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1In Iran, what does an equilateral triangular road sign with a red border and white background indicate?

A.A prohibition restricting vehicle movement or maneuvers

B.A mandatory instruction that all vehicles must follow

C.A warning alerting drivers of an upcoming hazard or road condition

D.An informational guide directing motorists to service facilities

Explanation: Under the Iranian Traffic Regulations (آیین‌نامه راهنمایی و رانندگی), triangular signs with a red border and white background are classified as warning signs (تابلوهای اخطاری). They notify drivers of imminent road dangers such as sharp curves, narrowing lanes, or pedestrian crossings.

2What is the universal shape and background color of the 'Stop' (ایست) sign on Iranian roads?

A.Inverted triangle with a white background and red border

B.Octagon with a red background and white lettering

C.Circle with a red border and white background

D.Square with a yellow background and black lettering

Explanation: The 'Stop' sign (تابلو ایست) is an eight-sided red polygon (octagon) with white lettering and border. This unique shape allows it to be identified by approaching motorists even from behind or when partially obscured by weather or dirt.

3What does a plain white circular sign with a grey or black number crossed out by diagonal bars, and no red border, indicate?

A.The minimum speed required on the road section

B.A recommended advisory speed for hazardous curves

C.The end of a previously posted maximum speed limit zone

D.An absolute prohibition against exceeding the posted number

Explanation: The end-of-restriction sign (پایان محدودیت سرعت) drops the red border used on active prohibitory signs and strikes the number through with diagonal bars. Beyond this point the posted restriction no longer applies and the default statutory limit for that class of road resumes unless another sign is posted.

4What is the legal meaning of a solid continuous white or yellow line painted along the center of a two-way roadway in Iran?

A.Overtaking is permitted only during daylight hours

B.The lane is designated exclusively for public transport buses

C.Drivers may cross the line provided they sound their horn first

D.Crossing or straddling the line to overtake or turn is strictly prohibited

Explanation: Under Article 121 of the Iranian Traffic Regulations (ماده ۱۲۱ آیین‌نامه راهنمایی و رانندگی), where a road is divided by a single or double continuous line (خط ممتد), drivers must keep to the right-hand section and have no right to cross over those lines. Article 154 separately forbids U-turns across a continuous line.

5When approaching an intersection controlled by a flashing amber (yellow) traffic signal in Iran, what must a driver do?

A.Come to a complete stop and wait for a green signal before proceeding

B.Maintain cruising speed because flashing amber indicates right-of-way

C.Accelerate quickly to clear the intersection before cross traffic arrives

D.Slow down, proceed with heightened caution, and yield right-of-way if necessary

Explanation: A flashing yellow traffic light (چراغ زرد چشمک‌زن) indicates caution (احتیاط). Drivers must reduce speed, scan for crossing pedestrians and intersecting traffic, and proceed across the junction only when safe, yielding right-of-way as required.

6What is the key difference between a flashing red traffic signal and a flashing yellow traffic signal in Iran?

A.Flashing red requires a complete stop before proceeding, whereas flashing yellow requires slowing down and caution

B.Flashing red applies exclusively to commercial heavy trucks, while flashing yellow applies to passenger cars

C.Flashing red indicates that the intersection is permanently closed to all motorized traffic

D.Flashing red permits turning right without stopping under any traffic circumstance

Explanation: In Iranian traffic law, a flashing red light functions exactly like a Stop sign: vehicles must bring their wheels to a complete standstill behind the stop line, check for traffic and pedestrians, and proceed only when clear. A flashing yellow light requires slowing down and proceeding with caution without requiring a mandatory full stop.

7What does a circular sign with a blue background and a white arrow pointing diagonally down to the right indicate?

A.Parking is permitted exclusively on the right shoulder

B.Vehicles must reduce speed to the minimum statutory right-turn speed

C.The road will terminate into a right-turn-only dead end

D.Drivers must pass to the right side of the upcoming island or obstacle

Explanation: A blue circular sign with a white downward-pointing diagonal arrow is a mandatory passage sign (تابلو عبور از سمت راست). It directs drivers to steer to the right of a traffic island, median barrier, or roadway obstacle.

8What does a circular road sign featuring a red border and a blue background with a single diagonal red slash across it mean?

A.Stopping and parking are both absolutely prohibited at all times

B.No entry for motor vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes gross weight

C.Parking is prohibited, but brief stopping to embark or disembark passengers is allowed

D.The lane is restricted exclusively to carpools and multiple-occupant vehicles

Explanation: In Iran the 'No Parking' sign (تابلو توقف ممنوع) is a blue circle with a red border and a single red diagonal stripe. Article 1 of the Traffic Regulations defines توقف ممنوع precisely: the vehicle may not be parked, but it may stop to pick up or set down passengers provided the driver stays behind the wheel. A red 'X' of two diagonal stripes is the absolute prohibition on both stopping and parking.

9What does a circular road sign featuring a blue background and a red 'X' cross over it indicate in Iranian traffic law?

A.Parking is restricted during peak morning commute hours only

B.Vehicles may stop for up to two minutes with hazard flashers operating

C.The road ahead is under active construction and detours are required

D.Both stopping and parking are absolutely prohibited at all times (توقف مطلقاً ممنوع)

Explanation: The sign with a red circular border and a red cross (X) on a blue background denotes 'Standing and Parking Absolutely Prohibited' (تابلو توقف مطلقاً ممنوع / ایستادن ممنوع). Drivers may not stop the vehicle even for a second, including to pick up or drop off passengers.

10What is the meaning of a yellow curb marking along the side of an urban street in Iran?

A.Motorists may park freely provided two wheels remain on the roadway surface

B.Parking is reserved exclusively for government law enforcement vehicles

C.Stopping and parking are prohibited along the marked section of the curb

D.The lane is designated as a high-speed loading corridor for commercial couriers

Explanation: A continuous yellow line painted on the roadway curb (خط زرد در حاشیه جدول معابر) indicates that stopping and parking alongside that curb line is strictly prohibited by traffic police regulations.

About the Iran Light Vehicle Driving Theory Exam

The Grade 3 driving licence (گواهینامه پایه سوم) is the standard passenger car and light motor vehicle licence in Iran, issued under the Executive Regulations of the Council of Ministers (آیین‌نامه صدور انواع گواهینامه‌های رانندگی مصوب هیئت وزیران، ماده ۲). It authorizes driving motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes maximum gross weight or carrying up to 9 occupants including the driver. The computerized theory test assesses knowledge of the official Highway Code (کتاب آیین‌نامه راهنمایی و رانندگی), including traffic signs, right-of-way at junctions, statutory speed limits, vehicle technical mechanics, and safe driving protocols. This bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation by OpenExamPrep; the official test is conducted in Persian (Farsi), and this bank is not an official translation or simulator.

Exam sponsor: Iranian Traffic Police (پلیس راهنمایی و رانندگی فراجا — پلیس راهور / Rahvar Faraja). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

Computerized multiple-choice theory test (30 questions, 20 minutes, 26/30 pass threshold) administered by Rahvar, followed by practical closed-circuit vehicle control evaluation and an on-road driving examination with a certified traffic police officer.

Time Limit

20 minutes

Passing Score

87% (26 of 30 questions)

Exam / Certification Fees

Regulated tuition and fees in 2026 total approximately IRR 150,000,000 to 240,000,000 (15 to 24 million Tomans) including practical sessions, classroom instruction, medical certification, and exam vouchers.

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Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

30% of our practice bank

Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

Warning signs, regulatory prohibitory and mandatory circular signs, information signs, lane striping, and traffic lights.

25% of our practice bank

Rules of the Road, Priority, and Right-of-Way

Right-hand traffic discipline, uncontrolled junction priority to the right, roundabout circulation, and overtaking laws.

20% of our practice bank

Speed Limits, Safe Following, and Prohibitions

Urban and rural speed limit schedules, the 2-second rule, no-parking zones, and first-year novice driver restrictions.

15% of our practice bank

Vehicle Technical Knowledge, Systems, and Maintenance

Engine oil, coolant, hydraulic brakes, ABS operation, electrical components, and tire inspection.

10% of our practice bank

Defensive Driving, Hazard Perception, and Emergency Response

Inclement weather tactics, the Article 114/115 breakdown warning distances, crash scene response, emergency numbers, and first aid essentials.

Preparing for the Iran Light Vehicle Driving Theory Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: 87% (26 of 30 questions)
Assessment: Computerized multiple-choice theory test (30 questions, 20 minutes, 26/30 pass threshold) administered by Rahvar, followed by practical closed-circuit vehicle control evaluation and an on-road driving examination with a certified traffic police officer.
Time limit: 20 minutes
Exam / certification fees: Regulated tuition and fees in 2026 total approximately IRR 150,000,000 to 240,000,000 (15 to 24 million Tomans) including practical sessions, classroom instruction, medical certification, and exam vouchers. Official sources

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Iran Light Vehicle Driving Theory: Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the junction control hierarchy: an on-duty traffic police officer's hand signals always take absolute priority, followed by traffic signal lights, posted road signs, pavement road markings, and finally the default priority-to-the-right rule at uncontrolled intersections.

2Memorize the shape and color conventions: red-bordered triangular signs warn of hazards, red-bordered circular signs indicate prohibitions and restrictions, circular blue signs indicate mandatory actions, and rectangular blue/green signs provide informative route guidance.

3Remember urban speed limits: 60 km/h on main arterial streets, 50 km/h on secondary streets, and 30 km/h in local residential alleys and roundabouts.

4Know Article 163's stopping restrictions: a 15-metre clearance applies around squares, junctions, T-junctions, railway crossings, fire hydrants, traffic signals and the entrances of fire, police and hospital facilities; and stopping is banned outright on the footway or pedestrian crossing, inside a junction, on bridges, in tunnels, and double-parked beside another stopped vehicle.

5Understand the two-second rule for safe following distance in normal dry daylight conditions, and increase following distance to four or more seconds in rainy or wet conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum age to obtain a Grade 3 driving licence in Iran?

Under Article 2 of the Driver Licensing Executive Regulations approved by the Council of Ministers, the minimum age to register and sit the examinations for a Grade 3 (پایه سوم) light vehicle licence is 18 years completed.

What is the format and passing score for the Iranian driving theory exam?

The official computerized theory exam (آزمون آیین‌نامه) consists of 30 multiple-choice questions completed in 20 minutes. Candidates must achieve at least 26 correct answers to pass (maximum 4 incorrect answers allowed).

How long is a Grade 3 driving licence valid in Iran?

Under Article 3 of the Driver Licensing Executive Regulations, driving licences in Iran are valid for 10 years from the date of issuance. For drivers over 70 years of age, physical and psychological medical fitness must be re-evaluated every 5 years.

What are the speed limits in urban areas in Iran?

Article 126 of the Iranian Traffic Regulations sets the urban defaults at 100 km/h on بزرگراه‌ها, 60 km/h on main arterial streets (خیابان‌های شریانی اصلی), 50 km/h on secondary arterial streets (خیابان‌های شریانی فرعی), and 30 km/h on local streets, alleys and around squares. آزادراه‌ها are the only class of road given a statutory minimum — 70 km/h — and their maximum is signposted lane by lane. Posted signs always override these defaults.

What are the first-year restrictions for novice drivers in Iran?

For the first three months a new Grade 3 holder may not drive alone and must be accompanied by a driver with at least a year's licensed experience. For the whole first year the holder may not drive between 24:00 and 05:00, may not use intercity roads except intercity expressway sections up to 25 km from the city, and must display the novice driver warning triangle (احتیاط راننده مبتدی) on the front windscreen at the right and the rear window at the left.

In which language is the official Iranian driving test conducted?

The official computerized theory test administered by Rahvar Faraja is in Persian (Farsi). This practice bank is an independent English-language multiple-choice study adaptation by OpenExamPrep, designed to help candidates learn Iranian traffic regulations, road signs, and safe driving principles.