Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

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

2. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light (non-flashing yellow)?

Continue driving, because the light is about to change to green.
Stop before the intersection, unless you cannot stop safely.
Continue driving, because the traffic light is about to turn green.
You are permitted to drive straight, right and left.

3. What is the maximum allowed speed for a utility vehicle?

40 Km/h
70 Km/h
50 Km/h on an urban road
60 Km/h on a freeway

4. Why is it important to drive on the right side of the road?

It allows you to be assisted by the yellow line for driving in a straight line.
It qllows vehicle passengers to easily exit the vehicle.
Driving on the right side of the road is of no significance, except for one-way roadways.
In order to keep a distance from incoming traffic from the opposite direction, and reducing the risk of “head on” collision.

5. How would you respond to the situation depicted in the following picture?

Drive faster and pass the children before they start crossing the roadway.
Slow down, follow the children movement and prepare to stop.
Continue driving. The children would not cross the road when noticing an approaching vehicle.
Honk to the children and warn them that you are approaching and that they should not get on the roadway.

6. What is the meaning of the road sign?

Early warning to destinations before an Inter urban junction.
Early warning to destinations before a junction in an urban area.
Early warning to destination before leaving an Urban area.
Early warning to destinations before a motor –way (Freeway).

7. How is a driver required to conduct himself when a vehicle stops before him on approaching a pedestrian crossing?

He is prohibited from overtaking the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.
He is permitted to overtake if the pedestrian crossing has a traffic light.
He is permitted to overtake the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.
He is prohibited to overtake the other vehicle on an urban road only.

8. Is it permitted to stop any vehicle other than a taxi where the following signpost is placed?

It is absolutely forbidden.
No, except for stopping in order to unload passengers.
Yes, if there are no taxies parked there.
Yes, for the purpose of loading passengers only.

9. How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

By taking the foot off the brake pedal without giving gas, in order to get the right speed.
By a sharp and quick pressure (“kick down”) on the accelerator, or by applying a designated electric switch.
By stepping firmly on the brake pedal.
By gradually stepping on the accelerator, until getting the desired result.

10. What is the implication of driving a vehicle with a broken headlamp lens?

The light beam is not properly focused and other drivers are blinded by it.
Over-cooling of the lamp bulb.
Accelerated emptying of the battery.
Self-blinding of the driver.

11. When driving behind a slow vehicle on a roadway while a continuous centre white line is marked to your left:

You are only permitted to overtake if the slow vehicle is a non-motor one.
You are permitted to overtake if the vehicle in front drives slow for a long time
You are permitted to overtake, unless a prohibitory sign is placed.
You are permitted to overtake, providing you do not cross the continuous centre line..

12. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

The only important condition is that it is permitted to stop on the “hard shoulder”.
That the hard shoulder and the road are in the same height and that the hard shoulder is wide enough.
That the hard shoulder is paved with asphalt or concrete.
That there are no color markings on the hard shoulder.

13. “Reasonable speed” is a speed:

That is adjusted to the road conditions and circumstances and does not exceed the speed limit.
The speed limit on that road, under all circumstances.
That the vehicle passengers wish to drive at. The passengers are always right.
That is adjusted to the conditions and circumstances, and always exceeds speed limit.

14. Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat:

Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat prevents the occurrence of “blind spots” while driving in reverse.
Is performed by the vehicle’s manufacturer during its manufacturing process, and additional adjustment of the seat is not needed.
Allows you to comfortably see the road and to have an easy and non-tiring drive.
Is an important action that should be applied during every periodic treatment of the vehicle.

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

16. What is the meaning of alternating blue colored curbstones?

To indicate and emphasize sidewalks and built traffic islands.
Parking space for vehicles according to conditions laid down by the local authority . usually for payment.
No parking or stopping besides the curbstones, except for taxis on an urban road.
Arranged parking space for public vehicles only.

17. How should oversize freight be marked from the vehicle’s front or rear sides?

It is not obligatory to mark oversize freight from the vehicle’s front, and the oversize freight from the rear shall be marked with a glittering red triangle.
Oversize freight from the vehicle’s front or rear that exceeds by more than 150cm should be marked with 2 glittering red triangles from each side.
The freight shall be marked from its front with a red triangle, and from its rear with a white triangle.
The freight shall be marked from its front with white light reflecting triangle, and from its rear with a white triangle with red light-reflecting margins.

18. 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.

19. What are the side effects of using malfunctioning windshield wipers?

Damaging the vehicle’s engine.
Causing noises in the sound system within the driver’s compartment.
Impaired windshield visibility, as well as windshield damage.
Damaging the windshield’s sealing.

20. On which of the following trailers and semi-trailers is it obligatory to install an independent brake?

Trailers and semi-trailers with an all up weight of 8,000 kg or more.
Trailers and semi-trailers with an all up weight that exceeds 19,000 kg.
It is obligatory to install an independent brake on every trailer and semi-trailer, regardless of weight.
Trailers and semi-trailers with an all up weight that exceeds 3,000 kg.

21. Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a continuous white line?

On the right side of the line only
On the right side of the line, but it is permitted to drive on the left side of the line for overtaking.
On the left side of the separation line
The greater part of the vehicle should be on the right side of the line

22. Is it permitted for any person, apart from the driver, to be inside a vehicle while being towed?

Passengers who were inside the car when it broke are allowed to stay inside.
No.
Yes, provided that they wear seat belts.
One accompanying person is allowed.

23. Under which conditions is it permitted to cross railway tracks?

You are only permitted to cross after giving right-of-way to the vehicles that drive away from the crossing, and without causing any disturbance to them.
When a “stop” sign or a “red” traffic light are placed in your direction of driving.
When the barrier starts to lift..
When the railway-crossing is free, with its barrier lifted, and you can be cross it safely.

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

You have reached a section where fast vehicles should drive on the right lane and slow vehicles should drive on the left lane.
You have reached the end of a special speed section.
You have reached a section where parking is permitted on both sides of the road.
You have reached a section where speed limit is temporarily changed from 50 k.p.h to 30 k.p.h.

25. What are you required to do when you see that the overtaking silver vehicle intends to return to the right lane?

Deviate to the left lane and overtake the vehicle in front.
Allow it to return safely and without disturbance.
Drive faster in the right lane and overtake the driver before he deviates to the right.
Honk to warn and deter the driver who deviates to the right.

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

27. Define level crossing:

A place where a road and a railroad meet on a freeway.
A place where a road and a railroad meet at different levels.
A place where a road and a railroad meet or cross at the same level.
Any place where a railroad can be crossed

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

Entry is permitted for pedestrians only.
Children are not allowed to play here.
No entry for pedestrians, including the “hard shoulders”.
Careful! Pedestrians nearby.

29. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 1 to lane 4.
From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 4.
From lane 2 to lane 3.
From lane 2 to lane 4.

30. How will you stand a vehicle on a downhill road?

Engage the parking brake, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear (manual car only).
Turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into forward gear (In an automatic car – P).
Engage the handbrake and turn the front wheels towards the center of the road.
Turn on the parking lights, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

2. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light (non-flashing yellow)?

3. What is the maximum allowed speed for a utility vehicle?

4. Why is it important to drive on the right side of the road?

5. How would you respond to the situation depicted in the following picture?

6. What is the meaning of the road sign?

7. How is a driver required to conduct himself when a vehicle stops before him on approaching a pedestrian crossing?

8. Is it permitted to stop any vehicle other than a taxi where the following signpost is placed?

9. How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

10. What is the implication of driving a vehicle with a broken headlamp lens?

11. When driving behind a slow vehicle on a roadway while a continuous centre white line is marked to your left:

12. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

13. “Reasonable speed” is a speed:

14. Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat:

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

16. What is the meaning of alternating blue colored curbstones?

17. How should oversize freight be marked from the vehicle’s front or rear sides?

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

19. What are the side effects of using malfunctioning windshield wipers?

20. On which of the following trailers and semi-trailers is it obligatory to install an independent brake?

21. Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a continuous white line?

22. Is it permitted for any person, apart from the driver, to be inside a vehicle while being towed?

23. Under which conditions is it permitted to cross railway tracks?

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

25. What are you required to do when you see that the overtaking silver vehicle intends to return to the right lane?

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

27. Define level crossing:

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

29. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

30. How will you stand a vehicle on a downhill road?