Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

Quick wear of the clutch and of the gearbox.
When the braking forces or the vehicle's inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.
Excessive change of gears.
When the engine is worn out and cannot stabilize the vehicle.

2. From the answers before you, where especially should a driver slow down?

On an inter-urban road.
In a congested area.
Whilst driving on a main road.
Whilst driving on an inter city road without a built central divider.

3. When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

Only vehicles driving on more than two wheels are permitted to make the U-turn.
Only when the turn can be made from the right side of the road, and can be completed without stopping.
Only when the vehicle is directed by another person.
When no obstruction to traffic is caused, field of vision is clear and there is no prohibiting road sign.

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

Internal road in a Kibbutz or Moshav only.
End of urban area.
Entrance to an urban area.
Careful! public institutions.

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5. How would you conduct yourself in case of brake overheating as a result of continuous braking?

Continue driving normally and don’t use the brakes much.
Use the parking brake temporarily.
Continue driving fast to ventilate the brakes.
Stop! Wait for the brakes to cool down and continue driving on very low gear.

6. Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

When a “warning sliding” sign is placed on the road.
When the slope rate of the decent exceeds 6% and the length of the decent is more than one kilometer.
When the vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder and a sign warning about a dangerous descent is placed on the road.
If a vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder, it should always be operated, also while driving on plane surfaces.

7. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle in a one-lane two-way roadway that is divided by a continuous white line?

Yes, during “light time” only.
Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.
Yes, in an urban road only.
It is absolutely forbidden.

8. Who is responsible for the stability and weight distribution of the cargo that is carried on a vehicle?

The vehicle’s owner only.
The driver and the vehicle’s owner.
The driver and the forklift operator.
The forklift operator only.

9. How will a dirty front lamp influence night driving?

It will affect the field of vision.
The field of vision will grow.
It will cause a dazzeling (blinding).
Dirt will have no affect on the rider ability to recognize problems.

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

Two-way traffic ahead.
Entrance to a one-way street.
Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right.
Drive straight ahead only.

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11. 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.

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12. Which of the following road signs should be placed after road sign 135?

136
306
226
220

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13. Define “stop line”:

A line drawn on either full or half width across the road marking a stopping point for vehicles.
A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, in junctions with traffic lights only.
A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, before a railway crossing
A junction-line along the road, either full or partial, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop near a pavement

14. The following road sign remains valid until:

The nearest intersection or the end of the tracks.
The nearest bus station.
The nearest intersection with traffic lights or the end of the tracks.
The beginning of the freeway that is indicated in the sign.

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15. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?

Slow down and continue driving. It seems, from the looks of the pedestrians, that they noticed your intention to continue driving.
The pedestrians almost finished crossing. Continue driving and pass them carefully.
Honk continuously to the pedestrians so that they allow you to continue driving.
Stop, pedestrians are crossing the roadway.

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16. Which number marks the length of the “rear extension” of this vehicle?

22
7
27
23

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17. What are you always obliged to do while driving in reverse?

Drive in low gear, according to the road’s conditions, in a steep descent only.
Operate an external reverse-drive buzzer in all types of vehicles, including private cars.
Place a person to guide the driver, in a spot where the driver can see him.
Take care as well as appropriate measures to prevent danger, impact, nuisance or disturbance.

18. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.
Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.
Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.
Slow down and become more alert.

19. 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.

20. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

An area in which parking is prohibited for all vehicles.
Vehicle parking spaces – parking is permitted according to the markings only.
Parking and stopping places for two-wheelers.
Stopping places for non-motor vehicles only.

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21. From which lane is it permitted to perform a U-turn to the left?

From a left-hand lane or from any other lane, provided that there is no road marking or road sign that prohibit turning from this lane.
Only from the left lane.
Only from a lane in which a straight (forward) arrow is marked on the roadway.
From the lane in which a straight (forward) arrow is marked, that is closest to the separation area.

22. Is a driver permitted to send an S.M.S message from his phone while driving?

The driver is permitted to send and read S.M.S messages, provided that he does it with care.
He is permitted to send S.M.S messages but not to read ones.
It is absolutely prohibited, and dangerous.
He is permitted to read S.M.S messages but not to send ones.

23. What is an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System?

A system that prevents the possibility of a braking system malfunction.
A system that prevents the possibility of a steering system malfunction.
A system that prevents loss of control while skidding and keeps the vehicle on course.
A system that prevents the vehicle’s wheels from locking during an emergency braking, thus maintaining the vehicle’s steering.

24. If traffic sign 618 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

308
401
307
402

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25. What are you required to do when the following traffic light is placed (and is flashing)?

Stop and do not continue driving until the blinking yellow light turns off.
Proceed carefully and allow pedestrians to cross the road safely.
Ignore it. It is intended for pedestrians only.
Always stop before a pedestrian crossing, even if no one is crossing.

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26. When a vehicle is disqualified from use on the road:

It is forbidden to be on the road without authorization from the licensing authority.
It is forbidden to get back on the road without authorization of the insurance company
It is allowed to stay on the road for a period of up to seven days after being taken off the road.
It is allowed to stay on the road unlimitedly, as long as it doesn’t pose any traffic safety risk

27. Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with an auxiliary brake?

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 4,000 kg.
Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 6,000 kg.
Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 5,000 kg.
Diesel-engine vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 8,000 kg.

28. 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.

29. How would you handle the following situation?

Slow down and overtake the cyclist, whilst maintaining proper lateral distance from him and observing his movements.
Drive behind the cyclist until after the intersection and then honk and pass him quickly.
Honk to the cyclist until he clears away from your driving lane, and pass him as quickly as possible.
Drive faster and overtake the cyclist before entering the intersection in which overtaking is prohibited.

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30. A “new driver” under 21 yrs should not carry in a private passenger car:

More than four passengers besides himself, unless he is accompanied by an escort.
More than four passengers, and provided that all of them are licensed to drive private vehicles.
More than two passengers besides himself, unless he is accompanied by an escort.
More than one passenger besides himself, unless he is accompanied by an escort.

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