Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

Slow down and try to accustom yourself to the situation and complete your drive safely.
Slow down and rely on the ABS System.
Continue driving very carefully and use the parking brake.
Stop driving immediately and ensure that the vehicle is towed to a garage and checked there.

2. Who is responsible for keeping a safety distance from the front, rear and sides while riding a motorcycle amongst other vehicle?

The other drivers around.
The motorcyclist only.
The infrastructure-planning authorities.
The Police and the Traffic Police.

3. It is permitted to make a U-turn:

Only in intersections with traffic lights.
Only in intersections without traffic lights.
From all lanes, unless prohibited by a road sign.
When there is a white unbroken line.

4. 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.

5. How should a driver of a vehicle that was involved in a road accident with casualties conduct himself?

Drive to the police station and provide his Identifying details.
Inform the police about the accident within 72 hours.
Exchange identifying details with the rest of the people involved in the accident, and then there is no need to inform the police about the accident.
Provide casualties with first-aid to the best of his ability and training, call the rescue forces and wait in place until they arrive.

6. Within what distance of a bus stop is it forbidden to stop a vehicle?

Within a distance of twelve meters before the station’s signpost and twelve meters after the signpost, unless otherwise marked.
Within a distance of twenty meters after the bus station’s signpost only.
Within twenty meters before and twenty meters after the bus stop’s sign, unless otherwise marked.
Within a distance of twenty meters before the bus station’s signpost only.

7. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.
No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.
Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.
No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

8. When an intersection is posted with both traffic signs and traffic lights, the instructions of which has the priority over the other?

Traffic signs always have priority (a traffic light might malfunction)
A stop sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light
A “right-of-way giving” sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light
Traffic light signals (except for a flashing yellow light) have priority over a right-of-way sign

9. How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

Hoot to those standing by the vehicle, and make it clear that you intend on continuing driving without interruption.
Slow down and pull into the right “hard shoulder” until the opposite lane is cleared.
Stop at the right side of the road and wait for the rescue forces to arrive.
Slow down and stop if necessary, and give right of way to the traffic coming from the opposite direction.

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

Two-way traffic ahead.
One-way traffic ahead.
Traffic islands (in different shapes), marked on the road in white.
Arrows for driving through the intersection – you may cross the intersection in the direction of the arrow only.

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 does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

Objects which might disturb or endanger passersby or their vehicles should not be placed or left on a road.
Objects that are left on a road should be cleared away within 12 hours.
It is allowed to leave objects, but the Ministry of Environmental Protection should be immediately informed about every object that is placed on a road.
It is allowed to leave any object on a road, provided that it is marked with a reflector during “light time”.

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

Follow the direction of the white arrow. Traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.
You have right of way over on-coming traffic
Driving backwards is prohibited.
Give right-of-way in a narrow road to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.

14. 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.

15. You are driving on a two-way road and in front of you drives a vehicle that signals with its left indicator:

You may immediately overtake it from its right, by pulling into the “hard shoulder”.
You should take into consideration that the vehicle before you might deviate to the left and you should allow it to do so.
You shouldn’t overtake it on a narrow roadway, but you may overtake it from its left side on a wide road.
You may overtake after using the horn to warn him. The signal he gives doesn’t oblige you.

16. When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

When the driver is involved in a car accident in which only property damage was caused
When the driver disobeys a stop sign
When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of causing the death of a person.
When the driver fails to give right of way.

17. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.
Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.
Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.
Slow down and become more alert.

18. What is the correct sentence?

A driver must conduct himself in a way that doesn’t interfere with the right of any other person to fully use the road.
A vehicle owner is permitted to reserve for himself a parking space next to his place of work.
A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing is not always required to slow down.
The duty of care always requires slow driving.

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

When you approach railway tracks – honk, open a window and listen to the train’s noise.
Always stop before railway tracks, look to the right and to the left and continue driving.
Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary before the railway tracks.
Cross the railway tracks quickly.

20. How should you behave at the following intersection?

Honk to warn the motor-cyclist and continue driving.
Keep driving. The motor-cyclist should yield.
Give right of way to the motorcyclist
Keep driving straight and blink with the high beam headlights to warn the motorcyclist.

21. Which vehicles are required to be equipped with a reflective traffic vest?

All motor vehicles except for motorcycles.
All motor vehicles except for tractors.
All motor vehicles.
All motor and non-motor vehicles.

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

Passage for engine wheelchairs only.
Parking for vehicles of handicapped people who have the sticker that is indicated in the sign.
Stopping place for handicap vehicles only.
Parking for all handicap vehicles.

23. What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

The driver’s reacting time is longer and he has enough time for making the right decisions.
The driver’s reacting, braking and stopping times are all longer, and therefore safety is improved.
The drrivers quicker reaction, braking and stopping times are all shorter.
The driver’s reacting time is longer and is sufficient for stopping.

24. The reaction distance depends on:

The vehicle’s speed only.
The driver’s response only.
The driver’s reaction time and the vehicle’s speed.
The proper function of the vehicle's brakes.

25. During the vehicle’s annual test, the licensing facility shall register:

The number of kilometers traveled by the vehicle, as indicated on its odometer.
The number of traffic offenses perpetrated within the vehicle.
The number of seatbelts in the vehicle.
The number of head-rests in the vehicle.

26. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.
Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority
Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements
A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

27. 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.

28. How can you avoid frontal collision while driving on a narrow and winding mountain road?

Drive close to the middle line.
Slow down and honk continuously before every curve.
Drive on the far right of the roadway, turn-on the lights, and adjust your speed to the road’s conditions.
Drive in high gear and don’t use the brakes much, to avoid loss of braking ability.

29. Where can you find information about the vehicle’s required tyre pressure?

Only in a licensed garage.
In the manufacturer’s manual.
In the vehicle’s insurance company.
In the vehicle’s registration document.

30. When is a vehicle affected by centrifugal force?

While driving in a straight line, even when the road is horizontal.
While driving around curves and turns.
While driving straight in steep uphill climbs.
While driving straight in steep descents.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

2. Who is responsible for keeping a safety distance from the front, rear and sides while riding a motorcycle amongst other vehicle?

3. It is permitted to make a U-turn:

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

5. How should a driver of a vehicle that was involved in a road accident with casualties conduct himself?

6. Within what distance of a bus stop is it forbidden to stop a vehicle?

7. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

8. When an intersection is posted with both traffic signs and traffic lights, the instructions of which has the priority over the other?

9. How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

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

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

12. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

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

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

15. You are driving on a two-way road and in front of you drives a vehicle that signals with its left indicator:

16. When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

17. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

18. What is the correct sentence?

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

20. How should you behave at the following intersection?

21. Which vehicles are required to be equipped with a reflective traffic vest?

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

23. What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

24. The reaction distance depends on:

25. During the vehicle’s annual test, the licensing facility shall register:

26. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

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

28. How can you avoid frontal collision while driving on a narrow and winding mountain road?

29. Where can you find information about the vehicle’s required tyre pressure?

30. When is a vehicle affected by centrifugal force?