Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When driving behind a big truck:

When a “general danger” sign is placed, and due to the size of the truck, you should keep from it a distance that is thrice bigger than the statutory distance. .
Keep a safe distance for safe braking – The law requires a gap of not less than one second.
Keep a small as possible distance from the vehicle in front.
Due to the vehicle’s size - Keep a distance that doubles the statutory gap.

2. Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

3. 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.

4. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

Honk. Blink your headlights and continue driving.
Swerve to the opposite lane and continue driving normally.
Slow down and prepare to stop (2).
Block the silver vehicle’s driving lane and allow the red vehicle to get out.

5. 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.

6. What are you always obliged to do while driving in reverse?

Drive in low gear, according to the road’s conditions, in a steep descent only.
Operate an external reverse-drive buzzer in all types of vehicles, including private cars.
Place a person to guide the driver, in a spot where the driver can see him.
Take care as well as appropriate measures to prevent danger, impact, nuisance or disturbance.

7. Does drinking alcohol cause sleepiness?

Drinking alcohol causes sleepiness among young drivers only.
No.
Yes.
Only while driving during daytime.

8. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

Slow down and adjust the driving speed to allow him to control the vehicle – .
He should avoid driving on roads with side winds, or he should otherwise stop on the “hard shoulders” until the wind fades.
Turn on the fog lights and continue driving normally.
Drive faster to avoid the side wind.

9. Do the obligations and prohibitions which are imposed on commercial vehicles apply also to trucks?

Yes.
No. The obligations and prohibitions which are imposed on commercial vehicles also apply to integral commercial vehicles only.
Yes, except for the obligation to wear a safety belt.
No.

10. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.
There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

11. Apart from a driving instructor, who may escort a “new driver”?

Any holder of a valid driving license for the same class of vehicle, and aged at least 24 yrs old.
A holder of a driving license for the same class of vehicle for at least 3 years and aged at least 30 yrs old, or a holder of a license for at least 2 yrs and aged at least 35 yrs old.
Any person who has not been convicted for any traffic offence during the past two years.
A holder of a driving license for the same class of vehicle for at least 5 years and aged at least 24 yrs old, or a holder of a license for at least 3 yrs and aged at least 30 yrs old.

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

13. When is a driver required to drive on an asphalt paved hard shoulder?

When driving a commercial motor vehicle with an overall permissible weight of more than 10,000 Kg.
When driving a motor vehicle that is forced to drive at a slow speed due to the cargo it is carrying or to the slope of the road.
When driving a bus with an overall permissible weight of more than 10,000 Kg.
Never. The law prohibits driving on the road’s edges.

14. 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 2 to lane 3.
From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3.
From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.
From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

15. What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

Use the engine’s braking power by shifting to a lower gear and make only partial use of the brakes
It is not recommended to drive in a sharp descent for a long time.
You should rely solely on the engine’s braking power.
You should step on the brake pedal firmly and continuously to maintain the desirable speed.

16. What is the duty of a driver of a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, while standing his vehicle on a inter-urban road during lighting-up time?

He must always place a warning triangle, and also place a portable light or turn on the four winkers (distress lights).
He must turn on the four winkers and the side lights.
He must place a warning triangle and turn on the right winker.
He must turn on the four winkers and place a portable light.

17. Which type of bulb would you use when required to change a bulb in the vehicle?

It is permitted to change a bulb in a certified licensing facility only.
A bulb, stipulated in the manufacturer’s manual.
It is prohibited to change a bulb without the permission of the treating garage.
The type of the bulb is unimportant, as long as it works.

18. Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

The owner of the vehicle even if he is not the current driver.
The driver.
The person guiding the driver while he drives backwards.
Everybody near a vehicle that drives backwards.

19. What are the characteristics of a mountain road?

Many pedestrians and animals.
Wide and unmarked roadways.
Mountain roads are never paved.
Narrow and winding roadway, sharp curves, bends and sudden slopes.

20. When is it required to operate the parking (hand) brake whilst parking?

Only when the vehicle is parked on a steep descent.
Always.
Only when the vehicle is parked uphill.
Only on a wet road.

21. When we want to verify that the vehicle’s tire air pressure is correct:

We should take the vehicle to a licensed garage, which is the only place allowed to check tire air pressure.
We check the air pressure with a tire pressure gauge.
It is enough to just look at the tires.
We should take the vehicle to a licensed tire repairman, which is the only one allowed to check tire air pressure.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. Which of the following road sign prohibits making a left U-turn?

25. How does pedestrian behavior in the area of the intersection affect drivers?

Pedestrians have no significant effect on drivers.
The main complication in an intersection is created when pedestrians are crowded on the sidewalk.
Driver should anticipate in advance possible dangerous behavior from pedestrians in the area of the intersection.
Pedestrians occupy pedestrian crossings for significant time periods, thus causing traffic delays.

26. At what speed are we required to drive in reverse?

Heavy vehicles – slow; light vehicles – fast.
During the day – fast; during the night – slow.
When driving downhill – slow, and when driving uphill – fast.
Always slow.

27. 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.

28. Which of the following commercial vehicles must have a towing permit for towing a trailer?

A vehicle with an all up weight of more than 8,000 kg.
A vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg.
A vehicle with an all up weight of more than 6,000 kg.
A vehicle with an all up weight of more than 10,000 kg.

29. What is a driver required to do when he feels tired during night-driving?

Search for a safe place to rest and take a light nap where he doesn’t disturb traffic.
Listen to the radio, but avoid relaxing music.
Open the window next to him, to allow air flow in.
Eat a heavy meal and avoid drinking.

30. In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

Only when these vehicles are turning right.
Always.
Only when these vehicles are turning left.
Only when theses vehicles continue driving straight.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. When driving behind a big truck:

2. Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

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

4. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

5. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

6. What are you always obliged to do while driving in reverse?

7. Does drinking alcohol cause sleepiness?

8. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

9. Do the obligations and prohibitions which are imposed on commercial vehicles apply also to trucks?

10. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

11. Apart from a driving instructor, who may escort a “new driver”?

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

13. When is a driver required to drive on an asphalt paved hard shoulder?

14. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

15. What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

16. What is the duty of a driver of a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, while standing his vehicle on a inter-urban road during lighting-up time?

17. Which type of bulb would you use when required to change a bulb in the vehicle?

18. Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

19. What are the characteristics of a mountain road?

20. When is it required to operate the parking (hand) brake whilst parking?

21. When we want to verify that the vehicle’s tire air pressure is correct:

22. While overtaking or passing by another vehicle:

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

24. Which of the following road sign prohibits making a left U-turn?

25. How does pedestrian behavior in the area of the intersection affect drivers?

26. At what speed are we required to drive in reverse?

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

28. Which of the following commercial vehicles must have a towing permit for towing a trailer?

29. What is a driver required to do when he feels tired during night-driving?

30. In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?