Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.
Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

2. What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

He should continue driving without changing his speed and driving lane.
An overtaken vehicle should take no interest in the overtaking vehicle, and should continue driving normally.
Deviate as much as possible to the road’s edge, without changing his speed.
Stop at the side of the road and allow the traffic to pass him.

3. What should a driver do when he approaches a road section on which oil was spilled?

Drive faster and avoid stepping on the brake pedal.
Slow down as moderately as possible, and avoid heavy l braking.
Move the wheel left and right intermittently while driving on the oil.
Continue driving normally, because the oil helps to increase tire-road friction.

4. When traffic sign 401 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

5. What is the legal definition of “lighting up time”

The time period of natural lighting conditions, when there is no need to have the vehicle lights turned on
The night time or any other time of the day in which visibility conditions are poor due to weather conditions.
The time period in which the vehicle’s lights must be turned on while driving in a freeway
The night time period, between sunset and sunrise

6. 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.

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

Mountain road.
Road-works ahead.
Uneven road surface
Speed bumps ahead.

8. Is a policeman authorized to require a vehicle driver to undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs?

Yes. A policeman is authorized to require a blood test if he has reasonable suspicion that the driver is under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.
No. A policeman is not authorized to require the performance of any test without a court order.
No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform a blood test for determining alcohol or intoxicating-drug levels..
No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform any type of test, at any given time or place.

9. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

Yes, it is a legitimate road sign.
No, because it was not authorized by the Road Safety Authority.
No, because its smaller in size than normal traffic signs
No, it is not a legitimate road sign, but merely a recommendation.

10. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle in a one-lane two-way roadway that is divided by a continuous white line?

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

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

Follow the direction of the white arrow. Traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.
You have right of way over on-coming traffic
Driving backwards is prohibited.
Give right-of-way in a narrow road to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.

12. Is it permitted to drive on a separation area?

Yes, but only in order to cross it.
No, unless otherwise marked by a traffic sign.
Yes, always.
Yes, when the separation area is paved.

13. What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.
If he doesn’t drive the vehicle, he bears no responsibility.
The vehicle owner is only held responsible if he is present in the vehicle while another person is driving it.
The vehicle owner is responsible for it even if the vehicle is stolen.

14. On a narrow two-way road with an unbroken separation line dividing the two lanes, how would you conduct yourself when a horse drawn wagon drives before you and the opposite traffic lane is open?

Continue driving slowly behind the wagon.
Try to overtake the wagon from its right side and drive on the “hard shoulders”.
Overtake the wagon in accordance with all traffic rules, but only if the road ahead is open.
Overtake the wagon to prevent traffic delay.

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

Bar or coffee shop.
Camping spot.
Public washrooms.
Glass casting factory.

16. Where the following traffic sign is placed:

All vehicles are permitted to park and wait for passengers.
It is permitted to load a maximum of six passengers in each cab.
It is forbidden to unload passengers within the boundaries of this sign.
All vehicles are permitted to stop for the purpose of passenger unloading.

17. You are driving on a two-way road and in front of you drives a vehicle that signals with its left indicator:

You may immediately overtake it from its right, by pulling into the “hard shoulder”.
You should take into consideration that the vehicle before you might deviate to the left and you should allow it to do so.
You shouldn’t overtake it on a narrow roadway, but you may overtake it from its left side on a wide road.
You may overtake after using the horn to warn him. The signal he gives doesn’t oblige you.

18. A paraplegic is driving it the city and is in a hurry to a scheduled medical examination :

He is prohibited to use the bus lane as well as to exceed the speed limit.
He is permitted to exceed the speed limit.
He is permitted to exceed the speed limit while driving in a bus lane only.
He is permitted to use the bus lane, but is prohibited from exceeing the speed limit.

19. Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

The vehicle’s driver.
The vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle's owner.
The garage that treats the vehicle.

20. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, for public transport only.
It is a square information sign.
It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, which conveys a message that is not covered by the provisions of the road sign table.
It is an unofficial road sign, which conveys various optional guidances.

21. You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

To none of them. You have right-of-way on the straight road (3).
To the motorcyclist (1) and to the cyclist (2).
To the cyclist only (2).
To the motorcyclist only (1).

22. What is the driver obliged to do according to the following picture?

Pull into the “hard shoulder” and slow down.
Slow down and keep to the right.
He is not obliged to do anything special.
Honk and flash his lights.

23. 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.

24. Who has the authority to revoke a driving license?

A court of law, the Israel Police, the Road Safety Medical Institute.
A court of law and the Israel Police only.
The Licensing Authority, a court of law, the Israel Police.
The Licensing Authority and a court of law only.

25. 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.

26. What risks are expected whilst driving on a mountain road?

Engine heating due to excessive use of the brakes.
Loss of braking ability and head-on collision. Difficulty yo pull off the road.
Tire overheating.
Loosening of a wheel due to the road's steep slope.

27. A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

Overtaking is restricted due to limited field of vision.
Overtaking is restricted due to speed limit.
Overtaking is restricted for commercial vehicles only, due to traffic congestion.
The restriction is within the speed limit.

28. 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.

29. 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

30. What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

Slow down and try to accustom yourself to the situation and complete your drive safely.
Slow down and rely on the ABS System.
Continue driving very carefully and use the parking brake.
Stop driving immediately and ensure that the vehicle is towed to a garage and checked there.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

2. What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

3. What should a driver do when he approaches a road section on which oil was spilled?

4. When traffic sign 401 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

5. What is the legal definition of “lighting up time”

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

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

8. Is a policeman authorized to require a vehicle driver to undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs?

9. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

10. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle in a one-lane two-way roadway that is divided by a continuous white line?

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

12. Is it permitted to drive on a separation area?

13. What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

14. On a narrow two-way road with an unbroken separation line dividing the two lanes, how would you conduct yourself when a horse drawn wagon drives before you and the opposite traffic lane is open?

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

16. Where the following traffic sign is placed:

17. You are driving on a two-way road and in front of you drives a vehicle that signals with its left indicator:

18. A paraplegic is driving it the city and is in a hurry to a scheduled medical examination :

19. Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

20. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

21. You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

22. What is the driver obliged to do according to the following picture?

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

24. Who has the authority to revoke a driving license?

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

26. What risks are expected whilst driving on a mountain road?

27. A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

28. What is “night time”?

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

30. What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?