SDI Test Format & Process
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Road Signs & Markings
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Intersections & Priority
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RoundaboutsTraffic LightsRight of WayJunction Rules
Speed, Space & Lane Discipline
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Hazard Perception & Vulnerable Users
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PedestriansCyclistsSchool BusesDefensive Driving
Weather & Vehicle Safety
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Fog and RainSeat BeltsVehicle ChecksTyre Safety
Accidents & Emergencies
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Crash SceneEmergency VehiclesFirst Aid999 Calls
Traffic Law, Fines & Black Points
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Black PointsAlcohol PolicyFines TableParking Rules
Sharjah-Specific Rules
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No Toll GatesSMS ParkingAl Ittihad RoadCultural 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
Theory Test vs Road Test
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Scan ahead, signal early, keep space, shoulder-check
Scan aheadSignal earlyKeep spaceShoulder-check blind spot
Hazard Response Picker
- 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
- 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
- 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
Fog, rain, wind, sand all mean slow down
Fog: low beamRain: more spaceWind: firm gripSand: reduce speed
Weather Action Picker
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
24 points suspends; repeats get longer
24 = suspension1st: 3 months2nd: 6 months3rd: 1 year
Black Points System
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
No Salik, no Darb, just parking fees
No Salik gatesNo Darb gatesPay parking instead
Dubai/Abu Dhabi Tolls vs Sharjah
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
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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