Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. “Permitted load” on a commercial vehicle is:

The maximum weight of the cargo (in Kg) that is permitted to be loaded on the vehicle
The weight of the cargo plus the vehicle’s own weight
The all up weight of a transport vehicle
The vehicle’s own weight, including: water, oil, fuel and the weight of the driver

2. What are the actions you are required to take, before intentionally pulling onto the “hard shoulder” of a non-urban road?

Apart from giving a right signal on time, nothing else is required.
Slowing down and turning on the four winkers.
Good observations mainly to the rear, signaling appropriately and slowing down.
Slowig down and turning the steering wheel towards the “hard shoulder” as quickly as possible.

3. A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

To vehicles approaching from his left only.
To vehicles driving fast.
To all approaching vehicles on the roadway, from all directions.
To vehicles approaching from his right only.

4. When are you obliged to signal before moving out of your lane for the purpose of overtaking?

You are not obliged to signal before deviating, if there are no other vehicles near you.
You should signal at a reasonable distance before you begin to move out.
You should signal at least five meters before deviating from your lane.
You should first change lanes and then signal.

5. When is it allowed to leave a vehicle standing in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk (angular parking)?

It is absolutely forbidden.
In an urban road only.
When there is an angular marking on the roadway, and according to the marking.
In an urban road, on weekends only.

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

Stop and give right-of-way to traffic on the road that crosses ahead.
Stop for a moment and then continue driving.
Give right-of-way to traffic on the road that crosses ahead while road-works take place.
Stop! (Hand held road sign).Stop as long as the sign is held up.

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7. When you are driving in a roadway and there is an unbroken separation line marked to your left accompanied by a broken line to its left:

You are forbidden to cross the separation line.
You are allowed to cross the lines, but vehicle traffic from the opposite side is forbidden to cross.
You are allowed to cross the lines with two wheels only.
You are allowed to cross the lines carefully.

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8. How would we mark a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg that transports at least 11 passengers?

This commercial vehicle doesn’t require any special signing.
By placing a “passengers” sign in the front only.
By placing a “passengers” sign in the front and back.
With a “careful, children” sign.

9. Which type of vehicle is prohibited to overtake another overtaking vehicle?

Motorcycles.
Buses,(not including minibus), commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 3,500 kg.
Motor vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 4,000 kg.
Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of 3,500 kg or less.

10. 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.

11. Can the details specified in the bill of lading serve as proof of the freight’s weight?

Yes, the freight’s weight indication in the bill of lading serves as proof of the correct weight, within a margin of 20% above or below the indicated weight.
Yes.
No, the weight indicated in the bill of lading is not a final, solid and accepted fact.
Yes, but only for freights in a maximum weight of 10,000 kg.

12. How many vehicles is it permitted to tow by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 2,200 kg?

Two vehicles.
One vehicle, unless approved otherwise by the Licensing Authority.
Only a tractor is permitted to tow another vehicle. A small commercial vehicle is prohibited to do so.
There is no restriction on the number of vehicles that can be towed.

13. What is the meaning of this sign?

Steep downhill slope about 2,500 meters ahead.
In 2,500 meters a steep uphill climb begins.
Steep downhill slope for 2,500 meters begins here.
The end of a 2,500-meters downhill slope section.

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14. Being familiar with the different systems in the driver’s compartment whilst driving:

Only contributes in a theoretical level, and has no other advantage.
Allows the driver to operate them automatically, without thinking.
Allows the driver to fully concentrate on the traffic and the road.
Allows the driver to blindly operate the vehicle systems.

15. Which vehicles are required to be equipped with a reflective traffic vest?

All motor vehicles except for motorcycles.
All motor vehicles except for tractors.
All motor vehicles.
All motor and non-motor vehicles.

16. When you are driving behind another vehicle:

While driving uphill – keep a small distance; while driving downhill – keep double distance.
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, to prevent an accident.
Keep a smaller distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Keep a larger distance from the vehicle in front of you only when a “general danger” road sign is placed.

17. Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

815
512
819
513

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

No entry for non-motor vehicles only.
Entry is permitted for tractors and work vehicles.
Careful! road-works.
No entry for tractors and work vehicles.

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19. Non adjusted headlights:

Do not affect driving in the dark.
Cause self-blinding when driving in the dark.
Do not iluminate the road as required by law.
Increase the driver’s alertness – especially during the night.

20. What is the correct order of actions while reducing the vehicle’s speed?

Slowing down by stepping on the clutch pedal and shifting to higher gear.
Slowing down and shifting to lower gear.
The order of actions is of no importance during vehicle deceleration.
Shifting to lower gear and stepping on the clutch pedal.

21. When is there a danger of vehicle skidding?

During fog only.
On a narrow road, during a steep uphill climb.
On a dry and hot road.
During the first rain or when there is mud or oil on the road.

22. What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.
Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.
A Red Magen David Ambulance only.
Any Israel Police vehicle.

23. Which of the following traffic signs requires driving according to the road’s condition?

147
101
114
139

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24. Is a driver permitted to drive over the speed limit while overtaking?

Yes, when it is required in order to shorten the overtaking time.
No.
Yes, but only on a non-urban road.
Yes, but only on a multi-lane road and for a short time.

25. When are you obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

When a “railway crossing” sign is placed.
When a “right of way for crossing traffic” sign is placed.
You don’t have to stop. Stop at your own discretion when a train is seen and is approaching.
When the train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal.

26. How should you drive a child less than one year of age inside a vehicle?

In the front seat only, accompanied by an adult passenger.
In a safety seat for babies, and in the back seat only..
In a safety seat, with the back of the seat facing the front of the car.
On the knees of a passenger over twenty one years of age.

27. 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.

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28. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.
An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.
Any manager of a licensed garage.
The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

29. What is the maximum permitted speed for driving an all-terrain vehicle?

30 KPH.
50 KPH in any type of road.
60 KPH in a freeway and 40 KPH in any other type of road.
40 KPH in any type of road.

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

Begining of traffic restriction zone.
The minimum permitted speed is 30 k.p.h.
Beginning of 30 k.p.h zone.
The maximum permitted speed is 30 k.p.h.

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