Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.
The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).

2. How are you required to overtake a traffic island on a two-way roadway?

Always from the side having more traffic.
Always from the side of least traffic.
Always from its left side.
From its right side, unless instructed otherwise by any traffic sign.

3. Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with mud protectors?

Every vehicle that its rear wheels are not protected by wings, except for tractors and speed restricted vehicles.
Only commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.
Only freight carrying vehicles.
Every vehicle that is used for transportation in bulk.

4. Is it permitted to change the size of tires on a vehicle?

Only if it is approved in advance by the Licensing Authority in the Ministry of Transportation.
Yes, to any size the driver wants, provided that all the vehicle’s wheels are replaced with new ones.
Yes, if the change is approved by the insurance company.
Absolutely not.

5. Which traffic sign should appear after traffic sign 701?

703
705
122
702

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6. “Drinking alcohol impairs the driver’s ability to estimate distances and speeds”: Correct or incorrect?

It is only correct for drivers wearing eyeglasses.
It is only correct for women
Drinking alcohol impairs the judgment of young drivers only.
Correct.

7. What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

End of overtaking restriction.
From here on parking is prohibited.
End of urban area.
Stopping and parking is permitted.

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8. What problem faces a vehicle driver who is driving at a high speed?

His response time is decreased, and thus his driving becomes more dangerous.
There is no problem at all: Research work has proven that in high speeds driving is more calm and relaxed.
The driver has very little time to properly respond to road events.
The driver's response time is significantly lengthened.

9. How should a driver of a vehicle that was involved in a road accident with casualties conduct himself?

Drive to the police station and provide his Identifying details.
Inform the police about the accident within 72 hours.
Exchange identifying details with the rest of the people involved in the accident, and then there is no need to inform the police about the accident.
Provide casualties with first-aid to the best of his ability and training, call the rescue forces and wait in place until they arrive.

10. What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn off the engine, place a warning triangle and lock the vehicle’s doors.
Engage the parking brake,Turn off the engine, and remove the key from the ignition switch. .
Remove the key from the ignition switch, place a warning triangle and pull the handbrake.
Place the parking tag on the left side of the windshield, in a place that is clearly visible to the municipal inspector.

11. Driving downhill in neutral gear:

Is permitted and not dangerous.
Is permitted but dangerous.
Is forbidden and very dangerous.
There is no legal reference to it.

12. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.
Yes, but on urban roads only.
Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.
No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

13. What does it mean when a yellow arrow pointing straight ahead is marked on the road?

All vehicles are permitted to drive straight, but right-of-way should be given to buses.
Every vehicle carrying at least six passengers is permitted to continue straight forward.
Only public vehicles are permitted to continue driving straight ahead at the coming intersection.
Private vehicles are permitted to carefully drive straight.

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14. What is the proper way of checking engine oil level?

By using the engine’s dipstick, when the engine is cold and turned off.
There is no need to check the engine’s oil, but only to change it in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.
It can only be checked in a licensed garage.
Only before the vehicle’s annual test.

15. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 1 to lane 4.
From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 4.
From lane 2 to lane 3.
From lane 2 to lane 4.

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16. While driving on a road with two lanes in your direction of driving:

You are always permitted to drive on the left lane only.
You are obliged to drive in the right lane, unless you are overtaking or turning left.
You are permitted to drive on the right or left lane, according to the type of the vehicle.
You may drive on either lane, as long as you don’t cause any risk to traffic.

17. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

When you approach railway tracks – honk, open a window and listen to the train’s noise.
Always stop before railway tracks, look to the right and to the left and continue driving.
Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary before the railway tracks.
Cross the railway tracks quickly.

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18. What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No parking of vehicles, except for the purpose of passenger unloading.
End of cab rank.
No stopping and parking for any other vehicle.
Cabs are prohibited to stop and unload passengers beyond this point.

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19. When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

When the driver is involved in a car accident in which only property damage was caused
When the driver disobeys a stop sign
When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of causing the death of a person.
When the driver fails to give right of way.

20. Which identifying details must be provided by a vehicle driver involved in a road accident with casualties?

His name. ID card number and telephone number,
If the vehicle’s number plates are intact and readable, there’s no need to provide any details.
His name, address, driver’s license number, vehicle’s registered number and name of vehicle’s owner.
Driver’s license number and vehicle’s registered number only.

21. Are cyclists permitted to enter a road, when the following traffic sign is placed at the entrance to the road?

No.
Yes, in inter-urban roads.
Yes, in an urban road only.
Yes, always.

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22. Is it permitted to tow more than one trailer?

Yes, but only with a permit of the Licensing Authority.
Yes, but only with a permit of the Controller of Road Transport.
Yes, but only with a permit of a policeman.
Yes, when carrying long freights it is permitted to tow more than one trailer, but it requires the approval of the safety officer.

23. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.
Not stopping next to a “stop” sign before an intersection.
Not placing a warning triangle while his malfunctioning vehicle was left standing on the road.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

24. What should a driver do when one of the vehicle’s two headlights is malfunctioning during the night?

He shouldn’t continue driving, and he cannot continue driving before the malfunction is fixed.
He shouldn’t continue driving only if the low beam is malfunctioning.
He shouldn’t continue driving only if the high beam is malfunctioning.
He can continue driving until the nearest garage.

25. When traffic signs or road marking have an orange color:

They mark that you are in a road works site.
These are traffic signs or markings on hazardous road sections for which no specific traffic sign was determined.
These are temporary traffic signs on a non-urban road only, which are valid for a maximum period of three months.
They are painted with special colors, designed to emphasize the signs during special weather conditions.

26. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Drive fast in the right lane.
Slow down gently and refrain from sudden braking or sharp turns.
Shift into high gear.
Drive in the right lane and overtake quickly.

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27. What should a driver do when he detects a safety failure in the steering wheel or brakes while driving?

Continue driving carefully until the nearest garage.
He should stop driving only if the failure is in the ignition or fuel system.
Stop driving immediately.
Identify the source of the problem and try to overcome it.

28. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Continue driving, pay attention to vehicles merging from your left.
Change lane and allow approaching vehicles from the right to merge.
Give right-of-way to vehicles merging from your right.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles merging from your right.

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29. The white vehicle (1) and the silver vehicle (2) at the intersection, intend to enter the same road. Which of them is obliged to give right of way?

The first one to turn.
The white vehicle.
The first one to enter the road.
The silver vehicle (2) at the intersection.

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30. What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Promenade ahead.
Path for cyclists only.
Path for cyclists and pedestrians only.
Crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.

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