Afghanistan Driving License Theory Test — Light Vehicle

On which side of the road must vehicles normally drive in Afghanistan?

• AThe right-hand side of the road
• BThe left-hand side of the road
• CThe centre of the road, so that traffic can pass on either side
• DEither side, provided the driver sounds the horn first

When approaching an uncontrolled intersection (an intersection without traffic signs, signals, or police direction), who has the right of way?

• AVehicles approaching from your right
• BVehicles approaching from your left
• CThe vehicle travelling at the highest speed
• DThe larger vehicle

As you approach a standard roundabout in Afghanistan, to which traffic must you yield right of way?

• ATraffic already circulating within the roundabout
• BTraffic entering the roundabout from the left
• CTraffic behind you attempting to turn right
• DOnly heavy commercial trucks entering the roundabout

How is the maximum speed you may legally drive on a given Afghan road determined?

• ABy the speed limit posted on signs for that road, and where none is posted, by a speed th…
• BBy a single national speed limit that is identical on every road in the country
• CBy the maximum design speed shown on the vehicle's registration document
• DBy whatever speed the majority of surrounding traffic is travelling at

What does the Road Traffic Law say about driving after consuming alcohol or narcotics in Afghanistan?

• ADriving in a state of intoxication or narcosis is prohibited outright and is a punishable…
• BIt is permitted provided the driver stays below a published blood-alcohol figure
• CIt is permitted for drivers holding a professional licence
• DIt is permitted on rural roads but not inside cities

When should the seatbelt be worn in a passenger car fitted with them?

• AOn every journey, by the driver and by every occupant of a seat that has a belt
• BOnly by the driver, and only on journeys outside city limits
• COnly at speeds above 80 km/h, where crash forces become dangerous
• DOnly at night, when the risk of collision is highest

What does a circular traffic sign with a red border and a white background signify?

• AA prohibitory or restrictive instruction
• BA mandatory instruction you must follow
• CA hazard warning of road conditions ahead
• DA general tourist information message

What does a triangular traffic sign with the apex (point) facing upwards and a red border indicate?

• AA hazard or danger warning ahead
• BA mandatory order to turn
• CA designated parking zone
• DThe end of all speed restrictions

What does a circular blue traffic sign with a white arrow pointing to the right mean?

• AYou must turn right or follow the direction of the arrow
• BTurning right is prohibited
• CRight turn is optional only for heavy vehicles
• DThere is a sharp curve to the right ahead

What must you do when an emergency vehicle (ambulance, fire engine, or police vehicle) approaches with flashing emergency lights and siren sounding?

• AImmediately pull over to the right edge of the road and stop safely until it has passed
• BSpeed up to clear the intersection before the emergency vehicle arrives
• CMaintain your lane and current speed
• DStop immediately in the middle of your lane without pulling over

On which side must you normally overtake another vehicle on a multi-lane or two-way road in Afghanistan?

• AOn the left-hand side
• BOn the right-hand side
• COn the shoulder of the road
• DOn whichever side has more space

What is the minimum safe following distance behind the vehicle ahead under good weather and dry road conditions?

• AAt least 2 to 3 seconds of travel time
• BExactly 0.5 seconds
• COne car length regardless of speed
• D5 metres regardless of speed

Under the Road Traffic Law, what must an applicant complete before the traffic administration issues a driving licence?

• AReach 18 years of age, pass the medical examination, and pass both the theoretical and th…
• BReach 18 years of age and pay the licence fee, with no examination required
• CPass the practical driving test only; the theory test applies to commercial grades
• DPresent a licence issued by any neighbouring country

What does the Road Traffic Law require regarding the technical condition of a motor vehicle used on a public road?

• AAll technical equipment of the vehicle must be free of deficiency and fault
• BOnly the brakes and steering must work; other defects may be ignored until the annual che…
• CDefects are acceptable provided the driver informs passengers before the journey
• DThe requirement applies only to vehicles carrying goods or passengers for hire

What does a solid single white line marked along the centre of a two-way road mean?

• AYou must not cross or straddle the line to overtake
• BYou may overtake whenever traffic is light
• CIt indicates the road is one-way
• DIt designates a bus-only lane

When making a left turn across oncoming traffic at an intersection without a dedicated turn arrow, what is your legal duty?

• AYield to oncoming vehicles travelling straight or turning right
• BTurn immediately ahead of oncoming vehicles because left turns have priority
• CSound your horn and proceed without stopping
• DStop in the intersection and reverse if oncoming traffic approaches

When approaching a pedestrian zebra crossing where pedestrians are waiting or stepping onto the crossing, what must you do?

• ASlow down and stop completely to allow pedestrians to cross safely
• BHonk your horn to warn pedestrians to stay on the pavement
• CAccelerate to pass the crossing before pedestrians reach your lane
• DSwerve into the opposing lane to avoid waiting

What is the proper procedure when approaching a traffic police officer directing traffic with their back or chest facing you?

• AStop your vehicle before entering the intersection; facing the officer's chest or back me…
• BProceed with caution because the officer is looking in another direction
• CTurn right immediately regardless of the officer's posture
• DHonk to attract the officer's attention

What should you do when descending a long, steep mountain gradient, such as on the Salang Pass or Mahipar highway?

• AShift into a lower gear to use engine braking and avoid riding the foot brake
• BShift the transmission into neutral and coast to save fuel
• CTurn off the engine to prevent overheating
• DRely solely on the emergency handbrake while keeping the vehicle in top gear

On a narrow mountain road where two vehicles cannot pass simultaneously, which vehicle generally has right of way?

• AThe vehicle travelling uphill, unless the descending vehicle is closer to a designated pa…
• BThe vehicle travelling downhill because gravity makes it harder to stop
• CThe heavier vehicle in all circumstances
• DThe vehicle travelling at higher speed

When driving at night on unlit rural highways, when must you switch your headlights from high beam to low beam (dipped beam)?

• AIn good time before meeting an oncoming vehicle, and whenever you are following close beh…
• BOnly after the oncoming driver flashes their headlights at you
• COnly when driving inside illuminated city streets
• DOnly when the oncoming vehicle is a heavy truck or bus

What is the primary danger when driving during a sudden dust storm (Haboob) or thick fog in desert/rural regions?

• ASeverely reduced visibility and sudden loss of sight distance
• BImmediate engine electrical failure
• CInstant tire deflation
• DFuel tank evaporation

What does a broken white line alongside a solid white line marked in the centre of the road indicate?

• ADrivers on the side of the broken line may overtake if safe; drivers on the side of the s…
• BNeither side may cross the line under any circumstance
• CBoth sides may overtake freely
• DThe road is converting to a one-way highway

Where is parking strictly prohibited under general traffic rules?

• AClose to an intersection, on bridges, inside tunnels, and on pedestrian crossings
• BAlong all straight rural roads
• CIn designated commercial parking lots
• DOutside residential properties where the curb is unpainted

What is the 'Mirror-Signal-Manoeuvre' (MSM) routine, and when must it be used?

• AA systematic safety routine check mirrors, signal intention, and execute manoeuvre whenev…
• BA technique used only during the official practical driving examination
• CA procedure used exclusively when parking in tight spaces
• DA maintenance checklist performed before starting the engine

In the event of a road traffic collision resulting in personal injury or substantial vehicle damage, what are your immediate legal duties?

• AStop immediately, secure the scene with warning triangles, render first aid if safe, and…
• BDrive away immediately to avoid obstructing following traffic
• CMove the injured persons quickly into passing private cars without assessing injuries
• DNegotiate a private settlement and leave before police arrive

How far behind your vehicle should a reflective warning triangle be placed if your car breaks down on an open rural highway?

• AAt least 50 to 100 metres behind the vehicle on the same side of the roadway
• BExactly 2 metres directly touching the rear bumper
• COn top of the car roof only
• D10 metres ahead of the vehicle in the oncoming lane

What is 'aquaplaning' (hydroplaning) and how should you respond if it occurs on a wet road?

• ATires lose contact with the road surface due to a layer of water; ease off the accelerato…
• BWater enters the engine; immediately apply the handbrake with maximum force
• CBrakes become wet; pump the accelerator repeatedly while turning the wheel sharply
• DThe car begins floating; accelerate rapidly to push through the puddle

Under what condition is it strictly illegal to overtake another vehicle, even if the road ahead appears clear?

• AOn bridges, inside tunnels, across pedestrian crossings, on blind bends, and at railway l…
• BOn any road with two lanes travelling in the same direction
• CWhenever the vehicle in front is travelling below the speed limit
• DDuring early morning hours between 6:00 AM and 8:00 AM

What is the primary function of checking your 'blind spot' (shoulder check) before changing lanes or merging onto a highway?

• ATo see vehicles, motorcycles, or cyclists positioned in areas not covered by rear-view an…
• BTo ensure your rear passenger seatbelts are properly fastened
• CTo inspect the rear tires for punctures while moving
• DTo look for speed cameras mounted behind the vehicle

What does a circular sign displaying a red circle with an empty white centre mean?

• ARoad closed to all vehicles in both directions
• BNo entry for motor vehicles only
• CMaximum speed limit 0 km/h
• DEnd of all restrictions

What does a solid red circle with a horizontal white bar across the centre mean?

• ANo Entry for all vehicles (One-way street ahead)
• BMandatory stop only for heavy trucks
• CParking allowed for 15 minutes
• DHospital zone ahead

What does a circular sign with a red border showing a red car on the left and a black car on the right mean?

• AOvertaking is prohibited for all motor vehicles
• BTwo-way traffic flow ahead
• CRacing track entrance ahead
• DPassing permitted only on the right

What does an inverted triangular sign (apex pointing downwards) with a white background and red border signify?

• AGive Way / Yield right of way to traffic on the intersecting main road
• BMandatory full stop at the line on every approach
• CPriority road ahead
• DSteep downhill descent ahead

What does an octagonal (eight-sided) red traffic sign with the word 'STOP' mean?

• ACome to a complete stop at the stop line, check traffic in both directions, and proceed o…
• BSlow down slightly and proceed without stopping if no car is immediately close
• CStop only if a traffic officer is physically present
• DStop only when making a left-hand turn

What does a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a white border signify in the international traffic sign code?

• APriority Road (You have right of way over cross-street traffic along this road)
• BPedestrian school crossing zone
• CDead-end street ahead
• DDangerous cargo route

What does a yellow diamond sign with a black diagonal cross bar across it mean?

• AEnd of Priority Road (You no longer have automatic right of way at upcoming intersections)
• BRoad closed for construction
• CRailroad crossing without barriers
• DEmergency hospital ahead

What does a circular sign with a blue background and the white number '40' mean?

• ACompulsory minimum speed limit of 40 km/h
• BMaximum speed limit of 40 km/h
• CAdvisory speed of 40 km/h
• DHighway route number 40

What does a circular sign with a red border, a blue background, and a single red diagonal slash across it mean?

• ANo Parking (Waiting prohibited, but brief stopping to load/unload passengers is permitted)
• BNo Stopping (Stopping and parking are both prohibited)
• COne-way traffic only
• DEnd of speed restriction

What does a circular sign with a red border, blue background, and two red diagonal slashes forming an 'X' (cross) mean?

• ANo Stopping (Both stopping and parking are strictly prohibited at all times)
• BNo Parking on odd days of the month
• CIntersection with railway line ahead
• DDangerous crossroad ahead

What does a triangular warning sign depicting falling rocks or stones on a hillside mean?

• ADanger of falling rocks and landslides; drive with caution and do not stop in the danger…
• BGravel road begins ahead
• CQuarry entrance ahead
• DRoad construction workers on road

What does a triangular warning sign with a car symbol leaving wavy skid marks indicate?

• ASlippery road surface ahead (due to ice, water, mud, or loose surface)
• BCurving mountain road with scenic viewpoints
• CSpeed testing track
• DTire testing station ahead

When driving in urban traffic, what does a flashing amber (yellow) traffic signal at an intersection indicate?

• AProceed with caution, yielding right of way according to standard intersection rules
• BThe signal is out of service, so you have absolute right of way over cross traffic
• CYou must stop completely and wait for a traffic officer before proceeding
• DSpeed up to pass before the light turns red

What is the legal meaning of a steady green traffic arrow pointing to the left?

• AYou may turn left with protected right of way; oncoming traffic faces a red signal
• BYou must yield to oncoming straight traffic before turning left
• CTurning left is optional only for buses
• DLeft turn is prohibited

What do zigzag yellow lines marked along the edge of the roadway near pedestrian crossings indicate?

• ANo stopping, parking, or overtaking at any time in the marked area
• BDesignated taxi pick-up zone
• CSpeed bumps ahead
• DEmergency parking allowed for 10 minutes

What is the meaning of a white rectangular box filled with diagonal yellow criss-cross lines (Box Junction) at an intersection?

• AYou must not enter the box junction unless your exit lane is completely clear
• BYou may stop inside the box whenever the traffic light is green
• CIt is a designated area for vehicle breakdowns
• DIt indicates priority for heavy commercial vehicles

What does a triangular warning sign with a silhouette of two children walking indicate?

• AChildren and school zone ahead; slow down and be prepared to stop for children crossing
• BPublic park entrance with unrestricted vehicle access
• CFootpath only; no motor vehicles allowed
• DSports facility nearby

What does a circular sign with a red border showing a horn with a red diagonal line across it mean?

• AUse of acoustic warning devices (horn) is prohibited, except to avoid an immediate collis…
• BVehicles without a working horn may not use this road
• CEmergency vehicles must switch off their sirens here
• DDrivers must sound the horn before entering this section