lane 1 for the first exit. Lane 2 for straight on (exit 2), lane 3 for turning left or going back (exits 3 and 4), where available.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 115 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  12. Question 12

    How should you make a right turn?

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    Correct answer: A tight curve, staying on the far right

    Signal early, slow down early, and turn right through a tight curve, staying on the far right. Left turns are made through a wide curve.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 117 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  13. Question 13

    What is the maximum distance you may reverse on a public road (where reversing is allowed)?

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    Correct answer: 20 metres, and only when necessary

    Reversing on public roads is allowed only when necessary and for no more than 20 metres. It is prohibited on highways.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 119 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  14. Question 14

    On which side do you normally overtake?

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    Correct answer: The left

    Vehicles are normally overtaken on the left. Overtaking on the right is allowed only when the driver ahead is turning left, or on roads with more than two lanes in your direction.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 197 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  15. Question 15

    Another driver is overtaking you. What must you do? Select all that apply.

    Select all that apply.

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    Correct answers: Not speed up · Keep to the far right · Slow down if a group of vehicles is overtaking you

    When being overtaken, don't increase speed, keep far right, indicate that the other driver can pass, and slow down if a group is overtaking.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 197 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  16. Question 16

    Where is overtaking prohibited? Select all that apply.

    Select all that apply.

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    Correct answers: At intersections and railway crossings · At pedestrian crossings · On bridges and dangerous bends

    Overtaking is prohibited at intersections, railway and pedestrian crossings, on bridges, bends and slippery roads, in poor visibility, and where solid lines or signs forbid it.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 198 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  17. Question 17

    In which of these situations is overtaking prohibited? Select all that apply.

    Select all that apply.

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    Correct answers: You would have to exceed the speed limit · The vehicle ahead has started to overtake another · A vehicle behind has started to overtake you

    Don't overtake if you can't go significantly faster without exceeding the limit, if the vehicle ahead is already overtaking, or if someone behind is overtaking you. If in doubt, don't.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 203 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  18. Question 18

    What speed difference does the handbook call good for overtaking?

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    Correct answer: At least 20 km/h, without exceeding the speed limit

    A good speed difference is at least 20 km/h compared with the vehicle being overtaken, but never above the speed limit.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 204 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  19. Question 19

    After overtaking, when should you move back to the right lane?

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    Correct answer: When you can see the overtaken vehicle in your interior mirror

    Return to the right when you can see the vehicle you overtook in your interior mirror, and steer smoothly.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 206 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  20. Question 20

    At 50 km/h, how much side space should you leave when passing parked vehicles?

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    Correct answer: About one metre, roughly the space of an opening door

    At 50 km/h, about one metre is a safe side distance (roughly the space a door needs to open). The faster you go, the more room you need.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 195 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

  21. Question 21

    If you are unsure whether the driver ahead has seen you before you overtake, the handbook suggests:

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    Correct answer: Alert them with the horn or a headlight flash before starting

    When in doubt, alert the vehicle ahead with the horn or a flash of the headlights before you start to overtake.

    Reference: GDT Theoretical Driving Handbook (Dallah), p. 207 (https://www.ddc.sa/uploads/image/downloadables_pdf/Theoretical%20Driving%20Handbook%20Trainee-Moroor.pdf, retrieved 2026-10-27)

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