Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. How should you behave at the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

Enter the intersection. You have right of way in the intersection (3)
Give right of way to the private vehicle (1), and to the truck (2).
Give right of way to the private vehicle (1).
Allow the big vehicle to drive (2). Big vehicles always get right of way.

2. Which class of license is required for driving a commercial motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg?

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

Driving in the direction marked with a yellow arrow is permitted for public transportation only.
You have right of way on the narrow road.
Give right-of-way to opposite motor traffic on a narrow and steep road.
Drive only forward. Turning is prohibited.

4. Until where do the following road signs remain valid?

Until the nearest traffic light, provided that the light is green.
Until the nearest bus station.
The validity of the sign expires when approaching a densely populated area.
Until the nearest junction or until another “speed limit” or “end of speed limit” sign is placed.

5. Define “commercial vehicle”:

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods.
A motor commercial vehicle designed to transport people or carry goods for hire, provided that it is indicated in its registration document.
A motor vehicle used or designed to carry passengers and goods.
A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods, and weighing over 8,000 kg only.

6. What is a “rigid veicle”?

A vehicle body which exceeds the size of a normal vehicle.
A vehicle body in which the driver’s compartment is separated from the trunk.
A vehicle body with a partition between the driver’s seat and the passengers.
A vehicle body in which the driver’s compartment and the trunk comprise one unit.

7. What is the proper way of checking engine oil level?

By using the engine’s dipstick, when the engine is cold and turned off.
There is no need to check the engine’s oil, but only to change it in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.
It can only be checked in a licensed garage.
Only before the vehicle’s annual test.

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

Nature reserve.
Licensed night parking lot.
Rural hotel ahead.
Youth hostel.

9. Braking distance is the distance the vehicle passes?

From the moment the driver notices danger until he starts to brake.
During the driver’s response time.
From the moment of applying the brakes until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.
From the moment the driver notices danger until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.

10. What is the function of the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System?

To control the engine’s fuel consumption.
To prevent the wheels from locking.
To reduce the danger of skidding.
To reduce the emission of burnt gases from the engine.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. You are driving vehicle no.3. to whom will you give the right of way?

To the bus (2) only.
To the Motor-cyclist (1) and the Bus (2).
To none. You (3) have right of way.
To the vehicle that is closest to the intersection.

14. What are the permitted driving directions according to the traffic signs in the following intersection?

Straight and right.
Straight and left.
Straight only.
Straight and a left U-turn.

15. How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

The rule “first to come, first to go” should be exercised at an exit from a premises or from a gas station. The pedestrians will wait.
Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross safely.
Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the intersection.
Stop and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are coming from the left and approaching the exit.

16. How many number plates should be installed on a private passenger car?

One plate only in front,
One plate only at the vehicle’s rear..
Two standard plates, one in front and one at the vehicle’s rear.
As determined by the vehicle’s owner.

17. Where in a vehicle should a fire extinguisher be placed?

Next to the battery, in a closed and locked place.
On the vehicle’s roof, having easy access, to enable quick operation
In a visible place with easy access to enable quick operation.
Next to the fuel tank, in a closed and locked place.

18. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that continue driving straight.
No, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to public vehicles only.
No, you should only give right-of-way according to the lawful right-of-way rules or to the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that come from the right only.

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

Stop and allow children who started to cross a pedestrian crossing to finish crossing.
Keep driving, even if pedestrians are crossing.
Always stop and allow children and elderly people to arrive to the pedestrian crossing and to safely cross it.
Slow down and be aware of pedestrians on the zebra crossing ahead.

20. What characterizes a state of driving in which proper distance from the vehicle in front is kept?

Driving that requires constant distance adjustments, according to the road’s conditions, and which is exhausting for the driver.
Less stressed and relaxed driving, which doesn’t cause tiredness, and prevents risks.
Keeping distance has no effect on the character of driving.
A state of driving which encourages other drivers to enter into the distance which is kept in front.

21. When driving behind a big truck:

When a “general danger” sign is placed, and due to the size of the truck, you should keep from it a distance that is thrice bigger than the statutory distance. .
Keep a safe distance for safe braking – The law requires a gap of not less than one second.
Keep a small as possible distance from the vehicle in front.
Due to the vehicle’s size - Keep a distance that doubles the statutory gap.

22. The danger of skidding on a wet road is greater:

The deeper are the grooves in the tires.
The more worn-out are the tires.
The higher is the tire air pressure.
The heavier is the vehicle.

23. You are driving in the direction of the arrow. What is the meaning of the road marking to your left?

One-way road ahead.
Beginning of a rough road ahead.
A continuous separation line will appear shortly.
Separation area on a non-urban road.

24. “Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect: The distance has no influence on vehicle wear or fuel consumption.
Correct: Keeping distance prevents brake wear and excessive fuel consumption due to frequent acceleration and braking.
Incorrect: Using the breaks and the accelerator in order to regulate wind flow is important for increasing the driver’s alertness.
Incorrect: Keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front of you causes brake wear.

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. What are the preliminary actions a driver must perform while getting back up to the road from the “hard shoulder”?

Observing all traffic on the road, signaling appropriately and gradually moving back on the road.
Signaling appropriately and getting back to the road as quickly as possible.
Getting back to the road diagonally, as quickly as possible..
Putting the vehicle in a diagonal position and turning on the vehicle’s distress lights.

28. What is a driver required to do after driving through a puddle and dampening the brakes?

He shouldn’t do anything. There is no connection between water and the braking system.
Drive fast to dry the brakes.
Tow the vehicle to the nearest garage.
Drive very slowly until the brakes dry out and resume normal functioning.

29. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.
To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.
The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.
To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

30. Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?

Not under any condition
Yes, but only under a court certificate
Yes, if the driver doesn’t give his name and address or doesn’t present his license as required
Yes, only if the driver committed an offence that actually endangered road users

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. How should you behave at the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

2. Which class of license is required for driving a commercial motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg?

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

4. Until where do the following road signs remain valid?

5. Define “commercial vehicle”:

6. What is a “rigid veicle”?

7. What is the proper way of checking engine oil level?

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

9. Braking distance is the distance the vehicle passes?

10. What is the function of the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System?

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

12. When are you forbidden to overtake another vehicle?

13. You are driving vehicle no.3. to whom will you give the right of way?

14. What are the permitted driving directions according to the traffic signs in the following intersection?

15. How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

16. How many number plates should be installed on a private passenger car?

17. Where in a vehicle should a fire extinguisher be placed?

18. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

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

20. What characterizes a state of driving in which proper distance from the vehicle in front is kept?

21. When driving behind a big truck:

22. The danger of skidding on a wet road is greater:

23. You are driving in the direction of the arrow. What is the meaning of the road marking to your left?

24. “Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?

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

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

27. What are the preliminary actions a driver must perform while getting back up to the road from the “hard shoulder”?

28. What is a driver required to do after driving through a puddle and dampening the brakes?

29. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

30. Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?