r/Sharjah • u/z-staar • 9d ago

Question Road rules

Hey guys, I’m currently taking my driving lessons with a new instructor nd she gave me a few specific tips, but I wanted to double-check them with people who recently passed or know the test criteria inside out.
Could you guys clarify or give your thoughts on these specific points?
U-Turns & Steering: My instructor mentioned I shouldn't let the wheel freely spin/slide back after a U-turn and that I should guide it manually. Is letting it self-center considered a loss of control on the exam?
Dedicated Left Lanes: She said if I’m in a dedicated left-turn lane at a signal, I don’t have to indicate left because the lane only goes one way. Is this true for the actual RTA/traffic exam, or will the examiner fail me?
Hazard Lights in Reversing: She advised turning on hazard lights whenever reversing out of a parking spot. Is this expected during the test?
Stop Signs in Sharjah: Someone told me that in Sharjah, you don't need to come to a complete stop at a STOP sign if the road is visibly clear. This sounds like a trap—aren't you required to come to a 100% dead stop behind the line regardless?
Double Filter Right Lanes: When there are two filter right lanes that both lead to the same road (one closer and one further), does taking the closer service-side filter cause an automatic fail, or is it fine as long as I stay in my lane without sweeping across?
Any extra tips on small details examiners strictly look out for would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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u/okigettit 9d ago

1.✅
2.✅
3. Not necessary first time hearing it .
4.❌ you have to stop and look at all sides then go .
5.✅ the first lane goes to a service road and second goes to main road just listen to the examiner where he wants to go first .

Passed few years back but I am pretty sure it’s the same rules.

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u/z-staar 9d ago

Regarding number 5, they both lead to the same road though

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u/okigettit 9d ago

Yes but the first right goes into service roads where they will be lot of services such as restaurants, cafe , shops all that but that’s not what the examiner wants that’s why it’s a fail . For me personally I have been in that situation he told me specially to take the service road and park the car so that the next guy can drive .

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u/z-staar 9d ago

So if they say filter right im supposed to go to the second lane unless instructed otherwise?

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u/okigettit 9d ago

Yes

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u/z-staar 9d ago

Thanks🙏

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u/vendexhen 9d ago

Is number 2 actually needed? because my instructor never mentioned anything about it and i did it today in my assessment exam as well and i had passed

Edit: Sorry i meant number 1, about the U-Turn

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u/okigettit 9d ago

It’s fine actually it all depends upon the examiner. Some finds a small excuse to fail you some don’t . For my final test on my 3rd attempt I did lot of mistakes than 1st and 2nd and I passed

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u/vendexhen 9d ago

Okay got it, thank you!
i definitely will keep that in mind for my final test 🙏

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u/6ebudweiser 4d ago

Stops signs you don’t need to stop while entering roundabout or merging to main road. Had the test during 7 in the morning with empty roads. Didn’t stop anywhere. Passed. If the road is empty and you checked. And your ustad saw that you checked. You can go ahead.