Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

The parking brake cannot be used as an emergency brake.
Because its handle or lever is not convenient to operate.
Because its life span is short and shouldn’t be wasted on regular braking.
Because the parking brake doesn’t work on all the wheels and it doesn’t have much power.

2. Is there a connection between the driver’s judgment and the use of drugs and alcohol?

Alcohol undermines the driver’s judgment, unlike drugs.
They both have no impact on the driver’s judgment.
Drugs undermine the driver’s judgment, unlike alcohol.
They both impair the driver’s judgment.

3. What is a “breathalyzer test”?

A test of exhaled air by means of a device that provides information about a person’s blood alcohol level.
A stress test measuring the air quantity that enters the driver’s lungs while driving.
A test in which a person exhales into a device that gives information about his lung volume.
A test performed for new-driver applicants by a family doctor, at the requirement of the Licensing Authority.

4. What are you required to do when the signal in the picture displays a flashing red light?

Always stop before the level crossing, and don’t continue driving until the flashing stops.
You may continue driving straight carefully after stopping first.
Proceed – it is permitted to drive straight when the road is clear.
Drive slowly while passing the crossing.

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5. 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.

6. “restricted (Calm) zone” is a zone:

With a sign posted speed limit of 25 k.p.h.
With a sign posted speed limit of 40 k.p.h.
Designed for slow vehicles only.
With a sign posted speed limit of 30 k.p.h.

7. 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.

8. The main factors affecting a motorcyclist’s ability to try and evade objects that fall from a vehicle in front are:

The motorcycle’s mechanical condition.
Excessive air pressure in the motorcycle’s tires – double the required pressure,
The proper function of the brakes and tires.
Keeping distance and maintaining an effective field of vision at all times.

9. When is a driver obliged to signal?

When he approaches a level crossing with a barrier.
When he intends to change his driving lane.
When he arrives to a long uphill drive.
When he arrives to a steep descent.

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

Dead-end street ahead.
Give right-of-way to crossing vehicles.
Instruction road sign: Drive right only.
T-junction ahead.

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11. What is a hybrid vehicle?

A vehicle which had two regular engines.
A vehicle which has an electric engine next to its regular engine.
A vehicle which has two electric engines instead of the regular engine.
A vehicle which has a solar engine (powered by the sun's energy) besides its regular engine.

12. How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the left only.
The “right-of-way” rules in such an exit are identical to those that apply to an intersection.
You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the right only.
Give right of way to any vehicles approaching the road you are entering and pedestrians on the pavement.

13. What is the connection between the leaning angle and the turning of a motorcycle and the motorcycle’s headlight?

The more a motorcycle is leaned or turned, the more its rider suffers from self-blinding.
When you turn or lean the motorcycle, the strength of its lights decrease due to battery fluid level.
The more the motorcycle is leaned or turned, the more its light beam is diverted from the desired direction of driving.
There is no connection, unless motorcycle maintenance is poor and its light adjustment is impaired.

14. What is the meaning of thr following Road sign.

End of an inter-urban area
End of an urban area.
End of parking restrictions for commercial vehicles
End of parking restrictions on the road or pavement (side-walk)

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15. What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

You should use the horn and cross the obstacle in front.
Go! You have “right of way” in the road that is in front of you.
You should pass through the sidewalk, if it is free.
You should give right-of-way to vehicles that are coming from the opposite side.

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

The number of a regional road.
The distance to the nearest roadway (in k.p.h).
The number of a freeway. (Motorway)
The distance to the nearest intersection (in k.p.h).

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17. A “central divider” is:

An area in which parking is prohibited, unless a traffic sign only directs otherwise
An area allowing escape at a time of danger, marked by a specific traffic sign
An area intended for two-wheeler parking on an urban way, without requiring any specific traffic sign
An area intended for parking on an urban way

18. How should a motorcyclist cross an oil slick on the road?

Continue driving fast.
Brake strongly with both brakes.
Drive straight without braking.
Drive straight, accelerate and cross the stain quickly.

19. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

Yes, but pnly in order to board passengers.
Yes, but only in order to drop passengers.
Yes, but only at the side of the road, for driver refreshment purposes.
No, except for stopping on the “hard shoulder” when the vehicle malfunctions and it is impossible to continue driving,

20. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light (non-flashing yellow)?

Continue driving, because the light is about to change to green.
Stop before the intersection, unless you cannot stop safely.
Continue driving, because the traffic light is about to turn green.
You are permitted to drive straight, right and left.

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21. 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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22. Which of the following traffic signs instructs to pass a given place from its left side only?

123
214
215
213

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23. What is required from a driver that approaches the road signs appearing in the following picture?

To adjust his driving speed to 90 k.p.h, in accordance with the traffic sign.
To adjust to urban driving speed, give right of way to the vehicle on his right on the road and be careful of pedestrians.
Only to pay special attention to the presence of children on the road.
The driver should continue driving normally.

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24. How would you conduct yourself in case of brake overheating as a result of continuous braking?

Continue driving normally and don’t use the brakes much.
Use the parking brake temporarily.
Continue driving fast to ventilate the brakes.
Stop! Wait for the brakes to cool down and continue driving on very low gear.

25. When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

Slow down and drive cautiously at a low speed.
Honk and overtake the vehicle from its left side.
Pull into the “hard shoulders” and pass the vehicle from its right side.
Overtake it quickly to reduce danger.

26. The one of the functions of the grooves in the tyre tread

To facilitate water drainage between the road and the tire and to prevent engine wear.
To facilitate water drainage between the road and the tire and to maintain tire air pressure,
To facilitate water drainage between the road and the tire and to prevent tire wear.
Is too allow water drainage from the tire on wet roads and greater friction and contact with the road..

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27. Which traffic sign should appear after traffic sign 701?

703
705
122
702

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28. When are we not obligated to drive in the right lane?

Whilst overtaking another vehicle.
When another vehicle overtakes us from the left on a two-lane roadway.
When we pass another vehicle from its right side.
When another vehicle in front of us signals about its intention to start driving on the roadway’s left side.

29. What should a driver do when he detects a safety failure in the steering wheel or brakes while driving?

Continue driving carefully until the nearest garage.
He should stop driving only if the failure is in the ignition or fuel system.
Stop driving immediately.
Identify the source of the problem and try to overcome it.

30. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands, and by driving at a similar speed to that of other vehicles on the road.
By driving reasonably and using the brakes in a gentle manner.
By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.
By turning the steering wheel right, to stabilize the vehicle.

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