Theory Exam - Meteoria

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

Path for bicycles only.
Bicycle crossing.
Separate bicycle paths on a freeway.
Joint path for cyclists and pedestrians.

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2. Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

When a “warning sliding” sign is placed on the road.
When the slope rate of the decent exceeds 6% and the length of the decent is more than one kilometer.
When the vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder and a sign warning about a dangerous descent is placed on the road.
If a vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder, it should always be operated, also while driving on plane surfaces.

3. What is the main problem a driver faces when he approaches an intersection?

Many tasks he needs to perform simultaneously, in a short period of time.
The speed limit changes in an intersection.
Part of the intersection is always designated for public transportation.
The driver’s main problem is how to cross the intersection quickly.

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4. Which of the following traffic signs should be placed where parking and stopping at the side of the road are prohibited?

817
434
432
433

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5. What is “own weight”?

The vehicle’s weight with cargo but without the driver.
The vehicle’s weight without cargo and without the driver.
The vehicle’s weight with cargo and with a driver
The vehicle’s volume without cargo but without the driver

6. How would you avoid danger when starting to drive?

By observing correctly the road and the traffic on it, before starting to drive.
By giving a signal immediately as you start to drive.
By starting to drive in high speed and quickly merging into traffic.
By driving fast in reverse.

7. Is it permitted to stop any type of vehicle where the following signpost is placed?

Yes, during day time only.
Yes, when there are many available parking spaces.
It is forbidden, except for a vehicle with a tag, as stated on the sign.
Any vehicle having a regular handicapped pass is allowed to park there when the spot is available.

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8. What is a “commercial vehicle”?

A motor vehicle used or designed to transport goods.
A vehicle that can only be used for self-transportation.
A vehicle in which passenger transportation, besides the driver, is prohibited.
A vehicle designed to carry bulk freight only.

9. Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

The parking brake cannot be used as an emergency brake.
Because its handle or lever is not convenient to operate.
Because its life span is short and shouldn’t be wasted on regular braking.
Because the parking brake doesn’t work on all the wheels and it doesn’t have much power.

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

End of 30 k.p.h zone.
Recommended speed of at least 50 k.p.h.
Beginning of 30 k.p.h zone.
An area of at least 30 k.p.h.

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11. 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

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

Continue driving, pay attention to vehicles merging from your left.
Change lane and allow approaching vehicles from the right to merge.
Give right-of-way to vehicles merging from your right.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles merging from your right.

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13. What should a driver do when he detects a safety failure in the steering wheel or brakes while driving?

Continue driving carefully until the nearest garage.
He should stop driving only if the failure is in the ignition or fuel system.
Stop driving immediately.
Identify the source of the problem and try to overcome it.

14. In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

Only when these vehicles are turning right.
Always.
Only when these vehicles are turning left.
Only when theses vehicles continue driving straight.

15. What is the maximum number of passengers permitted on a commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 3,500 kg, which has no standard chassis for passenger transportation?

Eleven passengers including the driver.
Six passengers, including the passengers that sit next to the driver.
Six passengers, besides the passengers that sit next to the driver.
Eight passengers, besides the passengers that sit next to the driver.

16. 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

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17. What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s spare tire?

The average air pressure of all the vehicle’s tires.
The pressure stated by the manufacturer
The air pressure of the spare tire is of no importance.
A pressure equaling the lowest pressure in the vehicle’s tires.

18. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light (non-flashing yellow)?

Continue driving, because the light is about to change to green.
Stop before the intersection, unless you cannot stop safely.
Continue driving, because the traffic light is about to turn green.
You are permitted to drive straight, right and left.

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19. Which measures would you take in the following situation?

Slow down and stop if necessary.
Slow down and honk, to make the pedestrian stop.
There is no need to do anything special, because the pedestrian is far away from you.
Drive faster and move to the left lane.

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20. When a rear camera is installed in a vehicle:

It displays the dead spots behind the vehicle.
It displays the dead spots around the vehicle.
It displays the dead spots in the vehicle’s front side.
It displays the dead spots behind the vehicle, while driving forward only.

21. The license of a private minibus states that the minibus may carry 16passengers apart from the driver. What is the maximum amount of passengers a "B" license may carry?

12 passengers, excluding the driver.
14 passengers, excluding the driver.
16 passengers, including the driver.
Eight passengers, excluding the driver.

22. Which of the following commercial vehicles must have a towing permit for towing a trailer?

A vehicle with an all up weight of more than 8,000 kg.
A vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg.
A vehicle with an all up weight of more than 6,000 kg.
A vehicle with an all up weight of more than 10,000 kg.

23. In a work vehicle:

It is prohibited to transport passengers but it is permitted to carry freight.
It is prohibited to carry freight but it is permitted to carry up to 6 passengers in the vehicle’s trunk.
It is permitted to transport passengers and to carry freight.
It is prohibited to carry freight or transport passengers, except in the driver’s compartment.

24. When spending time in a club (pub):

It should be planned to wait one hour after leaving the pub, and then there should be no danger to drive.
It should be agreed that the person drinking the least amount of alcohol would drive after leaving the pub.
A designated driver, who abstains from drinking alcohol, should be determined in advance.
It should be agreed that the most experienced driver would drive after leaving the pub.

25. 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.

26. Reverse lights:

Should not be installed in any vehicle other than a private passenger car.
Are only turned on when the driver shifts into reverse gear, and only for as long as the reverse gear is activated.
Are turned on by a separate switch, and should be accompanied by a warning buzz.
Are used during “light time” only.

27. Which number marks the length of the “rear extension” of this vehicle?

22
7
27
23

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28. What reason justifies an unexpected pull from the roadway into the “hard shoulder”?

Sudden appearance of an undesirable element in the driving lane.
When another vehicle stops in the opposite lane without giving an appropriate signal.
Ringing of the vehicle's cellular phone.
Technical malfunction in the vehicle’s air conditioning system.

29. It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Always.
Only on a non-urban road.
Only on a two-way urban road.
Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” sign is placed.

30. What is a driver required to do when there’s a change in his health condition?

Report about it immediately to the Licensing Bureau via registered mail.
Report about it to the Licensing Bureau, only if it is a result of an accident.
Report about it to the Licensing Authority within 15 days.
Report about it immediately to the Ministry of Health.

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