Distractions & Fitness: practice questions

Question 1

Using a handheld mobile phone to text or call while driving is:

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Correct answer: A dangerous distraction and a traffic offence

Holding and using a phone takes your eyes, hands and mind off driving and sharply raises crash risk. It is an offence with a fine and black points; use a hands-free system or pull over safely.

Reference: UAE Government portal — new traffic laws and fines, mobile phone (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety/new-traffic-laws-and-fines, verified 2026-06)

Question 2

The UAE's rule on alcohol and driving is:

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Correct answer: Zero tolerance — any alcohol while driving is an offence

The UAE has zero tolerance: any detectable alcohol while driving is a serious offence with heavy penalties, vehicle impound and possible jail. Never drink and drive.

Reference: UAE Government portal — road safety, drink-driving zero tolerance (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Question 3

Driving while very tired or drowsy is dangerous because it:

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Correct answer: Slows your reactions and you may fall asleep at the wheel

Fatigue dulls your reactions and judgement and can cause microsleeps where you briefly nod off. If you feel drowsy, stop somewhere safe and rest before continuing.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, fatigue (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 4

Driving under the influence of drugs, including some prescription or recreational drugs, is treated as seriously as drink-driving.

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Correct answer: True

Drug-driving impairs you like alcohol and is treated as a grave offence. Some medicines also affect driving, so check labels and ask a doctor or pharmacist whether it is safe to drive.

Reference: UAE Government portal — road safety, drug-driving (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Question 5

Even a hands-free phone conversation is a concern while driving because it:

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Correct answer: Distracts your attention from the road

Hands-free is legal but a deep conversation still pulls your mind off the road, slowing how fast you notice and respond to hazards. Keep calls short and end them if the driving gets demanding.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, distraction (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 6

If you need to send a message or set a destination, you should:

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Correct answer: Stop somewhere safe and legal first

Anything needing your hands and attention should be done while stopped in a safe, legal place — not while moving and not at the lights where you must watch the road. Set up navigation before you set off.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, avoiding distraction (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 7

You should not drive if a medical condition or medication makes you unfit to drive safely.

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Correct answer: True

You must be medically fit to drive. If an illness, a condition like uncontrolled epilepsy or certain medicines impair you, do not drive and seek medical advice first.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, medical fitness (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 8

Long-distance driving in the UAE heat raises fatigue risk, so you should:

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Correct answer: Take regular breaks, stay hydrated and rest when tired

Heat and long drives add to tiredness. Plan rest stops, drink water, share driving if possible and stop to sleep when drowsy. Caffeine is no substitute for real rest.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, long journeys and heat (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 9

Eating, grooming or reaching for objects while driving are unsafe because they:

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Correct answer: Take a hand and your attention off driving

Any task that occupies a hand or your eyes is a distraction that slows your reaction to a hazard. Deal with these before or after driving, or while safely stopped.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, in-car distractions (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 10

Loud music or rowdy passengers can distract a driver and reduce awareness of hazards.

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Correct answer: True

Loud noise and disruptive passengers split your attention and can mask sounds like sirens. Keep the volume moderate and ask passengers to let you concentrate when conditions are demanding.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, noise and passengers (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 11

The first signs of driver fatigue often include:

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Correct answer: Yawning, heavy eyelids and drifting in the lane

Yawning, heavy eyes, drifting between lanes and missing signs are warnings that you are too tired to drive safely. Treat them as a signal to stop and rest, not push on.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, signs of fatigue (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 12

Beyond fines, a key reason alcohol and drugs are banned for drivers is that they:

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Correct answer: Impair judgement, coordination and reaction time

Alcohol and drugs slow your reactions, blur your judgement and harm coordination, exactly the abilities driving needs most. That is why the law forbids any impairment behind the wheel.

Reference: UAE Government portal — road safety, impairment (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Question 13

Wearing prescription glasses or lenses, if you need them to see clearly, is required when driving.

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Correct answer: True

If your licence requires corrective lenses, you must wear them when driving. Good eyesight is essential for spotting hazards, so use the glasses or lenses your eye test prescribed.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, eyesight requirement (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 14

A driver who has not slept properly is impaired in a way that is:

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Correct answer: Comparable to alcohol impairment for reaction time

Severe sleep loss slows reactions and impairs judgement to a degree comparable with alcohol. Being awake too long is not a minor matter; rest before driving so you are genuinely fit.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, sleep deprivation (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 15

If you feel sleepy on a long motorway drive, the safest action is to:

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Correct answer: Leave at a safe rest area and sleep before continuing

Tricks like fresh air do not cure sleepiness. The only real fix is to leave at a safe rest stop and sleep. Never stop in a running lane or on the hard shoulder just to rest.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, managing drowsiness (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 16

Watching videos or reading on a screen while driving is a serious distraction and not allowed.

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Correct answer: True

Looking at a screen for video or text removes your eyes from the road for dangerously long. It is a severe distraction and an offence; screens that distract the driver must not be used while moving.

Reference: UAE Government portal — new traffic laws and fines, screen distraction (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety/new-traffic-laws-and-fines, verified 2026-06)

Question 17

Strong emotions like anger or distress while driving are a problem because they:

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Correct answer: Cloud your judgement and can lead to risky decisions

Anger or upset can push you into aggressive or careless driving. If you are very emotional, calm down before driving, and never let another driver provoke you into risky behaviour.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, emotions and driving (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 18

The best way to avoid the temptation to check your phone while driving is to:

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Correct answer: Set it to silent / do-not-disturb or out of reach before you drive

Remove the temptation: switch the phone to do-not-disturb or keep it out of reach so notifications do not pull your attention. You can check messages safely once you have stopped.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, managing phone temptation (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 19

If you are involved in causing a crash while distracted, the distraction can make the consequences far more serious.

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Correct answer: True

Causing a crash while using a phone or otherwise distracted shows negligence and can lead to heavier penalties and liability than the distraction offence alone. Staying focused protects you legally as well as physically.

Reference: UAE Government portal — road safety, negligence and crashes (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Question 20

Before a long drive, the best preparation for staying alert is to:

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Correct answer: Get a good night's sleep and plan rest stops

Start a long drive well rested and plan breaks roughly every couple of hours. Tiredness builds over time, so scheduled stops to stretch and rest keep you alert and safe.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, trip preparation (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 21

A driver should refuse to drive a friend home if they have been drinking, and arrange another way instead.

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Correct answer: True

If you have been drinking, do not drive at all, even to take someone home. Use a taxi, ride-hailing or a sober driver. The zero-tolerance rule applies no matter the reason for the trip.

Reference: UAE Government portal — road safety, never drink-drive (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Question 22

A medicine label that warns it may cause drowsiness means you should:

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Correct answer: Check whether it is safe to drive before taking the wheel

Drowsiness warnings on medicines are there for a reason. Before driving, read the label and, if unsure, ask a pharmacist or doctor whether the medicine affects your fitness to drive.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, medication warnings (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 23

Multitasking while driving (doing several things at once) reduces, not improves, your safety.

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Correct answer: True

The brain cannot truly focus on two demanding tasks at once; it switches between them and misses things. Driving needs your full attention, so do one thing — drive — and leave other tasks for later.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, multitasking (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 24

Why is reading a single text message while driving more dangerous than it feels?

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Correct answer: Your eyes leave the road for seconds, covering a long distance blind

Reading a text takes your eyes off the road for several seconds. At speed you travel a long way effectively blind, during which a hazard can appear and you cannot react. That is why even one glance is dangerous.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, eyes off the road (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 25

If a passenger asks you to do something that would distract you, the safe response is to:

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Correct answer: Ask them to wait or help, keeping your focus on driving

You are responsible for the car, so keep your attention on driving. Ask the passenger to wait or to handle the task (like navigation or the phone) themselves while you concentrate on the road.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, passenger requests (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 26

Being fit to drive includes being mentally calm and physically well, not just legally sober.

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Correct answer: True

Fitness to drive is broader than alcohol. Severe stress, illness, pain, exhaustion or strong emotion can all impair you. If you are not in a fit state, delay your trip until you are.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, overall fitness to drive (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 27

The morning after heavy drinking, you may still be unfit to drive because:

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Correct answer: Alcohol can still be in your body and affect you

Alcohol leaves the body slowly, so you can still be over the limit and impaired the next morning. Sleep and coffee do not speed this up; allow plenty of time before driving, and when in doubt, do not drive.

Reference: UAE Government portal — road safety, morning-after alcohol (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Question 28

Mounting your phone in a holder for navigation, set up before you drive, is safer than holding it.

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Correct answer: True

A mounted phone set up before you move keeps your hands on the wheel and lets you glance at directions briefly, which is far safer than holding and operating it. Still, set the route before starting, not while driving.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, phone mounting (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 29

If you realise mid-journey that you are too unwell or tired to drive safely, you should:

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Correct answer: Stop somewhere safe and not continue until you are fit

Recognising you are no longer fit to drive is good judgement. Pull over somewhere safe, rest or get help, and only continue once you can drive safely. Reaching your destination is never worth a crash.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, becoming unfit mid-trip (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 30

The simplest summary of safe, fit driving is:

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Correct answer: Eyes on the road, mind on the task, body fit to drive

Safe driving comes down to three things: keep your eyes on the road, your mind on driving, and only drive when your body and state of mind are fit. Distraction, impairment and fatigue all break one of these.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, focus and fitness summary (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 31

There is no 'safe' amount of alcohol you can drink and still legally drive in the UAE.

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Correct answer: True

Because the UAE applies zero tolerance, there is no permitted level — any alcohol means you cannot legally drive. Plan ahead so you never have to choose between drinking and driving.

Reference: UAE Government portal — road safety, zero tolerance (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Question 32

Programming a navigation system should be done:

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Correct answer: Before you start driving, while parked

Set your route while parked, before you move off. Entering a destination needs your eyes and hands, so doing it on the move is a dangerous distraction; adjust only by voice or when safely stopped.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, navigation setup (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 33

Planning a night out so that a sober driver, taxi or ride-hailing takes you home is responsible driving culture.

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Correct answer: True

Deciding in advance how you will get home without driving after drinking is the responsible choice. Arrange a sober driver, taxi or app before you go out, so you are never tempted to drive impaired.

Reference: UAE Government portal — road safety, plan a safe ride home (https://u.ae/en/information-and-services/justice-safety-and-the-law/road-safety, verified 2026-06)

Question 34

Which combination most increases crash risk?

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Correct answer: Being tired and distracted at the same time

Risk factors stack up: a tired driver who is also distracted has even slower reactions and worse judgement than either alone. Remove as many as you can — rest first, then drive distraction-free.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, combined risk factors (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 35

Looking after your own fitness to drive is part of being a responsible driver, not an optional extra.

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Correct answer: True

Arriving fit to drive — rested, sober, focused and well — is a basic duty you owe to yourself and everyone else on the road. Managing your own state is as important as any rule of the road.

Reference: RTA — Driving Safely in Dubai handbook, responsibility for fitness (https://licensing.rta.ae/handbook/DrivingSafelyInDubaiEN.pdf, verified 2026-06)

Question 36

What is the legal blood-alcohol limit for driving in the UAE?

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Correct answer: 0.00 — zero tolerance, any detectable amount is an offence

The UAE applies a zero-tolerance limit of 0.00: any detectable alcohol while driving is an offence, no matter how little you have consumed. The only safe choice is not to drink at all before driving.

Reference: UAE Government portal — traffic fines schedule, zero-tolerance blood-alcohol limit (https://assets.u.ae/api/public/content/a6279069a68b41e58c266703a7d519c9, verified 2026-06)

Question 37

In the UAE, driving after consuming alcohol or drugs is legally treated as:

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Correct answer: A criminal offence with 23 black points, 60 days impound and very high fines

Driving impaired by alcohol or drugs is a criminal offence, not just a fine. It carries 23 black points, a 60-day vehicle impound, court referral, possible imprisonment and very high fines, because of the extreme danger it creates.

Reference: UAE Government portal — traffic fines schedule, driving under the influence (https://assets.u.ae/api/public/content/a6279069a68b41e58c266703a7d519c9, verified 2026-06)

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