Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. What is the difference between the following traffic signs?

There is no difference between them.
Traffic sign 306 alerts about a pedestrian crossing ahead, while traffic sign 135 marks the place of the crossing.
Traffic sign 135 is placed in non-urban roads, while traffic sign 306 is placed in freeways.
Traffic sign 135 alerts about a pedestrian crossing ahead, while traffic sign 306 marks the place of the crossing.

4. Which of the following sentences is correct: The law prohibit drivers from making a left U-turn:

When a U-turn prohibiting sign is placed.
Where the vehicle cannot be observed by other drivers approaching from any direction.
All the answers are correct.
When he approaches a steep peak or a curve in the road.

5. A panoramic mirror:

Causes the objects that reflect in it to look smaller and farther.
Is very expensive and therefore used only in buses.
Increases the size of reflecting objects.
Precisely reflects the objects mirrored in it (without increasing or decreasing their size).

6. 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.

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

Careful, electric bus ahead.
Careful! Local train ( or tram) crosses in both direction on the road ahead.
Careful, railway crossing.
Passenger train station.

8. While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

No force of nature affects the vehicle while it is braking or slowing down.
The force of inertia, i.e. the force which causes the vehicle to continue moving.
The centrifugal force, i.e. the force applied on the vehicle when it is turning.
The lift force, i.e. the force that pulls the vehicle upwards.

9. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Drive! You have right-of-way in the intersection ahead.
Give right of way to vehicles crossing from all directions.
Make a complete stop, look to the right and to the left and evaluate the incoming traffic.
You should stop and then continue driving: You have right-of-way in the intersection.

10. What is the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag system?

It is a system of external airbags that inflate after collision.
It is an airbag system that balances the vehicle during dangerous turns.
It is a system that cools the brakes during emergency braking.
It is a system designed to reduce passenger impact, through the inflation of airbags during collision.

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

Information sign: Entry of non-motor vehicles is prohibited in both directions.
No entry for all vehicles (one way street Oncoming traffic).
Warning sign: Entry of motor vehicles is prohibited in both directions.
Two-way street ahead.

12. Is it permitted to open the vehicle’s doors while driving?

Yes, provided that you drive slowly.
It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, when carrying a long cargo.
Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.

13. What is the meaning of the traffic sign in the following picture?

It is a speed restriction that is intended for private vehicles only.
The vehicle’s driving speed should not be lesser than 40 KPH.
It is a speed restriction that is intended for two-wheelers and trolleys.
The vehicle’s driving speed should not exceed 40 KPH.

14. 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.

15. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Give right of way to the motorcycle only (2).
Give right of way to the motorcyclist (2) and to the yellow bus (1).
Give right of way to the yellow bus only (1).
Drive forward carefully. The other drivers (of vehicles 1 and 2) must yield.

16. If a vehicle is lawfully photographed while committing an offence, who of the following is held responsible for the offense?

The driver’s employer.
The driver and the passenger besides him.
The vehicle’s owner, unless he proves that the vehicle was driven by another person and he identifies this person.
It is not important. The main thing is to have the fine paid.

17. What is the significance of the head rests on the vehicle’s seats during an accident from behind?

They can prevent neck and back pains during long drives.
They reduce forward and backward head jolting (whiplash).
They can reduce and prevent passenger knee injuries during frontal collision.
They can reduce and prevent passenger leg injuries during vehicle roll-over.

18. Where would you place the jack stand while changing a wheel?

The place is insignificant.
In the place that was marked by the manufacturer, or in another strong and safe place, close to the wheel you want to replace.
As close as possible to the vehicle’s rear.
At the most convenient place for the driver.

19. What is the meaning of the following traffic light (intermittently flashing red light)?

Prepare to stop before the intersection with the traffic lights.
It is a special traffic light before a level crossing. Stop before the crossing and don’t proceed for as long as the light is flashing.
Stop before the intersection with the traffic lights.
Drive faster before the crossing.

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

Road closed in both directions for all vehicles.
No entry for motor vehicles (one-way street ahead).
No entry for non-motor vehicles (one-way street ahead).
No entry to the lane beneath the sign.

21. What is the meaning of the road sign?

Early warning to destinations before an Inter urban junction.
Early warning to destinations before a junction in an urban area.
Early warning to destination before leaving an Urban area.
Early warning to destinations before a motor –way (Freeway).

22. When you approach a pedestrian crossing that is marked on the road:

Overtaking is prohibited.
Careful overtaking is permitted in one-way road ways.
Overtaking is prohibited in urban roads. In inter-urban roads it is permitted.
Overtaking is permitted.

23. 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.

24. What is the function of the ABS System?

To shorten the life span of the tires.
To facilitate softer and milder braking on a wet roadway.
To maintain the vehicle’s steering and maneuvering abilities during emergency braking.
To facilitate softer and milder braking on a dry roadway.

25. According to the “point system”, when a driver incurs 12 to 22 points:

He shall be summoned to attend a corrective driving course and to undergo an exam.
He shall be required to undergo a medical check-up and a theory examination.
His driver’s license shall be revoked for a period of thirty days.
He shall be required to undergo a theory examination and his driver’s license shall be revoked.

26. According to the picture, who of those involved should take measures to prevent an accident?

The vehicle and the pedestrian are far from each other; hence no measures should be taken.
The pedestrian should stop and allow the vehicle to continue driving.
The driver should slow down and even stop if necessary.
The pedestrian should walk faster and finish crossing.

27. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

It can drive the tiredness away completely.
Yes, for a long time.
Absolutely yes, and it is even better, on the long run, than taking a rest outside the vehicle.
Yes, for a short time.

28. Which sign warns of the presence of wild animals ahead?

146.
411.
414.
635.

29. 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.

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

Cab rank; no stopping and parking of other vehicles, except for unloading passengers.
Pick-up stop; no stopping and parking of other vehicles.
No stopping and parking for any vehicle within a distance of 20 meters.
Route service station for special cabs and busses.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. What is “all up weight”?

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

3. What is the difference between the following traffic signs?

4. Which of the following sentences is correct: The law prohibit drivers from making a left U-turn:

5. A panoramic mirror:

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

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

8. While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

9. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

10. What is the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag system?

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

12. Is it permitted to open the vehicle’s doors while driving?

13. What is the meaning of the traffic sign in the following picture?

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

15. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

16. If a vehicle is lawfully photographed while committing an offence, who of the following is held responsible for the offense?

17. What is the significance of the head rests on the vehicle’s seats during an accident from behind?

18. Where would you place the jack stand while changing a wheel?

19. What is the meaning of the following traffic light (intermittently flashing red light)?

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

21. What is the meaning of the road sign?

22. When you approach a pedestrian crossing that is marked on the road:

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

24. What is the function of the ABS System?

25. According to the “point system”, when a driver incurs 12 to 22 points:

26. According to the picture, who of those involved should take measures to prevent an accident?

27. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

28. Which sign warns of the presence of wild animals ahead?

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

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