Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What are you required to do after passing the following traffic sign, which is placed to your left?

Stop before level crossing.
Give right of way to traffic on the crossing road.
Drive normally. You are on a roadway that has right-of-way.
It is the end of the road section that has right of way.

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2. Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.
A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

3. When is it lawfully required to perform a vehicle license test?

Every two years, for all vehicle types.
Every two years for commercial vehicles and every year for motorcycles.
Every two years for all types of private passenger vehicles, without any restriction on the vehicle’s age.
Every year or any other lawfully defined period.

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 is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

It is prohibited to pass to the adjacent left or right lane. You must continue in your curremt lane.
Only two-wheelers are permitted to drive in this lane.
4-way intersection ahead.
Lane closed. No driving in this lane.

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6. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

It is forbidden to turn left from the left lane.
You have right-of-way on the narrow road over opposite traffic.
Only driving forward is permitted.
Left lane reverts to turning left only.

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

It is forbidden to exceed the speed indicated in the sign (in k.p.h).
Road for motor vehicles that are permitted and capable of driving at least the speed indicated in the sign (in k.p.h).
Speed limit of 55 k.p.h.
It is forbidden to drive slower than the speed indicated in the sign (in k.p.h).

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8. How would you avoid danger when starting to drive?

By observing correctly the road and the traffic on it, before starting to drive.
By giving a signal immediately as you start to drive.
By starting to drive in high speed and quickly merging into traffic.
By driving fast in reverse.

9. Is it permitted for vehicle drivers to drive under the influence of drugs or alcohol?

Yes, when they need to drive in order to receive medical treatment only.
Yes, for short-distance drives back home.
Yes, in accordance with doctor’s orders only.
It is absolutely forbidden.

10. Which documents should a driver be in possession of whilst driving?

Valid driving license, vehicle registration, compulsory insurance certificate and any other lawfully issued certificate
Driving license and vehicle registration only
Identity card, driving license, comprehensive insurance certificate and a certification of a towing arrangement for the vehicle
Identity card, driving license and a certificate testifying about the vehicle’s proper functioning signed by a manager of a garage

11. In which cases are you legally obliged to slow down?

When the road is obstructed, or having poor visibility or sharp bends.
Before and during overtaking, for increased safety.
In a place that is shaded by a boulevard of high trees.
When you approach a place in which delinquent activity might take place.

12. 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 2 to lane 4
From lane 2 to lane 3.
From lane 1 to lane 3.
From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 4.

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

Freeway without interchanges.
Entrance to a freeway.
Diagonal merging with a freeway.
End of freeway (Motorway)

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14. When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

When the other vehicle drives in the right lane and signals left.
When the other vehicle indicates and positions itself to turn left.
When there is an open lane to the right of the other vehicle.
When the other vehicle is in the central lane and signals right.

15. 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.

16. 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

17. Is a “restricted vehicle” permitted to use a road in which the following traffic sign is placed?

Yes, driving at a minimum speed of 55 k.p.h.
Yes, driving at a maximum speed of 55 k.p.h.
Yes, on a freeway only.
No.

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18. “Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect: The distance has no influence on vehicle wear or fuel consumption.
Correct: Keeping distance prevents brake wear and excessive fuel consumption due to frequent acceleration and braking.
Incorrect: Using the breaks and the accelerator in order to regulate wind flow is important for increasing the driver’s alertness.
Incorrect: Keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front of you causes brake wear.

19. What are you required to do when the following traffic light is placed (and is flashing)?

Stop and do not continue driving until the blinking yellow light turns off.
Proceed carefully and allow pedestrians to cross the road safely.
Ignore it. It is intended for pedestrians only.
Always stop before a pedestrian crossing, even if no one is crossing.

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20. 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.

21. Define level crossing:

A place where a road and a railroad meet on a freeway.
A place where a road and a railroad meet at different levels.
A place where a road and a railroad meet or cross at the same level.
Any place where a railroad can be crossed

22. What is the imminent danger when a vehicle skids whilst driving?

Loss of steering ability and loss of control over the vehicle.
That the clutch and the driving wheels stop to function.
Heating and wear of the vehicle’s brakes.
Heating and wear of the vehicle’s tires.

23. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.
To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.
To prevent tire wear.
To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

24. What is the maximum allowed speed in a “play street”?

10 KPH.
20 KPH.
40 KPH.
30 KPH.

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25. What is the first stage in getting back on the road from the “hard shoulder”?

Signaling with the indicator.
Getting closer from the hard shoulder to the road's edge.
Accelerating the vehicle up to the speed of the vehicles on the road.
Turning the wheel in order to get on the road in a 45 degree angle.

26. What in the conduct of the blue vehicle is improper?

The driver of the blue vehicle is not driving in the right-hand lane.
Although it is cloudy the driver has not turned on his lights.
the driver of the blue vehicle has not turned on his left indicator.
The driver in the blue vehicle is not keeping a sfe braking distance

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27. Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

No. Only instruction signs refer to the giving of right-of-way.
No. The sign belongs to the instruction signs group and is not, as far as right-of-way rules are concerned, obligatory.
Yes. You should give right-of-way to vehicle traffic on the road ahead.
No. This is a warning sign which doesn’t come to replace any right-of-way sign.

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28. Under which conditions is it permitted to drive in reverse

Only with the condition that the driver is guided by a person that stands behind the car and is visible to him.
Only if the vehicle is close to the sidewalk.
Provided it is necessary and that no risk, interruption or disturbance is caused to any other road-user.
Driving in reverse is absolutely forbidden.

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29. Is it permitted to get on or off a moving vehicle?

It is absolutely forbidden.
No, except if it doesn’t cause any risk.
Yes, as part of a sports activity, and only for adults passengers.
Yes, with the approval of a police officer.

30. What is “night time”?

The period of time in which it is required to turn on the vehicle’s parking lights
A period of heavy fog only
The period of time that starts 15 minutes following sunset and ends 15 minutes before sunrise
The period of time between sunset and the following sunrise.

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