Seven emirates
Driving theory tests in the seven emirates
Pick your emirate for its practice format and the step-by-step licence journey, from the eye test to the road test.
- Dubai35 questions in 30 minutes, then 5 risk-recognition clipsLicensing: the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)Practice format based on news reports
- Abu Dhabi35 questions in 30 minutesLicensing: the Integrated Transport Centre (Abu Dhabi Mobility), through the TAMM platformGeneral UAE practice format
- Sharjah25 questions in 20 minutesLicensing: Sharjah Police, with traffic files on the Ministry of Interior (MOI) systemAs published by Sharjah Driving Institute
- Ajman35 questions in 30 minutesLicensing: Ajman Police, with traffic files on the Ministry of Interior (MOI) systemGeneral UAE practice format
- Ras Al Khaimah35 questions in 30 minutesLicensing: Ras Al Khaimah Police, with traffic files on the Ministry of Interior (MOI) systemGeneral UAE practice format
- Fujairah35 questions in 30 minutesLicensing: Fujairah Police, with traffic files on the Ministry of Interior (MOI) systemGeneral UAE practice format
- Umm Al Quwain35 questions in 30 minutesLicensing: Umm Al Quwain Police, with traffic files on the Ministry of Interior (MOI) systemGeneral UAE practice format
Practice formats compared
| Emirate | Questions | Time | Pass mark | Risk clips | Where the figures come from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai | 35 | 30 min | 23/35 | + 5 clips | Practice format based on news reports |
| Abu Dhabi | 35 | 30 min | 23/35 | – | General UAE practice format |
| Sharjah | 25 | 20 min | 18/25 | – | As published by Sharjah Driving Institute |
| Ajman | 35 | 30 min | 23/35 | – | General UAE practice format |
| Ras Al Khaimah | 35 | 30 min | 23/35 | – | General UAE practice format |
| Fujairah | 35 | 30 min | 23/35 | – | General UAE practice format |
| Umm Al Quwain | 35 | 30 min | 23/35 | – | General UAE practice format |
About these figures. Sharjah Driving Institute publishes 25 questions, 18 correct to pass, in 20 minutes. The Dubai figures (35 questions in 30 minutes, about 65% to pass, and 5 short risk-recognition clips) come from news reports and an older RTA announcement, not from a current published format. Abu Dhabi and the northern emirates do not publish a format, so the app uses a general UAE practice format there. Pass marks for clips are practice targets. Ask your driving institute what to expect on the day.
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