Abu Dhabi Theory study plan

Abu Dhabi Theory · Give each week a clear focus.

8 weeks · About 7 hours per week

Week 1

Traffic Signs and Road Markings

Sort road signs into their categories (warning, prohibitory, mandatory, information, guide, temporary) and state what each category demands of the driver.
Match 30 high-frequency regulatory and warning signs to the exact action required, without cues.
Distinguish solid from broken and yellow from white lane lines, and state the overtaking, stopping and parking consequence of each.
Sketch from memory the marking layouts of a roundabout approach, a signalised junction and a school zone.
Re-do every item missed on the first pass until the error log is empty.

A closed-book 40-item signs-and-markings self-quiz scored at 85% or higher, with a written error log of every miss and its correction.

Week 2

Recognise signs by shape and colour alone, including temporary and construction signs.
Interpret junction markings, box junctions, chevrons, hatched areas and pedestrian-crossing markings.
Relate posted speed-limit signs to the road class they appear on and to the correct driving response.
Read the first rules set (speed limits, lane discipline, keeping left except to overtake) and paraphrase each rule in one sentence.

A one-page 'sign to action' reference covering 50 signs and 10 markings, self-tested to 90% recall before moving on.

Week 3

State the default speed limits for urban, rural and highway roads and explain what a posted limit overrides.
Apply right-of-way rules at uncontrolled junctions, roundabouts and pedestrian crossings in written scenarios.
List every situation in which overtaking is prohibited and justify each one.
Describe parking and stopping restrictions, including where a vehicle may never be left.
Explain indicator, lane-change, mirror and blind-spot obligations before any manoeuvre.

A 50-question rules quiz scored at 80% or higher, with each wrong answer rewritten as a correct rule statement.

Week 4

Classify common violations and penalties into their severity groups and state the driver behaviour that avoids each.
Apply the seatbelt, child-restraint, mobile-phone and document-carrying rules to everyday scenarios.
Define the three-second following rule and calculate a safe gap at 40, 80 and 120 km/h.
Identify at least ten hazard types from written road scenarios and name the correct response to each.

A timed 30-question mixed mock on Domains 1 and 2 completed at 80% or higher under exam conditions.

Week 5

Compare stopping distances on dry and wet surfaces and explain the effect of speed on each.
Describe how fatigue, distraction, alcohol and medication degrade observation and reaction time.
Explain the hazards of overtaking and of being overtaken, including blind spots and closing speeds.
Describe the correct observation sequence for junctions, roundabouts, pedestrian crossings and school zones.
List the adjustments required for night driving, rain and low-visibility conditions.

A hazard log of 15 written scenarios, each with the hazard identified, the observation missed and the correct driver response.

Week 6

Explain how to check tyre pressure and tread depth, and state how often each check is due.
Describe the checks for brakes, coolant, engine oil and lights, and state what each warning light means.
Explain what ABS does and what the driver must do during a skid or an emergency stop.
Describe the safe loading limits and how load affects braking and stability.
State the correct action when a warning light illuminates while driving.

A ten-item pre-drive checklist demonstrated on a real or simulated vehicle walk-around, plus a 25-question vehicle-safety quiz at 80% or higher.

Week 7

Apply the DRABC sequence and demonstrate the recovery position and bleeding control on a practice dummy or volunteer.
State the response for burns, fractures and a casualty who must not be moved.
Sequence the actions at a crash scene: protect, call emergency services, assist within your training.
Describe courteous behaviour for merging, tailgating, horn use, lane sharing and patience at congestion.
Apply eco-driving techniques to cut fuel use, including smooth acceleration, correct gear, reduced idling and correct tyre pressure.

A single emergency-response card covering first aid steps and scene management, plus a 20-question quiz on Domains 5 to 7 at 80% or higher.

Week 8

Re-drill every item in the error log until each one is answered correctly twice in a row.
Sit three full-length timed mocks covering all seven domains.
Re-read the sign reference sheet and the rules notes end to end.
Re-test the two weakest domains with a dedicated 30-question set each.

Three full-length mocks all scored at 85% or higher, with an error log that contains no unresolved items.

Week 2: Recall all six sign categories and reproduce the 50-sign reference sheet from memory at 90% accuracy.

Week 4: Score 80% or higher on a timed 30-question mock of Domains 1 and 2, with no repeated error type in the log.

Week 6: Score 80% or higher on a mixed 25-question hazard-perception and vehicle-safety quiz, and complete the pre-drive checklist unaided.

Week 8: Three full-length timed mocks all at 85% or higher across all seven domains, with an empty error log.