Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a continuous white line?

On the right side of the line only
On the right side of the line, but it is permitted to drive on the left side of the line for overtaking.
On the left side of the separation line
The greater part of the vehicle should be on the right side of the line

2. What is the problem in detecting an obstacle before a motorcycle at a very late stage?

The time left for responding and braking is too short.
The obstacle’s weight can not be precisely evaluated.
There is no problem in late detection of an obstacle.
There is not enough time to change gears.

3. 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.

4. It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

Only when there is a “danger” road sign.
When your field of vision is limited or obstructed.
Only when there is a “no overtaking” road sign.
Overtaking is permitted, provided that the weight of your car exceeds 4 tons.

5. What is the order of actions the driver needs to take before slowing down?

Step firmly on the brake pedal, to inform the driver behind you began to slow down.
Give a hand signal to the driver behind, glance at the mirror to see his response and slow down.
Turn your head backwards, step on the brake pedal to slow down and finally take a quick look at the mirrors.
Glance at the mirrors, ease off the accelerator pedal and use the brakes or gears.

6. What would be the result of sharply braking a motorcycle while turning?

The motorcycle will drive faster.
Sliding of the rear wheel.
The front wheel would be lifted in the air.
Sliding of the front wheel.

7. What is the meaning of this sign?

End of a mountainous road.
Refreshment area for drivers. It is obligatory to turn on a blinking light, either yellow or red
Traffic cone, giving directions or marking an obstruction at a road works site.
Narrowing road.

8. Define “parking”

Stopping a vehicle for a defined period of time, in order to unload cargo, intermittently
Stopping the vehicle for more than thirty seconds
Standing a vehicle in order to load it with cargo only, intermittently
Standing a vehicle for an uninterrupted period of time, not for the purpose of immediate loading or unloading of passengers or loading or unloading of goods.

9. Braking distance is the distance the vehicle passes?

From the moment the driver notices danger until he starts to brake.
During the driver’s response time.
From the moment of applying the brakes until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.
From the moment the driver notices danger until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.

10. How can we avoid danger when we start driving and when we merge with traffic?

Danger can be prevented by turning on all the distress signals and warn other drivers while merging with traffic.
Danger can be prevented by driving diagonally and at a higher speed while merging with traffic.
By quickly entering the lane in which traffic is flowing.
By giving an appropriate signal with the winker, looking in all directions and waiting until no one is obstructed.before driving.

11. What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

You are merging with a roadway from the left. Give right-of-way and don’t turn left.
T-Intersection. It is allowed to turn to the side road.
Dead-end road ahead. Entry to this road is forbidden.
It is always required to make a complete stop and give right-of-way to merging traffic from the right.

12. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 2 to lane 4
From lane 2 to lane 3.
From lane 1 to lane 3.
From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 4.

13. When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?

It is permitted in a straight and level roadway only, and prohibited in any other type of road.
Never: You are lawfully obliged to overtake only one vehicle during an overtaking maneuver, and to return to the right lane.
When overtaking is not restricted, and there is enough space in the overtaking lane for safe completion of the overtaking maneuver.
It is permitted when you overtake small vehicles only, and prohibited when you overtake big vehicles.

14. What is required by the following road sign?

Stop and be given right-of-way by traffic in the road that crosses.
The drivers in the road that crosses should give right-of-way.
Give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your right only.
Give right-of-way to traffic crossing on the road ahead.

15. What is instructed by the following road sign?

Give right-of-way. There is no need to stop.
Slow down and give right-of-way.
Stop for a moment, check the traffic and continue driving.
Stop and give right-of-way.

16. What are you required to do after passing the following traffic sign, which is placed to your left?

Stop before level crossing.
Give right of way to traffic on the crossing road.
Drive normally. You are on a roadway that has right-of-way.
It is the end of the road section that has right of way.

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

Cross the roundabout from its left.
The drivers inside the roundabout should yield when you enter it.
Roundabout ahead.
No right-of-way in the next square.

18. What is the difference between the two signs?

Both signs belong to the group of obligatory signs and warn the driver of animals on the road.
Sign 146 warns of wild animals in the area. Sign 411 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed.
Both signs belong to the information group and warn the driver of animals on the road.
Sign 146 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed. 411 warns of wild animals on the road.

19. How would you conduct yourself according to the following picture?

Cyclists are of no danger to vehicles. Drive normally when they are nearby.
The cyclist is not stable and is affected by the fast vehicles passing by. Slow down when approaching him.
When passing by cyclists, drive faster to reduce the period of conflict with them.
When passing by cyclists, honk a few times to have their attention.

20. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.
An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.
Any manager of a licensed garage.
The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

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

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
Stop until the traffic light turns green.
Slow down and follow the “right-of-way” rules and the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
You have right-of-way towards the pedestrians on the zebra crossing, and therefore you should proceed normally to the intersection.

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

Crossroad ahead.
T-junction to the left.
Driving is permitted to the right only.
No through road (cul-de-sac) on the right.

23. What is a lane?

A roadway designated for motor-vehicle traffic only.
Part of a road’s width, designed to accommodate one line of vehicles, not including two-wheelers.
Any marking of two parallel lines on the roadway.
A passage in a private road in which vehicle traffic is prohibited.

24. When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

You are allowed to overtake, but you must finish the overtaking after the intersection.
You are allowed to overtake carefully vehicles with more than two wheels.
You are only allowed to overtake a slow vehicle.
It is prohibited to overtake and it is prohibited to try to overtake within the intersection’s boundaries, except if you are overtaking a two-wheeler.

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

It is prohibited to pass to the adjacent left or right lane. You must continue in your curremt lane.
Only two-wheelers are permitted to drive in this lane.
4-way intersection ahead.
Lane closed. No driving in this lane.

26. Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

Drivers that do not display the handicap card showing the same sign as The road sign, even if they are free at the moment cannot use the parking spaces
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as they leave a phone number in which they can be reached at any moment.
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as at least half of these spaces are free.
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a moment, as long as they stay in the vehicle while it is parked.

27. The distance covered by a vehicle from the moment we step on the brake pedal until the vehicle stops becomes bigger:

The faster we drive.
The longer is the response time.
The slower we drive.
The newer is the vehicle.

28. What is the relation between the vehicles speed and the vehicle’s stopping distance?

The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the shorter is its stopping distance.
There is no relation between them. The stopping distance is constant and does not depend on the vehicle’s speed.
The slower the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is the braking distance.
The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is its stopping distance.

29. Define “path”:

Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.
A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.
Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.
A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.

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

Continue driving only when the light starts blinking.
Wait and don’t cross until yellow light appears.
Start driving when yellow light appears.
You may keep driving if the intersection is clear and safe.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a continuous white line?

2. What is the problem in detecting an obstacle before a motorcycle at a very late stage?

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

4. It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

5. What is the order of actions the driver needs to take before slowing down?

6. What would be the result of sharply braking a motorcycle while turning?

7. What is the meaning of this sign?

8. Define “parking”

9. Braking distance is the distance the vehicle passes?

10. How can we avoid danger when we start driving and when we merge with traffic?

11. What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

12. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

13. When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?

14. What is required by the following road sign?

15. What is instructed by the following road sign?

16. What are you required to do after passing the following traffic sign, which is placed to your left?

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

18. What is the difference between the two signs?

19. How would you conduct yourself according to the following picture?

20. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

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

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

23. What is a lane?

24. When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

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

26. Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

27. The distance covered by a vehicle from the moment we step on the brake pedal until the vehicle stops becomes bigger:

28. What is the relation between the vehicles speed and the vehicle’s stopping distance?

29. Define “path”:

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