Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is a “commercial vehicle”?

A motor vehicle used or designed to transport goods.
A vehicle that can only be used for self-transportation.
A vehicle in which passenger transportation, besides the driver, is prohibited.
A vehicle designed to carry bulk freight only.

2. How should a driver conduct himself when noticing a “security vehicle”?

Slow down, divert to the road’s right edge and continue driving normally.
Divert his vehicle to the right, as close as possible to the road’s edge, give right-of-way and stop if necessary a distance from an intersection.
Mount the sidewalk and stop there.
Drive closely behind the security vehicle and keep a constant distance of two seconds from it.

3. 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.

4. Why is a driver required to adjust his sitting position before starting to drive?

To prevent unnecessary leg pains that are a result of prolonged sitting in the driver’s seat.
To have good control of the vehicle’s operation, instruments and field of vision.
Only pregnant women are required to adjust their sitting position.
To have easier access to the radio or cellular phone.

5. A “central divider” is:

An area in which parking is prohibited, unless a traffic sign only directs otherwise
An area allowing escape at a time of danger, marked by a specific traffic sign
An area intended for two-wheeler parking on an urban way, without requiring any specific traffic sign
An area intended for parking on an urban way

6. ”When you drink alcohol, it will take you more time to recover from dazzling(blinding)”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect.
It is correct for young people only.
It is correct for people wearing eyeglasses only.
Correct.

7. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign
No, it is not obligatory to obey
Yes, it is obligatory to obey, with full caution
Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign

8. 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.

9. When is a driver required to drive on an asphalt paved hard shoulder?

When driving a commercial motor vehicle with an overall permissible weight of more than 10,000 Kg.
When driving a motor vehicle that is forced to drive at a slow speed due to the cargo it is carrying or to the slope of the road.
When driving a bus with an overall permissible weight of more than 10,000 Kg.
Never. The law prohibits driving on the road’s edges.

10. Sudden braking is permitted when:

It is the only way to prevent an accident.
The driver or any of the passengers suddenly want to get off the vehicle.
The driver wants to make a U-turn.
The driver realizes he is lost.

11. What are the risks of driving a vehicle with a leaking engine exhaust system?

Engine over-heating.
The penetration of burnt gases to the passenger compartment, which might cause loss of consciousness.
It might harm nearby vehicles.
There is no risk in driving a vehicle with a leaking emission system.

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

Play street. No parking.
End of play street.
An area in which children are allowed to play when accompanied by an adult only.
Speed limit beyond this point is 30 k.p.h.

13. 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.

14. What is the meaning of the following symbol?

Paid parking lot for buses only.
Bus-repair parking lot.
Night parking lot for buses only.
"Park and go".

15. Which traffic sign is likely to appear before traffic sign 305?

16. Which of the following types of vehicles must have a low rear collision protection bumper?

Commercial vehicles with a rear extension that covers 60% of the axle distance.
Commercial vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers with an all up weight of 3,500 kg or less.
Connected vehicles, integral commercial vehicles and semi-trailer trucks with an all up weight of more than 15,000 kg.
Commercial vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers, and work vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg.

17. 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.

18. Define “Junction”:

A meeting point of two roads or more.
The area formed by the junction of two or more roads at different levels.
The area formed by the junction of a railroad and a roadway
The junction of two urban roadways, provided that they are both asphalt-paved.

19. How is the term “lighting up time” defined by law?

The night time or any other time when visibility is poor.
The night time or any other time in which visibility is normal.
The time period from sunset to sunrise only.
The time period from sunrise to sunset.

20. Where should you stop according to the following picture:

Before and close to the stop line.
You can stop anywhere, as long as you stop before entering the intersection.
Before the signpost.
After the pedestrian crossing, but before the intersection.

21. Which of the following traffic signs means “pedestrians in the vicinity”?

22. Apart from a driving instructor, who may escort a “new driver”?

Any holder of a valid driving license for the same class of vehicle, and aged at least 24 yrs old.
A holder of a driving license for the same class of vehicle for at least 3 years and aged at least 30 yrs old, or a holder of a license for at least 2 yrs and aged at least 35 yrs old.
Any person who has not been convicted for any traffic offence during the past two years.
A holder of a driving license for the same class of vehicle for at least 5 years and aged at least 24 yrs old, or a holder of a license for at least 3 yrs and aged at least 30 yrs old.

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

Narrow bridge. Give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
You have right-of-way on the narrow road.over oncoming traffic
One-way traffic ahead.
Driving backwards is prohibited.

24. A freeway is designated for:

Only Vehicles which are capable and permitted to drive at a speed of 55 k.p.h .
Motor vehicles which are able to drive at a speed of at least 90 k.p.h.
Private passenger cars, taxis and buses only.
Motor vehicles and bicycles.

25. 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.

26. What safety measures should be taken before lifting the vehicle with a jack stand?

You should prevent vehicle movement (by putting on the hand brake and placing blocks under the wheels) and loosen wheel retaining/screw nuts.
You should verify that the vehicle stands on a straight and horizontal surface.
You should shift the gear handle to neutral and release the parking brake.
You should first lift the vehicle from another corner, to verify that the jack stand is functioning properly.

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

No overtaking for buses
No overtaking of private vehicles.
No overtaking for commercial vehicles.
End of road section with an overtaking restriction.

28. According to the “point system”:

Only the traffic court is entitled to revoke a driver’s license.
Only a police officer is entitled to revoke a driver’s license and to require a driver to undergo examinations.
The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke a driver’s license.
The Licensing Authority is entitled to require a driver that incurred demerit points to undergo examinations, and it is also entitled to revoke his license.

29. What might be causing the steering wheel to be pulled, in a non voluntary manner, to either side whilst driving?

A malfunction in the braking system only.
A malfunction in the vehicle’s engine.
Low air pressure in one of the back wheels.
Low air pressure in one of the front wheels.

30. 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.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. What is a “commercial vehicle”?

2. How should a driver conduct himself when noticing a “security vehicle”?

3. What is instructed by the following traffic signs?

4. Why is a driver required to adjust his sitting position before starting to drive?

5. A “central divider” is:

6. ”When you drink alcohol, it will take you more time to recover from dazzling(blinding)”. Correct or incorrect?

7. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

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

9. When is a driver required to drive on an asphalt paved hard shoulder?

10. Sudden braking is permitted when:

11. What are the risks of driving a vehicle with a leaking engine exhaust system?

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

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

14. What is the meaning of the following symbol?

15. Which traffic sign is likely to appear before traffic sign 305?

16. Which of the following types of vehicles must have a low rear collision protection bumper?

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

18. Define “Junction”:

19. How is the term “lighting up time” defined by law?

20. Where should you stop according to the following picture:

21. Which of the following traffic signs means “pedestrians in the vicinity”?

22. Apart from a driving instructor, who may escort a “new driver”?

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

24. A freeway is designated for:

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

26. What safety measures should be taken before lifting the vehicle with a jack stand?

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

28. According to the “point system”:

29. What might be causing the steering wheel to be pulled, in a non voluntary manner, to either side whilst driving?

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