Libya Driving Theory Test (الاختبار النظري لرخصة القيادة)

Under Libyan Traffic Law No. 11 of 1984, what is the statutory minimum age required to obtain a Grade 1 Category B (الدرجة الأولى - الفئة ب) private driving licence?

• A18 years of age
• B16 years of age
• C20 years of age
• D21 years of age

What is the maximum payload capacity permitted for private motor vehicles authorized under a Grade 1 Category B driving licence in Libya?

• A1.5 tonnes (طن ونصف)
• B2.5 tonnes (طنان ونصف)
• C3.5 tonnes (ثلاثة أطنان ونصف)
• D5.0 tonnes (خمسة أطنان)

Which motor vehicles is a holder of a Grade 1 Category A (الدرجة الأولى - الفئة أ) driving licence authorized to drive in Libya?

• AMotorcycles and two- or three-wheeled motorized cycles
• BLight commercial goods vehicles up to 1.5 tonnes
• CAgricultural tractors and light trailers
• DPublic transport passenger taxis

What is the minimum period a driver must hold a Grade 2 licence before becoming eligible to apply for a Grade 3 (buses and goods vehicles with trailers) licence in Libya?

• AAt least 1 year (سنة واحدة على الأقل)
• BAt least 6 months (ستة أشهر)
• CAt least 2 years (سنتان)
• DAt least 3 years (ثلاث سنوات)

Which vehicles does a Libyan Grade 2 driving licence (الدرجة الثانية) entitle its holder to operate?

• APublic passenger vehicles (taxis) and goods transport vehicles without trailers, plus Gra…
• BArticulated tractor-trailers and heavy passenger buses only
• CAgricultural tractors and construction excavators only
• DMotorcycles with sidecars and heavy earthmoving cranes

What class of motor vehicle is authorized by a Libyan Grade 4 Category A (الدرجة الرابعة - الفئة أ) driving licence?

• AAgricultural tractors (الجرارات الزراعية)
• BRoad-paving rollers and heavy cranes
• CPassenger buses carrying more than 30 passengers
• DLight delivery vans and courier motorcycles

A Libyan Grade 4 Category B driving licence authorizes the holder to operate which of the following equipment?

• ACranes, heavy excavation machinery, road construction equipment, and harvesters
• BMotorized bicycles, delivery mopeds, and two-wheeled scooters
• CIntercity passenger coaches and articulated tanker trucks
• DEmergency municipal ambulances and rapid response police cars

Which official documents must a driver in Libya carry at all times while operating a motor vehicle and present to traffic police upon request?

• AA valid driving licence and valid vehicle registration document
• BBirth certificate and secondary school diploma
• CBank statement and municipal tax clearance certificate
• DVehicle sales receipt and commercial trading licence

A traffic officer catches a driver committing an offence under Law No. 11 of 1984 and refers the case to the head of the competent traffic section. Under Article 50, for how long may the section head order the driving licence withdrawn or the vehicle impounded?

• AUp to 15 days
• BUp to 30 days
• CUp to 90 days
• DUp to one year

Under Article 33 of Decision No. 247 of 1994, where is the wearing of seatbelts expressly required in Libya?

• AOutside the urban master plans of cities and villages (خارج مخططات المدن والقرى)
• BOnly while driving on private toll highways
• COnly inside municipal residential parking lots
• DExclusively inside underground tunnels

What does Article 54 of Decision No. 247 of 1994 regulate regarding motor vehicle window glass in Libya?

• AIt prohibits placing curtains or stickers (such as tint film) on vehicle glass, inside or…
• BIt requires all side windows to be fully tinted to reduce desert sun glare
• CIt requires rear windows to be made entirely of opaque metal plating
• DIt allows unrestricted mirror-finish tinting on the front windshield

Article 55 of Law No. 11 of 1984, as rewritten by Law No. 10 of 1371 FDP (2003), addresses mobile phones. What is the legal position on using a mobile phone to make or receive a call while driving?

• AIt is an offence punishable by a fine of 100 to 500 Libyan dinars
• BIt is permitted if the vehicle is traveling below 40 km/h
• CIt is permitted only during daytime hours on open highways
• DIt is allowed provided the driver keeps one hand on the steering wheel

Under Article 55 of Law No. 11 of 1984, what penalty applies to a person who drives a motor vehicle after their driving licence (or the vehicle's licence) has been withdrawn?

• AA fine of not less than 100 and not more than 500 Libyan dinars
• BA fine not exceeding 10 Libyan dinars
• CImprisonment of at least one year with licence withdrawal for one to three years
• DNo penalty if the withdrawal period is almost over

Under Article 26 of Law No. 11 of 1984 (as amended), which condition requires a licence holder to undergo a medical examination every year?

• AMonocular vision (loss of vision in one eye)
• BMild seasonal pollen allergies
• CHaving a corrected blood pressure measurement
• DWearing dental braces or orthodontic appliances

Under Article 6 of Decision No. 256 of 1994, a Grade 1 Category B or Grade 2 applicant who enrols in a driving school receives a temporary training licence (رخصة مؤقتة للتدريب). How long is it initially valid?

• ASix months, renewable for up to six more months without a new fee
• BOne month, renewable monthly for a new fee each time
• CThree years, the same term as a full licence
• DIndefinitely, until the applicant passes the examination

What is the immediate legal duty of a driver involved in a traffic collision that results in bodily injury or death in Libya?

• AStop at once, give your details on request, get the injured to care, and report to the po…
• BDrive away immediately to avoid obstructing surrounding traffic flow
• CExchange contact details with witnesses and leave before emergency personnel arrive
• DMove the vehicles off the road and repair the damage before filing an incident report

What does Libyan traffic legislation require concerning motor vehicle registration plates (لوحات المركبة)?

• APlates must be firmly affixed in designated positions, cleanly visible, legible, and illu…
• BFront plates may be placed inside the passenger glovebox if they spoil the vehicle appear…
• CPlates may be repainted or altered with decorative decals and dark plastic covers
• DA vehicle is permitted to operate indefinitely without plates if an application receipt i…

What is required before making fundamental mechanical modifications to a motor vehicle (such as changing the chassis or engine) in Libya?

• APrior approval from the licensing authority, then a technical inspection within 60 days o…
• BVerbal permission from a local commercial automotive mechanic
• CNo approval is needed as long as the modification increases engine horsepower
• DNotification to the municipality within three years of completing the alteration

What type of motor vehicle insurance is legally compulsory for all vehicles operating on public roads in Libya?

• ACompulsory civil-liability insurance against motor-vehicle accidents (التأمين الإجباري)
• BComprehensive collision and cosmetic paint insurance
• CPersonal baggage and cargo loss insurance
• DInternational travel and hotel compensation insurance

Under Article 40 of Law No. 11 of 1984, what crew is required for a public passenger transport vehicle on a trip of more than 500 kilometres?

• ATwo drivers, each holding a Grade 3 driving licence
• BOne driver holding a Grade 2 driving licence
• COne driver plus an unlicensed assistant
• DTwo drivers, each holding a Grade 1 Category B licence

How does Libyan traffic law address military driving licences held by armed forces personnel seeking civil driving licences?

• AThey are exempt from the driving examination and receive the equivalent civilian licence…
• BMilitary licences automatically authorise driving civilian goods vehicles with trailers w…
• CMilitary personnel are barred from ever holding civilian driving licences
• DMilitary licences expire within 30 days and cannot be credited toward civilian licensing

What is the legal consequence under Law No. 11 of 1984 for intentionally removing, defacing, moving, or damaging official road traffic signs in Libya?

• AA fine of 100 to 500 Libyan dinars under Article 55
• BA fine not exceeding 10 Libyan dinars
• CNo penalty if a local resident felt the sign was placed inconveniently
• DOnly a written apology to the municipal council

Under Libyan law, what is the maximum permissible weight ratio for a light trailer towed by a private passenger car under a Grade 1 Category B licence?

• AThe trailer payload must not exceed two-thirds (ثلثي) of the towing car's payload, and tr…
• BThe trailer payload may be twice the weight of the towing car
• CThe trailer weight is unrestricted as long as it has functioning brake lights
• DTrailers of any size are strictly prohibited from being towed by private passenger cars

Under Article 5 of Law No. 11 of 1984, what does the technical inspection (الفحص الفني) of a motor vehicle submitted for licensing involve?

• ATesting the vehicle's equipment and confirming it meets the required durability and safet…
• BAssessing whether the vehicle's paint colour matches current municipal design fashion
• CDetermining the market resale value of the vehicle for commercial advertising
• DMeasuring the vehicle's maximum top speed on a closed track

When transporting loads or cargo on a motor vehicle in Libya, what safety rule must be strictly observed under traffic regulations?

• ASecure ropes, chains and covers, get a police permit for an oversize load, and mark any p…
• BThe load may project up to three metres beyond the vehicle sides without warning markers
• CCargo may completely cover the rear lights and registration plate if traveling short dist…
• DLoose sand and gravel can be carried uncovered as long as the vehicle stays in the right-…

Two cars reach an intersection at the same time. There is no traffic officer, no traffic light and no sign, and neither road can be identified as the main road. Under Article 20 of Decision No. 247 of 1994, which car has priority?

• AThe vehicle approaching from the right (الأولوية للقادم من اليمين)
• BThe vehicle approaching from the left
• CThe larger or heavier vehicle
• DThe vehicle traveling at a higher speed

At an intersection with no traffic officer, lights or signs, Article 20 of Decision No. 247 of 1994 lists an order of priority. Which vehicles come first in that order?

• AVehicles that have already entered the intersection
• BVehicles approaching from the right
• CVehicles approaching on the main road
• DCars, ahead of all other kinds of vehicle

If a traffic police officer directs you to proceed through an intersection while the automatic traffic signal is showing red, what must you do?

• AObey the police officer's hand directions immediately and proceed
• BStop and wait for the light to turn green, ignoring the police officer
• CTurn off your engine and exit the vehicle to ask for clarification
• DSound your horn continuously while remaining stationary

When turning left at an intersection in Libya, what is your duty toward oncoming traffic traveling straight ahead?

• AYield right-of-way to all oncoming vehicles going straight or turning right before comple…
• BAccelerate quickly to cut across the oncoming lane before the other vehicle arrives
• CFlash your high beams to demand that oncoming traffic stop for you
• DAssume oncoming vehicles will stop because left-turning vehicles have natural priority

What must a driver do upon hearing sirens or seeing flashing emergency lights of an approaching ambulance, fire engine, or police vehicle in Libya?

• AImmediately yield right-of-way, pull over as close as possible to the right edge of the r…
• BSpeed up to stay ahead of the emergency vehicle so it does not overtake you
• CStop immediately in the middle of your lane without pulling over
• DFollow closely behind the emergency vehicle to navigate through heavy traffic

When entering a main public paved road from a private driveway, filling station, or unpaved dirt track in Libya, what right-of-way rule applies?

• AYou must stop before entering and enter only after making sure the public road is clear
• BYou have priority because you are entering from the right
• CTraffic on the main road must slow down and allow you to merge freely
• DYou have priority if your vehicle has already edged its nose onto the asphalt

On a steep, narrow mountain road in Libya where two vehicles cannot pass each other simultaneously, which vehicle must yield right-of-way?

• AThe descending (downhill) vehicle must stop completely so the ascending (uphill) vehicle…
• BThe ascending vehicle must always reverse back down the mountain
• CThe heavier vehicle must reverse regardless of the road gradient
• DThe newer vehicle has priority over older vehicles

What is the legal duty of a motorist approaching a designated pedestrian zebra crossing (ممر مشاة) when pedestrians are waiting or crossing?

• ASlow down and stop completely to yield right-of-way to the pedestrians
• BSound your horn loudly to hurry the pedestrians across the road
• CAccelerate to clear the crossing before the pedestrians step onto your lane
• DOvertake any stationary vehicle that has stopped at the crossing

Under Article 40 of Decision No. 247 of 1994, an emergency vehicle may exceed the speed limit when on urgent duty. At night, what light must it show on top of its front?

• AA red or blue lamp visible for at least 150 metres
• BA flashing white lamp visible for at least 50 metres
• CA steady yellow lamp visible for at least 500 metres
• DNo lamp is needed as long as the siren is sounding

Under Article 36 of Law No. 11 of 1984, what must a driver do on meeting ranks of soldiers, a column of schoolchildren or scouts, or a funeral procession crossing the road?

• ANot cut through the ranks, column or procession, and wait for it to pass
• BCut through if there is a gap of more than two metres
• CProceed first if approaching from the right
• DFollow the procession to get through red traffic lights

Under Article 27 of Decision No. 247 of 1994, how should you position your vehicle before turning into a road on your right?

• ASignal in good time and move as close as possible to the right edge of the carriageway
• BMove toward the centre line of the road, then swing right across the lane
• CStay in the middle of your lane without signalling, then turn sharply
• DMove to the left edge first to widen the turning arc

Under Article 27 of Decision No. 247 of 1994, how long must a driver's turn signal stay on when changing lanes or turning?

• AFor the whole manoeuvre, and it must be cancelled once the manoeuvre is complete
• BOnly for the first two seconds, then it should be switched off
• COnly if another vehicle is directly behind
• DUntil the next intersection, whether or not the manoeuvre is finished

Under Article 3 of Decision No. 247 of 1994, what must drivers and pedestrians do when a traffic light shows yellow?

• AStop and not proceed; movement is permitted only on green
• BSpeed up to clear the junction before the light turns red
• CProceed with caution, since yellow means the same as green
• DStop only if a traffic officer is present

At an intersection with a steady red main traffic light and an illuminated green right-turn arrow, what is the driver permitted to do?

• ATurn right with caution, while yielding right-of-way to crossing pedestrians and through…
• BProceed straight ahead because any green element overrides the red light
• CTurn left across all lanes of traffic
• DStop and wait until the main signal turns green before making the right turn

At an unsigned, uncontrolled T-junction where a minor side road terminates at a major through road, who has priority?

• ATraffic traveling on the continuous through road has right-of-way over vehicles on the te…
• BVehicles on the terminating road have priority because they are turning
• CWhichever driver reaches the junction first always has priority
• DPriority is determined by which vehicle is turning to the left

When leaving an expressway by a deceleration lane, how should you carry out the manoeuvre?

• ASignal early, maintain highway speed until fully inside the deceleration lane, and then b…
• BBrake heavily in the active expressway through lane before entering the exit ramp
• CCut across the painted gore island from the leftmost lane at the last second
• DStop completely at the start of the exit ramp to check for oncoming traffic

What is the proper driving conduct when a public transport bus in a built-up area signals its intention to pull out from a designated bus stop bay?

• ASlow down, and stop if necessary, so the bus can pull away from the stop
• BAccelerate aggressively and sound your horn to block the bus from entering
• COvertake the bus on the right side using the pedestrian sidewalk
• DFlash your hazard lights and bring all traffic behind you to an abrupt halt

If you have a green traffic light but the intersection ahead is blocked by stationary traffic, what must you do under Libyan traffic law?

• ADo not enter the intersection; wait behind the stop line until there is sufficient space…
• BEnter the intersection immediately and stop in the middle across pedestrian crosswalks
• CDrive onto the sidewalk to bypass the stationary vehicles
• DSound your horn continuously to force vehicles ahead into cross-traffic

Under Article 30 of Decision No. 247 of 1994, how must riders of ordinary bicycles ride where there is no dedicated cycle lane?

• AOn the right-hand side of the carriageway, in single file one behind another
• BTwo or three abreast in the centre of the lane so drivers can see them
• COn the left-hand side, facing oncoming traffic
• DAnywhere on the carriageway, as long as they use a front light

When joining an expressway from an acceleration lane, who has right-of-way?

• ATraffic already traveling on the expressway has right-of-way; the merging vehicle must ad…
• BThe merging vehicle has absolute priority and highway traffic must stop
• CThe vehicle with higher horsepower always has right-of-way
• DTraffic on the expressway must swerve onto the central median to clear the lane

Under Article 66 of Decision No. 247 of 1994, what must pedestrians do when crossing the carriageway?

• AUse the nearest crossing or footbridge if there is one, and not stop once crossing
• BCross anywhere, since drivers must always stop for them
• CStop in the middle of the carriageway to check traffic in both directions
• DCross only while traffic is moving, so drivers can see them

What is required of a driver when a pedestrian is crossing the street in an area without a marked crosswalk in Libya?

• AExercise heightened vigilance, reduce speed, and take all necessary precautions to avoid…
• BSpeed up and sound the horn because pedestrians have no rights outside crosswalks
• CDeliberately steer toward the pedestrian to force them back to the curb
• DFlash headlights and demand the pedestrian pay an immediate on-the-spot fine

When reversing a motor vehicle out of a parking bay or narrow alleyway onto a public street, what right-of-way rule applies?

• AThe reversing vehicle has no right-of-way and must yield to all passing vehicles, cyclist…
• BThe reversing vehicle has absolute priority because reversing maneuvers are difficult
• CMoving traffic on the street must halt and wait for the reversing vehicle to finish turni…
• DReversing vehicles only need to yield to heavy commercial trucks