Theory Exam - Meteoria

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

Give right-of-way to all vehicles.
Be alert, speed camera ahead.
A hazardous place for which a specific road sign was not designated.
Careful! dangerous descent.

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2. What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.
If he doesn’t drive the vehicle, he bears no responsibility.
The vehicle owner is only held responsible if he is present in the vehicle while another person is driving it.
The vehicle owner is responsible for it even if the vehicle is stolen.

3. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

Yes, it is a legitimate road sign.
No, because it was not authorized by the Road Safety Authority.
No, because its smaller in size than normal traffic signs
No, it is not a legitimate road sign, but merely a recommendation.

4. What are the permitted driving directions according to the traffic signs in the following intersection?

Straight and left for busses only.
Straight in the direction of the arrow only for non-public vehicles.
All vehicles approaching will continue in the direction of the arrow.
Straight, for public transport only.

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5. What should a driver do when he approaches a road section on which oil was spilled?

Drive faster and avoid stepping on the brake pedal.
Slow down as moderately as possible, and avoid heavy l braking.
Move the wheel left and right intermittently while driving on the oil.
Continue driving normally, because the oil helps to increase tire-road friction.

6. Define “path”:

Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.
A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.
Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.
A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.

7. When is it required to brake only one wheel in a tractor (brake separation)?

When the tractor driver wants to make a maneuver in a particularly large radius between structures or crops.
When one wheel slides against the ground and the tractor cannot proceed.
When the tractor driver wants to make a sharp turn on the spot while driving at a high speed.
When the tractor driver wants to make a sharp turn on the spot while driving at a very slow speed.

8. Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?

The Owner of the vehicle is permitted to make changes in it as he pleases.
Yes, but provided that the owner of the vehicle notifies about it in advance and in writing to the vehicle’s manufacturer or agency.
Yes, but only if the change is made by a licensed garage.
Yes, but only with a written pre-approval of the Licensing Authority.

9. Under which conditions is it allowed to deviate from a driving lane?

At a slow speed and by deviating sharply.
Provided that no risk or disturbance is caused to any other road user.
Only after signaling and looking at the mirrors.
It is absolutely prohibited to deviate from the driving lane.

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10. What is the correct way of driving downhill?

By shifting to neutral gear, to save on fuel.
By shifting to one of the gears and continuously stepping on the clutch pedal.
By shifting to high gear and continuously stepping on the brake pedal.
By driving in one of the gears.

11. You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should vehicles that arrived at the same time enter the intersection?

You enter first (3), the garbage truck comes second (1), and the private vehicle is last (2).
The garbage truck enters first (1), second is the private vehicle (2), and you go last (3).
You enter first (3), second is the private vehicle (2), and the garbage truck is last (1).
The private vehicle will go in first (2), you go second (3), and the garbage truck is last (1).

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12. Where would you stop according to the following picture:

At least 10 meters before the junction.
Before the signpost.
Where you can see the traffic crossing your path.
In any case – before the pedestrian crossing.

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

Steep escent for the next 2,500 meters.
Steep escent starts in 2,500 meters.
Steep and winding descent for the next 2,500 meters.
Steep descent starts in 2,500 meters.

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14. A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

No, if lanes are not marked you may drive in any part of the road.
No, you cannot “deviate” from an unmarked lane.
No, you are permitted by law to deviate from your lane without any restriction.
Yes, a lane can be either marked or unmarked.

15. The following road sign remains valid:

Until the nearest intersection or until a “no parking” zone.
Until a “no entry” sign.
Until an “end of urban road” sign.
Until the nearest interchange.

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16. When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

When driving behind another vehicle and his high beam hits the rear part of the vehicle in front.
When the vehicle’s “fog light” is also turned-on.
Only while driving inside a tunnel.
When driving behind another vehicle and his “fog light” and “high beam” are turned-on at the same time.

17. From which lane is it permitted to perform a U-turn to the left?

From a left-hand lane or from any other lane, provided that there is no road marking or road sign that prohibit turning from this lane.
Only from the left lane.
Only from a lane in which a straight (forward) arrow is marked on the roadway.
From the lane in which a straight (forward) arrow is marked, that is closest to the separation area.

18. When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

You are allowed to overtake in a one way road.
Do not overtake and do not try to overtake any other vehicle before the crossing.
You are allowed to overtake if there are no pedestrians on the crossing.
You are allowed to overtake before the pedestrian crossing in an urban road only.

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19. Define “play street”:

A main road joined by side roads.
A road designed for children’s games, pedestrians and vehicles, sign posted at the entrance with the “play street” sign.
A street designated for children’s games, into which only pedestrians and two wheeled vehicles are permitted to enter.
A street in which different types of vehicles may drive side by side

20. The driver’s reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment the driver steps on the brake pedal until the vehicle makes a complete stop.
From the moment the driver identifies the danger ahead until the moment he begins to react to the danger.
From the initial reaction until the end of the vehicle’s braking.
From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

21. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.
Yes, except for directions which contradict a no-entry sign.
No, it is not obligatory to obey
Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

22. Where in a vehicle should a fire extinguisher be placed?

Next to the battery, in a closed and locked place.
On the vehicle’s roof, having easy access, to enable quick operation
In a visible place with easy access to enable quick operation.
Next to the fuel tank, in a closed and locked place.

23. What is the correct sentence?

The braking distance is always longer than the reaction distance.
The reaction distance is always longer than the braking distance.
The braking distance is always longer that the stopping distance.
The stopping distance is always longer than the braking distance.

24. What sign signifies a charging point for electric vehicles?

ס-130
ס-31
ס-131
ס-55

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25. What is the meaning of the sign?

Move to the next lane on the right when traffic conditions allow.
Pass the obstacle on the right side.
Go to the right only.
Special lane for public transport.

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing.
Slow down and prepare to stop before the crossing, if necessary.
Drive faster and cross the railway tracks.
Stop at a distance of 12 meters from the railway tracks to check if a train is approaching.

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27. In order to avoid hitting a vehicle that makes a sudden stop in front of you:

Keep your foot on the brake pedal so that you can also stop if needed.
Try to overtake it so it will be behind you.
Always keep sufficient distance from the vehicle in front .
Stop immediately upon noticing the brake lights of the vehicle in front, regardless of your distance from him.

28. When is it permitted to turn on the fog lights?

Only in the dark.
Only in a condition of pouring rain, fog or snow.
Only during the winter.
Whenever the driver deems it fit.

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

T-Intersection ahead.
Railway crossing.
Cross road.
Junction in a freeway.

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30. When is it forbidden for a person to drive any type of vehicle?

When he did not rest at least 8 hours before driving
When his physical or mental state might endanger other road-users
Before taking a medication and during the following 24 consecutive hours
As long as the driver holds a valid driver’s license, there is no law that prohibits him from driving

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