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Key Facts: Maldives Driving Theory Test Exam

75%

Minimum overall mark, plus every mandatory question correct

Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 11

18 years

Minimum age to apply for any driving licence

Land Transport Act (Law No. 5/2009), Article 33

MVR 100

Theory examination fee per sitting

Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 23

6 months

Window to apply for the practical test after the theory exam

Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 12

100

Credit points on every new driving licence

Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 8

30 km/h

Default maximum for motorcycles and passenger vehicles outside designated areas

Regulation 2021/R-131, Article 18

90 days

Driving allowed on a valid licence from a Ministry-accepted country

Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 15

10 years

Renewal interval for a permanent driving licence

Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 6

Maldivian licence applicants aged 18+ must pass the Land Vehicle Driving Theory Examination before the practical test. Passing needs every mandatory question correct and at least 75% overall (Regulation 2021/R-102). The regulation sets the fee at MVR 100 per sitting, and the practical must be applied for within 6 months. This free bank is an independent English-language MCQ study aid, not an official translation or simulation.

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1On which side of the road must land vehicles be driven in the Maldives?

A.On the right-hand side of the road

B.On the left-hand side of the road

C.On the left on two-way roads but on the right on one-way roads

D.On either side, provided the driver signals before changing sides

Explanation: The Land Transport Act (Law No. 5/2009), Article 11, and the General Land Vehicle Driving Regulation (2021/R-131), Article 3, both require land vehicles in the Maldives to be driven on the left side of the road. Overtaking is done on the right of the vehicle in front, which is why keeping left matters.

2Outside areas where a different speed limit has been set, what is the maximum speed for a Category B1 car under the General Land Vehicle Driving Regulation (2021/R-131)?

A.25 km/h

B.20 km/h

C.40 km/h

D.30 km/h

Explanation: Article 18 of Regulation 2021/R-131 prohibits Category A1 and A0 motorcycles and Category B1, B2, B3, B4 and B0 passenger vehicles from exceeding 30 km/h outside areas where a specific limit has been designated. Higher speeds are allowed only where signs mark a higher-speed area.

3What is the minimum age at which a person may apply for a Maldivian land vehicle driving licence, including a Category B1 car licence?

A.18 years

B.16 years

C.17 years

D.21 years

Explanation: The Land Transport Act, Article 33, says driving licences are issued only to people who have reached 18, and the Land Vehicle Driving Licence Regulation (2021/R-102), Article 9, allows only people aged 18 or over to apply. Article 4 of the same regulation also sets 18 as the minimum age for learning to drive.

4Which vehicles fall under driving licence Category A1 in the Maldives?

A.Three-wheeled passenger vehicles seating no more than three people

B.Motorcycles of 50 cc and above, and autocycles

C.Motorcycles below 50 cc, vehicles adapted for people with special needs, and electric, solar or battery-assisted cycles

D.Goods-carrying tricycles with a load capacity below 1 tonne

Explanation: Article 14 of Regulation 2021/R-102 defines Category A1 as motorcycles under 50 cc, vehicles made for people with special needs, and cycles or similar vehicles powered or assisted by electricity, solar or battery energy. Larger motorcycles belong to a separate category.

5A candidate passes the practical driving examination for Category A0. Which licence categories can be issued as a result?

A.Category A0 only; Category A1 requires its own practical test

B.Category A0 and Category A1

C.Category A0 and Category B1

D.Categories A0, A1 and B3

Explanation: Article 14(b) of Regulation 2021/R-102 states that a person who passes the A0 driving examination may be issued both Category A1 and Category A0. Passing the higher motorcycle category also covers the lower one.

6In an area where signs permit driving faster than 30 km/h, what is the maximum speed for Category B3, B4, C3 and C4 three-wheeled vehicles?

A.Whatever maximum the area's signs show, with no separate cap

B.30 km/h

C.50 km/h

D.40 km/h

Explanation: Article 19 of Regulation 2021/R-131 prohibits B3, B4, C3 and C4 vehicles from exceeding 40 km/h in areas or on roads where more than 30 km/h is permitted. These three-wheelers have a lower ceiling than other traffic in higher-speed zones.

7Under Regulation 2021/R-131, what is the minimum distance you must keep behind the vehicle in front when driving at 30 km/h?

A.20 metres

B.10 metres

C.15 metres

D.30 metres

Explanation: Article 3 of Regulation 2021/R-131 links the gap to speed: at least 15 m at 30 km/h, 20 m at 40 km/h, 25 m at 50 km/h and 30 m at 60 km/h. At 30 km/h the minimum is 15 metres.

8On roads or in areas where signs permit driving faster than 30 km/h, who on a Category A1 or A0 motorcycle must wear a helmet?

A.Both the rider and the pillion passenger

B.Only the rider

C.Only the pillion passenger

D.Only riders of A0 motorcycles of 50 cc and above

Explanation: Article 19 of Regulation 2021/R-131 requires the rider and the person seated behind to wear helmets on A1 and A0 vehicles in areas where more than 30 km/h is permitted. Article 20 adds that the helmet must be made for motorcycling, fit the wearer's head and have a chin strap.

9How does the General Land Vehicle Driving Regulation (2021/R-131) treat driving while intoxicated or after using an intoxicating substance?

A.It is treated only as a minor sign or marking violation

B.It is an offence only if it causes an accident

C.It is permitted below a published blood-alcohol limit

D.It is listed as a form of reckless or negligent driving, which is prohibited

Explanation: Article 21 of Regulation 2021/R-131 prohibits reckless or negligent driving and lists driving while intoxicated, or after using an intoxicating substance, as one form of it. The penalties for reckless driving in Article 23 therefore apply.

10What is the fine for a first offence of driving in a way that could cause injury to a person's body or life?

A.MVR 500

B.MVR 2,000

C.MVR 750

D.MVR 6,000

Explanation: The Land Transport Act, Article 63, and Regulation 2021/R-131, Article 23, set the fine at MVR 2,000 for a first offence and MVR 4,000 for a second. Each later offence is MVR 6,000, and the licence may be held for up to one year. Police may also hold the vehicle for up to 30 days.

About the Maldives Driving Theory Test Exam

The Land Vehicle Driving Theory Examination is the written knowledge test every first-time applicant must pass before the practical test. Regulation 2021/R-102 defines it as checking the applicant's familiarity with the Land Transport Act (Law No. 5/2009) and its regulations. Applicants must be 18 or older, apply through the SIMS portal, and pay MVR 100 per sitting under the regulation; council-hosted centres may charge more. To pass, a candidate must answer every mandatory question correctly and score at least 75% overall, then apply for the practical test within 6 months. Land transport services moved to the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade in April 2026. This free bank by OpenExamPrep is independent English-language MCQ practice on Maldivian road rules, signs, licence categories and goods carriage; it is not an official translation or a simulation of the exam.

Exam sponsor: Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade (land transport services since the April 2026 cabinet restructuring). The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Assessment

The land vehicle driving theory examination is the first of two examinations needed for a Maldivian driving licence; the practical driving examination follows (Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 10). It checks how familiar the applicant is with the Land Transport Act (Law No. 5/2009), its regulations and road conduct. Applicants book 'Theory Exam (LAND)' on the SIMS portal and sit it at the Ministry's centre for the Greater Malé region or at a council-hosted centre. To pass, a candidate must answer every mandatory question correctly and score at least 75% overall, and receives a slip showing the marks and the result. The Ministry does not publish the item count or duration. This bank is an independent English-language MCQ study aid; it is not an official translation or a simulation of the real test.

Time Limit

Not published in the official sources reviewed

Passing Score

All mandatory questions correct and at least 75% of the total marks

Exam / Certification Fees

MVR 100 per sitting (Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 23); council-hosted centres may add an administrative fee

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade: Land Transport Services (theory test, practical test, licence issuance) · Source checked 2026-09-27
Savaaree Information Management System (SIMS) portal · Source checked 2026-09-27Applications are made under 'Theory Exam (LAND)'.
Land Vehicle Driving Licence Regulation 2021/R-102, consolidated with amendments 1 and 2 (Dhivehi, gaanoon.com) · Source checked 2026-09-27
General Land Vehicle Driving Regulation 2021/R-131 (Dhivehi, gaanoon.com) · Source checked 2026-09-27
Land Transport Act, Law No. 5/2009, consolidated (Dhivehi, gaanoon.com) · Source checked 2026-09-27
Land Transport Signs Regulation 2021/R-13 with sign schedules (Dhivehi, gaanoon.com) · Source checked 2026-09-27
Land Vehicle Goods Carriage Regulation 2022/R-135, consolidated (Dhivehi, gaanoon.com) · Source checked 2026-09-27
Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Council: land licence procedure through SIMS · Source checked 2026-09-27Lists an MVR 200 council administrative fee and an MVR 200 ministry fee for theory exams held at that centre.

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.

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Rules, Licensing and Penalties

Land Transport Act and Regulation 2021/R-102: minimum age 18, the theory pass rule, the 6-month practical window, temporary and permanent licences, 100 credit points, fines, foreign licences, learner rules, default speed limits, helmets, seat belts, phones and tobacco.

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Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

Regulation 2021/R-13 sign schedules: prohibition circles, warning triangles, blue mandatory and information signs, red, amber and green signals, filter arrows, the yellow box marking and traffic police instructions.

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Junctions, Priority and Pedestrians

Stopping and checking before entering a road, giving way to the right at roundabouts, signalling 15 seconds before turning, right turns, emergency vehicles, zebra crossings and pedestrian duties.

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Safe Driving and Hazard Awareness

Following-distance table, overtaking on the right, reversing, lights from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, high-beam limits, and driving in rain, floods and on sandy island roads.

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Vehicle Categories, Equipment and Goods Carriage

Categories A1, A0, B1-B4, B0, C1-C4, C0, D0, E and V1; roadworthiness; lights and dashboard warnings; tyres; and Regulation 2022/R-135 load marking, rear-overhang, flag and motorcycle-carriage rules.

Preparing for the Maldives Driving Theory Test Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: All mandatory questions correct and at least 75% of the total marks
Assessment: The land vehicle driving theory examination is the first of two examinations needed for a Maldivian driving licence; the practical driving examination follows (Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 10). It checks how familiar the applicant is with the Land Transport Act (Law No. 5/2009), its regulations and road conduct. Applicants book 'Theory Exam (LAND)' on the SIMS portal and sit it at the Ministry's centre for the Greater Malé region or at a council-hosted centre. To pass, a candidate must answer every mandatory question correctly and score at least 75% overall, and receives a slip showing the marks and the result. The Ministry does not publish the item count or duration. This bank is an independent English-language MCQ study aid; it is not an official translation or a simulation of the real test.
Time limit: Not published in the official sources reviewed
Exam / certification fees: MVR 100 per sitting (Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 23); council-hosted centres may add an administrative fee Official sources

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Maldives Driving Theory Test: Suggested Study Strategy

1Learn the pass rule: every mandatory question must be correct and you need at least 75% overall, so do not neglect any topic.

2Memorise the default speeds in Regulation 2021/R-131: 30 km/h for motorcycles and cars, 20 km/h for goods vehicles, 15 km/h for D0/V1, towing and narrow roads, and 20 km/h for learners.

3Know the following-distance table: 15 m at 30 km/h, 20 m at 40 km/h, 25 m at 50 km/h and 30 m at 60 km/h.

4Where more than 30 km/h is permitted, motorcycle riders and pillions wear helmets, everyone in B0/B1/B2 vehicles wears a seat belt, and stopping is allowed only in designated areas.

5Study the licence categories: A1 below 50 cc, A0 50 cc and above, B1 up to 9 seats, B2 10-19 seats, B0 over 20, C1 below 2,000 kg, C2 2,000 to below 4,000 kg, and C0 4,000 kg and above.

6Remember the licence facts: minimum age 18, 100 credit points, a 6-month window to apply for the practical test, 90 days of driving on an accepted foreign licence, and permanent licences renewed every 10 years.

7Review the signalling and priority rules: signal 15 seconds before turning, give way to the right at roundabouts, stop and look before entering a road, and give way to pedestrians at and away from crossings.

8Study the sign shapes in Regulation 2021/R-13: red-bordered circles prohibit, red-bordered triangles warn, blue circles instruct, and a traffic police officer's direction overrides the signs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to pass the Maldives driving theory test?

Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 11, says a candidate passes only by answering every mandatory question correctly and scoring at least 75% of the total marks. After the test, the candidate receives a document showing the marks and whether they passed. The Ministry does not publish the number of questions or the time limit.

Who runs the theory test in 2026, and how do I book it?

Land transport services, including the theory and practical driving tests, sit with the Ministry of Economic Development, Transport and Trade after the April 2026 cabinet restructuring. Applicants book 'Theory Exam (LAND)' on the SIMS portal (sims.transport.gov.mv) and choose an exam centre. Since March 2025, the Ministry itself has run the Greater Malé theory exams; council offices host exams on other islands.

How much does the theory test cost?

Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 23, sets MVR 100 for each sitting of the theory examination, and the same fee applies to a resit. Some council-hosted centres charge more: Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Council lists an MVR 200 administrative fee and an MVR 200 ministry fee. Confirm the amount when you book.

What happens after I pass the theory test?

First-time applicants must apply for the practical driving examination within 6 months, or they must take the theory examination again (Regulation 2021/R-102, Article 12). After passing the practical, the applicant pays the licence fee and receives a temporary licence. It later converts to a permanent licence, renewed every 10 years.

What speed limits apply if no sign shows a different limit?

Regulation 2021/R-131, Article 18, sets 30 km/h for A-category motorcycles and B-category passenger vehicles outside designated areas. C-category goods vehicles are limited to 20 km/h, and D0 and V1 vehicles to 15 km/h. Towing and narrow roads where larger vehicles cannot pass are also limited to 15 km/h.

In what language is the test, and is this bank an official version?

The official sources reviewed do not publish which languages the theory test is delivered in. This bank is an independent English-language MCQ study aid by OpenExamPrep. It is not an official translation or a simulation of the Ministry's test; it helps you study the Maldivian rules, signs and categories the test covers.