Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Where inside a vehicle should the reflective traffic vest be placed?

In the trunk.
The law doesn’t refer to the vest’s holding place.
In the driver’s compartment, except for motorcycles.
Only on the driver’s seat rest.

2. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.
Yes, but on urban roads only.
Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.
No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

3. Is it permitted to drive through a railway crossing when the barrier is moving downwards or upwards?

It is permitted to drive through, as long as you drive carefully.
It is allowed for as long as the barrier doesn’t reach its bottom position and locks.
It is allowed when the barrier starts to rise.
No.It is prohibited for as long as the barrier is in movement to any direction or when it is horizontally positioned.

4. The license of a “New driver” will not be renewed as a regular driver's license, if he is convicted of:

Not stopping where a “give right-of–way” signpost is placed.
Illegal overtaking
Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

5. What is “all up weight”?

A vehicle’s own weight, plus the weight of the people and freight that the vehicle is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.
It is fixed weight: 3,500 kg for light freight; 12,000 kg for medium freight; 15,000 kg for heavy freight.
A vehicle’s own weight plus the weight of the freight that the vehicle is permitted to carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority, excluding the weight of the driver and passengers.
A vehicle’s own weight minus the weight of the people and freight it is permitted to drive or carry, as approved by the Licensing Authority.

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

Stop before the signpost.
Give right-of-way to vehicle traffic in the roundabout.
Prepare to stop your vehicle at the nearest junction.. Stopping at the junction is obligatory
Prepare to stop the vehicle in about 300 meters.

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

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, provided that the sidewalk is wider than six meters.
Parking on the sidewalk is permitted for all vehicles, according to the sidewalk’s marking.
No parking on the sidewalk.
Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, according to the sidewalk’s marking, for private and commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 2,200 kg.

8. Traffic sign 424 remains valid until the following sign is posted:

9. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.
There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

10. When you use the vehicle’s horn for signaling:

The signal shall be given at a fast and unchanging pace.
You are lawfully required to honk at least three times.
The signal should not be longer than needed.
The signal shall be given in a long and continuous manner.

11. How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

Dirt might damage the safety systems.
A clean vehicle helps to improve the driver’s concentration and general feeling.
A dirty vehicle endangers and pollutes its close environment.
They impair the driver’s vision.

12. Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

The measured pressure at the tips of the chassis connected springs.
The own weight of each vehicle axle, including the wheels installed on it.
The overall weight of all the wheels installed on one axle against the road.
The own weight of the rear axle that includes the differential system.

13. When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

When it is required from a traffic-related point of view.
When it is required for personal reasons, even if driving in reverse is not essential.
Only when the roadway is wider than 4 meters.
It is always permitted, as long as we are always seen by other drivers.

14. What is the meaning of the sign?

End of parking area.
End of area where parking is not permitted.
Beginning of parking area for payment.
Beginning of parking for bicycles only.

15. 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.

16. According to the traffic signs appearing in the picture, the road that turns to the left is:

A restricted non-urban road.
A freeway.
A inter-urban road.
Not a main road.

17. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

Use the horn for as long as you are passing him. It is important that he doesn't ignore you.
You are permitted, if it is necessary, to use the horn briefly before passing, .
During day light, turn on the vehicle’s parking lights.
If required, signal to him with the vehicle’s four direction indicators.

18. When are you forbidden to overtake another vehicle?

In a two-way interurban road.
When driving in a left-turn lane.
When the vehicle on your right drives slow.
When the other vehicle stops before an intersection or before a pedestrian crossing or before a railway crossing.

19. “Drinking alcohol has a negative effect on the driver’s ability to react”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. Alcohol has a positive effect.
Incorrect. Alcohol improves your mood and your ability to drive.
Correct. Alcohol is a suppressive drug.
Incorrect. The driver feels that he cannot drive when he’s drunk.

20. What is the maximum freight height (from the road’s surface) that may be carried by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of up to 8,000kg?

3.50 meters.
4.00 meters.
2.50 meters.
3.00 meters.

21. What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

The controller of the vehicle must not permit the vehicle’s driver to exceed statutory work hours.
The controller of the vehicle is not responsible for the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver. The driver is solely responsible for it.
The controller of the vehicle may, under the approval of the safety officer, instruct the driver to exceed statutory driving hours.
The controller of the vehicle is responsible, yet the safety officer of a vehicle fleet may adjust the work and rest hours to meet the requirements, regardless of the law.

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

No overtaking permitted for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg but may overtake a Motorcycle
No overtaking or bypassing of motor vehicles for any vehicle with an all up weight of more than eight tons.
A commercial vehicle with an all up weight of at least 14 tons is permitted to overtake or bypass a motor vehicle with more than 2 wheels.
No overtaking for vehicles with an all up weight of more than 12 tons.

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

Stop – don't continue driving for as long as the red light is on.
You may continue driving after verifying that the intersection is clear.
Continue driving: Green light will appear shortly.
Drive faster before the intersection with the traffic lights, in order to cross it before the light changes.

24. Which driver related ability is impaired during fog?

Vehicle acceleration.
Braking.
Steering.
Vision

25. Is it permitted to re- fuel a vehicle while its motor is running?

Absolutely not.
Yes, in case of self-fueling.
Yes, if the vehicle is equipped with a fire extinguisher.
Yes, when the vehicle stands next to a fire extinguishing station.

26. What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

Use the engine’s braking power by shifting to a lower gear and make only partial use of the brakes
It is not recommended to drive in a sharp descent for a long time.
You should rely solely on the engine’s braking power.
You should step on the brake pedal firmly and continuously to maintain the desirable speed.

27. 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.

28. According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?

A disruption in the field of vision can only be a result of blinding by another vehicle driving in the opposite direction.
The disruption is caused because the distance between the two vehicles is too small.
The fog caused the poor field of vision.
The disruption shown in the picture is inevitable, regardless of its cause.

29. Which of the following accessories reduces passenger impact severity during an accident?

Seat belts, airbags and head rests.
Head rests and the brake and clutch pedals.
Rear windshield wipers and head rests.
Fog lights and orthopedic seats.

30. What are the advantages of looking far ahead?

Looking far ahead extends the braking distance and enhances safety.
Obtaining all the information required for planning the drive according to the road’s conditions and avoiding surprises.
Forward is the only important direction for drivers, and therefore they should look straight ahead.
It allows you to engage in other activities at the same time, such as searching for an address in the GPS.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. Where inside a vehicle should the reflective traffic vest be placed?

2. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

3. Is it permitted to drive through a railway crossing when the barrier is moving downwards or upwards?

4. The license of a “New driver” will not be renewed as a regular driver's license, if he is convicted of:

5. What is “all up weight”?

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

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

8. Traffic sign 424 remains valid until the following sign is posted:

9. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

10. When you use the vehicle’s horn for signaling:

11. How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

12. Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

13. When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

14. What is the meaning of the sign?

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

16. According to the traffic signs appearing in the picture, the road that turns to the left is:

17. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

18. When are you forbidden to overtake another vehicle?

19. “Drinking alcohol has a negative effect on the driver’s ability to react”: Correct or incorrect?

20. What is the maximum freight height (from the road’s surface) that may be carried by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of up to 8,000kg?

21. What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

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

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

24. Which driver related ability is impaired during fog?

25. Is it permitted to re- fuel a vehicle while its motor is running?

26. What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

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

28. According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?

29. Which of the following accessories reduces passenger impact severity during an accident?

30. What are the advantages of looking far ahead?