Theory Exam - Meteoria

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

Paint tests on the roadway.
It is permitted to park on the side of the road with the broken line.
An unbroken separation line is about to start.
It is only permitted to cross the lines if the broken lines are marked on the right side of the continuous line.

2. 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.

3. In which direction should a motorcyclist focus his sight when entering into a turn?

Far ahead.
In the direction of the turn and the direction of its exit.
As close to the motorcycle as possible.
He should look far ahead and concentrate on the road signs and the surroundings of the turn.

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

Honk continuously to warn the tractor drivers.
Give right-of-way to an agricultural vehicle on a freeway.
Turn-on the lights and stay on the right of the road.
Slow down as you may encounter a heavy and slow agricultural vehicle.

5. What will be the result of moderate driving, without performing heavy engine accelerations?

Savings in the vehicle’s electricity consumption.
Engine fuel consumption savings.
Driving becomes longer than necessary.
Engine oil consumption savings.

6. The correctional measures which may be imposed by the Licensing Authority, based on the point system:

Are merely recommendations. Only a court of law is authorized to impose correctional measures, based on the point system.
Come to replace traffic offence related convictions..
Do not include driver’s license revocation (Only a police officer is permitted to revoke a driver’s license).
Are additional to any other sanction that is imposed on a driver by a court of law due to traffic offenses.

7. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

It can drive the tiredness away completely.
Yes, for a long time.
Absolutely yes, and it is even better, on the long run, than taking a rest outside the vehicle.
Yes, for a short time.

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

Path for bicycles only.
Bicycle crossing.
Separate bicycle paths on a freeway.
Joint path for cyclists and pedestrians.

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

A path for bicycles only.
Driver pay attention, bicycles passing.
Designated lane for motorcycles and bicycles only.
No entry for bicycles.

10. How should you behave at the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

Enter the intersection. You have right of way in the intersection (3)
Give right of way to the private vehicle (1), and to the truck (2).
Give right of way to the private vehicle (1).
Allow the big vehicle to drive (2). Big vehicles always get right of way.

11. 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.

12. What is the implication of driving a vehicle with a broken headlamp lens?

The light beam is not properly focused and other drivers are blinded by it.
Over-cooling of the lamp bulb.
Accelerated emptying of the battery.
Self-blinding of the driver.

13. What is a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a manager of an authorized garage, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman, a car assessor or a driving examiner due to a malfunction of the vehicle or damage caused by an accident.
A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a driving examiner, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman when the driver commits a traffic offence

14. A “sidecar” is:

A motorcycle with three wheels that are aligned one after the other.
A vehicle connected to the side of another vehicle with a bar that is not longer than 2.5 meters.
A fixture assembled on a wheel and connected to a motorcycle from the side, for the purpose of carrying a person or freight.
A vehicle driving next to another vehicle at the same speed.

15. 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

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

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

17. Why is it that the control of a motorcycle is decreased while entering a turn?

Because the motorcycle is decelerating during the entire course of the turn.
Because the rider’s position is lower than usual.
Because less surface of the tyre maintains contact on the road when the driver leans the motorcycle over.
Because it needs to accelerate during the entire course of the turn.

18. What is the most important measure a motorcyclist can take while driving besides or nearby other vehicles?

Adjust his speed to the speed of the vehicles around him – even if it exceeds speed limit.
Pay strict attention to the movements of other vehicles in good time.
Reduce his response space and distance.
Ride with legs close to the ground to improve stability.

19. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?

It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, only during day light and for the purpose of loading passengers.
Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twenty meters.
Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twelve meters.

20. If a vehicle is lawfully photographed while committing an offence, who of the following is held responsible for the offense?

The driver’s employer.
The driver and the passenger besides him.
The vehicle’s owner, unless he proves that the vehicle was driven by another person and he identifies this person.
It is not important. The main thing is to have the fine paid.

21. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Absolutely not, unless it is indicated otherwise in the medication’s prescription.
Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.
It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.
Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

22. 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.

23. 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.

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

Cab rank; no stopping and parking of other vehicles, except for unloading passengers.
Pick-up stop; no stopping and parking of other vehicles.
No stopping and parking for any vehicle within a distance of 20 meters.
Route service station for special cabs and busses.

25. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop anyway.
Always accelerate when entering the intersection, in order to avoid traffic disturbance.
Cross it safely.
Slow down and even stop if necessary in order to give right-of-way.

26. Under which conditions is a vehicle allowed to deviate from its line of driving?

Provided that no risk or disturbance is caused to any passerby.
It is allowed to deviate only in a roadway which is free of traffic.
In slow speed and by deviating sharply.
It is absolutely prohibited to deviate from the driving lane.

27. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

Slow down and adjust the driving speed to allow him to control the vehicle – .
He should avoid driving on roads with side winds, or he should otherwise stop on the “hard shoulders” until the wind fades.
Turn on the fog lights and continue driving normally.
Drive faster to avoid the side wind.

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

Road works ahead.
Careful! Speed humps ahead.
Pedestrians ahead.
Careful! Rough road ahead.

29. Being familiar with the different systems in the driver’s compartment whilst driving:

Only contributes in a theoretical level, and has no other advantage.
Allows the driver to operate them automatically, without thinking.
Allows the driver to fully concentrate on the traffic and the road.
Allows the driver to blindly operate the vehicle systems.

30. What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.
Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

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

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

3. In which direction should a motorcyclist focus his sight when entering into a turn?

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

5. What will be the result of moderate driving, without performing heavy engine accelerations?

6. The correctional measures which may be imposed by the Licensing Authority, based on the point system:

7. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

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

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

10. How should you behave at the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

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

12. What is the implication of driving a vehicle with a broken headlamp lens?

13. What is a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

14. A “sidecar” is:

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

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

17. Why is it that the control of a motorcycle is decreased while entering a turn?

18. What is the most important measure a motorcyclist can take while driving besides or nearby other vehicles?

19. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?

20. If a vehicle is lawfully photographed while committing an offence, who of the following is held responsible for the offense?

21. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

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

23. When visibility conditions are impaired:

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

25. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

26. Under which conditions is a vehicle allowed to deviate from its line of driving?

27. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

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

29. Being familiar with the different systems in the driver’s compartment whilst driving:

30. What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?