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1On which side of the road must vehicles normally drive in Afghanistan?
A.The right-hand side of the road
B.The left-hand side of the road
C.The centre of the road, so that traffic can pass on either side
D.Either side, provided the driver sounds the horn first
Explanation: Article 19 of the Road Traffic Law (Official Gazette 484) states that in Afghanistan vehicles shall move on the right side of the road. Drivers keep right except when overtaking, when making a permitted left turn, or when directed otherwise by traffic signs or a traffic police officer.
2When approaching an uncontrolled intersection (an intersection without traffic signs, signals, or police direction), who has the right of way?
A.Vehicles approaching from your right
B.Vehicles approaching from your left
C.The vehicle travelling at the highest speed
D.The larger vehicle
Explanation: Afghan traffic instruction teaches that an intersection is governed by four things: the traffic police officer, the electric traffic signal, the posted sign boards, and — when none of these is present — the 'right over left' rule (قاعده راست بر چپ). Under that rule you give way to the vehicle approaching from your right.
3As you approach a standard roundabout in Afghanistan, to which traffic must you yield right of way?
A.Traffic already circulating within the roundabout
B.Traffic entering the roundabout from the left
C.Traffic behind you attempting to turn right
D.Only heavy commercial trucks entering the roundabout
Explanation: When entering a roundabout, drivers must yield to vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout from their left, entering only when an adequate, safe gap in traffic is available.
4How is the maximum speed you may legally drive on a given Afghan road determined?
A.By the speed limit posted on signs for that road, and where none is posted, by a speed that is safe for the conditions
B.By a single national speed limit that is identical on every road in the country
C.By the maximum design speed shown on the vehicle's registration document
D.By whatever speed the majority of surrounding traffic is travelling at
Explanation: The Road Traffic Law (Official Gazette 484) does not fix numeric national speed limits in its text; it empowers the traffic administration to erect signs and to impose movement restrictions where required (Articles 21, 32, 45). In practice your legal maximum is the figure on the posted sign, and where no sign is posted you must drive at a speed that is safe for the road, weather, load, and visibility — the basic duty of 'mutual consideration and constant caution' taught to licence applicants.
5What does the Road Traffic Law say about driving after consuming alcohol or narcotics in Afghanistan?
A.Driving in a state of intoxication or narcosis is prohibited outright and is a punishable offence
B.It is permitted provided the driver stays below a published blood-alcohol figure
C.It is permitted for drivers holding a professional licence
D.It is permitted on rural roads but not inside cities
Explanation: Article 13(2) of the Road Traffic Law forbids driving while in a state of narcosis, drunkenness, sickness, fatigue, or drowsiness, and Article 67 makes driving in a drunken state caused by alcoholic beverages or narcotic drugs an offence carrying imprisonment or a fine. The law states an outright prohibition rather than a permitted blood-alcohol concentration, and alcohol is separately prohibited in Afghanistan.
6When should the seatbelt be worn in a passenger car fitted with them?
A.On every journey, by the driver and by every occupant of a seat that has a belt
B.Only by the driver, and only on journeys outside city limits
C.Only at speeds above 80 km/h, where crash forces become dangerous
D.Only at night, when the risk of collision is highest
Explanation: A seatbelt keeps the occupant in the seat and lets the vehicle structure absorb crash energy over a longer distance. It should be worn on every trip by every person in a belted seat. Note that Afghanistan's Road Traffic Law of 1981 predates general seatbelt legislation and contains no seatbelt article; wearing one is a safety practice, and vehicle equipment must in any case be kept free of defect under Article 9.
7What does a circular traffic sign with a red border and a white background signify?
A.A prohibitory or restrictive instruction
B.A mandatory instruction you must follow
C.A hazard warning of road conditions ahead
D.A general tourist information message
Explanation: Under the international Vienna Convention sign system used in Afghanistan, circular signs with red borders indicate prohibitions or restrictions (e.g., No Entry, Speed Limit, No Overtaking, No Parking).
8What does a triangular traffic sign with the apex (point) facing upwards and a red border indicate?
A.A hazard or danger warning ahead
B.A mandatory order to turn
C.A designated parking zone
D.The end of all speed restrictions
Explanation: Triangular signs with red borders and apex pointing upwards are warning signs. They alert drivers to upcoming hazards, such as sharp bends, steep hills, pedestrian crossings, or narrow roads.
9What does a circular blue traffic sign with a white arrow pointing to the right mean?
A.You must turn right or follow the direction of the arrow
B.Turning right is prohibited
C.Right turn is optional only for heavy vehicles
D.There is a sharp curve to the right ahead
Explanation: A blue circular sign with a white arrow is a mandatory instruction sign. It commands all drivers to proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow.
10What must you do when an emergency vehicle (ambulance, fire engine, or police vehicle) approaches with flashing emergency lights and siren sounding?
A.Immediately pull over to the right edge of the road and stop safely until it has passed
B.Speed up to clear the intersection before the emergency vehicle arrives
C.Maintain your lane and current speed
D.Stop immediately in the middle of your lane without pulling over
Explanation: Emergency vehicles on active call have absolute right of way. Drivers must immediately yield by pulling over as close to the right curb or road shoulder as possible and stopping until the vehicle has passed.

About the AF Light Vehicle Driving Theory Exam

The light-vehicle theory test is the theoretical half of the driving examination administered by the General Directorate of Traffic (Polic-e-Rah) under the Ministry of Interior Affairs for the Grade 4 (category B) licence — vehicles up to 3,500 kg with not more than eight seats. It covers the Road Traffic Law of Afghanistan (Official Gazette 484), the eight categories of traffic sign taught to licence applicants, priority at junctions under the 'right over left' rule, driver duties after a crash, and driving on high mountain passes such as the Salang. Article 12 of the Law requires an applicant to be 18, to pass a medical examination, and to succeed in both the theoretical and the practical test before the traffic administration issues the licence.

Assessment

A theoretical examination on the Road Traffic Law, traffic signs and signalling, priority rules, and safe driving, taken alongside a practical driving test. Both must be passed before the licence is issued.

Time Limit

not-published

Passing Score

Not published — assessed by a commission designated by the traffic administration

Exam Fee

AFN 720 total under the Regulation on Issuing Driving Licences (confirm the current tariff locally) (General Directorate of Traffic (Polic-e-Rah), Ministry of Interior Affairs)

AF Light Vehicle Driving Theory Exam Content Outline

39% of our practice bank

Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

The eight sign categories taught to Afghan licence applicants, prohibitory and mandatory signs, warning triangles, priority-road signs, supplementary plates, lane markings, traffic light phases, and traffic police hand signals.

18% of our practice bank

Vehicle Safety, Legal Duties, and Licensing

Article 9 technical condition, pre-drive checks, duties at the scene of a crash under Articles 24 to 26, licence issue and validity under Article 12, and the penalty provisions of Articles 66 to 80.

18% of our practice bank

Adverse Weather, Mountain Passes, and Defensive Driving

Mountain driving on the Salang and Mahipar, low-gear engine braking to avoid brake fade, snow chains, fog and dust storms, tunnel procedure, and recovery from skids, blowouts, and aquaplaning.

16% of our practice bank

Rules of the Road and Right of Way

Right-hand traffic under Article 19, the 'right over left' rule at uncontrolled junctions, roundabout priority, turning across traffic, pedestrian crossings, railway crossings, and emergency-vehicle precedence.

9% of our practice bank

Safe Speed, Following Distance, and Overtaking

Selecting a speed for the conditions, the factors the Afghan syllabus lists as governing speed at a junction, following distance, overtaking on the left, and the places where overtaking is prohibited.

How to Pass the AF Light Vehicle Driving Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: Not published — assessed by a commission designated by the traffic administration
  • Assessment: A theoretical examination on the Road Traffic Law, traffic signs and signalling, priority rules, and safe driving, taken alongside a practical driving test. Both must be passed before the licence is issued.
  • Time limit: not-published
  • Exam fee: AFN 720 total under the Regulation on Issuing Driving Licences (confirm the current tariff locally)

Keys to Passing

  • Work through all 100 available questions
  • Review every answer and explanation
  • Track weak areas and revisit them
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

AF Light Vehicle Driving Theory Study Tips from Top Performers

1Learn the eight categories of sign used in Afghan traffic instruction — traffic-installation, priority, prohibitory, mandatory, guide, supplementary plates, electric signals, and warning — then the shapes and colours within each.
2Master the 'right over left' rule (قاعده راست بر چپ): where there is no traffic officer, no signal, and no sign, give way to the vehicle approaching from your right.
3Remember the order of authority at a junction: the traffic police officer overrides the signs (Article 21), then the electric signal, then the sign boards, then the right-over-left rule.
4For mountain descents such as the Salang, select a low gear before you start down so engine compression controls the speed and the brakes stay cool.
5Do not memorise a national speed-limit figure — Afghanistan's Road Traffic Law does not set one. Learn instead to read the posted sign and to judge speed from road, weather, visibility, and load.
6Read the explanation for every wrong option; the distractors are built from the mistakes drivers actually make.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum age to obtain a driving licence in Afghanistan?

Article 12 of the Road Traffic Law provides that the licence is issued after completion of 18 years of age, subject to a medical examination and to passing the theoretical and practical tests.

Which licence grade covers a private car in Afghanistan?

Grade 4, also shown as category B, covers light vehicles up to 3,500 kg total weight with not more than eight seats. Grade 5 (A) covers motorcycles and rickshaws, Grade 3 (C) goods vehicles above 3,500 kg, Grade 2 (D) buses, and Grade 1 (E) articulated vehicles.

How much does the Afghanistan driving licence cost?

The Regulation on Issuing Driving Licences sets a total of AFN 720. Because tariffs change, confirm the current figure with your provincial traffic directorate.

Does Afghanistan publish national speed limits in the Road Traffic Law?

No. The Road Traffic Law of 1360 (1981), which remains in force in twelve chapters and eighty-five articles, sets no numeric national speed limits. It empowers the traffic administration to erect signs and impose movement restrictions, so your legal maximum is the posted figure and, where none is posted, a speed that is safe for the conditions.

In which languages is the official examination conducted?

The examination is administered by the General Directorate of Traffic in Afghanistan's official languages, Dari and Pashto. This practice bank is an English-language multiple-choice study adaptation. It is not an official translation, not a simulation of the official paper's format or language, and not a substitute for the practical driving test.