Abu Dhabi Theory Test Cheat Sheet

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Abu Dhabi Licensing Process Not published of exam Traffic File TAMM EDC Sequence Road Test

Road Signs and Markings Not published of exam Warning Signs Mandatory Signs Prohibitory Signs Informative Signs

Right-of-Way and Roundabouts Not published of exam Roundabouts Junction Priority U-Turns School Bus Stops

Speed, Space and Defensive Driving Not published of exam Speed Limits Following Distance Overtaking Mobile Phones

Vehicle Safety and Vulnerable Users Not published of exam Seatbelts Child Seats Pedestrians Emergency Vehicles

Weather and Emergency Procedures Not published of exam Fog Rain Breakdowns Accidents

Fines, Black Points and Parking Not published of exam Black Points Alcohol Law Mawaqif Darb Tolls

Quick Facts Exam Abu Dhabi Theory (AD Theory) Administering body Abu Dhabi Mobility (ITC) Format Computer-based knowledge test Questions Not published Pass score Not published Time limit Not published Level Beginner learner driver Min age (car) 18 years Licence issuance fee AED 200 Core reference Road User Code TR-517

Abu Dhabi Learner Sequence Order LI File, theory, practical, then road test Open traffic file first Theory classes then test Practical lessons, internal test Road test is final step

Theory Test vs Road Test LI

Theory Test Knowledge assessment Signs and rules Computer-based

Road Test Practical driving Final licensing step After practical training Know the rules vs drive

Abu Dhabi Learner Sequence LI Traffic File Opened first via TAMM Eye/Medical Check Required before training starts Theory Classes Come before theory test Theory Test Knowledge assessment step Practical Lessons Follow theory test pass Road Test Final licensing step

Approved Providers and Minimum Ages LI EDC Approved Abu Dhabi academy Yas Driving Academy Approved Abu Dhabi academy Age 18 Cars and light vehicles Age 17 Motorcycles, vehicles for PwD Age 20 Heavy vehicles and tractors Age 21 Buses

Sign Shape Memory Cue RO Triangle warns, circle commands, rectangle informs drivers Triangle = warning Circle = mandatory or banned Rectangle = informative

Mandatory Signs vs Prohibitory Signs RO

Mandatory (Blue Circle) Blue circle shape Shows required action Must obey action

Prohibitory (Red Circle) White bg, red border Shows banned action Must not do action Do this vs don't do this

Sign Shapes and Colors RO Red Triangle Warning sign Blue Circle Mandatory sign, must obey Red Circle White Bg Prohibitory sign, banned action Red Octagon Stop sign Inverted Triangle Give-way sign Green/Blue Rectangle Informative or guide sign

Key Regulatory Signs RO No Entry Red circle, white bar No U-Turn Turn banned at location No Overtaking Passing banned this section Speed Limit Circle Max km/h shown inside Pedestrian Crossing Zebra crossing ahead, yield School Zone Sign Reduced speed area ahead

Stop Sign vs Give-Way Sign RI

Stop Sign Red octagon Full stop required No rolling stop

Give-Way Sign Inverted triangle Yield only No full stop needed Stop fully vs yield only

Junction Priority Picker RI Stop sign present → Full stop at line ( AED 500, points ) Give-way sign present → Yield, no full stop No signs, equal road → Yield to the right Already circulating roundabout → You have priority Entering a roundabout → Yield to circulating traffic School bus stop sign out → Stop 5m behind bus Emergency vehicle siren heard → Pull aside, give way Pedestrian at marked crossing → Yield, let them cross

Roundabout Rules RI Circulating Traffic Always has priority Entering Traffic Must yield, wait gap Left Lane Entry 3rd or 4th exit Right Lane Entry 1st or 2nd exit Exit Signal Always required before exiting Entry Signal Not needed except 1st exit

Roundabout Entry vs Stop-Sign Junction RI

Roundabout Entry Yield to circulating traffic Priority from the left No full stop needed

Stop-Sign Junction Full stop at line Then yield to cross traffic Proceed when clear Yield-on-entry vs stop-then-go

Junction and Crossing Priority RI Stop Sign Full stop at line Give-Way Sign Yield, no full stop Equal Roads Yield to traffic on right Major vs Minor Road Minor road yields Emergency Vehicle Siren Always give way School Bus Stop Sign Stop 5m behind bus

Following Distance Memory Cue SP 3 seconds dry, 4 wet, 5 fog 3 sec on dry roads 4 sec on wet roads 5 sec in fog

Speed Compliance Picker SP Posted 80 km/h urban road → Do not exceed 80 Highway minimum-speed zone → Keep at least 60 Any speed over posted limit → Fine applies, no buffer School zone active → Slow to posted limit

Abu Dhabi Speed Limits SP Urban Roads Up to 80 km/h Highways 120 to 140 km/h Speed Buffer None, fines from 1 km/h Highway Minimum 60 km/h expected Under-Minimum Fine AED 400 plus 4 points School Zone Speed Reduced posted limit

Following Distance and Overtaking SP Dry Roads 3-second following gap Wet Roads 4-second following gap Fog/Poor Visibility 5-second following gap Left Lane Overtaking only, not cruising Faster Vehicle Behind Move right, let pass Overtake Direction Pass from the left

Distraction and Fatigue Rules SP Handheld Phone Use AED 800, 4 points Texting While Driving Treated as phone use Fatigue Signs Pull over, rest safely Road Rage Report, do not engage Mirror Scanning Check every 5-8 seconds

Seatbelt and Child Seat Law VU Seatbelt Rule Required in every seat Rear-Facing Seat Infants about 9-13kg Forward-Facing Seat Toddlers about 9-18kg Booster Seat Children about 15-36kg Front Seat Rule Under 10 and 145cm banned Seatbelt Fine AED 400 plus 4 points

Vulnerable Road Users VU Pedestrian Crossing Driver must yield Cyclist Passing Give safe extra space School Bus Signal Stop, keep 5m distance Blocking Emergency Vehicle AED 3,000 plus 6 points Child Under 4 Car seat mandatory

Low Beams vs Hazard Lights WE

Low Beams in Fog Use while driving Improves your visibility

Hazard Lights Use only when stopped Signals a hazard Driving light vs stopped signal

Weather and Emergency Response Picker WE Fog ahead → Low beams, slow down Heavy rain → 4-second following gap Vehicle breaks down → Shoulder, hazard lights on Injury accident occurs → Call 999, do not move injured Minor fender-bender → Photograph, move if safe Tyre tread near 1.6mm → Replace tyre now

Fog and Rain Procedures WE Fog Driving Use low beams only Reduced Visibility Reduce speed early Rain Following Gap Increase to 4 seconds Hazard Lights Only when stopped or hazard Fog Lights Misuse Never use as decoration Wet Road Braking Longer stopping distance

Breakdown and Accident Response WE Breakdown Shoulder, hazard lights on Minor Accident Photograph, move if safe Injury Accident Call 999, do not move Emergency Number 999 police and ambulance Tyre Tread Minimum 1.6mm legal minimum Tyre Age Limit Replace every 5 years

Black Points Suspension Ladder FI 24 points triggers 3, 6, 12 months 24 points triggers suspension 1st time is 3 months 2nd time is 6 months 3rd time is 1 year

Darb Toll vs Mawaqif Parking FI

Darb Toll Road usage charge AED 4 per gate Peak hours only

Mawaqif Parking Street parking fee AED 2-3 per hour Mon-Sat daytime Driving charge vs parking charge

Black Points and Alcohol Law FI Black Point Ceiling 24 points per 12 months 1st Suspension 3 months 2nd Suspension 6 months 3rd Suspension 1 year plus retest Alcohol Limit 0.0 percent, zero tolerance DUI Penalty AED 20,000 plus, 23 points

Parking and Toll Rules FI Mawaqif Hours Mon-Sat, 8am to midnight Mawaqif Grace Period 10 minutes No Ticket Fine AED 200 Darb Toll Fee AED 4 per gate Darb Peak Hours 7-9am, 3-7pm, Mon-Sat Red Light Running AED 1,000 plus 12 points

Common Traps

Stop Sign ≠ Give-Way Sign Stop needs full stop ≠ Give-way needs yield only

Low Beams ≠ Hazard Lights Low beams for driving ≠ Hazards for stopped only

Mandatory Sign ≠ Prohibitory Sign Blue circle means must do ≠ Red circle means must not

Abu Dhabi ≠ Dubai Speed Buffer Abu Dhabi has zero buffer ≠ Dubai allows 20 km/h buffer

Darb ≠ Salik Darb operates in Abu Dhabi ≠ Salik operates in Dubai

Roundabout Entry ≠ Stop-Sign Junction Roundabout yields, no full stop ≠ Stop sign needs complete stop

Left Lane ≠ Cruising Lane Left lane is for overtaking ≠ Not for constant slow driving

Last Minute 1 . Stop fully at every stop sign 2 . Yield to circulating roundabout traffic 3 . Keep 2 seconds following distance dry 4 . Increase to 4 seconds when wet 5 . Zero tolerance alcohol limit in UAE 6 . 24 black points triggers suspension 7 . Wear seatbelt in every seat 8 . Child under 4 needs car seat 9 . No handheld phone while driving 10 . Left lane is for overtaking only 11 . Abu Dhabi has no speed buffer 12 . Stop 5 meters behind school buses

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