Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?

Vehicle skidding, due to reduced friction between the tires and the road.
Tire overheating, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
Better braking force, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
It might conceal important road signs.

2. How would we mark a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg that transports at least 11 passengers?

This commercial vehicle doesn’t require any special signing.
By placing a “passengers” sign in the front only.
By placing a “passengers” sign in the front and back.
With a “careful, children” sign.

3. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

Driving at a speed that allows the driver to perform other actions, which are not essential to driving.
Driving in a similar speed to that of the other drivers around you.
Taking account of road and traffic conditions, in a manner that the driver maintains absolute control of the vehicle and can stop safely at all times.
When the driving speed is determined at the driver’s own discretion, and provided that it doesn’t exceed the statutory speed limit.

4. The white vehicle (1) and the silver vehicle (2) at the intersection, intend to enter the same road. Which of them is obliged to give right of way?

The first one to turn.
The white vehicle.
The first one to enter the road.
The silver vehicle (2) at the intersection.

5. What is the correct order of actions while reducing the vehicle’s speed?

Slowing down by stepping on the clutch pedal and shifting to higher gear.
Slowing down and shifting to lower gear.
The order of actions is of no importance during vehicle deceleration.
Shifting to lower gear and stepping on the clutch pedal.

6. Which type of vehicle is prohibited to overtake another overtaking vehicle?

Motorcycles.
Buses,(not including minibus), commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 3,500 kg.
Motor vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 4,000 kg.
Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of 3,500 kg or less.

7. What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

Make a complete abrupt stop in the right lane.
Deviate as far as possible to the right and do not increase your speed.
Honk to warn the overtaking driver.
Drive faster to exit the danger area.

8. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

Temporary narrow passage ahead.
Tunnel ahead.
You may drive faster, because you reached the end of the tunnel.
Beware, big tunnel ahead.

9. Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.
It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.
Provided that they comply with the new European standard.
Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

10. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

Stop – don't continue driving for as long as the red light is on.
You may continue driving after verifying that the intersection is clear.
Continue driving: Green light will appear shortly.
Drive faster before the intersection with the traffic lights, in order to cross it before the light changes.

11. What is the meaning of this sign?

Flashing orange light warning of an approaching level crossing.
Flashing orange light at road works.
Constant (not flashing) Orange light when traffic lights are not working.
Constant (not flashing) orange light warning of an approaching forked junction.

12. Can a short refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

Yes, after a break of a few minutes you can drive continuously for many hours.
Yes, a short break would drive the tiredness away completely.
No, a short break is an ineffective way to fight tiredness.
Yes, for a short time.

13. For what period is a carrier license given?

One year.
Five years.
The length of time depends on the type of freight.
Until the vehicle registration document is renewed.

14. When there is heavy rain,

You are entitled to put on the emergency yellow indicators..
You are permitted to turn on the fog lights.
You should drive at a speed half the speed limit
You are permitted to turn on the main(high) beam

15. What should you carefully check while purchasing a used tire for your vehicle?

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.
Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 2 years).

16. What shoukd a driver check after driving through deep water on the road?

If the brakes work efficiently.
If the lights work.
If the engine works.
No need of any of the cheks.

17. When another vehicle drives in the turning left only lane:

It is permited to pass it from its right side only if it is a slow vehicle
It is permitted to pass it on its rights side.
It is allowed to pass it from its right side with a private passenger car only.
It is prohibited to pass it from its right side.

18. Which traffic sign should be placed about 300 meters before a level crossing?

19. 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.

20. How should you (vehicle no. 3) behave while you turn right in the following intersection?

Enter (3) the center of the intersection in order to prevent the blue vehicle from hitting the cyclist..
Allow the cyclist to continue riding and turn right behind him.
Overtake the cyclist, quickly and carefully, while he is waiting.
Honk loudly to the cyclist (1), so that he will allow you to complete the right turn.

21. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

The motorcycle (2), the red vehicle (1), your vehicle (3).
The red vehicle (1), your vehicle (3), the motorcycle (2).
The motorcycle (2), your vehicle (3), the red vehicle (1).
The red vehicle (1), the motorcycle (2), your vehicle (3).

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

Honk continuously to warn the tractor drivers.
Give right-of-way to an agricultural vehicle on a freeway.
Turn-on the lights and stay on the right of the road.
Slow down as you may encounter a heavy and slow agricultural vehicle.

23. How would you mark a vehicle that was forced to be left standing in the road?

Place a blinking flashlight to be seen to a distance of 30 meters.
Turn on the two front winkers.
Turn on the headlights during “light time”.
Place a warning triangle behind the vehicle that can be seen from at least 100mtrs.

24. A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

No, if lanes are not marked you may drive in any part of the road.
No, you cannot “deviate” from an unmarked lane.
No, you are permitted by law to deviate from your lane without any restriction.
Yes, a lane can be either marked or unmarked.

25. Which of the roads in the following illustration is a one-way road?

Street A and street C.
Street B and street C.
Only street C.
Street A.

26. Is it permitted to seat more than one passenger alongside of the driver?

It is absolutely forbidden.
No, unless it is stated in the vehicle registration.
Yes, if two seatbelts are installed, in addition to the driver’s seatbelt.
Yes, if the front seat is an integrated seat.

27. How can you avoid collision according to the indications in the following picture?

Honk loudly and continuously.
Keep a proper distance from parked vehicles.
Stop and don’t continue driving.
Flash the high beam.

28. Which changes in health condition must be reported to the Licensing Authority?

The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority, but only to the Ministry of Health
Any detection of the following conditions: heart disease or any limitation of the nervous system, bones, eye-sight and hearing
The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority. The report shall be made by the treating physician of the driver
A driver doesn’t have to report about changes in his health, except in case of a neurological problem

29. What warning measures are installed in the driver’s compartment of a vehicle with a pneumatic braking system (air pressure)?

Warning lamp, warning buzzer, and air pressure gauge.
Red warning lamp in the middle of the dashboard.
Warning lamp and emergency braking handle.
Warning lamp and independent brake.

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

Refreshment station.
First aid station.
Private ambulance station.
Ambulance parking only.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?

2. How would we mark a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg that transports at least 11 passengers?

3. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

4. The white vehicle (1) and the silver vehicle (2) at the intersection, intend to enter the same road. Which of them is obliged to give right of way?

5. What is the correct order of actions while reducing the vehicle’s speed?

6. Which type of vehicle is prohibited to overtake another overtaking vehicle?

7. What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

8. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

9. Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

10. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

11. What is the meaning of this sign?

12. Can a short refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

13. For what period is a carrier license given?

14. When there is heavy rain,

15. What should you carefully check while purchasing a used tire for your vehicle?

16. What shoukd a driver check after driving through deep water on the road?

17. When another vehicle drives in the turning left only lane:

18. Which traffic sign should be placed about 300 meters before a level crossing?

19. When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

20. How should you (vehicle no. 3) behave while you turn right in the following intersection?

21. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

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

23. How would you mark a vehicle that was forced to be left standing in the road?

24. A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

25. Which of the roads in the following illustration is a one-way road?

26. Is it permitted to seat more than one passenger alongside of the driver?

27. How can you avoid collision according to the indications in the following picture?

28. Which changes in health condition must be reported to the Licensing Authority?

29. What warning measures are installed in the driver’s compartment of a vehicle with a pneumatic braking system (air pressure)?

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