Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

Start overtaking only when the road is clear in a sufficient distance, and verify while overtaking that the road is still clear.
Overtake only when a sign permitting overtaking is placed.
Overtake in a speed that exceeds speed limit, in order to clear the road way.
Always overtake at a slow speed and with patience.

2. Continuous braking on a winding descent can cause:

Over heating and weaker braking than normal.
Over heating and stronger braking than normal.
Cooling of the breaks and weak braking.
Continuous braking has no negative affect.

3. Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way
The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment
Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive
Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

4. A driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight that cannot be overtaken by other drivers is obliged to:

Continue driving at normal speed, on the right side of the road. He is prohibited to pull down to the “hard shoulders”.
Slow down, if possible, cross the road’s edge and even stop on the “hard shoulder”.
Drive faster, so he doesn’t disturb the vehicles behind him.
Stop his vehicle and signal to the other vehicles to pass him by.

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. While overtaking or passing by another vehicle:

It is permitted to pass the speed limit for a moment, if necessary.
You should drive precisely at the same speed as the overtaken vehicle.
It is prohibited to drive over the speed limit.
You should drive 10 k.p.h slower than the overtaken vehicle.

7. What is the risk of using the GPS navigation system while driving?

There is no risk in using the GPS navigation system while driving. It is only beneficial.
Disruption of the engine management systems.
Driver distraction.
Fast draining of the vehicle’s battery.

8. A panoramic mirror:

Is hard to adjust.
Does not correctly reflect the distance of the objects seen in it.
Is very flexible.
Is very expensive.

9. On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

On all of them, regardless of weight.
On a vehicle weighing at 8,000 kg or more.
On a vehicle weighing at least 12,000 kg.
On a vehicle weighing weighing 4,500 kg or more.

10. 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.

11. Do you (vehicle no. 3) have to give right-of-way to the cyclist (2) in the roundabout?

No, because the cyclist always yields to other vehicles.
No, it depends on my good will.
Yes, always
No, the rules of right-of-way in a roundabout do not apply to cyclists.

12. Is a cyclist allowed to use a public transportation lane?

A cyclist may use a public transportation lane when it is the left lane only
Yes, when the lane is on the roadway’s right side
No, only motorcycles are allowed to use the public transportation lane
No, only public vehicles are allowed to use this lane

13. As of November 1st each year, every commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 10,000 kg should carry:

A certification that the lights system functions properly.
A certificate that it had passed a winter check or an annual test that was conducted on August or afterwards.
A certification that the steering system functions properly.
A spedometer calibration certification.

14. What is a “work vehicle”:

A vehicle that is installed with work equipment and that is not designed to carry freights or transport passengers.
A vehicle with a driving speed that doesn’t exceed 40 k.p.h, and that is used for road works.
A vehicle that is designed to transport passengers and is permitted to perform road works.
A vehicle used for carrying goods for hire.

15. What should you do to reduce the effect of dazzle (blinding) during the dark?

Pull down the sunshade.
Keep the windshield clean.
Blind back the driver approaching from the opposite direction.
Wear dark sunglasses.

16. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

80 cm.
50 cm.
60 cm.
40 cm.

17. Is it obligatory to install wastebaskets in a private passenger car?

Yes, it is obligatory to install a wastebasket type that was approved by the Licensing Authority.
Yes, it is obligatory in a commercial vehicle only.
No, it is obligatory in a public vehicle only.
There is no such obligation.

18. What are you required to do according to the following traffic sign?

Honk and signal drivers coming from the opposite direction that you intend to yield.
Stop and allow vehicles coming from the opposite direction to continue driving.
Reduce speed and check if the vehicle coming from the opposite direction yields as required.
Continue driving, take right of way, and you are not obliged to slow down.

19. On which type of road is a private passenger car permitted to drive at the speed of 110 k.p.?

A freeway(motorway)
A non-urban road.
An urban road with a built dividing area.
A non-urban road with a built dividing area.

20. How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

Pass it on the right, unless otherwise indicated by a signpost.
Pass it from the left only.
Pass it according to the road’s condition.
You may pass the obstruction from either side.

21. Is a “restricted vehicle” permitted to use a road in which the following traffic sign is placed?

Yes, driving at a minimum speed of 55 k.p.h.
Yes, driving at a maximum speed of 55 k.p.h.
Yes, on a freeway only.
No.

22. What is a driver required to do when the loading of the braking system’s air tanks takes longer than a reasonable time?

Drive to a garage to repair the malfunction.
Reduce the engine’s RPM, to make the work of the compressor more efficient.
Check the system’s fuel filter and, if required, clean it.
Wait until the tanks are filled up, and ignore the problem.

23. In a hybrid vehicle:

Tire wear is greater than that of regular vehicles because of the second engine.
Braking is harder because of the second engine.
Fuel consumption is higher than that of regular vehicles, because of the second engine.
Fuel consumption is lower than that of regular vehicles.

24. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.
Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.
It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.
Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.

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

No entry for tractors.
Give right of way to tractors driving in this road section,
Beware! Work vehicles and tractors crossing.
Stop! Only agricultural vehicles are permitted to go through.

26. 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.

27. 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.

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

Freeway without interchanges.
Entrance to a freeway.
Diagonal merging with a freeway.
End of freeway (Motorway)

29. What is a “safety seat”:

A seat meeting specified standards installed on two-wheelers and designed for transporting children.
A seat, meeting specified standards, secured to the vehicle with a safety belt and used for transporting children with independent belts.
Any seat that is adjusted for driving children and elderly people and meets the standard which was set by the Ministry of Environmental Protection
A seat which is installed inside a vehicle during its manufacture-stage and is adjusted for driving children with a maximum age of 14 years

30. 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.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

2. Continuous braking on a winding descent can cause:

3. Define “built dividing area”:

4. A driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight that cannot be overtaken by other drivers is obliged to:

5. A panoramic mirror:

6. While overtaking or passing by another vehicle:

7. What is the risk of using the GPS navigation system while driving?

8. A panoramic mirror:

9. On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

10. How would you drive on a wet road?

11. Do you (vehicle no. 3) have to give right-of-way to the cyclist (2) in the roundabout?

12. Is a cyclist allowed to use a public transportation lane?

13. As of November 1st each year, every commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 10,000 kg should carry:

14. What is a “work vehicle”:

15. What should you do to reduce the effect of dazzle (blinding) during the dark?

16. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

17. Is it obligatory to install wastebaskets in a private passenger car?

18. What are you required to do according to the following traffic sign?

19. On which type of road is a private passenger car permitted to drive at the speed of 110 k.p.?

20. How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

21. Is a “restricted vehicle” permitted to use a road in which the following traffic sign is placed?

22. What is a driver required to do when the loading of the braking system’s air tanks takes longer than a reasonable time?

23. In a hybrid vehicle:

24. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

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

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

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

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

29. What is a “safety seat”:

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