Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Why do we have to lean the motorcycle while turning?

To lesser the effect of the centrifugal force (a force acting on the motorcycle whilst turning).
To improve tire grip on a dry or wet roadway.
To completely annul the effect of the centrifugal force.
To improve our field of vision and our ability to respond to surprises on the road.

2. Is it permitted to stop any vehicle other than a taxi where the following signpost is placed?

It is absolutely forbidden.
No, except for stopping in order to unload passengers.
Yes, if there are no taxies parked there.
Yes, for the purpose of loading passengers only.

3. What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.
Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.
A Red Magen David Ambulance only.
Any Israel Police vehicle.

4. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

Driving at a speed that allows the driver to perform other actions, which are not essential to driving.
Driving in a similar speed to that of the other drivers around you.
Taking account of road and traffic conditions, in a manner that the driver maintains absolute control of the vehicle and can stop safely at all times.
When the driving speed is determined at the driver’s own discretion, and provided that it doesn’t exceed the statutory speed limit.

5. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.
Not stopping next to a “stop” sign before an intersection.
Not placing a warning triangle while his malfunctioning vehicle was left standing on the road.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

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

You are on a road that has right-of-way.
Police “speed trap” ahead.
You are on a roadway that has no right-of-way.
Public transportation roadway.

7. When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

Only vehicles driving on more than two wheels are permitted to make the U-turn.
Only when the turn can be made from the right side of the road, and can be completed without stopping.
Only when the vehicle is directed by another person.
When no obstruction to traffic is caused, field of vision is clear and there is no prohibiting road sign.

8. 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.

9. Accidents that are a result of driver fatigue might occur:

On narrow and winding roads only, and not in straight, wide and comfortable road sections.
On roads with long and steep descents only.
When the driver’s level of alertness decreases.
On roads with long and steep uphill sections only.

10. Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

When pedestrians are using a pedestrian crossing, they are not obliged to take account of drivers approaching the intersection.
Pedestrians are at no risk near an intersection.
An intersection is the most dangerous place on the roadway, as drivers take no sufficient note of pedestrians but only of traffic lights.
The safest place for pedestrians to cross is the pedestrian crossing next to the intersection, because drivers are obliged to slow down in the area of the intersection.

11. Are you required to give right-of-way to the cyclist?

No, because a non-motor vehicle should give right-of-way to a motor vehicle.
No, because bicycles are not given right-of-way.
No, because right-of-way is given to the vehicle that continues driving straight.
Yes, because the cyclist approaches from the right (1).

12. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving above the maximum speed limit.
Not stopping next to a “danger” warning sign.
Driving a motor vehicle while having a temporary insurance policy.
Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear windshield.

13. What should a driver do when there’s a change in his health condition?

Report it to the Licensing Authority.
Report it to the Licensing Office if it is a result of a road accident only.
Report it immediately to the Ministry of Health.
Report about it to the Licensing Office within 20 days.

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

Entrance to a one-way street.
Freeway ahead.
Follow the direction of the arrow. No entry for bicycles.
One-lane roadway ahead.

15. 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.

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

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.
Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.
It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.
Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.

17. It is prohibited to park a vehicle less than a distance of:

15 meters after a stop sign.
15 meters after the intersection.
12 meters before a pedestrian crossing.
30 meters after a level crossing.

18. Is it permitted to take one hand off the wheel or handlebar while driving?

Yes, only for tuning the vehicle’s radio or operating the lighter
No, except for changing gears and operating the direction indicator, or in order to assure the vehicle's proper function.
Not for any reason
Yes, for using a cellular phone

19. Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

Only if it close to a garage.
Only if the repair is related to the vehicle’s electricity system.
The type of repair is not important, as long as the vehicle is not left standing there for more than 12 hours.
Only a simple repair, provided that no inconvenience is caused to other road users, and the vehicle should not be left standing there for more than 24 hours.

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a Class A2 driving license?

18 yrs, subject to written consent of a parent or a guardian.
14 yrs, subject to written consent of a parent or a guardian.
20 yrs, subject to written consent of a parent or a guardian.
16 yrs, subject to written consent of a parent or a guardian.

23. 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.

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

Slow down and be ready to brake or turn to avoid the pedestrians in the vicinity.
Give right-of-way to traffic from the opposite direction.
Drive faster and cross the place quickly.
Honk continuously before the road sign.

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

Caution! Pedestrian path.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Zebra crossing for children only.
Caution! Children nearby.

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

You may pass the marked place from either its right or left.
Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right.
No right or left turn.
It is prohibited to drive forward.

27. It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

Only from the farthest left lane in which you are permitted to drive.
From a left-turn lane or from any other lane which doesn’t have a prohibiting sign.
From every lane that is marked with left or right-turn arrows.
From a left-turn lane only.

28. What should a motorcycle rider do when he steps on the foot brake, but the foot brake doesn’t function?

He should try to brake by strongly pressing the clutch handle.
He should try to brake by using the hand brake(front brake) and by shifting into low gear.
He should brake by shifting to lower gears only.
He should turn the handlebar to the right in order to brake through the change of the front wheel’s direction.

29. Is a driver permitted to send an S.M.S message from his phone while driving?

The driver is permitted to send and read S.M.S messages, provided that he does it with care.
He is permitted to send S.M.S messages but not to read ones.
It is absolutely prohibited, and dangerous.
He is permitted to read S.M.S messages but not to send ones.

30. In the illustration you can see a wide road. What number in the picture illustrates a Center reservation (divider)

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. Why do we have to lean the motorcycle while turning?

2. Is it permitted to stop any vehicle other than a taxi where the following signpost is placed?

3. What is a “security vehicle”?

4. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

5. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

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

7. When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

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

9. Accidents that are a result of driver fatigue might occur:

10. Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

11. Are you required to give right-of-way to the cyclist?

12. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

13. What should a driver do when there’s a change in his health condition?

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

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

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

17. It is prohibited to park a vehicle less than a distance of:

18. Is it permitted to take one hand off the wheel or handlebar while driving?

19. Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

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

21. How should you behave at the following intersection?

22. What is the minimum age requirement for obtaining a Class A2 driving license?

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

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

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

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

27. It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

28. What should a motorcycle rider do when he steps on the foot brake, but the foot brake doesn’t function?

29. Is a driver permitted to send an S.M.S message from his phone while driving?

30. In the illustration you can see a wide road. What number in the picture illustrates a Center reservation (divider)