KSA Driving Theory Practice

Driving Licences: Practice Questions

This topic looks at who can hold which kind of licence in Saudi Arabia, as described in the handbook. Key facts include a minimum age of 18 for a private licence, a temporary permit valid for up to one year for a 17-year-old, and a private licence validity of up to 10 years. A private licence covers vehicles up to 3,500 kg carrying at most 9 people including the driver. The questions also cover public and heavy licences, motorcycle licences, required tests, training, unpaid fines and what appears on the card.

21 questions (15 core, 6 extra) · Handbook pp. 6–9 · Unit 1: Signs, Road Rules & Violations

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Question 1What is the minimum age to obtain a private driving license in Saudi Arabia?

  1. A20 years
  2. B21 years
  3. C17 years
  4. D18 years (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. A private license requires the applicant to be at least 18. Only a temporary permit is possible at 17.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 2A 17-year-old wants to start driving. What can be issued to them?

  1. AA private license limited to daytime driving
  2. BNothing; they must wait until age 20
  3. CA full private license valid for 10 years
  4. DA temporary permit valid for a maximum of one year (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. From age 17, a temporary permit for a maximum of one year can be issued.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 3What is the maximum validity of the temporary permit issued to a 17-year-old?

  1. AThree years
  2. BSix months
  3. CTwo years
  4. DOne year (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. The temporary permit for 17-year-olds is valid for a maximum period of one year.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 4Which of the following is NOT a requirement for obtaining a private driving license?

  1. ACompleting the required training in a driving school
  2. BOwning a registered vehicle (correct answer)
  3. CPassing the theoretical and practical tests
  4. DPaying any traffic fines from previous violations

Correct answer: B. Requirements are: age 18, driving school training, passing both tests, paying fees, and paying previous fines. Owning a car is not required.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 5Which tests must you pass to get a private driving license?

  1. AA medical test only
  2. BOnly the practical driving test
  3. CBoth the theoretical test and the practical driving test (correct answer)
  4. DOnly the theoretical test

Correct answer: C. You must pass both the theoretical test and the practical driving test.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 6Where must the required driving training be completed?

  1. AWith any family member who holds a license
  2. BIn driving schools (correct answer)
  3. CNo training is required if you pass the test
  4. DOnline, with no practical lessons

Correct answer: B. Completing the required training in driving schools is one of the license requirements.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 7You have unpaid traffic fines from earlier violations and apply for a license. What happens?

  1. AYou can pay them any time within the license's first year
  2. BThe fines are cancelled once the license is issued
  3. CYou must pay the fines (and the prescribed fees) before getting the license (correct answer)
  4. DThe fines are transferred to the vehicle owner

Correct answer: C. Paying the prescribed fees and any traffic fines resulting from previous violations are requirements for the license.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 8What is the maximum validity period of a private driving license?

  1. A10 years (correct answer)
  2. B3 years
  3. C15 years
  4. D5 years

Correct answer: A. A private driving license is valid for a maximum of 10 years.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 9How many people may a private license holder carry at most?

  1. A7 people, including the driver
  2. B15 people, including the driver
  3. C9 people, including the driver (correct answer)
  4. D9 passengers plus the driver

Correct answer: C. A private license allows a maximum of 9 passengers including the driver.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 10A private license holder wants to drive a van carrying himself and 9 other people (10 in total). Is this allowed?

  1. AYes, if everyone wears a seat belt
  2. BYes, but only outside cities
  3. CNo, the maximum is 9 people including the driver (correct answer)
  4. DYes, the limit is 9 passengers not counting the driver

Correct answer: C. The limit is 9 including the driver, so 10 people exceeds what a private license allows.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 11What is the maximum vehicle weight a private license holder may drive?

  1. A2,500 kg
  2. B5,000 kg
  3. C7,500 kg
  4. D3,500 kg (correct answer)

Correct answer: D. A private license covers vehicles with a maximum weight of 3,500 kg.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 12Can a private license holder drive a 5,000 kg truck?

  1. ANo, a private license only covers vehicles up to 3,500 kg (correct answer)
  2. BYes, if the truck is empty
  3. CYes, as long as it is for private use
  4. DYes, but only inside cities

Correct answer: A. Private licenses cover small private vehicles up to a maximum weight of 3,500 kg.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 13Which vehicles does a private driving license allow you to drive?

  1. AAll kinds of small private vehicles (correct answer)
  2. BPublic taxis
  3. CHeavy transport trucks
  4. DBuses carrying more than 15 passengers

Correct answer: A. A valid private license lets you drive all kinds of small private vehicles.Source: Handbook p. 6

Question 14Which of the following information appears on a private driving license?

  1. AThe holder's employer
  2. BThe vehicle's plate number
  3. CThe holder's blood type (correct answer)
  4. DThe holder's home address

Correct answer: C. The license shows name, ID number, date of birth, file numbers, license type, blood type, issue and expiry dates, and nationality.Source: Handbook p. 7

Question 15Which pair of details is printed on a private driving license?

  1. AThe expiry date and the nationality (correct answer)
  2. BThe current traffic points and the vehicle model
  3. CThe insurance policy number and the vehicle colour
  4. DThe home address and the phone number

Correct answer: A. Expiry date and nationality are on the license, together with name, ID, date of birth, file numbers, license type, blood type and issue date.Source: Handbook p. 7

Question 16 · extraWhat is the minimum age for a public driving license?

  1. A18 years
  2. B20 years (correct answer)
  3. C21 years
  4. D25 years

Correct answer: B. A public driving license requires a minimum age of 20 and is valid for a maximum of 5 years.Source: Handbook p. 8

Question 17 · extraWhat is the maximum validity of a public driving license or a public works vehicle license?

  1. A10 years
  2. B2 years
  3. C5 years (correct answer)
  4. D3 years

Correct answer: C. Both the public license and the public works vehicle license are valid for a maximum of 5 years.Source: Handbook p. 8

Question 18 · extraA taxi driver's public license (Category 1) allows driving taxis with a capacity of:

  1. AAny number of passengers
  2. BNo more than eight people (correct answer)
  3. CAt least 15 passengers
  4. DNo more than four people

Correct answer: B. Category 1 lets the holder drive public taxis with a load capacity of no more than eight people.Source: Handbook p. 8

Question 19 · extraA heavy transport license allows driving transport vehicles with a total weight of:

  1. ANot more than 3,500 kg
  2. BMore than 3,500 kg (correct answer)
  3. CNot more than 2,000 kg
  4. DExactly 40 tons

Correct answer: B. Light transport covers up to 3,500 kg; heavy transport covers vehicles over 3,500 kg.Source: Handbook p. 8

Question 20 · extraAn applicant for a driving license was previously convicted by a court of drug possession. Can they get a license?

  1. AOnly if they have been rehabilitated (correct answer)
  2. BNever, under any circumstances
  3. CYes, convictions do not matter
  4. DOnly a motorcycle license

Correct answer: A. Applicants must not have been convicted of using, manufacturing, smuggling, distributing or possessing drugs, unless rehabilitated.Source: Handbook p. 9

Question 21 · extraWhat are the minimum age and maximum validity of a motorcycle driving license?

  1. A17 years old, valid up to 1 year
  2. B18 years old, valid up to 10 years (correct answer)
  3. C21 years old, valid up to 10 years
  4. D20 years old, valid up to 5 years

Correct answer: B. A motorbike license requires age 18, covers all motorbike types and is valid for a maximum of 10 years.Source: Handbook p. 9

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