How to pass the RTA Theory Test in first take?

Theory tests are given in most countries before taking the practical tests. Many students and newbie drivers failed in their first take and sometimes they keep taking the tests and spend a lot of money.

The theory test examines your knowledge of the RTA handbook and learning from the inside lecture classes.

Some tips to follow on passing the RTA theory tests:
1. Be prepared and read the RTA book cover to cover.
2. Pick your language or request for an interpreter:

• English
• Hindi
• Urdu
• Malayalam
• Tamil
• Bengali etc.

3. Book a mock tests and practice.

4. Download RTA App for the practice theory tests.

5. Arrive 30 minutes before the actual RTA theory tests.

RTA Theory Tests Format

Specific Questions    18

Common Questions  17

Minimum Correct Answers

Specific Questions    13

Common Questions  13

Example:

How To Convert UAE License into International Driving License?

I'm going to travel in my home country by next month, I'm trying to look at the possibility of converting my UAE driving license into International Driving License.

The International Driving License will be valid for those countries on the list, below:

Some bullet points to remember:

• The International Driving License will be valid for 1 year only from the date of issue.
• The IDP is recognized internationally and normally allows you to drive without any further formality.
• It will take only 3 working days to process the conversion thru online applications.
• Counter applications will only take half hour.

The following documents required to obtain International Driving License:

• Emirates ID
• A Copy of valid UAE Driving License
• 2 passport photos

You can obtain your International Driving Permit from RTA Offices or thru Online IDP. http://www.atcuae.ae/mobility-and-travel/international-driving-license .

UAE Driving License Tips

There are major factors to consider in passing the RTA road test and RTA Examiner looking for newbie driver that can drive safely and those with adequate knowledge of  road rules.

Here are few tips on passing the RTA Road test:

1. Before start the car, fix the seat driver and seat belt, check the passengers seat belt, correct the left, right, and center mirrors. Tell the examiner that you are ready.

2. If you are coming from parking, side check before coming out, put the correct indicator, and drive smoothly.

3. Be attentive and follow the instructions of examiner. Any instructions that you did not follow will be part of major fault and it will be an immediate failed marks.

4. Follow the speed of the road. For service road, remember that it is only 25 not more or less.

5. No unnecessary slowing down especially once you enter the highway.

6.  Don't break unnecessarily and follow the STOP sign on the road.

7. Use the Lane Change procedure properly. Check Rear View Mirror, Check left or right mirror based on RTA's command, Shoulder check, Check front road if clear, then safe to change then go ahead.

8.  During left or right turn, no touching of the line. Make sure that you are always on the right position.

9. Do not overtake or change lane on solid line, usually RTA examiner will tell you to lane change before the traffic light, wait until you passed the solid line.

10. Check center mirror every 5 seconds and check as well once you stopped.

11. Be aware of what is happening and don't make major mistakes.

12. If you are asks to park then hazard lights needed if it is not a proper parking area. Practice your parking skills they will surprise you to do parking anytime.

13. Wear a proper attire during the examination and greet them properly whether in English or Arabic.

14. Don't show the examiner that you are nervous and be confident.

15. Sleep well and rest before the day of examination. Arrive at least 30 mins before the examination.

Dubai Driving Classes to Increased from 30 mins to 1 hour

As per evaluation of RTA, there is a need to increased the driving class from 30 minutes to 1 hour driving lesson per day.

20 hours are not enough to learn driving say Dubai residents. This will help novice drivers to learn more in practical lessons and apply the theories learned inside the classrooms. Applicants have different learning capacity,  some are quick to learn driving skills but others might take more time.

The good news as per the CEO of  Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority Licensing Agency, there will be no additional cost on the part of the students.

The minimum hours still be 20 hours of road driving and after completing it, the driving school will make an assessment whether or not a student is ready for the road test that will be conducted by the RTA.

"Effective January 1, 2017, all the lessons will be on hourly basis and not half an hour" .

At present rules, a newbie driver who does not have a driving license from any country has to take 40 classes of 30 minutes of each class at Driving school while those holding their country's licence 2- 5 years old need to take 15 classes while those more than 5 years old need to take only 10 classes.

The new rules on driving  will lessen future accidents and UAE roads will be safer.  This will help students to be more familiar on the road rules and regulations.

For further reference on this article; here is the link http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/dubai/driving-classes-to-become-longer-in-2017-rta

I FAILED MANY TIMES IN DRIVING TEST

I'm trying to look back at the past and analyze my mistakes in my journey in taking the drivers license in Dubai, UAE. I took the driving test by taking 34 tests combined (Theory, Parking, Assessment and Final Road Test).

Here is the breakdown:

I'm grateful and thankful that I have now my driving license and passed the Road Test last 29 September 2016.

 It costs me 16, 460 AED equivalent of a second hand Toyota Yaris Sedan 2012 model, I attended more than 80 classes and almost 1 year in the driving school.

I'm losing my confidence because most of the exams I took in the past was not this hard to achieve. The 8 minutes perfect driving gave me many lessons and I could say to myself that I'm a great driver.

Good luck to all students taking their classes...

How to get a driving license in Dubai, UAE?

An adult or those age 18 years old and above can obtained driving license after training from authorised driving schools. If you have n't driven before then you need to undergo 40 classes.

The step by step process in getting a driving license in Dubai ;

1. Prepare the documents required:
   a. Passport Copy with Residence Stamp
   b. Emirates ID.
   c. No Objection Certificate from employer.
   d. 8 photos.

2.  Look for authorised driving school:

Al Ahli Driving School- 04-3411500 
Belhasa Driving School - 04-3243535 
Dubai Driving Center- 04-3455855 
Emirates Driving Institute- 04-2631100 
Galadari Driving School- 04-2676166 

3. Get an eye test done at the driving school or at the hospital. (100 AED).
4. Submit the paper works and results of eye test to the school.
5. Secure the learning permit and RTA book,  you must bring this during driving classes.
6. Attend all the 8 lecture classes
       a. Attitude and responsibilities of driver.
       b. Knowledge on traffic rules and regulations.
       c. Characteristics of Road Users.
       d. Diver Condition.
       e. The environment.
       f. Driving on freeways, traffic violations and route planning.
       g. Developing forecasting of hazards and emergencies when driving.
       h. Traffic accidents case studies and what to do in an accident.

7. Pass the RTA Theory test.
8. Practical training.
9. Pass the Yard Tests (Parking Tests).
10. Finish Highway and Night driving class.
11. Pass the On - Road Assessments.
12. Pass the RTA Final Road Tests.
13. Issue the Driving License.

* Don't forget to bring learning permit, RTA book, Emirates ID or Passport during tests and Don't be late.