Lebanon Driving Theory Test exam-day guide
Lebanon Driving Theory Test · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Original national identity card or valid passport
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. The name and spelling must match your registration record. If you registered with an ikhraj qayd (individual civil extract) or a residency document, bring that same document. Confirm with the provider which ID types it accepts before test day.
Driving licence application file and receipt
Carry any stamped papers, payment receipts, or file number the licensing authority (for example the Immatriculation/registration office at the relevant mohafazat) gave you when you registered. Officials may ask to see proof that your file is complete before admitting you to the test.
Medical certificate and eye test, if required for your category
Some categories and some applicants need a recent medical or vision certificate. Check whether yours was already submitted with your file or must be presented on the day. Confirm with the provider.
Two or more passport-sized photographs
Bring recent photos matching the size and background the authority requires. They are often needed for the licence card or file, and having spares avoids a return trip.
Glasses or contact lenses if your vision requires them
If you wear corrective lenses, bring them and wear them. Examiners may check that you can see adequately, and driving without a required correction can be treated as a fault or a licence restriction issue.
Arrive early and confirm your exact test location and time
Test centres and scheduling vary by region. Confirm the address, gate, and reporting time with your driving school or the licensing office at least a day in advance, then plan to arrive with a buffer for traffic and security checks.
Know the vehicle you will drive
Confirm whether you use your driving school's car or your own, whether it is manual or automatic, and whether it carries the required learner or school markings and dual controls. Practise in that same car if possible.
Review the core manoeuvres and observation habits
Be ready to perform starting off, moving off from a kerb, turning at junctions, roundabout entry and exit, lane changes, overtaking, hill starts, parking, and a three-point turn, always with mirror and blind-spot checks and correct signalling.
Rehearse the pre-drive safety routine
Practise adjusting the seat, headrest, and mirrors, fastening the seatbelt, checking that doors are closed, and confirming the gear and handbrake before starting. This is often assessed as part of the test.
Dress appropriately and avoid distractions
Wear flat shoes you can use on the pedals and clothing that does not restrict movement. Leave headphones and phone use out of the car; a ringing or handled phone during the test can be penalised.
Plan for a possible wait
Bring water and any medication you need, and allow extra time. Test days can run late; staying calm and rested matters more than rushing.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment, the centre address, the reporting time, and which vehicle you will use. Re-read your registration file to make sure every document is present and none has expired. Book one or two final lessons focused on your weakest manoeuvres rather than repeating what you already do well.
Drive a full mock route with your instructor and ask for honest feedback on observation, signalling, speed control, and positioning. Write down the three errors you repeat most and drill only those. Check that your ID matches your file exactly.
Do a light review of the priority rules, road signs, and safe following distance, then stop studying early. Prepare your documents, photos, and glasses in one envelope or bag. Check the weather and traffic forecast, set two alarms, and get a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal, avoid caffeine overload, and leave earlier than the map suggests. Re-check that you have your ID, file papers, photos, and glasses. Arrive calm, register as instructed, and use any waiting time to observe how other candidates are called and what the examiner asks them.
Take a few slow breaths, adjust the seat and mirrors, fasten your belt, and confirm the handbrake and gear. Tell yourself the routine: mirrors, signal, manoeuvre. Do not rush the first minute; a composed start sets the tone.
Listen to each instruction fully, ask for clarification once if you genuinely did not understand, and then act deliberately. Narrate nothing unless asked; instead demonstrate constant mirror checks, blind-spot glances, correct signals, and smooth speed control. If you make a mistake, correct it safely and continue rather than dwelling on it.
Stop the car safely, apply the handbrake, and wait for the examiner to finish. Ask what the next step is for your licence, and confirm any fees or follow-up appointments before leaving the centre.
Rules to check
Carry your original identity document; a copy or an expired document may be refused. If you are unsure which documents are accepted, confirm with the provider before travelling to the centre.
Follow the examiner's instructions and the centre's staff at all times. Do not argue with the examiner during the test; if you believe an assessment was wrong, ask the centre afterwards about the formal complaint or appeal route.
Do not use a phone, headphones, or any coaching assistance while driving. Communication with your instructor or companions during the test is generally not allowed; confirm the centre's specific rule with the provider.
The test is normally assessed continuously, with serious or dangerous faults, repeated minor faults, or an intervention by the examiner leading to a fail. Ask the examiner or your school to explain the scoring and any minimum requirements for your category.
If you take a break, ask permission first. Leaving the vehicle or the waiting area without informing staff can cause you to lose your slot.
Drive to the legal rules you have learned: obey signs and signals, respect speed limits, give way as required, and keep a safe following distance. Safe, legal driving matters more than finishing quickly.
If you feel unwell, say so before the test starts. Driving while impaired, including by alcohol, medication, or illness, is both unsafe and likely to end the test.
Keep the vehicle legal and presentable: valid papers, working lights and indicators, mirrors, seatbelts, and any required learner markings. A vehicle that is not roadworthy may not be accepted for the test.