Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. The license of a “new driver” shall not be renewed as a regular driver's license if he is convicted of the following offence:

Not obeying a red light or not giving right of way.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.
Not stopping by the stop line besides a traffic light.
Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.

2. A driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight that cannot be overtaken by other drivers is obliged to:

Continue driving at normal speed, on the right side of the road. He is prohibited to pull down to the “hard shoulders”.
Slow down, if possible, cross the road’s edge and even stop on the “hard shoulder”.
Drive faster, so he doesn’t disturb the vehicles behind him.
Stop his vehicle and signal to the other vehicles to pass him by.

3. Why is a driver required to adjust his sitting position before starting to drive?

To prevent unnecessary leg pains that are a result of prolonged sitting in the driver’s seat.
To have good control of the vehicle’s operation, instruments and field of vision.
Only pregnant women are required to adjust their sitting position.
To have easier access to the radio or cellular phone.

4. Is it permitted to drive a heavy vehicle when the air pressure in the braking system is below the required minimum?

Yes, but only under permission of a policeman or an officer.
Yes, but only if the vehicle properly brakes.
Yes, if definitely no leak is detected.
No.

5. 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

6. What factors affect the stability of a freight-carrying commercial vehicle while driving in a curve?

The weight of the vehicle and of the engine.
The radius and length of the curve.
The vehicle’s speed, the radius of the curve and the height of the vehicle’s center of gravity.
Only the vehicle’s speed and weight.

7. A “permanent crane” is:

A new fixture that is designed to elevate the axle while changing a punctured tire.
A fixture in the vehicle that prevent the vehicle from rolling-over during loading or unloading of an interchangeable box.
A fixture that is permanently installed in the vehicle and designed to lift or lower interchangeable crates..
A fixture that is permanently connected to the vehicle and designed to lift one side of a side-loading-platform.

8. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?

Heating and accelerated wear of the vehicle’s tires.
Overheating of the vehicle’s engine.
It violates the insurance law.
Tiredness and risk of falling asleep at the wheel

9. What should the driver verify before starting-up the engine?

That the hand (parking) brake is released.
That the hand (parking) brake is on.
There is nothing the driver must do before starting-up the engine.
That the vehicle has a sufficient amount of windshield cleaning fluid in the appropriate compartment.

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing and don’t try to overtake.
Overtaking is prohibited, from the signpost until after the level crossing.
Stop at a distance of one meter at least before the tracks and check whether another vehicle is trying to overtake you.
Drive faster and cross the railway tracks as quickly as possible. Complete the overtaking maneuver after the crossing.

11. When is a vehicle affected by centrifugal force?

While driving in a straight line, even when the road is horizontal.
While driving around curves and turns.
While driving straight in steep uphill climbs.
While driving straight in steep descents.

12. 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.

13. What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

You should use the horn and cross the obstacle in front.
Go! You have “right of way” in the road that is in front of you.
You should pass through the sidewalk, if it is free.
You should give right-of-way to vehicles that are coming from the opposite side.

14. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands, and by driving at a similar speed to that of other vehicles on the road.
By driving reasonably and using the brakes in a gentle manner.
By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.
By turning the steering wheel right, to stabilize the vehicle.

15. When are you required to turn on the direction indicators and signal?

When you approach a railway crossing or a pedestrian crossing.
Only before a sharp curve.
Only when you make left hand turns in intersections.
When you are about to start driving or to turn your vehicle, or to deviate from your lane.

16. A “central divider” is:

An area in which parking is prohibited, unless a traffic sign only directs otherwise
An area allowing escape at a time of danger, marked by a specific traffic sign
An area intended for two-wheeler parking on an urban way, without requiring any specific traffic sign
An area intended for parking on an urban way

17. 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.

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

End of overtaking restriction.
From here on parking is prohibited.
End of urban area.
Stopping and parking is permitted.

19. Which of the following traffic signs should be placed where parking and stopping at the side of the road are prohibited?

20. Who is permitted to drive a “security vehicle” or a “rescue vehicle”?

Any person who received a permit from the Israel Fire and Rescue Commissioner.
Any person who received a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority.
Any person who received a permit from the Ministry of Health.
Any person who received a license from the Ministry of Defense.

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

The sign indicates the speed limit ahead, and it applies to all vehicles.
End of special speed limit.
Special speed limit for restricted vehicles only.
It is prohibited to drive slower (in k.p.h) than indicated in the sign.

22. According to the law, how should you (vehicle no. 3) behave at the following intersection?

Give right of way to the blue vehicle (1).
Cross carefully. The two other drivers should yield (3).
Give right of way to both vehicles (1,2).
Give right of way to the yellow vehicle (2).

23. What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

That the foot brake is pressed, the parking brake secured, the gear handle is in Neutral (N) and the clutch is pressed (in automatic vehicles – Parking (P))
The parking brake is released, the gear handle is in first gear and the clutch is pressed.
The parking brake is released, the gear handle is on Neutral (in automatic vehicles – N) and the clutch is pressed.
The parking brake is secured, the gear handle is on first gear (in automatic vehicles – D) and the clutch is pressed.

24. What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.
To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.
To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.
To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

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

T- junction to the right and then T-junction to the left
Warning sign before a sharp right turn followed by a sharp left turn.
Left T-Intersection followed by right T-Intersection ahead.
Give right-of-way to vehicles from your right and then from your left.

26. 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.

27. You step on the brake pedal and feel that the service brake (foot brake) is not working. What will you do?

Try to brake using the hand break.
Turn the stirring wheel quickly to the right to break by changing the direction of the wheels.
Use the horn and turn-on the lights to warn the driver in front of me.
Try to break by stepping on the clutch pedal.

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

Steep escent for the next 2,500 meters.
Steep escent starts in 2,500 meters.
Steep and winding descent for the next 2,500 meters.
Steep descent starts in 2,500 meters.

29. How is it required to mark freight that sticks out from the vehicle’s rear side?

With a red light-reflecting triangle on the tip of the oversize freight.
With a white light-reflecting triangle on the tip of the oversize freight.
With a white or yellow light on the tip of the oversize freight.
With a red light on the tip of the oversize freight.

30. What does the following traffic sign indicate?

Play street.
No parking zone.
Area in which children are not allowed to play.
End of play street.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. The license of a “new driver” shall not be renewed as a regular driver's license if he is convicted of the following offence:

2. A driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight that cannot be overtaken by other drivers is obliged to:

3. Why is a driver required to adjust his sitting position before starting to drive?

4. Is it permitted to drive a heavy vehicle when the air pressure in the braking system is below the required minimum?

5. What is a “pedestrian crossing”?

6. What factors affect the stability of a freight-carrying commercial vehicle while driving in a curve?

7. A “permanent crane” is:

8. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?

9. What should the driver verify before starting-up the engine?

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

11. When is a vehicle affected by centrifugal force?

12. 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?

13. What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

14. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

15. When are you required to turn on the direction indicators and signal?

16. A “central divider” is:

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

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

19. Which of the following traffic signs should be placed where parking and stopping at the side of the road are prohibited?

20. Who is permitted to drive a “security vehicle” or a “rescue vehicle”?

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

22. According to the law, how should you (vehicle no. 3) behave at the following intersection?

23. What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

24. What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

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

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

27. You step on the brake pedal and feel that the service brake (foot brake) is not working. What will you do?

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

29. How is it required to mark freight that sticks out from the vehicle’s rear side?

30. What does the following traffic sign indicate?