This Light Motor Vehicle Handbook serves as a safe driving manual for both novice and seasoned drivers.
Experienced drivers from other nations may discover that Dubai’s traffic laws differ from those in their home countries.
in contrast to the traffic laws in their home countries. Dubai’s road systems and traffic patterns are also distinct. It will be much easier to ensure hassle-free driving in Dubai if you read and comprehend the contents of this handbook.
This handbook will be a vital resource for you to learn safe driving techniques during your driver’s education. Its contents are crucial information that will help you pass the theory test and the practical driving test, so consult them as needed.
Reading this handbook occasionally will help you understand some of the problems you might run into when driving, even after you have passed your tests.
After passing your tests, keep in mind that learning to drive is a continuous process. Driving conditions can change at any time. Safely handling these dynamic situations calls for knowledge and expertise that can only be acquired via practice.
The riskiest time to drive is typically the first few months after receiving your license. Young drivers are typically thrilled about their newfound freedom to drive on their own during this time. Additionally, this is the time when novice drivers feel compelled to push the boundaries of their driving skills. Inexperience combined with the feeling of speeding is typically a very dangerous combination. Avoid falling into this trap.
How to Get and Maintain Your License in Nine Easy Steps
Step 1: Get your copy of the Light Motor Vehicle Handbook by opening the E-Traffic file.
Step 2: Obtain your learning permit by paying for it.
Step 3: Get your driver education underway.
Step 4: Schedule your theory exam.
Step 5: Take your theory test and pass it.
Step 6: Schedule a time to take the practical driving test.
Step 7: Get involved in highway and freeway driving.
Step 8: Take your practical driving test and pass it.
Step 9: Continue learning to drive and learning to drive.
Get your copy of the Light Motor Vehicle Handbook by opening the E-Traffic file.
Read this handbook for a while. Important road safety facts and regulations that are required for both safe driving and passing the theory test are included in this handbook.
Obtain and pay for your learning permit
A learning permit is a crucial document for driver education in Dubai. During training, it must be carried at all times and presented to the RTA inspector upon request. To continue training, the learning permit must be renewed on or before the expiration date.
Begin your driver education
The information in the handbook is where your training begins. The driving institutes offer optional theory lectures to assist you if you feel that you are struggling to understand any of the material in the handbook.
You are required to attend eight (8) required theory lectures. These lectures place a lot of emphasis on drivers’ responsibilities and positive outlook, particularly once they obtain a valid license. Before moving on to the second practical stage, you must finish at least theory lessons one and two. This is to make sure you are aware of the laws and guidelines governing traffic before you drive on public roads.
Your driving instructor might need to consult the handbook for some information during the hands-on driver training. You are required to attend two one-hour night training lessons.
When learning to drive, you are required by law to:
- Have a driving instructor by your side.
- Avoid being intoxicated.
- Put on a seatbelt.
- Always keep your learning permit with you.
Schedule your theory exam
You can schedule your theory test through the driving school of your choice. The cost is AED 220 and there is no refund. Therefore, make sure you have read the handbook and are ready. You will forfeit your test fee if you choose to reschedule your test less than 48 hours prior to the original date. You must get in touch with the Driving Institute Booking Desk if you want to cancel your test. Please be aware that you will not receive a refund for your test fee if you cancel your appointment or fail to show up for the scheduled time and are denied entry to the testing facility.
Take your theory test and pass it.
The driving school where you opened your file is where you can take your theory test. You must arrive at the testing location at least half an hour prior to your scheduled time on test day. Personal items such as watches, pens, and cell phones are not permitted at the testing facility. You can keep your personal belongings in designated lockers.
One of the most crucial steps in the process is passing your theory test. You won’t be permitted to take your practical on-road test if you fail this one.
Schedule a time for the practical driving test.
You should be certain of your driving skills before scheduling your practical driving test.
To schedule your driving test, you need to:
- Pass the theory test.
- Have taken the bare minimum of driving lessons.
- You passed the driving institute’s driving assessment exam.
- To schedule your practical driving test, contact the RTA Call Center at 800-9090.
- The RTA website is available online at www.rta.ae.
- Or in person at the driving school where you received your instruction.
Participate in highway and freeway driving
After passing your on-road test, you should: • Take your instructor for at least four two-hour lessons on freeway driving.
Take your practical driving test and pass it.
Your practical driving test will take place in the vicinity of the driving school of your choice. The examiner may: • Check your identity against the record just prior to the test.
• Request your training log.
• Request the certificate of the theory test.
To finish the sign-in procedures, you must arrive at the testing location at least half an hour prior to the start of your test. Being too close to the test time could put you under needless stress and have an impact on how well you perform.
Test of Practical Driving
Depending on your performance or driving skills, the test will take roughly 20 minutes, particularly in the following areas:
• Vehicle Control.
• Following traffic laws.
• Coexisting with other drivers on the road.
• Exhibiting safe driving techniques.
In reverse parking, you might also be put to the test.
You will fail the test if you do anything that is deemed unsafe, unlawful, or dangerous during it.
Transmission: Manual or Automatic
You will only be able to operate a vehicle that is automatic if you are tested in one.
automatic after passing the exam. If you wish to operate a manual vehicle, you will have to pass an additional test.
Continue learning to drive and driving to learn
Your actual education will start now that you can drive without a driving instructor! It is your responsibility to drive more skillfully, safely, and in accordance with the law.
Driving while intoxicated is prohibited by law.
• Don’t use a cell phone. • Fasten your seat belt.
• Always keep your license on you.
Before you drive a car, make sure it is registered and insured. The documents ought to be in the vehicle’s glove box.