Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

Summon the vehicle owner for an inquiry at the Israel Garage Association.
Notify the driver that the vehicle is taken off the road and take away the vehicle’s registration documents.
He is not permitted to do anything. An examiner or a policeman is not authorized to examine a vehicle on the road.
Send the vehicle to a Licensing Facility to undergo an additional semiannual test.

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

You are approaching a train station.
Level-crossing with train traffic in both directions.
Careful! railway barrier.
Level crossing, more than one track.

3. How would you conduct yourself in a vehicle with automatic transmission, when driving down a continuous steep road?

Apply the brake pedal intermittently to slow the vehicle down and shift into a lower gear, depending on the slope.
Shift into high gear according to the slope and step continuously on the brake pedal to slow down.
On a steep and continuous downhill road, use the brake system only, without shifting into an adjusted gear.
On a steep and continuous downhill road, shift into an appropriate gear and continue driving.

4. How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the left only.
The “right-of-way” rules in such an exit are identical to those that apply to an intersection.
You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the right only.
Give right of way to any vehicles approaching the road you are entering and pedestrians on the pavement.

5. What problem faces a vehicle driver who is driving at a high speed?

His response time is decreased, and thus his driving becomes more dangerous.
There is no problem at all: Research work has proven that in high speeds driving is more calm and relaxed.
The driver has very little time to properly respond to road events.
The driver's response time is significantly lengthened.

6. A utility tractor is a tractor type that:

Has at least two wheels, an all up weight of not more than 1,500 kg, and is steered with a handlebar
Has four wheels, an unlimited all up weight, and is steered with a handlebar
Has at least three wheels and an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg
Has at least four wheels, an all up weight of not more than 1,500 kg, and is steered with a wheel

7. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following road signs?

It is prohibited to drive slower than the speed indicated in the sign.
Slow down and keep to the right before entering the curve.
The last road sign is the determining one; drive 90 k.p.h.
Drive normally. The placement of the road signs is unlawful.

8. What risks are expected whilst driving on a mountain road?

Engine heating due to excessive use of the brakes.
Loss of braking ability and head-on collision. Difficulty yo pull off the road.
Tire overheating.
Loosening of a wheel due to the road's steep slope.

9. How would you behave on the road ahead?

The number of lanes is decreasing; stay on your driving lane.
The number of lanes is decreasing; move to the right lane and keep to your right.
The number of lanes is increasing; choose the middle lane.
The number of lanes is increasing; choose the left lane.

10. Is it obligatory to mark oversize freight on a vehicle?

No. A vehicle with oversize freight should only be marked if the freight sticks out from the vehicle’s rear side.
Yes, it is obligatory to mark the oversize freight, but only during “light time”.
No. When a vehicle is standing on the road, its oversize freight doesn’t cause any risk; hence, it is not obligatory to mark it.
Yes, it is always obligatory to mark oversize freight.

11. What is “own weight”?

The vehicle’s weight with cargo but without the driver.
The vehicle’s weight without cargo and without the driver.
The vehicle’s weight with cargo and with a driver
The vehicle’s volume without cargo but without the driver

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

Straight and left for busses only.
Straight in the direction of the arrow only for non-public vehicles.
All vehicles approaching will continue in the direction of the arrow.
Straight, for public transport only.

16. What is a one-way street?

A street in which traffic movement is permitted in one direction only.
A road with only one lane.
A roadway in which one direction of traffic is open for all vehicles while the opposite direction is limited to public vehicles only.
A dead-end road.

17. Before you is traffic sign 126. Which traffic sign should be placed in the road with which you are about to merge?

18. Which traffic sign marks the final warning before a level crossing?

19. What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

Quickly cross the obstruction from either its right or left.
Drive slowly and disregard the road signs that are posted in the place.
Cross the obstruction from the right only, and vehicles approaching from your front are supposed to give you right-of-way.
Obey the signals that are given by a policeman, a signaler or a road sign.

20. Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

Drivers that do not display the handicap card showing the same sign as The road sign, even if they are free at the moment cannot use the parking spaces
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as they leave a phone number in which they can be reached at any moment.
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as at least half of these spaces are free.
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a moment, as long as they stay in the vehicle while it is parked.

21. How would you drive on a wet road?

Accelerate until the end of the wet section – in order to enhance safety.
Step on the clutch pedal intermittently.
Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, according to the road conditions.
The same as on a dry road. There is no difference.

22. What is the problem in the following picture?

The bus cannot enter the bay and will disturb traffic when stopping.
The presence of the florist in the station makes the passengers’ stay in it more pleasant and it causes no problem.
The presence of the florist causes the bus to linger too much time in the station.
The flowers placed at the station block the view of the passengers waiting in it.

23. What is instructed by the following traffic signs?

Weight restriction – 60 tons.
Special speed limit: It is prohibited to drive faster that the speed limit that is indicated on the sign (in k.p.h).
Special speed: It is prohibited to drive faster than the speed that is indicated in the sign under foggy or hazy conditions.
It is prohibited to drive faster than 60 k.p.h during the night. During the day, however, it is permitted.

24. What is the correct way to check the road when starting to drive and merging with traffic?

Glance in the mirrors and turn our head in the direction to which we intend to drive.
Look as far as possible ahead.
Glance at the rear view mirror and make sure that there are no vehicles behind us.
Plan our merging with vehicle traffic near us.

25. When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

When the accident’s impact is mild and the damage caused to the vehicle or to the property is not serious.
When a car assessor, which is recognized for this purpose by the police, is called.
When the incident is informed to the insurance company within the lawfully stated date and time.
When a policeman happens to arrive to the scene and is informed about the incident’s details.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.
A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

29. What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

You should use the horn and cross the obstacle in front.
Go! You have “right of way” in the road that is in front of you.
You should pass through the sidewalk, if it is free.
You should give right-of-way to vehicles that are coming from the opposite side.

30. You are driving in vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles are you required to give right-of-way?

To the blue vehicle (1).
To the red vehicle (2).
To the red vehicle (2) first and then to the blue vehicle (1).
To neither of them: You have right-of-way over all the rest (3).

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

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

3. How would you conduct yourself in a vehicle with automatic transmission, when driving down a continuous steep road?

4. How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

5. What problem faces a vehicle driver who is driving at a high speed?

6. A utility tractor is a tractor type that:

7. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following road signs?

8. What risks are expected whilst driving on a mountain road?

9. How would you behave on the road ahead?

10. Is it obligatory to mark oversize freight on a vehicle?

11. What is “own weight”?

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

13. When spending time in a club (pub):

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

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

16. What is a one-way street?

17. Before you is traffic sign 126. Which traffic sign should be placed in the road with which you are about to merge?

18. Which traffic sign marks the final warning before a level crossing?

19. What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

20. Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

21. How would you drive on a wet road?

22. What is the problem in the following picture?

23. What is instructed by the following traffic signs?

24. What is the correct way to check the road when starting to drive and merging with traffic?

25. When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

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

27. When is there a danger of vehicle skidding?

28. Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

29. What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

30. You are driving in vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles are you required to give right-of-way?