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SDI Test Format & Process

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  • SDI Format Course Sequence Registration Fees Test Languages

Road Signs & Markings

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  • Sign Shapes Sign Colors Lane Markings Box Junctions

Intersections & Priority

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  • Roundabouts Traffic Lights Right of Way Junction Rules

Speed, Space & Lane Discipline

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  • Following Distance Overtaking Speed Limits Speed Fines

Hazard Perception & Vulnerable Users

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  • Pedestrians Cyclists School Buses Defensive Driving

Weather & Vehicle Safety

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  • Fog and Rain Seat Belts Vehicle Checks Tyre Safety

Accidents & Emergencies

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  • Crash Scene Emergency Vehicles First Aid 999 Calls

Traffic Law, Fines & Black Points

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  • Black Points Alcohol Policy Fines Table Parking Rules

Sharjah-Specific Rules

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  • No Toll Gates SMS Parking Al Ittihad Road Cultural Zones

Quick Facts

  • Exam Sharjah Theory Test
  • Body SDI + Sharjah Police
  • Questions 25
  • Time 20 minutes
  • Pass score 18 of 25
  • Format Computer test + video clips
  • Level Light-vehicle learner
  • Languages Arabic, English, Urdu
  • First attempt Free
  • Blueprint Not published

SDI Theory Numbers TE

  • 25 questions, 18 to pass, 20 minutes
  • 25 questions total 18 correct required 20 minute limit

Theory Test vs Road Test TE

Theory test

  • 25 questions
  • 20 minutes
  • 18 to pass

Road test

  • Practical driving skills
  • After parking assessment
  • Final licensing step
  • Knowledge vs applied skill

SDI Test Snapshot TE

  • Questions 25 total
  • Pass mark 18 of 25
  • Time limit 20 minutes
  • Languages Arabic, English, Urdu
  • First attempt Free
  • Retake fee AED 50

Registration & Fees TE

  • Eye test AED 100
  • Traffic file AED 200
  • Min age 18 years
  • Key document Original Emirates ID
  • Licence validity 1-2 years by age

Course Sequence TE

  • Step 1 Theory lectures
  • Step 2 Theory test
  • Step 3 Practical training
  • Step 4 Parking assessment
  • Step 5 Final road test

Give-Way Sign vs Stop Sign SI

Give-way sign

  • Triangle shape
  • Slow, yield if needed
  • Stop only if necessary

Stop sign

  • Octagon shape
  • Always stop fully
  • Then check and proceed
  • Conditional yield vs mandatory stop

Sign Shapes SI

  • Red circle sign Prohibition or regulation
  • Red triangle sign Warning ahead
  • Octagon sign Always STOP
  • Blue/green rectangle Direction or information
  • Blue circle sign Mandatory action required

Regulatory Sign vs Warning Sign SI

Regulatory (circle)

  • Red border
  • Prohibits or commands
  • Legally binding

Warning (triangle)

  • Red border, point up
  • Alerts to hazard ahead
  • Advisory, not a command
  • Command vs alert

Markings & Junctions SI

  • Solid lane line No lane change
  • Yellow box junction Keep clear always
  • Lane arrows Show permitted directions
  • Stop line Stop fully before it
  • Speed hump sign Slow down early

Roundabout vs Signal Junction IN

Roundabout

  • Yield to circulating traffic
  • Continuous flow
  • No full stop needed

Signal junction

  • Obey light colour
  • Stop on red
  • Wait for green
  • Yield-based vs signal-based

Junction Decision Picker IN

  • Approaching roundabout → Yield to circulating traffic
  • Exit missed at roundabout → Continue around, re-route
  • Green light, junction blocked ahead → Wait before entering
  • Amber light on wet road → Brake only if safe
  • Two cars arrive together → Yield to vehicle on right

Priority Rules IN

  • Roundabout entry Circulating traffic goes first
  • Equal arrival Yield to your right
  • Give-way sign Yield to cross traffic
  • Green light Go only if clear
  • Uncontrolled junction Observe, then yield safely

Junction Hazards IN

  • Box junction rule Enter only if clear
  • Missed roundabout exit Never reverse, continue around
  • Amber light Stop if safe
  • Highway exit Choose lane early
  • Joining main road Match existing traffic speed

Mirror Check vs Blind-Spot Check SP

Mirror check

  • Wide rear view
  • Continuous habit
  • Misses blind areas

Blind-spot check

  • Shoulder turn
  • Before lane change
  • Covers hidden vehicles
  • Mirrors help, shoulder confirms

Speed & Fines SP

  • Up to 20 km/h over AED 300, no points
  • 20-40 km/h over AED 600-700, no points
  • 40-50 km/h over AED 1,000, no points
  • 50-60 km/h over AED 1,500, 6 points
  • Over 60 km/h AED 2,000+, 12-23 points

Space & Following SP

  • Dry road gap 2-second following rule
  • Wet or fog gap 3-4 second rule
  • Tailgating fine AED 400, 4 points
  • Blind spot check Shoulder look before moving
  • Overtake rule Clear view and space only

Speed Limits SP

  • Urban default limit 60 km/h
  • School zone limit About 40 km/h
  • Major highway limit 120 km/h
  • Radar buffer 20 km/h before fine
  • Buffer exception School zones enforce stricter

Scan, Signal, Space, Shoulder-Check HA

  • Scan ahead, signal early, keep space, shoulder-check
  • Scan ahead Signal early Keep space Shoulder-check blind spot

Hazard Response Picker HA

  • Pedestrian near crossing → Slow down, do not overtake
  • Blind spot vehicle → Wait for shoulder check clear
  • Large vehicle turning wide → Give it extra room
  • Sudden swerve ahead → Ease off, increase space
  • Parked cars ahead → Watch for doors, walkers

Vulnerable Road Users HA

  • Pedestrian crossing Never overtake there
  • School bus stop sign Stop and wait
  • Cyclists and motorcyclists Leave extra side space
  • Children under 10 Not in front seat
  • Slow pedestrian crossing Wait, never pressure them

Defensive Habits HA

  • Urgent phone use Pull over safely first
  • Fatigue warning signs Yawning, drifting, heavy eyes
  • Road rage response Drop back, no retaliation
  • Hidden hazard clue Sudden swerve ahead
  • Passing parked cars Watch doors and walkers

Weather Always Means Slower WE

  • Fog, rain, wind, sand all mean slow down
  • Fog: low beam Rain: more space Wind: firm grip Sand: reduce speed

Weather Action Picker WE

  • Fog reduces visibility → Fog or low-beam lights
  • Heavy rain → Slow down, add space
  • Strong crosswind → Reduce speed, grip firmly
  • Flooded road section → Avoid if uncertain
  • Skid begins → Ease off, steer smoothly

Weather Response WE

  • Fog driving Use fog or low-beam
  • Rain driving Slow down, add space
  • Strong wind Reduce speed, grip firmly
  • Floodwater ahead Avoid if depth uncertain
  • Sandstorm conditions Slow, watch road edges

Vehicle Safety Checks WE

  • Seat belt rule Every seat, every trip
  • Head restraint Reduces neck injury risk
  • Tyre tread depth Grip and aquaplaning defense
  • Brake warning light Stop and check system
  • Parking brake Apply at every stop

Emergency Response Picker EM

  • Approaching a crash scene → Check danger first
  • Traffic still moving nearby → Warn oncoming traffic
  • Casualty not in danger → Do not move them
  • Emergency vehicle behind you → Move right, let pass
  • Anyone seriously injured → Call 999 immediately

Crash Scene Priorities EM

  • Step 1 Check for danger
  • Step 2 Warn approaching traffic
  • Step 3 Call 999
  • Moving a casualty Only if in danger
  • Emergency vehicle approach Move right, let pass

Black Points Ladder TR

  • 24 points suspends; repeats get longer
  • 24 = suspension 1st: 3 months 2nd: 6 months 3rd: 1 year

Sharjah Speed Buffer vs Abu Dhabi TR

Sharjah radars

  • 20 km/h buffer applied
  • Fines above 21 km/h over
  • School zones stricter

Abu Dhabi radars

  • No buffer since 2018
  • Fines from 1 km/h over
  • Strict zero tolerance
  • Buffer varies by emirate

Black Points System TR

  • Suspension trigger 24 black points
  • 1st suspension 3 months
  • 2nd suspension 6 months
  • 3rd suspension 1 year plus retest
  • Points expiry After 1 year

Minor vs Major Speeding Fine TR

Up to 20 km/h over

  • AED 300 fine
  • Zero black points
  • Buffer-covered on radar

80+ km/h over

  • AED 3,000 fine
  • 23 black points
  • Vehicle impoundment
  • Fine and points scale with speed

Key Violation Fines TR

  • Alcohol, any amount Zero tolerance, 0.00
  • DUI penalty AED 20,000+, 23 points
  • Red light, light vehicle AED 1,000, 12 points
  • Mobile phone use AED 800, 4 points
  • No seatbelt AED 400, 4 points

Parking Violations TR

  • Hard shoulder stop Emergencies only, not calls
  • Yellow-box parking AED 500 fine
  • Disabled or hydrant bay AED 1,000, 6 points
  • Blocking traffic AED 500 to 1,000
  • Roundabout priority breach AED 500, 6 points

Sharjah Has No Tolls SH

  • No Salik, no Darb, just parking fees
  • No Salik gates No Darb gates Pay parking instead

Dubai/Abu Dhabi Tolls vs Sharjah SH

Salik & Darb

  • Dubai and Abu Dhabi only
  • Electronic toll gates
  • Per-crossing charges

Sharjah roads

  • No toll gates
  • Paid parking instead
  • SMS 5566 system
  • Sharjah has zero road tolls

Sharjah Tolls & Parking SH

  • Salik toll system Dubai only, not Sharjah
  • Darb toll system Abu Dhabi only
  • Sharjah road tolls None as of 2026
  • Sharjah paid parking SMS 5566 or Mawqef app
  • Parking rate About AED 2 per hour

Sharjah Local Notes SH

  • Alcohol sale in Sharjah Fully prohibited, dry emirate
  • Free parking days Fridays and public holidays
  • Al Ittihad Road Main Sharjah-Dubai corridor
  • Cultural or heritage district Lower speed, respectful driving
  • Industrial zones Watch heavy-vehicle routes

Common Traps

Mirror Check vs Shoulder Check

  • Mirrors show most, not all ≠ Shoulder catches blind spot

Signal vs Right of Way

  • Signal shows intent only ≠ Right of way is separate

Speed Limit vs Safe Speed

  • Limit is legal maximum ≠ Safe speed may be lower

Hazard Lights vs Fog Lights

  • Hazards only when stopping ≠ Fog lights while moving

Sharjah Tolls vs Sharjah Parking

  • No toll gates exist ≠ Paid parking does exist

First Theory Attempt vs Retake

  • First attempt is free ≠ Retake costs AED 50

Green Light vs Guaranteed Clear Path

  • Green means proceed if safe ≠ Not a guarantee of clearance

Last Minute

  • 1. 25 Qs, 18 to pass
  • 2. 20-minute time limit
  • 3. First theory attempt is free
  • 4. Zero alcohol tolerance always
  • 5. 24 black points suspends licence
  • 6. Sharjah has no toll gates
  • 7. Use SMS 5566 for parking
  • 8. Yield to circulating roundabout traffic
  • 9. Never overtake at crossings
  • 10. Keep a 2-second gap
  • 11. Fog needs low-beam lights
  • 12. Check blind spot before moving

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