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1What is the primary meaning of an equilateral triangular road sign with a red border and a white background in Iraq?

A.A warning of an upcoming road hazard or change in road conditions

B.A mandatory command that drivers must strictly follow

C.A prohibition barring certain vehicles or maneuvers

D.An informative guide pointing to public services or cities

Explanation: In Iraqi and international road traffic standards, triangular signs with a red border and a white background are warning signs (علامات تحذيرية). They alert drivers to upcoming road dangers, such as sharp bends, school zones, or intersections.

2What shape and color is the standard 'Stop' (قف) sign on Iraqi roads?

A.An inverted triangle with a red border and white background

B.An octagonal sign with a red background and white border/lettering

C.A circular sign with a red border and yellow background

D.A square sign with a blue background and white lettering

Explanation: The standard 'Stop' sign (علامة قف) is universally octagonal (eight-sided) with a red background and white lettering and border, designed to be identifiable from the back even if obscured by dust or mud.

3What action must a driver take when encountering an inverted triangular sign with a red border ('Give Way' / أعطِ الأسبقية)?

A.Come to a mandatory full stop regardless of whether any traffic is present

B.Accelerate quickly to enter the intersection before approaching vehicles

C.Slow down and yield right-of-way to vehicles on the intersecting or main roadway

D.Sound the horn to alert intersecting vehicles that you are passing

Explanation: The 'Give Way' sign requires drivers to reduce speed and yield priority to all vehicles approaching on the major or intersecting road, coming to a complete stop only if necessary to avoid collision.

4What is indicated by a circular road sign featuring a red border, a white background, and the number '60' in black in Iraq?

A.The maximum legal speed limit on this section of road is 60 km/h

B.The minimum speed required on this section of road is 60 km/h

C.The recommended advisory speed under normal weather is 60 km/h

D.Vehicles weighing more than 6.0 metric tons are prohibited from entering

Explanation: A circular sign with a red outer circle containing a black numeral indicates a mandatory maximum speed limit (حد السرعة الأقصى). In this case, drivers must not exceed 60 km/h.

5What does a circular road sign with a red border showing two cars side-by-side (the left one red and the right one black) mean?

A.Traffic is divided into two separate one-way lanes ahead

B.Racing or parallel driving is strictly permitted on this corridor

C.Only red passenger vehicles are permitted to use the left passing lane

D.Overtaking is strictly prohibited for all motor vehicles

Explanation: This sign is the universal 'No Overtaking' (ممنوع التجاوز) symbol. It prohibits drivers from overtaking other motor vehicles on that stretch of road due to limited sight distance or roadway hazards.

6What does a circular blue road sign displaying a white arrow pointing diagonally down to the right indicate?

A.Drivers are required to pass to the right side of an obstacle or traffic island

B.A sharp right turn ahead requiring a reduction in speed to 20 km/h

C.A right-hand exit is available in approximately 500 meters

D.Parking is permitted exclusively on the right-hand shoulder

Explanation: A circular blue sign with a white downward-pointing diagonal arrow is a mandatory sign (علامة إلزامية) directing drivers to pass on the side indicated—in this case, to pass on the right of the island or bollard.

7What is the meaning of a triangular warning sign depicting two parallel lines narrowing from the right side?

A.A bridge or tunnel with reduced vertical clearance is 200 meters ahead

B.The road narrows on the right-hand side ahead

C.A mandatory right turn is required at the next intersection

D.The right-hand lane is reserved exclusively for public transport buses

Explanation: This triangular warning sign alerts motorists that the roadway narrows on the right side (طريق يضيق من اليمين), requiring traffic in that lane to merge safely to the left.

8What does a triangular warning sign displaying an adult and child walking with books indicate?

A.A designated pedestrian shopping mall or pedestrianized walking street

B.A mandatory school bus stop where all approaching traffic must halt

C.Children or school zone ahead; reduce speed and watch for pedestrians

D.A pedestrian footbridge crossing over the carriageway

Explanation: This warning sign alerts drivers that they are approaching a school, playground, or area frequented by children (منطقة مدارس أو أطفال). Drivers must slow down and prepare to yield.

9What does a circular sign with a red border containing an image of an acoustic horn with a diagonal red line through it mean?

A.The vehicle horn must be tested before continuing past this point

B.Vehicles without a functioning horn are banned from the road

C.A designated quiet hospital zone where vehicle engines must be shut off

D.Use of the vehicle horn is strictly prohibited except to avoid an immediate collision

Explanation: The 'No Horn' sign (ممنوع استعمال المنبه الصوتي) prohibits drivers from sounding their acoustic warning horn, typically placed near hospitals, residential areas, and government facilities.

10What does a triangular warning sign displaying a black silhouette of a locomotive or train indicate?

A.A railway crossing equipped with automated half-barriers and lights

B.A metro or subway passenger entrance adjacent to the highway

C.An industrial freight loading dock with heavy equipment crossings

D.A railway level crossing without automated gates or barriers ahead

Explanation: A sign depicting a steam train/locomotive warns of an uncontrolled railway level crossing without gates (تقاطع سكة حديد بدون بوابات). A fence-like symbol indicates a crossing with gates.

About the Iraq Light Vehicle Driving Theory Exam

The Iraqi private-car driving licence (خصوصي) is issued by the General Directorate of Traffic (مديرية المرور العامة) under the Ministry of Interior. Traffic Law No. 8 of 2019 (قانون المرور رقم 8 لسنة 2019) sets the conditions: Article 21 requires the applicant to meet the minimum age for the licence category — 18 years for category (أ) — to be certified medically and psychologically fit, and to pass both a technical test on vehicle handling and traffic rules and a practical driving test. The knowledge tested covers road signs and markings, priority and overtaking, the traffic directorate's speed limits, the Article 14 roadworthiness conditions, the Article 25 fine schedule, and basic first aid. This practice bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation by OpenExamPrep; the official test is conducted in Arabic, and this bank is not a translation of it or a simulation of its format.

Exam sponsor: General Directorate of Traffic, Ministry of Interior (مديرية المرور العامة - وزارة الداخلية). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Computerised theory test (10 questions, 15 minutes, 60-point pass mark), then a closed-course manoeuvring test and an on-road driving assessment. Article 21 of Traffic Law No. 8 of 2019 requires the practical test to match the type of licence applied for.

Time Limit

15 minutes

Passing Score

60%

Exam / Certification Fees

From IQD 50,000 for the standard traffic-directorate procedure; IQD 85,000 at the private-provider sites documented on the Iraq eRegulations portal. Totals vary by site and governorate and are set by Council of Ministers decision, not by the traffic directorate.

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30% of our practice bank

Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

Regulatory prohibitory and mandatory signs, warning triangles, priority markers, lane lines, traffic light sequences, and traffic officer hand signals.

25% of our practice bank

Rules of the Road and Right-of-Way

Right-hand driving, priority to the right at junctions of equal importance, roundabout circulation, overtaking, and emergency vehicle right-of-way.

20% of our practice bank

Speed Limits and Legal Penalties (Traffic Law No. 8 of 2019)

The 60 km/h in-town maximum, the 30 km/h reduction near schools, markets and level crossings, expressway limits by vehicle type, and the Article 25 fine tiers.

13% of our practice bank

Vehicle Roadworthiness and Pre-Trip Safety

The Article 14 roadworthiness checklist, braking system integrity, tyre condition, fluid levels, and dashboard warning light interpretation.

12% of our practice bank

Defensive Driving and Emergency First Aid

Headway, driving in low-visibility dust storms, blowout and skid recovery, collision response, and first-aid priorities at a crash scene.

Preparing for the Iraq Light Vehicle Driving Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 60%
Assessment: Computerised theory test (10 questions, 15 minutes, 60-point pass mark), then a closed-course manoeuvring test and an on-road driving assessment. Article 21 of Traffic Law No. 8 of 2019 requires the practical test to match the type of licence applied for.
Time limit: 15 minutes
Exam / certification fees: From IQD 50,000 for the standard traffic-directorate procedure; IQD 85,000 at the private-provider sites documented on the Iraq eRegulations portal. Totals vary by site and governorate and are set by Council of Ministers decision, not by the traffic directorate. Official sources

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Iraq Light Vehicle Driving Theory: Suggested Study Strategy

1Memorise the shape-and-colour coding of road signs: red-bordered triangles warn, red-bordered circles prohibit, blue circles command, and blue or green rectangles inform.

2Learn the control hierarchy at a junction: a traffic officer's hand signals come first, then the light signals, then signs, then road markings, and only then the default priority-to-the-right convention.

3Learn the three Article 25 fine tiers as a set — 200,000, 100,000 and 50,000 IQD — and which offences sit in each. Most fine questions are really asking which tier an offence belongs to.

4Remember that Iraq's expressway speeds are set by vehicle type rather than by lane: 120 km/h for a saloon, 100 for a bus, 90 for a goods vehicle on external expressways.

5Work through the Article 14 roadworthiness list — fire extinguisher, phosphorescent triangle, spare wheel and tools, mirrors, wipers, plate lamp — because driving without them is a 100,000 IQD offence in its own right.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum age for a private car driving licence in Iraq?

Article 21 of Traffic Law No. 8 of 2019 sets the age by licence category: 18 years for category (أ), the ordinary private-car licence, and for category (هـ) and the disabled-driver and deaf-and-mute categories; 20 years for categories (ب) and (و); 25 years for category (ج); and 16 years for category (ز).

What is the format and pass mark of the Iraqi driving theory test?

The computerised theory test is reported as 10 multiple-choice questions taken at a computer terminal over 15 minutes. Each question is worth 10 points and the pass mark is 60 points.

How long is an Iraqi driving licence valid?

Article 23 of Traffic Law No. 8 of 2019 makes a driving licence valid for 10 years, renewable. The holder has a 30-day grace period after expiry to renew, and renewal is conditional on still being medically fit and not legally barred from driving.

What are the speed limits in Iraq?

The General Directorate of Traffic's speed statement sets 60 km/h inside cities and suburbs in normal conditions, dropping to 30 km/h near schools, markets, crowded areas and railway level crossings. On external expressways the limits are set by vehicle type: 120 km/h for saloon cars, 100 km/h for passenger buses and 90 km/h for goods vehicles, with minimums of 80, 80 and 70 km/h respectively.

What are the main traffic fines under Traffic Law No. 8 of 2019?

Article 25 sets three fixed tiers. 200,000 IQD covers disobeying signals, reckless driving, speeding, wrong-way driving, tinted glass, driving without plates and uncovered loads. 100,000 IQD covers handheld mobile phone use, illegal U-turns and driving an unroadworthy vehicle. 50,000 IQD covers seatbelt offences, driving outside your licence class, failing to carry documents and illegal parking.

In which language is the official test conducted?

The official computerised test is administered in Arabic by the General Directorate of Traffic. This question bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation by OpenExamPrep — not an official translation, not a simulation of the official test format, and not a substitute for the practical driving test.