Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Whoever drives straight shall continue driving and make sure that vehicles approaching the straight roadway give him right-of-way.
Always stop before the intersection and give right-of-way to vehicles which come from the right and intend to turn left.
Give right-of-way according to the accepted right-of-way rules and to the traffic signs that are placed at the junction.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching the intersection from your front.

2. What is the meaning of alternating blue colored curbstones?

To indicate and emphasize sidewalks and built traffic islands.
Parking space for vehicles according to conditions laid down by the local authority . usually for payment.
No parking or stopping besides the curbstones, except for taxis on an urban road.
Arranged parking space for public vehicles only.

3. 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.

4. Which of the following vehicles may enter the intersection first?

The cyclist (2).
The closest vehicle to the intersection.
The yellow bus (1)
The vehicle turning left (3).

5. What is a reasonable and safe motorcycle riding speed?

The speed in which the rider exceeds the motorcycle’s driving limits or the road’s designated speed limit.
The statutory speed limit.
It depends on the motorcycle’s mechanical condition, age and safety systems.
A speed in which the rider can identify all road details and in which he has full control of the motorcycle.

6. Where on the motorcycle is it recommended to place luggage, so that its impact on the motorcycle’s stability is minimal?

Close to the rear end of the motorcycle and as high as possible.
Close to the front end of the motorcycle and as high as possible.
Close to the center of the motorcycle and as low as possible, so that the luggage doesn’t stick out from the front or rear.
Close to the rear end of the motorcycle and as low as possible, so that the luggage doesn’t stick out from the rear.

7. Is a driver obliged to show a policeman the vehicle’s original documents?

Yes, at a time and place to be determined by the policeman
No, a certified photocopy is sufficient
No, a photocopy signed by the vehicle’s owner is sufficient
Yes, at the time determined by the vehicle’s driver

8. 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.

9. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

A fine of 80,000 NIS
6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.
None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days
Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.

10. What should you do after seeing the following traffic sign?

You should give right of way to incoming traffic.
Note that the road system ahead becomes a two-way traffic system, and keep to the right of the road.
You are not allowed to drive backwards in the road section ahead.
You have right-of-you over incoming traffic.

11. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop anyway.
Always accelerate when entering the intersection, in order to avoid traffic disturbance.
Cross it safely.
Slow down and even stop if necessary in order to give right-of-way.

12. Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

Yes it may, but only within a period of two years from the date in which the driver’s license was obtained.
No, it is not permitted to do so.
Yes, it is Legally permitted to do so.
No, only the Israel Police can instruct to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course

13. What is the problem in the following picture?

The bus cannot enter the bay and will disturb traffic when stopping.
The presence of the florist in the station makes the passengers’ stay in it more pleasant and it causes no problem.
The presence of the florist causes the bus to linger too much time in the station.
The flowers placed at the station block the view of the passengers waiting in it.

14. Regular vehicle maintenance, in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual, will:

Annuls the need for an annual test.
Reduce fuel consumption as well as wear and tear of vehicle parts.
Is only required if the vehicle is frequently used.
In a new model vehicle, maintenance is not required at all.

15. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

If the intersection is clear, you may carefully cross it without stopping.
Red light: Stop.
Red light: Stop, unless you cannot stop safely.
Stop for a moment, give right-of-way and carefully continue.

16. Who is responsible for keeping the vehicle roadworthy at all times?

The insurance company.
The vehicle’s manufacturer or importer.
The registered owner of the vehicle and the driver.
The Licensing Office.

17. When entering a curve and driving through it a driver is required to:

Accelerate at the entry to the curve and slow down in the middle of it.
Accelerate to ensure smooth turning.
Slow down and maintain a constant speed
Stay close to the middle of the roadway to ensure vehicle stability.

18. What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

A suspended bridge or a tunnel designated for roadway crossing by pedestrians.
Every place on the roadway in which pedestrians usually cross.
A place in which school children cross.
A roadway section that is designated, by marking or by traffic sign, to permit pedestrian to cross the road. .

19. What is “night time”?

The period of time in which it is required to turn on the vehicle’s parking lights
A period of heavy fog only
The period of time that starts 15 minutes following sunset and ends 15 minutes before sunrise
The period of time between sunset and the following sunrise.

20. What is the meaning of this sign?

Steep downhill slope about 2,500 meters ahead.
In 2,500 meters a steep uphill climb begins.
Steep downhill slope for 2,500 meters begins here.
The end of a 2,500-meters downhill slope section.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign
No, it is not obligatory to obey
Yes, it is obligatory to obey, with full caution
Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign

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

Warning, road works.
Slow down! Rough road ahead.
Parking zone for private passenger cars.
A stopping place for certain types of vehicles where lay-bys are absent.

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

Slow down and obey the instructions of the workers and of all the road signs in the area.
Drive carefully, rough road ahead.
Cross the place quickly without disturbing passersby.
Driving permit should be obtained from the operating contractor.

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

Camping spot.
Hotel ahead.
Restaurant.
Refreshment station.

27. How is the term “lighting up time” defined by law?

The night time or any other time when visibility is poor.
The night time or any other time in which visibility is normal.
The time period from sunset to sunrise only.
The time period from sunrise to sunset.

28. Wheels that are installed on the same axle must be:

Of the same manufacture date always.
Of the same size and in compliance with the manufacturer’s manual.
Of the same color.
Of the same manufacturer.

29. Where should you stop your vehicle when you are obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

In the place with the best field of view, without disturbing train traffic.
After the stop line, eight meters before the proximate rail.
Before the stop line. If there is no stop line – before the barrier.. If there is no barrier – at least four meters before the nearest rail.
Before the barrier. If there is no barrier – six meters before the nearest rail.

30. 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.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

2. What is the meaning of alternating blue colored curbstones?

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

4. Which of the following vehicles may enter the intersection first?

5. What is a reasonable and safe motorcycle riding speed?

6. Where on the motorcycle is it recommended to place luggage, so that its impact on the motorcycle’s stability is minimal?

7. Is a driver obliged to show a policeman the vehicle’s original documents?

8. What problem faces a vehicle driver who is driving at a high speed?

9. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

10. What should you do after seeing the following traffic sign?

11. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

12. Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

13. What is the problem in the following picture?

14. Regular vehicle maintenance, in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual, will:

15. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

16. Who is responsible for keeping the vehicle roadworthy at all times?

17. When entering a curve and driving through it a driver is required to:

18. What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

19. What is “night time”?

20. What is the meaning of this sign?

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

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

23. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

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

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

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

27. How is the term “lighting up time” defined by law?

28. Wheels that are installed on the same axle must be:

29. Where should you stop your vehicle when you are obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

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