Theory Exam - Meteoria

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

No parking of vehicles, except for the purpose of passenger unloading.
End of cab rank.
No stopping and parking for any other vehicle.
Cabs are prohibited to stop and unload passengers beyond this point.

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2. Under which conditions is it permitted to cross railway tracks?

You are only permitted to cross after giving right-of-way to the vehicles that drive away from the crossing, and without causing any disturbance to them.
When a “stop” sign or a “red” traffic light are placed in your direction of driving.
When the barrier starts to lift..
When the railway-crossing is free, with its barrier lifted, and you can be cross it safely.

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3. Is it permitted to stop or park a vehicle after a pedestrian crossing?

It is only allowed at night.
No.
Yes.
It is forbidden within a distance of twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.

4. How should a driver conduct himself when noticing a “security vehicle”?

Slow down, divert to the road’s right edge and continue driving normally.
Divert his vehicle to the right, as close as possible to the road’s edge, give right-of-way and stop if necessary a distance from an intersection.
Mount the sidewalk and stop there.
Drive closely behind the security vehicle and keep a constant distance of two seconds from it.

5. How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

Slow down and even stop if necessary - according to the surrounding traffic.
In any case – stop before the pedestrian crossing.
Speed up before the light turns red.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your left only.

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6. What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?

Driving too fast and not wearing seatbelts.
Driving too fast, lack of vigilance and being unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Driving too fast and having non-functional head rests.
Driving at a reasonable speed and being unfamiliar with the vehicle’s mechanisms only.

7. 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.

8. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

No. you must only obey a traffic policeman who directs traffic in an intersection.
Yes, even if his directions contradict those of a road sign.
Generally not.
Yes, but only concerning traffic directions that are given within the intersection.

9. You step on the brake pedal and feel that the service brake (foot brake) is not working. What will you do?

Try to brake using the hand break.
Turn the stirring wheel quickly to the right to break by changing the direction of the wheels.
Use the horn and turn-on the lights to warn the driver in front of me.
Try to break by stepping on the clutch pedal.

10. Where the following traffic sign is placed:

All vehicles are permitted to park and wait for passengers.
It is permitted to load a maximum of six passengers in each cab.
It is forbidden to unload passengers within the boundaries of this sign.
All vehicles are permitted to stop for the purpose of passenger unloading.

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11. Is it obligatory to use an appropriate lower gear on every steep descent?

No.
Only on steep descents of at least one kilometer.
Yes.
Only when a “descent ahead” sign is placed at the beginning of the descent.

12. Is it obligatory for vehicles to have a properly functioning speedometer?

No. It is not obligatory to have it functioning properly. It is enough if you drive according to speed limit.
Not always, only when a Techograph is installed in the vehicle.
No, it depends on the driver’s own discretion.
Yes, always.

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13. How should you use the gearbox while driving on a continuous descent?

The gearbox should be in high gear.
The gearbox selector should be in a low gear.
The gear used while driving on a continuous descent is of no importance, as long as the brakes function properly.
The gearbox handle should be in neutral gear.

14. When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

When his driver’s license states that he must wear them while driving.
Only when he is driving during lighting up time, and provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
Only when he is driving during night time, provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
While driving in limited visibility and when he is dazzeled.

15. What’s the correct manner for braking whilst riding a motorcycle?

The front and rear brakes should be operated together in order to slow-down and stop.
The rear brake should be operated and the engine used for slowing down.
Only the rear brake should be operated intermittently. The front brake should not be used.
The front and rear brakes should be operated intermittently.

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

Entry for bicycles only.
No entry for bicycles.
No entry for bicycles and motorcycles.
No entry for four-wheeled motor vehicles.

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17. 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.

18. 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.

19. What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

That the vehicle doesn't carry any hazardous material.
That he starts turning from the farthest right lane.
That the turn is not made before a hill on the road.
That he starts turning from the farthest left lane.

20. How should a vehicle driver conduct himself after hitting another vehicle or property in the absence of its owner?

Report about the incident to the nearest police station and wait for the arrival of a police investigator.
Leave his identifying details in a clearly visible place and report to the nearest police station within 24 hours.
Leave the place quickly and report about the incident’s details at a later stage.
Leave his vehicle at the site of the accident without moving it and wait for the arrival of a police examiner.

21. Which of the following road signs should be placed after road sign 135?

136
306
226
220

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

End of overtaking restriction.
From here on parking is prohibited.
End of urban area.
Stopping and parking is permitted.

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23. When a no stopping sign (433) is placed on the right side of a two-way highway:

Stopping is prohibited on both sides of the vehicle.
Stopping is prohibited on the right side of the roadway and on the hard shoulder.
Stopping is prohibited on the roadway only.
Stopping is prohibited on the hard shoulder only.

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24. 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.

25. Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to other drivers?

You should assume that other drivers would always give you right of way.
You shouldn’t assume that other drivers will always give you right of way.
Truck drivers are professional drivers; hence they are less of a danger.
Drivers who turn-on the winker, always turn to the direction they signal to.

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

No entry for tractors.
Give right of way to tractors driving in this road section,
Beware! Work vehicles and tractors crossing.
Stop! Only agricultural vehicles are permitted to go through.

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27. What are you required to do when approaching a railroad barrier in a “down position” (meaning: horizontal)?

Continue driving carefully around or under the barrier.
Stop and turn the vehicle’s engine off.
No parking and stopping. Pass the barrier from its right.
Stop before it and do not continue driving.

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28. When you apply the brake pedal during an emergency braking:

The vehicle stops on the spot.
The vehicle continues to a certain distance until reaching a complete stop.
The vehicle stops on the spot only when you drive at 50 k.p.h or slower.
The vehicle’s braking distance is constant, regardless of your driving speed.

29. What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets
Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.
The term “road” has no legal definition
Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

30. The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.
Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.
All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.
Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.

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