Abu Dhabi Licensing Process
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Traffic FileTAMMEDC SequenceRoad Test
Road Signs and Markings
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Warning SignsMandatory SignsProhibitory SignsInformative Signs
Right-of-Way and Roundabouts
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RoundaboutsJunction PriorityU-TurnsSchool Bus Stops
Speed, Space and Defensive Driving
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Speed LimitsFollowing DistanceOvertakingMobile Phones
Vehicle Safety and Vulnerable Users
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SeatbeltsChild SeatsPedestriansEmergency Vehicles
Weather and Emergency Procedures
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FogRainBreakdownsAccidents
Fines, Black Points and Parking
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Black PointsAlcohol LawMawaqifDarb 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
File, theory, practical, then road test
Open traffic file firstTheory classes then testPractical lessons, internal testRoad test is final step
Theory Test vs Road Test
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
- 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
- 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
Triangle warns, circle commands, rectangle informs drivers
Triangle = warningCircle = mandatory or bannedRectangle = informative
Mandatory Signs vs Prohibitory Signs
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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
3 seconds dry, 4 wet, 5 fog
3 sec on dry roads4 sec on wet roads5 sec in fog
Speed Compliance Picker
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
24 points triggers 3, 6, 12 months
24 points triggers suspension1st time is 3 months2nd time is 6 months3rd time is 1 year
Darb Toll vs Mawaqif Parking
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
- 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
- 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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