Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

Dirt might damage the safety systems.
A clean vehicle helps to improve the driver’s concentration and general feeling.
A dirty vehicle endangers and pollutes its close environment.
They impair the driver’s vision.

2. What is the order of actions the driver needs to take before slowing down?

Step firmly on the brake pedal, to inform the driver behind you began to slow down.
Give a hand signal to the driver behind, glance at the mirror to see his response and slow down.
Turn your head backwards, step on the brake pedal to slow down and finally take a quick look at the mirrors.
Glance at the mirrors, ease off the accelerator pedal and use the brakes or gears.

3. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign
No, it is not obligatory to obey
Yes, it is obligatory to obey, with full caution
Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign

4. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness while driving?

Have an adequate rest before driving and take rest breaks during the journey.
A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.
Drive slowly until the tiredness passes away.
Physical exercise will drive the tiredness away for many hours.

5. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

Slow down before the level crossing, and if a train is approaching - stop.
Do not enter this lane and do not continue driving in it.
Slow down before the level crossing and pass the tracks without delay or interruption.
Stop before the tracks until the train passes.

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

Internal road in a Kibbutz or Moshav only.
End of urban area.
Entrance to an urban area.
Careful! public institutions.

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7. 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.

8. Which driver related ability is impaired during fog?

Vehicle acceleration.
Braking.
Steering.
Vision

9. Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a continuous white line?

On the right side of the line only
On the right side of the line, but it is permitted to drive on the left side of the line for overtaking.
On the left side of the separation line
The greater part of the vehicle should be on the right side of the line

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10. When you arrive with your vehicle to the place that is illustrated in the following picture, you must:

Slow down.
Honk.
Accelerate.
Stop.

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11. Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle or driver’s documentation?

It is permitted only to highlight writings that were erased or made unclear over time
It is permitted only to add or change an address, in the main post office branch
It is permitted only to add the zip code of a residence address, in the main post office branch
No. Only the Licensing Authority is allowed to change details in these documents.

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

Careful, speed bumps ahead.
Careful, falling rocks.
Road works ahead.
Archeological works ahead.

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13. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

Honk. Blink your headlights and continue driving.
Swerve to the opposite lane and continue driving normally.
Slow down and prepare to stop (2).
Block the silver vehicle’s driving lane and allow the red vehicle to get out.

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14. What are you required to do when the truck in the picture enters your driving lane?

Allow it to enter the lane without disturbance.
You should stay on the left lane and drive faster.
You should drive faster and prevent it from entering.
You should move to the right lane in order to continue driving.

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15. How can you manage to keep your braking distance within the range of your vehicle’s lights while driving at night?

By using an additional spot light to detect road hazards.
By using the rear fog light to reinforce your head lights beam.
By turning on the long-distance high beam and driving at a high speed accordingly.
By adjusting your driving speed to your field of vision at all times.

16. The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence:

Revoking a driver’s license, prison term, fine and other lawful penalties.
Fine or only suspended prison term.
Revoking a driver’s license or only suspended prison term.
Fine, active prison term or only suspended prison term.

17. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road conditions?

Stay in low gear while keeping to the right.
Turn on the high beam, because of the shadow on the roadway.
Enter the curve carefully and increase speed when going downhill.
Honk, because of the obstructed field of vision in the curve.

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18. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

Quick wear of the clutch and of the gearbox.
When the braking forces or the vehicle's inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.
Excessive change of gears.
When the engine is worn out and cannot stabilize the vehicle.

19. How should one change lanes?

Signal with the winker and make a short diagonal deviation to the intended lane.
After checking and taking account of the position and speed of other vehicles in the intended lane.
Drive as close as possible to the desired lane, and when no vehicle drives behind you – signal with the winker and make a short diagonal deviation to the intended lane.
Deviate quickly and fearlessly in a short diagonal, and verify that you are signaling with the winker.

20. When you use the vehicle’s horn for signaling:

The signal shall be given at a fast and unchanging pace.
You are lawfully required to honk at least three times.
The signal should not be longer than needed.
The signal shall be given in a long and continuous manner.

21. 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.

22. When a vehicle is disqualified from use on the road:

It is forbidden to be on the road without authorization from the licensing authority.
It is forbidden to get back on the road without authorization of the insurance company
It is allowed to stay on the road for a period of up to seven days after being taken off the road.
It is allowed to stay on the road unlimitedly, as long as it doesn’t pose any traffic safety risk

23. How many vehicles are allowed to be towed simultaneously by a motor vehicle?

One, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority.
Two, provided that their overall length does not exceed fifteen meters.
Two, unless otherwise approved by the Licensing Authority.
Only one and there is no possibility to approve more than one.

24. What are you required to do when the signal in the picture displays a flashing red light?

Always stop before the level crossing, and don’t continue driving until the flashing stops.
You may continue driving straight carefully after stopping first.
Proceed – it is permitted to drive straight when the road is clear.
Drive slowly while passing the crossing.

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25. Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

The owner of the vehicle even if he is not the current driver.
The driver.
The person guiding the driver while he drives backwards.
Everybody near a vehicle that drives backwards.

26. What is the speed limit after this traffic sign?

50 k.p.h.
20 k.p.h.
30 k.p.h.
60 k.p.h.

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27. What characterizes the roads that follow this road sign?

They pass through an urban area, including residential neighborhoods with pedestrian activity.
They pass through a Kibbutz or Moshav only.
They connect between main cities.
You are entering an area with road works.

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28. According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?

A disruption in the field of vision can only be a result of blinding by another vehicle driving in the opposite direction.
The disruption is caused because the distance between the two vehicles is too small.
The fog caused the poor field of vision.
The disruption shown in the picture is inevitable, regardless of its cause.

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29. Does a-can of beer have a lesser effect on a driver compared to a whisky shot?

No. They both have a more or less equal effect on the driver’s ability to drive safely.
No, beer is not regarded as a drink which affects one’s driving.
Yes, beer has more alcohol than whisky.
No, the quantity of beer is greater and therefore its effect is greater.

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

You have right-of-way in the narrow road.
Give right-of-way on the narrow road to vehicles coming from the opposite side.
No turning at the end of the road section.
No through road (cul-de-sac) ahead.

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