Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Which vehicles are permitted to pass other vehicles on their right side?

Vehicles driving on a bus lane.
It is only permitted when the roadway’s width exceeds 12 meters.
Only slow vehicles on an urban road.
Only motorcycles, when the roadway’s width exceeds 6 meters.

2. When is a blue warning light displayed on the dashboard?

All answers are correct.
When the high beam is turned on.
When the low beam is turned on.
When the parking lights are turned on.

3. Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.
Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.
No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.
Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

4. When are you (a motorcycle rider) required to return to your driving lane at the end of overtaking?

After first glancing in the mirrors and then making another check by looking briefly backwards over your right shoulder.
A reasonable time after passing the overtaken vehicle.
After seeing the overtaken vehicle in both motorcycle mirrors.
When riding a motorcycle, you are not required to return to your former driving lane.

5. What should you do when you are about to start driving after stopping or parking at the side of the roadway?

You should signal with your left hand and swiftly merge with traffic. .
You should, before starting to drive, signal and then get on the road quickly.
Make a left-signal and drive. The other vehicle should give you right-of-way.
You should signal appropriately and ensure that you can merge with the traffic without endangering other road users.

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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. According to the picture, who of those involved should take measures to prevent an accident?

The vehicle and the pedestrian are far from each other; hence no measures should be taken.
The pedestrian should stop and allow the vehicle to continue driving.
The driver should slow down and even stop if necessary.
The pedestrian should walk faster and finish crossing.

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8. What risk do riders of two-wheelers face while passing between two rows of moving cars before an intersection?

Being hit by a car that suddenly swerves from its lane to the passage in which the motorcycle is proceeding.
There is no risk, as there is always enough space for two-wheelers to pass comfortably and safely.
The rider might scare drivers who are short-tempered anyway.
The risk is that at the beginning of the row, next to the intersection, there is no more space left because there are many two-wheelers standing there.

9. What is the distance we are required to keep from the vehicle in front of us while driving?

Any distance that allows us to see the back wheels of the vehicle in front of us while driving.
Any distance that always allows us to see well what’s happening ahead of the vehicle that is driving in front of us.
The required statutory distance in which accident may always be prevented, while taking all the relevant elements into consideration.
A distance which prevents entry of other vehicles in it.

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10. What should you carefully check while purchasing a used tire for your vehicle?

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.
Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 2 years).

11. What is the risk in braking while being forced to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

The Vehicle may spin as a result of braking on different types of road surfaces that have different grades of friction.
Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive air pressure in the tires.
Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive brake use.
Vehicle spinning, because its front wheels become locked.

12. 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.

13. What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

The old age of the vehicle.
Road visibility conditions.
Every element that prevents direct contact between the tire and the roadway, such as: water, oil, mud, gravel, etc.
Any element which affects the driver's alertness.

14. How should a driver conduct himself when another vehicle suddenly emerges in his driving lane from the opposite direction, heading towards him?

Swerve to the left and drive on the opposite lane, which is currently free.
Honk and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.
Slow down, pull as far right as possible and even pull onto the “hard shoulder” if necessary.
Turn on his high beam and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.

15. How would you keep your vehicle balanced when approaching a curve in the roadway?

You should slow down before entering the curve, and accelerate when coming out of it.
You should shift into high gear.
You should shift into neutral gear.
You should drive faster before entering the curve.

16. When are we required to keep a more-than-customary distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

When driving in low speed on an urban road.
When trucks or other heavy vehicles are in front of us.
Never: A distance of two seconds is always sufficient.
When visibility is poor, when driving on a slippery road or when we are tired.

17. What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

A gap of thirty meters, in order to allow safe stoppage.
A gap of forty meters, in order to prevent an accident.
A gap of at least three seconds.
A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..

18. 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.

19. When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

Only vehicles driving on more than two wheels are permitted to make the U-turn.
Only when the turn can be made from the right side of the road, and can be completed without stopping.
Only when the vehicle is directed by another person.
When no obstruction to traffic is caused, field of vision is clear and there is no prohibiting road sign.

20. What is the function of the vehicle’s starter?

To turn the engine and cause it to ignite..
Connect the engine to the wheels.
Control the engine’s operation.
Disconnect the engine from the wheels.

21. Which of the following traffic signs warn about an intersection with traffic lights ahead?

122
114
702
705

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22. 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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23. 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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24. When visibility conditions are impaired:

Stay close to the vehicle in front, to be assisted by its lights.
Keep to the right of the road and drive faster until visibility conditions improve.
Drive slower and maintain a wider gap from the vehicle in front.
Maintain normal speed, but remain constantly alert in case an emergency brake is required.

25. A panoramic mirror:

Causes the objects that reflect in it to look smaller and farther.
Is very expensive and therefore used only in buses.
Increases the size of reflecting objects.
Precisely reflects the objects mirrored in it (without increasing or decreasing their size).

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

Two-way traffic on the road ahead.
Entry to the boundaries of an urban road/s.
Give right-of-way to drivers approaching from the opposite direction.
You have right-of-way over traffic from the opposite direction.

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27. What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing barrier which is marked by a traffic light?

Turn off the vehicle’s radio only.
Act normally. The driver must drive carefully only when he sees or hears an approaching train.
Act normally. When a railway crossing is protected by a barrier, the driver is allowed to be less alert.
He must always slow down.

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28. How can we moderate a situation in which our vehicle skids on the road?

Through correct speed ,steering and a correct and early use of the brakes.
By strongly turning the wheel left and right, to stabilize the vehicle.
By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands.
By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.

29. What is the speed limit in an area where the following road sign is placed (and no other road sign indicates otherwise)?

60 k.p.h.
50 k.p.h
30 k.p.h.
There is no speed limit.

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30. It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Always.
Only on a non-urban road.
Only on a two-way urban road.
Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” sign is placed.

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