Theory Exam - Meteoria

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

Pedestrian crossing about 150 meters ahead.
Suspended pedestrian bridge.
Path for pedestrians only.
give right of way to pedestrians crossing on the marked area.

2. Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way
The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment
Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive
Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

3. Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?

A work vehicle or a tractor.
A vehicle engaged in selling fruits and vegetables to passersby.
A vehicle engaged in public works and an I.D.F vehicle - for the purpose of fulfilling their duties.
A towing vehicle and a trailer, a truck tractor and a semi-trailer, with a maximum width of three meters.

4. When is it permitted to park on the left side of the road?

In any urban road.
In any one-way road.
In any road, provided that the deviation to the left is performed carefully.
Only in a one-way roadway which is not part of a road that has a separation area.

5. Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with mud protectors?

Every vehicle that its rear wheels are not protected by wings, except for tractors and speed restricted vehicles.
Only commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.
Only freight carrying vehicles.
Every vehicle that is used for transportation in bulk.

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

Path for bicycles and motorcycles.
Path for bicycles only.
One-way lane for bicycle.
No entrance for bicycles.

7. According to the traffic signs appearing in the picture, the road that turns to the right is:

A freeway.(motorway)
An urban road.
A dead-end road.
A road that is neither a freeway nor an urban road

8. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

Through the braking of the front wheels only.
Through the pressure created between the engine and the clutch.
By turning the engine opposite to its normal direction of turning.
Through the friction between the brake disc and the brake pads.

9. What is a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a manager of an authorized garage, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman, a car assessor or a driving examiner due to a malfunction of the vehicle or damage caused by an accident.
A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a driving examiner, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman when the driver commits a traffic offence

10. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?

Heating and accelerated wear of the vehicle’s tires.
Overheating of the vehicle’s engine.
It violates the insurance law.
Tiredness and risk of falling asleep at the wheel

11. What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

Make a complete abrupt stop in the right lane.
Deviate as far as possible to the right and do not increase your speed.
Honk to warn the overtaking driver.
Drive faster to exit the danger area.

12. Who is obliged to obey the “stop” sign in the following picture?

A driver wanting to make a left U-turn.
A driver wanting to turn left only.
A driver wanting to continue driving straight.
Any driver approaching an intersection.

13. 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.

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

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

15. Is it permitted to transport cargo in a private vehicle?

Yes, inside the vehicle, in the trunk(boot) or on the roof-rack..
It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, provided that the weight of the cargo is no more than 1,000 kg.
Yes, only on the rooftop cargo carrier.

16. You are driving a vehicle that approaches the cyclist in the picture from behind. What risk might be posed by the cyclist ?

There is no risk. Pass the cyclist quickly.
The cyclist might pull onto the roadway or otherwise trip and fall into it.
The cyclist rides on the sidewalk (pavement) and therefore the bicycles pose no risk.
The cyclist is an adult and poses no risk.

17. A warning triangle must be carried by:

Commercial vehicles only.
All motor vehicles, including trailers and semi-trailers, but excluding motorcycles.
Buses only.
Two-wheelers only.

18. In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the stop line.
Within twenty meters before the stop line.
Within fifteen meters after the stop line.
Within twenty meters after the stop line.

19. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

Turn in a bigger radius to maintain reasonable speed.
Turn in a small radius and adjust your speed.
Slow down before entering the curve and accelerate when coming out of it.
Accelerate at the entry to the curve, and slow down within it and when coming out of it.

20. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

The tractor (2) always enters the intersection last.
The tractor (2), you, as the vehicle making a left turn (3), the blue vehicle (1).
The vehicle turning left (3), the blue vehicle (1), the tractor (2).
You, as the vehicle making a left turn (3), followed by the tractor (2), and then the blue vehicle (1).

21. Which traffic sign should be placed following traffic sign 135 shown in the picture?

22. When the hand (parking) brake light on the dashboard is turned on while driving:

It means that the handbrake is operated and should be released, because it activates the brakes.
It means that the handbrake is not operated and should be activated.
It means that the handbrake is ok. The light indicator is malfunctioning and should be replaced.
Everything is ok. It is a check light that should be on for as long as the handbrake is properly functioning.

23. What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.
To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.
To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.
To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

24. How can we lower the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

Make sure to drive in the lowest gear.
Fill up the vehicle with a lower octane fuel than required.
Make as many strong engine accelerations as possible.
Change gear according to the correct speed and road conditions and avoid high engine revolutions.

25. How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

Only by means of a “hands free device” that is installed in the vehicle and can be used without being held.
When the driver holds the phone with the right hand
Only by using earphones that are connected to both ears
It is absolutely forbidden to use a phone while driving

26. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

The fruits on the road are of no significance to you.
The vehicle might slip while braking, as a result of the fruits on the road, only when the roadway is wet from rain; hence, you don’t need to slow down.
The fruits on the roadway cannot cause the vehicle to lose its grip of the roadway; hence, you don’t need to slow down.
Slow down and drive carefully. The road’s conditions, e.g. the fruits on the road, prevent a good grip on the road.

27. When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

When his driver’s license states that he must wear them while driving.
Only when he is driving during lighting up time, and provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
Only when he is driving during night time, provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
While driving in limited visibility and when he is dazzeled.

28. What is the most important principle when turning right in an intersection?

To start and to complete the turn close to the right edge of the road.
To stay away from the road’s right edge.
To turn as far as possible from the right sidewalk.
To enter and exit the intersection in a wide arc to the center of the roadway.

29. What is an “Interchange”?

The area that is formed by the meeting of at least three roadways, at the same level.
A meeting of at least two roadways at the same level in a freeway.
A meeting point of roads at different levels, in which it is possible to drive and pass from one road to the other
A junction of roads at the same level in an urban area.

30. What is the maximum allowed speed for a utility vehicle?

40 Km/h
70 Km/h
50 Km/h on an urban road
60 Km/h on a freeway

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

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

2. Define “built dividing area”:

3. Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?

4. When is it permitted to park on the left side of the road?

5. Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with mud protectors?

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

7. According to the traffic signs appearing in the picture, the road that turns to the right is:

8. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

9. What is a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

10. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?

11. What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

12. Who is obliged to obey the “stop” sign in the following picture?

13. Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

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

15. Is it permitted to transport cargo in a private vehicle?

16. You are driving a vehicle that approaches the cyclist in the picture from behind. What risk might be posed by the cyclist ?

17. A warning triangle must be carried by:

18. In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

19. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

20. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

21. Which traffic sign should be placed following traffic sign 135 shown in the picture?

22. When the hand (parking) brake light on the dashboard is turned on while driving:

23. What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

24. How can we lower the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

25. How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

26. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

27. When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

28. What is the most important principle when turning right in an intersection?

29. What is an “Interchange”?

30. What is the maximum allowed speed for a utility vehicle?