Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Which types of vehicles must operate distress lights, or place a flashing yellow lamp, if forced to stand on a non-urban road during “light time”?

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg.
All vehicles, except for private vehicles and passenger transportation vehicles.
Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,000 kg and buses only.
All motor vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, buses and working vehicles.

2. Can a “blood alcohol test” by means of a breathalyzer device be considered admissible evidence in a court of law?

No, only a blood test is admissible evidence in a court of law.
No, only a saliva test is accepted as accurate evidence in a court of law.
Yes.
No, only an alcohol test which is performed in a hospital is admissible evidence.

3. When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

Slow down and drive cautiously at a low speed.
Honk and overtake the vehicle from its left side.
Pull into the “hard shoulders” and pass the vehicle from its right side.
Overtake it quickly to reduce danger.

4. According to the law, what is the validity period of demerit points incurred by a driver?

When the driver has up to 20 demerit points: Two years from the date of the offence.
When the driver has less than 12 demerit points: Six years from the date of the offence.
There is no determined period of time. The point-accumulation period is not mentioned in the regulations.
It is unlimited. According to the new “point system”, accumulated demerit points are not erased.

5. According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?

A disruption in the field of vision can only be a result of blinding by another vehicle driving in the opposite direction.
The disruption is caused because the distance between the two vehicles is too small.
The fog caused the poor field of vision.
The disruption shown in the picture is inevitable, regardless of its cause.

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6. “Drinking a large quantity of alcohol disrupts the driver’s peripheral vision and field of vision”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect.
Correct.
Correct, but it depends on the type of vehicle driven.
It is correct for young drivers only.

7. On a single lane two-way road, when the lanes are divided by an unbroken separation line:

Stopping and parking are unrestricted, unless any appropriate road sign is placed.
Parking and stopping are prohibited, even on the “hard shoulder”.
Stopping and parking are permitted in parallel to the sidewalk only.
Stopping is permitted for buses only.

8. Driving downhill in neutral gear:

Is permitted and not dangerous.
Is permitted but dangerous.
Is forbidden and very dangerous.
There is no legal reference to it.

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

No stopping or parking on the road-side where the sign is placed.
No stopping for vehicles on both sides of the road.
Stopping is permitted but parking is prohibited.
It is allowed to stop and park, except on Saturdays and holidays.

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10. You are driving a private vehicle with an all up weight of 1520kilos. What is the maximum trailer weight you are permitted to tow?

1,500 kg.
450 kg.
750 kg.
2,200 kg, provided that it doesn’t exceed the own weight of the towing vehicle.

11. What is the meaning of the following traffic light (intermittently flashing red light)?

Prepare to stop before the intersection with the traffic lights.
It is a special traffic light before a level crossing. Stop before the crossing and don’t proceed for as long as the light is flashing.
Stop before the intersection with the traffic lights.
Drive faster before the crossing.

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12. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

Turn in a bigger radius to maintain reasonable speed.
Turn in a small radius and adjust your speed.
Slow down before entering the curve and accelerate when coming out of it.
Accelerate at the entry to the curve, and slow down within it and when coming out of it.

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13. When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle on its rights side?

When there are few lanes in your direction of driving .
When the right lane is clear and you are in a hurry, and the overtaken vehicle is driving slowly.
When you can complete the overtaking maneuver quickly..
When the other vehicle is driving in a left-turn lane and giving a left signal.

14. Which of the following road signs permits U-turns only?

210
212
303
209

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15. You arrived to an intersection that is not clear:(free)

Stop before the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.
You are permitted to turn left, even if the intersection is not clear.
If the traffic light is green you may enter the intersection, even when it is not clear.
Enter the intersection carefully and wait there for it to clear.

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

Cab station. Entry to the street in which this sign is posted is prohibited.
Start of cab station designated area.
End of Taxi station (rank) designated area.
Cab station. Stopping or parking of other vehicles is prohibited.

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17. You are driving in the direction of the arrow. What is the meaning of the road marking to your left?

One-way road ahead.
Beginning of a rough road ahead.
A continuous separation line will appear shortly.
Separation area on a non-urban road.

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18. What are the risks of driving in high speeds?

Serious damage to the vehicle's front tires and steering system.
Fast wear and tear of the engine.
There is risk in driving in high speeds.
Reduced ability of stopping the vehicle in time in order to prevent an accident, and even loss of control over the vehicle.

19. What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

That the vehicle doesn't carry any hazardous material.
That he starts turning from the farthest right lane.
That the turn is not made before a hill on the road.
That he starts turning from the farthest left lane.

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

Nature reserve.
Licensed night parking lot.
Rural hotel ahead.
Youth hostel.

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21. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Give right of way to the motorcycle only (2).
Give right of way to the motorcyclist (2) and to the yellow bus (1).
Give right of way to the yellow bus only (1).
Drive forward carefully. The other drivers (of vehicles 1 and 2) must yield.

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22. You are driving a heavy truck down a steep and long descent. When should you shift to an appropriate low gear?

The gears are insignificant for slowing down, but you must use the speed retarders intelligently.
There is no need to shift to low gear. You should shift to high gear and regulate your speed with the speed retarder, to increase safety.
You should shift to low gear towards the end of the descent.
You should shift to low gear at the beginning of the descent.

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

No overtaking for buses
No overtaking of private vehicles.
No overtaking for commercial vehicles.
End of road section with an overtaking restriction.

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24. Why is it important for the vehicle to have intact bumpers (fenders)?

To give the vehicle an aesthetic look.
To reduce damage during accidents.
To avoid relatively minor accidents.
To prevent damage during serious accidents.

25. How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection that is preceded by a “stop” sign?

Stop and give right-of-way to any other vehicle that is entering or approaching the intersection from a different roadway.
Give right-of-way to any other vehicle that is entering or approaching the intersection from a different roadway.
You are only obliged to stop when vehicle traffic on the crossing road is approaching from your right.
You are only obliged to stop when a policeman instructs you to do so.

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26. What safety measures should be taken before lifting the vehicle with a jack stand?

You should prevent vehicle movement (by putting on the hand brake and placing blocks under the wheels) and loosen wheel retaining/screw nuts.
You should verify that the vehicle stands on a straight and horizontal surface.
You should shift the gear handle to neutral and release the parking brake.
You should first lift the vehicle from another corner, to verify that the jack stand is functioning properly.

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

Cab rank; no stopping and parking of other vehicles, except for unloading passengers.
Pick-up stop; no stopping and parking of other vehicles.
No stopping and parking for any vehicle within a distance of 20 meters.
Route service station for special cabs and busses.

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28. Under what terms is it permitted to transport hazardous materials?

The transportation should be approved by the Ministry of Internal Security.
The driver must have an adequate permit, and the vehicle must be new (less than four years).
A vehicle transporting a hazardous material must have a gasoline engine only.
The driver and the vehicle must have adequate permits to transport hazardous materials from the Licensing Authority.

29. Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

The parking brake cannot be used as an emergency brake.
Because its handle or lever is not convenient to operate.
Because its life span is short and shouldn’t be wasted on regular braking.
Because the parking brake doesn’t work on all the wheels and it doesn’t have much power.

30. What is the effect of driving at a high speed during an accident?

The driver’s response time is significantly shortened, and safety is enhanced.
High speed does not influence the outcome of the accident.
It causes greater force of collision and a more severe impact on humans and damage to property.
The driver’s response time is lengthened, and safety is thus enhanced.

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