Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.
In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).
When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.
No, the truck driver is not keeping to the right of the road and his position presents a risk to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

2. What is the required conduct of a driver that exits a dirt road and intends to enter a paved road?

He should allow traffic from his right to continue driving undisturbed, and then enter the road.
He should enter the paved road: A vehicle exiting a dirt road has priority over vehicles driving on a paved road.
He should give way to all vehicles on the paved road, from right and left, and then enter the road.
He should honk, blink his lights and enter the paved road.

3. A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

May be driven at a low speed of less than 40 Kmh.
Is prohibited from carrying passengers.
Is prohibited to be driven..
Is prohibited from carrying cargo.

4. What is the maximum cargo height, from the road’s surface, that is allowed to be transported in a vehicle of an overall permissible weight of 8000kg – 15,000kg?

Four meters.
4.80 meters.
There is no height limit.
Three meters.

5. You may reduce your vehicle’s fuel consumption by:

Driving calmly within the speed limit and making sure that the tire pressure is correct.
Driving calmly within speed limit, using the lowest gear.
Driving as slow as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.
Driving as fast as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.

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

Road for motor vehicles only.
You have right of way in the road that crosses.
No through road (cul-de-sac) to your right.
Special entrance to schools or kindergartens.

7. How does the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System function during dangerous driving conditions?

It checks the tires’ air pressure and activates the hand-brake in order to slow down the vehicle’s speed.
It controls the engine’s power only.
It controls the steering wheel.
It activates the brakes on on all weels seperately and controls the engine’s power.

8. Is it permitted to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle within a distance of 100 meters before a railway crossing?

Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle .
Yes, provided that a train is neither seen nor heard.
Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a tractor.
It is absolutely forbidden.

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

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

10. 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.

11. When a vehicle stops before a level crossing:

It is permitted to overtake it, unless there is an unbroken separation line,
It is permitted to overtake it, unless the roadway’s width is less than 6 meters.
It is forbidden to overtake it.
It is only permitted to overtake it in case of a level crossing with a barrier.

12. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of an intoxicating alcoholic drink?

Yes, provided that the driver doesn’t mix drinks.
Absolutely not.
Yes, but only after family gatherings and for short distances.
Yes, it is permitted.

13. How should a driver of a vehicle that was involved in a road accident with casualties conduct himself?

Drive to the police station and provide his Identifying details.
Inform the police about the accident within 72 hours.
Exchange identifying details with the rest of the people involved in the accident, and then there is no need to inform the police about the accident.
Provide casualties with first-aid to the best of his ability and training, call the rescue forces and wait in place until they arrive.

14. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.
Yes, except for directions which contradict a no-entry sign.
No, it is not obligatory to obey
Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

15. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

It prevents the vehicle behind you from overtaking you.
You create a safety distance between yourself and oncoming vehicle traffic.
There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roads only.
You Stay within the permitted distance of no more than 40cm from the road’s edge.

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

You may pass the marked place from either its right or left.
Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right.
No right or left turn.
It is prohibited to drive forward.

17. What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

A gap of thirty meters, in order to allow safe stoppage.
A gap of forty meters, in order to prevent an accident.
A gap of at least three seconds.
A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..

18. Is it specified by the following road sign which rules for giving right-of-way should be applied?

Yes. You have right-of-way since you are driving in the main road.
No. Right-of-way is determined according to lawful right-of-way rules or according to the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
Yes. According to this sign, right-of-way should be given to vehicles that come from the right only.
Yes. Right-of-way should be given to vehicles that come from the right and from the left.

19. 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.

20. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

Keep driving straight or right only.
You may continue driving in the direction of the arrow only.
Only public vehicles are permitted to turn in the direction of the arrow.
Cross the intersection and clear it quickly, in every direction you want to go.

21. Is it obligatory to use an appropriate lower gear on every steep descent?

No.
Only on steep descents of at least one kilometer.
Yes.
Only when a “descent ahead” sign is placed at the beginning of the descent.

22. What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

The driver’s reacting time is longer and he has enough time for making the right decisions.
The driver’s reacting, braking and stopping times are all longer, and therefore safety is improved.
The drrivers quicker reaction, braking and stopping times are all shorter.
The driver’s reacting time is longer and is sufficient for stopping.

23. What is a driver obliged to do when an emergency vehicle on duty appears behind him?

Slow down and deviate to the right if the road has only one lane.
Stop on the right side of the road, away from the intersection, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
Slow down and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
No action is required when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind.

24. Safety shoes are obligatory:

In every motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000 kg, except for buses.
In semi-trailer trucks and connected vehicles only.
In every motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg, except for buses and integral commercial vehicles.
In every motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000 kg.

25. If a vehicle stops on a road without a pavement when is there an obligation to wear a reflective traffic vest?

If one of the passengers wore a vest and stepped out of the vehicle before the driver, then the driver is not required to wear a vest.
When the driver or a passenger alights from a vehicle on an inter-urban road.
If the vehicle has two vests, two persons are permitted to step out of the vehicle wearing vests.
The driver must wear a reflective vest upon stepping out of the vehicle.

26. What should you do when the traffic sign in the picture appears before you?

Drive faster to prevent the car from shaking.
Adjust your speed to the road’s conditions. Don't ignore an uneven road..
You are driving on a mountain road. Drive in low gear.
Obey the instructions of Public Works Department employees.

27. Why is it important to drive on the right side of the road?

It allows you to be assisted by the yellow line for driving in a straight line.
It qllows vehicle passengers to easily exit the vehicle.
Driving on the right side of the road is of no significance, except for one-way roadways.
In order to keep a distance from incoming traffic from the opposite direction, and reducing the risk of “head on” collision.

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

Freeway without interchanges.
Entrance to a freeway.
Diagonal merging with a freeway.
End of freeway (Motorway)

29. What is the permitted tyre size for a vehicle?

As determined by the tire manufacturer.
Any size of tire, as long as all the vehicle tires are of the same size.
As approved by a licensed garage.
As determined by the manufacturer and noted in the vehicle’s registration document.

30. What is the first action taken by drivers before crossing an intersection?

Checking and identifying the lanes after crossing the intersection, mainly in our direction of driving.
Looking beyond the intersection to identify the entry lanes to the opposite directions and the traffic in them
Making sure that the intersection is clear and that it can be crossed safely.
Entering the intersection.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

2. What is the required conduct of a driver that exits a dirt road and intends to enter a paved road?

3. A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

4. What is the maximum cargo height, from the road’s surface, that is allowed to be transported in a vehicle of an overall permissible weight of 8000kg – 15,000kg?

5. You may reduce your vehicle’s fuel consumption by:

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

7. How does the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System function during dangerous driving conditions?

8. Is it permitted to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle within a distance of 100 meters before a railway crossing?

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

10. Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

11. When a vehicle stops before a level crossing:

12. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of an intoxicating alcoholic drink?

13. How should a driver of a vehicle that was involved in a road accident with casualties conduct himself?

14. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

15. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

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

17. What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

18. Is it specified by the following road sign which rules for giving right-of-way should be applied?

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

20. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

21. Is it obligatory to use an appropriate lower gear on every steep descent?

22. What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

23. What is a driver obliged to do when an emergency vehicle on duty appears behind him?

24. Safety shoes are obligatory:

25. If a vehicle stops on a road without a pavement when is there an obligation to wear a reflective traffic vest?

26. What should you do when the traffic sign in the picture appears before you?

27. Why is it important to drive on the right side of the road?

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

29. What is the permitted tyre size for a vehicle?

30. What is the first action taken by drivers before crossing an intersection?