Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. How can a driver handle the many tasks he needs to perform when approaching an intersection?

Warn other road users that he is approaching the intersection (by honking and signaling).
Ignore other road users; especially those smaller than him.
Drive faster in order to cross the intersection more quickly.
Slow down before the intersection, look around, and avoid engaging in any activity other than driving.

2. What system helps to stabilize the vehicle when it is skidding or in danger of rolling over?

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System
The engine’s fuel consumption control system.
The signaling system.
The speed control system.

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

Careful, danger of sliding.
Traffic congestion ahead (illuminated sign).
Careful, men at work.
Caution! Keep distance.

4. What is a driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight required to do when due to road conditions he cannot be overtaken by other drivers?

Drive until the nearest parking bay or bus station bay and stop to allow other vehicles to overtake him.
Turn on the four distress winkers, and continue driving on the right of the road way.
Swerve his vehicle as far to the right of the roadway as possible, but avoid pulling into the “hard shoulder” because the vehicle’s weight might cause the “shoulder” to collapse.
Slow down and, if necessary, pull into the “hard shoulder” and even stop, to allow the vehicles behind him to overtake safely.

5. It is prohibited to start overtaking without verifying

Is it permitted? Will I manage to complete it safely, without any doubt?.
Does the road have a “hard shoulder”.
Does the insurance cover the damages in case of an accident?
What is the penalty for prohibited overtaking?

6. What is a driver required to do after crossing a flooded road section?

Stop at the side of the road and wait until the braking system dries up completely.
Make a strong and sudden brake and check if the brakes are responding.
Drive slowly and press gently and intermittently on the brake pedal, to ensure that the brakes function properly.
Continue driving normally, because there is no connection between water and the braking system’s efficiency.

7. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

Use the horn for as long as you are passing him. It is important that he doesn't ignore you.
You are permitted, if it is necessary, to use the horn briefly before passing, .
During day light, turn on the vehicle’s parking lights.
If required, signal to him with the vehicle’s four direction indicators.

8. 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.

9. If a vehicle is lawfully photographed while committing an offence, who of the following is held responsible for the offense?

The driver’s employer.
The driver and the passenger besides him.
The vehicle’s owner, unless he proves that the vehicle was driven by another person and he identifies this person.
It is not important. The main thing is to have the fine paid.

10. A warning triangle must be carried by:

Commercial vehicles only.
All motor vehicles, including trailers and semi-trailers, but excluding motorcycles.
Buses only.
Two-wheelers only.

11. What is the normal pressure in a vehicle’s pneumatic (compressed air) braking system?

The maximum pressure the vehicle can generate.
As determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
The pressure in which the vehicle brakes efficiently.
As determined by local laws.

12. Is it permitted to drive passengers for hire in a private passenger car?

Yes, if a contract is signed between the driver and the passengers
Yes, if the vehicle is equipped with a standard chassis, approved by the Licensing Authority
No
No, except with a permission of the Tax Authorities

13. What are the advantages of looking far ahead?

Looking far ahead extends the braking distance and enhances safety.
Obtaining all the information required for planning the drive according to the road’s conditions and avoiding surprises.
Forward is the only important direction for drivers, and therefore they should look straight ahead.
It allows you to engage in other activities at the same time, such as searching for an address in the GPS.

14. When is it forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle?

In a distance of 300 meters before a railway crossing.
When visibility is poor or when the field of vision is obstructed or limited.
During night time.
When driving uphill.

15. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that continue driving straight.
No, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to public vehicles only.
No, you should only give right-of-way according to the lawful right-of-way rules or to the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that come from the right only.

16. What characterizes the following road?

It is a play street. You should adjust your speed appropriately, up to a maximum of 40 k.p.h.
The absence of pedestrians on the roadway; hence there is no risk of being surprised by them. All is in order.
It is an urban road with parked vehicles, and pedestrians might emerge from between the parked vehicles.
The roadway looks very wide and no surprises are expected.

17. Are cyclists permitted to enter a road, when the following traffic sign is placed at the entrance to the road?

No.
Yes, in inter-urban roads.
Yes, in an urban road only.
Yes, always.

18. What is the speed limit for private passenger cars after crossing the following road signs?

90 k.p.h.
70 k.p.h.
50 k.p.h.
110 k.p.h.

19. 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.

20. A road accident is an incident

Unintentional, resulting in injury, including the driver, or property damage, or both.
An incident that characterizes young drivers only.
An incident that can always be prevented.
A premeditated incident resulting in property and infrastructure damage only.

21. Is it obligatory to mark oversize freight on a moving vehicle at all times?

Yes, but only during light time.
Yes, but it is only obligatory to mark a vehicle with an oversize weight on its front side.
No, It is obligatory to mark oversize freight from the front and from the rear of the vehicle, but only if the freight exceeds the vehicle by 150 cm.
Yes, it is always obligatory to mark oversize freight.

22. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following turn?

Give right of way to the green vehicle (1).
Drive, you have right of way in the intersection (3).
Give right of way to the red vehicle (2).
Give right of way to both vehicles (1, 2).

23. What should we do when driving behind a vehicle that is giving a direction indicator signal?

Stay close to the right of the road.
Continue driving without slowing down. It has nothing to do with you.
Continue driving at an accelerated speed, to minimize the conflict period.
We should allow the driver of the vehicle in front to perform the action he signaled for, by slowing down and stop if required.

24. What sign warns of a traffic accident ahead?

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

A marking of a narrow part of the road or for an obstacle.
The road is widening.
Direction posts: End of the road.
Wide bridge ahead.

26. The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

The stop lines on each of the roads that meet in the intersection
The place in which traffic signs are posted before the intersection
The imaginary line drawn between the pavements or kerbs of each road meeting the junction.
The meeting of two or more pedestrian crossings in the intersection

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

Parking lot and bicycle parking arrangements.
Authorized parking lot for public vehicles ahead.
Pedestrian crossing.
Crossing for cyclists.

28. 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

29. You are driving vehicle no. 2. What should you do in the following situation?

Enter the intersection together with the red vehicle.
Give right of way to the red vehicle (1).
Continue driving (2), since you are on the main road
Continue driving normally - The red vehicle (1) is turning left and therefore it has to yield.

30. Define “one way street”

Any path in which vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only
Any roadway in which vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only
Any roadway in which only motor vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only
Any roadway in which vehicle traffic is allowed in both directions

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. How can a driver handle the many tasks he needs to perform when approaching an intersection?

2. What system helps to stabilize the vehicle when it is skidding or in danger of rolling over?

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

4. What is a driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight required to do when due to road conditions he cannot be overtaken by other drivers?

5. It is prohibited to start overtaking without verifying

6. What is a driver required to do after crossing a flooded road section?

7. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

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

9. If a vehicle is lawfully photographed while committing an offence, who of the following is held responsible for the offense?

10. A warning triangle must be carried by:

11. What is the normal pressure in a vehicle’s pneumatic (compressed air) braking system?

12. Is it permitted to drive passengers for hire in a private passenger car?

13. What are the advantages of looking far ahead?

14. When is it forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle?

15. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

16. What characterizes the following road?

17. Are cyclists permitted to enter a road, when the following traffic sign is placed at the entrance to the road?

18. What is the speed limit for private passenger cars after crossing the following road signs?

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

20. A road accident is an incident

21. Is it obligatory to mark oversize freight on a moving vehicle at all times?

22. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following turn?

23. What should we do when driving behind a vehicle that is giving a direction indicator signal?

24. What sign warns of a traffic accident ahead?

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

26. The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

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

28. Define “stop line”:

29. You are driving vehicle no. 2. What should you do in the following situation?

30. Define “one way street”