Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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

2. Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

Yes, in an urban road only.
It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, during “light time” only.
Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

3. Is a motorcyclist permitted to drive at the side of another motorcycle?

No, he is only permitted to drive at the side of a private passenger car.
No, he is only permitted to drive at the side of a commercial vehicle transporting passengers.
No, but he is permitted to overtake it.
Absolutely not.

4. Which of the following signs means: Barrier before a level crossing?

5. Is it permitted to make a U-turn to the left where the following road sign is placed?

It is permitted in an intersection with traffic lights, and prohibited in an intersection without traffic lights.
Yes, unless another sign is placed to restrict this.
It is always permitted, even when a “no U-turn” sign is placed.
It is always forbidden.

6. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

The only important condition is that it is permitted to stop on the “hard shoulder”.
That the hard shoulder and the road are in the same height and that the hard shoulder is wide enough.
That the hard shoulder is paved with asphalt or concrete.
That there are no color markings on the hard shoulder.

7. Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

Yes, if the malfunction doesn’t involve the vehicle’s brake system
It is forbidden to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle that cannot be fully controlled
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s lighting system only
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s steering system only

8. On a road designated for vehicle traffic, how is it required to stand a motorcycle with a sidecar during “light time” when the road is not lit?

With the head light or parking light on.
With the brake light on.
With the rear light and parking lights on.
With only the parking light on.

9. ”When you drink alcohol, it will take you more time to recover from dazzling(blinding)”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect.
It is correct for young people only.
It is correct for people wearing eyeglasses only.
Correct.

10. If traffic sign 118 is placed at an intersection, which sign should be placed about 150 meters before the intersection?

11. After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

You should verify that the passenger sitting in the left back seat gets out very carefully from the car to the road.
You should verify that the maximal distance between the car and the pavement is one meter.
Before getting out of the car, you should verify that this will not disturb any road user.
If the street is not lit, you should turn on the parking lights.

12. According to the picture, what limitation is faced by the green (commercial) pick-up truck that wishes to turn right?

The motor scooter intends to drive straight; hence there is no danger in turning right.
The pick-up truck is permitted to turn right even though the motorcycle is on his right because the law does not forbid it
The driver of the pick-up truck should be careful, because there is another vehicle driving in a “blind spot” to his right.
The pick-up truck is statutory prohibited to turn right.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

Start overtaking only when the road is clear in a sufficient distance, and verify while overtaking that the road is still clear.
Overtake only when a sign permitting overtaking is placed.
Overtake in a speed that exceeds speed limit, in order to clear the road way.
Always overtake at a slow speed and with patience.

16. What is the most important thing a motorcyclist should check before entering an intersection?

That no vehicle is driving in parallel to him at the same speed.
He should calculate the time needed to cross the intersection at his current speed.
In an intersection with traffic lights there is no need to check anything.
That the intersection is clear of traffic that might endanger him.

17. “Drinking alcohol has an adverse effect on eyesight”: Correct or incorrect?

Correct.
Incorrect.
It is only correct for drivers wearing eyeglasses.
It is only correct during the night.

18. What specific problems do drivers face at night?

Dysfunction of the driver due to outside lighting.
Having many vehicles around him during the night.
Restricted field of vision, being dazzled )blinded) incorrect distance estimations.
Drop in engine power due to the operation of the lighting system.

19. Is it permitted to load or unload passengers on a freeway (motorway)?

Only in day light.
Only for a public vehicle.
Yes, provided that the road edges are wide.
It is absolutely forbidden.

20. What characterizes the roads that follow this road sign?

They pass through an urban area, including residential neighborhoods with pedestrian activity.
They pass through a Kibbutz or Moshav only.
They connect between main cities.
You are entering an area with road works.

21. What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn on all the winkers.
Ensure that the vehicle remains immobile and cannot move
Place a warning triangle.
Place a “We’ll be back soon” sign.

22. Can an owner of a valid driver’s license for a particular group of vehicle drive any vehicle of the same group?

Yes, provided that the driver can operate and use it proficiently
Yes, holder of a valid driver’s license can drive any vehicle, unconditionally
Yes, provided that he holds a police certificate, testifying that he can operate the vehicle proficiently
Yes, provided that he had not been found guilty of any traffic offence

23. What is a “U-turn”?

Any turn not in a right angle is called a U-turn.
A turn in which the driver turns back to the direction he came from (turns and drives to the opposite direction)
Only a turn in which the driver drives in a roundabout and returns to the direction he came from.
A turn in which the driver makes a 360 degrees round.

24. A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

Summon the vehicle owner for an inquiry at the Israel Garage Association.
Notify the driver that the vehicle is taken off the road and take away the vehicle’s registration documents.
He is not permitted to do anything. An examiner or a policeman is not authorized to examine a vehicle on the road.
Send the vehicle to a Licensing Facility to undergo an additional semiannual test.

25. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop 12 meters before the pedestrian crossing and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.
The pedestrian noticed you and therefore he should stop and allow you to cross the intersection safely.
The pedestrian doesn’t notice you. Honk gently to signal him that you wish to continue driving.
Slow down and even stop if needed, and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.

26. How would you drive on a wet road?

Accelerate until the end of the wet section – in order to enhance safety.
Step on the clutch pedal intermittently.
Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, according to the road conditions.
The same as on a dry road. There is no difference.

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing.
Slow down and prepare to stop before the crossing, if necessary.
Drive faster and cross the railway tracks.
Stop at a distance of 12 meters from the railway tracks to check if a train is approaching.

28. When a white unbroken separation line is marked on the roadway, is it permitted to overtake a vehicle that is lawfully driving on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Yes, but provided that the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.
No, it is prohibited to overtake.
Yes, but provided that the overtaking vehicle doesn’t cross the unbroken white line with any of its wheels.
Yes, but only if the overtaking vehicle is slow.

29. 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.

30. What is the correct way to check the road when starting to drive and merging with traffic?

Glance in the mirrors and turn our head in the direction to which we intend to drive.
Look as far as possible ahead.
Glance at the rear view mirror and make sure that there are no vehicles behind us.
Plan our merging with vehicle traffic near us.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

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

2. Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

3. Is a motorcyclist permitted to drive at the side of another motorcycle?

4. Which of the following signs means: Barrier before a level crossing?

5. Is it permitted to make a U-turn to the left where the following road sign is placed?

6. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

7. Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

8. On a road designated for vehicle traffic, how is it required to stand a motorcycle with a sidecar during “light time” when the road is not lit?

9. ”When you drink alcohol, it will take you more time to recover from dazzling(blinding)”. Correct or incorrect?

10. If traffic sign 118 is placed at an intersection, which sign should be placed about 150 meters before the intersection?

11. After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

12. According to the picture, what limitation is faced by the green (commercial) pick-up truck that wishes to turn right?

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

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

15. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

16. What is the most important thing a motorcyclist should check before entering an intersection?

17. “Drinking alcohol has an adverse effect on eyesight”: Correct or incorrect?

18. What specific problems do drivers face at night?

19. Is it permitted to load or unload passengers on a freeway (motorway)?

20. What characterizes the roads that follow this road sign?

21. What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

22. Can an owner of a valid driver’s license for a particular group of vehicle drive any vehicle of the same group?

23. What is a “U-turn”?

24. A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

25. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

26. How would you drive on a wet road?

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

28. When a white unbroken separation line is marked on the roadway, is it permitted to overtake a vehicle that is lawfully driving on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

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

30. What is the correct way to check the road when starting to drive and merging with traffic?