Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. How would you mark a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,500 kg?

With two light-reflecting stripes on the rear bumper.
It is not obligatory to mark a vehicle that doesn’t have a rear wall with light reflectors.
With two light-reflecting plates in the rear.
With 4 light-reflecting stripes, 2 vertical and 2 horizontal.

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

Bicycle traffic crossing ahead.
Careful! Two-wheeled motor vehicle.
Give right-of-way to bicyclists.
Bicycle path.

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3. What is a “pedestrian crossing”?

A part of the pavement that is marked for pedestrian crossing
A part of the road designated and marked for pedestrians to cross.
A part of the road edge that is marked for pedestrian crossing
A part of the road that is marked for pedestrian crossing, including the pavement

4. When a policeman instructs a driver to bring his vehicle for weighing – who is required to pay the weighing expenses if an irregular weight is found?

The State of Israel.
The policeman.
The driver.
The driver, but the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Labor gives the driver a 50% refund if the weight is found to be legal.

5. What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

A parking space for two-wheelers.
Stopping is permitted for certain types of vehicles, as indicated in the signpost in place.
Stopping in the marked area is permitted for all types of vehicles.
A place where stopping is permitted for non-motor vehicles only.

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6. What is the maximum number of passengers permitted on a commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 3,500 kg, which has no standard chassis for passenger transportation?

Eleven passengers including the driver.
Six passengers, including the passengers that sit next to the driver.
Six passengers, besides the passengers that sit next to the driver.
Eight passengers, besides the passengers that sit next to the driver.

7. Can lawful roadway marking be considered as a road sign?

Always.
Only if it is accompanied by another sign.
Only within the limits of an urban road.
Only if it is colored white.

8. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following road signs?

It is prohibited to drive slower than the speed indicated in the sign.
Slow down and keep to the right before entering the curve.
The last road sign is the determining one; drive 90 k.p.h.
Drive normally. The placement of the road signs is unlawful.

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

No through road (cul-de sac) to your right.
Vehicle exit from a parking lot on the right.
Give right-of-way to incoming vehicles and to vehicles turning left.
Give right-of-way while making a right turn.

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10. At the junction marked and signposted as in the diagram, what is the correct way to turn right from road B to C?

From lane 7 to 6.
From lane 8 to 6.
From lane 7 to 6 or5.
From lane 7 or 8 to 6 or 5.

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11. It is obligatory to install on the rear of a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of 12,000 kg or more:

Two white light reflecting strips.
Two rectangular tables colored in red/white.
Two triangular yellow-light reflectors colored in red/white.
Two round yellow-light reflectors, colored in red/white.

12. What sign forbids entry to pedestrians?

216.
221.
815.
901.

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13. 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.

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14. 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.

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15. 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.

16. What is the meaning of this road sign?

Parking in the section following the traffic sign is prohibited for all commercial vehicles.
Parking is prohibited for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 8,000 kg.
Parking in the section following the traffic sign is prohibited for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.
Parking in the area following the traffic sign is prohibited for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 10,000 kg.

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17. It is allowed to make a U-turn:

Only when there is an unbroken white line.
From every lane, unless it is prohibited by a specific road sign.
Only in an intersection with traffic lights, where a left turn is permitted.
Only in an intersection without traffic lights where a left turn is permitted.

18. How can we lower the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

Make sure to drive in the lowest gear.
Fill up the vehicle with a lower octane fuel than required.
Make as many strong engine accelerations as possible.
Change gear according to the correct speed and road conditions and avoid high engine revolutions.

19. Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?

Not under any condition
Yes, but only under a court certificate
Yes, if the driver doesn’t give his name and address or doesn’t present his license as required
Yes, only if the driver committed an offence that actually endangered road users

20. What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

Ease off the accelerator and shift to lower gear.
Check if there is a vehicle behind by glancing at the mirrors.
Step on the clutch pedal, to reduce the engine’s fuel consumption.
Signal and turn the wheel to the “hard shoulder”, to avoid rear-end collision.

21. What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.
The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).

22. How is a pedestrian crossing marked?

306, 811
135, 136
901, 707
413, 226

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23. Which of the following road signs prohibits vehicles to make a left-turn into a gas station?

431
428
205
429

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24. 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.

25. 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 3.
From lane 2 to lane 3.
From lane 2 to lane 5.
From lanes 1 or 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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26. 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.

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

Approx. 100 meters to railway crossing.
Approx. 300 meters to railway crossing.
Approx. 30 meters to railway crossing.
Approx. 150 meters to railway crossing.

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28. Is a policeman permitted to instruct the driver of a freight carrying vehicle to bring the vehicle to a weighing station?

Yes, but only if the driver doesn’t have a bill of lading.
Yes, a policeman is permitted to instruct the driver of a freight carrying vehicle to bring the vehicle for weighing at the closest possible place.
Yes, provided that the weighing station is less than 3km away.
Yes, provided that the instructions are of a traffic policeman.

29. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.
To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.
The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.
To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

30. How would you start the engine of an automatic transmission vehicle?

Make sure the gear handle is in (D) and the hand brake is released.
Make sure the hand brake is applied, and the gear selector is in (P) or (N).
The selected gear is of no significance. Just make sure that the hand brake is not released.
Make sure the gear selector is in (R) and the hand brake is released.

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