Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is the speed limit in an area where the following road sign is placed (and no other road sign indicates otherwise)?

60 k.p.h.
50 k.p.h
30 k.p.h.
There is no speed limit.

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2. 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.

3. Explain the term “independent brake”:

A device which causes the braking system to operate each wheel independently.
It is a device operated by the driver during continuous and steep descents.
A device within the braking system that brakes each wheel independently when the vehicle is slipping.
A spring loaded device that operates the braking system independently, and that starts operating when the air pressure in the braking system drops below its required level.

4. What are the provisions for driving in a straight line, without swerving?

Glancing at the separation line and keeping a constant distance from it.
Focusing on the furthest possible object you can see.
Driving while constantly following the roadway’s delineating yellow line.
Keeping to the right of the road, while maintaining a constant distance from the right yellow line.

5. The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment the driver eases off his step on the accelerator until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until he starts to apply the action he decided to take.
From the moment the driver steps on the brakes until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

6. When is it required to check the vehicle’s air polluting emissions?

Vehicles cause no pollution; hence there is no need to perform a check.
Once a month, in every garage specializing in car electronics only.
Once every half a year, at the treating garage.
In the vehicle’s annual test at a licensing facility.

7. You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

To none of them. You have right-of-way on the straight road (3).
To the motorcyclist (1) and to the cyclist (2).
To the cyclist only (2).
To the motorcyclist only (1).

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8. Which vehicle must be equipped with “safety blocks”?

Any motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000kg, except for a bus.
Any motor vehicle, regardless of its weight, except for a bus.
Any vehicle with an all up weight of 3,500kg or less, except for a bus.
Only a vehicle with an all up weight of 4,000kg or less, including a bus.

9. Up to which height is it permitted to load loose materials?

Up to the height of the rear door of the freight trunk.
Up to the height of the walls of the truck, including the vehicle’s ladders.
Up to the height of the rear window of the driver’s compartment.
Up to the height of the walls of the freight trunk, excluding the vehicle’s ladders.

10. 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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11. What does the law state as regards to a vehicle driver refusing to undergo a Breathalyzer test at the request of a policeman?

He shall not be allowed to continue holding a driver’s license without performing an alcohol test.
Actual revocation of his driver’s license for a period of at least five years.
Actual revocation of his driver’s license for a period of at least two years and a permanent suspended revocation.
He shall be considered a drunk driver.

12. What should a driver do when he intends to turn right?

The driver should honk and continue turning without any further note. The cyclist is the one that should be careful.
Take into account the chance that there will be a cyclist to his right during the turn, and take measures to avoid hitting him.
The driver should plan his turn according to the traffic rules, without taking note of the cyclist.
The driver should stop his vehicle before the turn and wait until the cyclist signals that he can pass.

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13. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

Many and various contact points between the different types of vehicle through the intersection.
Crossing the intersections takes a long time; an upsetting fact for drivers.
The fact that vehicles approach the intersection from different directions causes no problem. The problem is only with pedestrians.
Specific risks and problems are present only in intersections with traffic lights.

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14. Can the details specified in the bill of lading serve as proof of the freight’s weight?

Yes, the freight’s weight indication in the bill of lading serves as proof of the correct weight, within a margin of 20% above or below the indicated weight.
Yes.
No, the weight indicated in the bill of lading is not a final, solid and accepted fact.
Yes, but only for freights in a maximum weight of 10,000 kg.

15. Is it obligatory for vehicles to have a properly functioning speedometer?

No. It is not obligatory to have it functioning properly. It is enough if you drive according to speed limit.
Not always, only when a Techograph is installed in the vehicle.
No, it depends on the driver’s own discretion.
Yes, always.

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

Maintain your current speed.
Drive faster in order to clear the intersection.
Portable traffic sign ahead.
Caution, traffic light ahead.

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17. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Slow down and obey the instructions of the workers and of all the road signs in the area.
Drive carefully, rough road ahead.
Cross the place quickly without disturbing passersby.
Driving permit should be obtained from the operating contractor.

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18. A round shaped traffic-sign is:

An instruction sign.
A direction sign.
A warning sign.
An information sign.

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

Turn leftt- turn before the sign.
Entry to a one-way road.
Drive left only. U-turn is prohibited.
Turn left behind the sign.

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20. When are we required to keep a more-than-customary distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

When driving in low speed on an urban road.
When trucks or other heavy vehicles are in front of us.
Never: A distance of two seconds is always sufficient.
When visibility is poor, when driving on a slippery road or when we are tired.

21. The law requires a trailer with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg to have:

An "additional license plate" to be installed on the trailer's rear.
License plates which are twice the size of regular plates.
A trailer in such a weight doesn't require license plates at all.
An "additional license plate" to be installed on the trailer's front.

22. Can an owner of a valid driver’s license for a particular group of vehicle drive any vehicle of the same group?

Yes, provided that the driver can operate and use it proficiently
Yes, holder of a valid driver’s license can drive any vehicle, unconditionally
Yes, provided that he holds a police certificate, testifying that he can operate the vehicle proficiently
Yes, provided that he had not been found guilty of any traffic offence

23. What is indicated by the following traffic sign?

End of urban area.
End of vehicle parking and stopping zone.
End of “restriction for driving-instruction".
End of freeway zone.

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24. What is “preventive maintenance” of a vehicle?

Maintenance that prevents the vehicle from driving properly.
Intermittent and unplanned maintenance, at the driver’s own discretion only.
Regular and planned maintenance to ensure the proper function of the vehicle and its systems.
Maintenance of unexpected vehicle failures.

25. How can a correct grip of the steering wheel help to control the vehicle and to keep it stable?

The way you grip the wheel is only important in sharp turns and curves, when the vehicle moves in high speed.
Correct wheel grip is only important in big and heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses.
In a new-model vehicle, the way we hold the steering wheel is important while driving in sharp curves.
A correct grip of the steering wheel allows precise turning of the wheel, thus allowing control at all times.

26. It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

Only when there is a “danger” road sign.
When your field of vision is limited or obstructed.
Only when there is a “no overtaking” road sign.
Overtaking is permitted, provided that the weight of your car exceeds 4 tons.

27. Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

The speed limit in that road section.
The vehicle’s speed, considering traffic condition, road condition and visibility.
When driving uphill, there is no consideration whether to shift to higher or lower gear.
The only affecting factor is the cumulative driving distance.

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

It marks the line of the road’s edge, where curbstones are absent.
Driving is prohibited between the yellow lines.
Parking is allowed on the left side of the line, on a freeway.
Parking is allowed on the right side of the line, on a freeway.

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29. How should vehicle drivers conduct themselves while driving on a road with a narrow and steep hill..

The driver of the descending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and make way for the ascending vehicle
The driver of the ascending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and allow the descending vehicle to continue driving.
First one to arrive is first to enter into the narrow section.
It is sufficient that they both deviate to the right, onto the roadway’s edge, to prevent collision.

30. When air bags are installed in a vehicle:

It is unnecessary to install seat belts in that vehicle.
The seat belts must be fastened at all times when the vehicle is in motion.
If the airbag system malfunctions, seat belts should not be worn.
The seat belts should only be worn when the air big system malfunctions.

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