Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

The vehicle’s driver.
The vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle's owner.
The garage that treats the vehicle.

2. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.
Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority
Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements
A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

3. What is a “Tachograph”?

A device installed by the vehicle’s owner under in accordance with the importer’s instructions, and traces the number of rounds of the wheels.
A device in a vehicle which has a disc that traces and records time, distance, driving speed and driver work hours.
A device that is installed in a vehicle in accordance with the importer’s instructions and that traces the vehicle’s speed in order to save on fuel.
A device that is installed in a vehicle and that registers vehicle-related technical data and allows the detection of technical malfunctions while driving.

4. What are the “blind spots”?

Elements obstructing the driver’s rear view.
The areas around a vehicle in which its driver cannot notice other road users – neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors.
The area in front of the vehicle only in which the driver can spot pedestrians.
The area behind the vehicle only in which the driver cannot notice other vehicles - neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors or by any other means.

5. Is it permitted to get on or off a moving vehicle?

It is absolutely forbidden.
No, except if it doesn’t cause any risk.
Yes, as part of a sports activity, and only for adults passengers.
Yes, with the approval of a police officer.

6. When a vehicle is forced to stop on an inter-urban road and the driver or one of the passengers is about to exit the vehicle:

The driver must wear a vest when exiting the vehicle, only if other vehicles are on the road.
The first person to get out of the vehicle must wear a standard fluorescent vest when exiting the vehicle or stepping out of it.
No obligation applies to this situation. Wearing a vest is obligatory on an urban road only.
Only the driver is obliged to wear a vest, and not any other person exiting the vehicle.

7. Describe the following situation:

Children playing on the roadway. I shall honk to warn them and pass them from their left.
Children playing on the roadway. In order not to disturb them, I shall pass them from their right.
Children playing on the road. I will take every necessary precaution so as not to endanger them.
I noticed children playing. I shall honk so that they clear the roadway and don’t disturb me.

8. When you are driving a truck down a steep descent:

Drive down on high gear and stop the vehicle every few kilometers.
Drive down on neutral gear and use the brakes according to need.
Drive in an appropriate low gear and make sure that the vehicle’s special deceleration mechanisms are operating.
The use of gears to brake the vehicle is of no significance.

9. 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.

10. Reverse lights:

Should not be installed in any vehicle other than a private passenger car.
Are only turned on when the driver shifts into reverse gear, and only for as long as the reverse gear is activated.
Are turned on by a separate switch, and should be accompanied by a warning buzz.
Are used during “light time” only.

11. Within which distance before and after a railway crossing is it allowed to stand or park a vehicle?

At least six meters from the crossing.
At least twenty meters from the crossing.
At least four meters from the crossing.
At least twelve meters from the crossing.

12. 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.

13. After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

You should verify that the passenger sitting in the left back seat gets out very carefully from the car to the road.
You should verify that the maximal distance between the car and the pavement is one meter.
Before getting out of the car, you should verify that this will not disturb any road user.
If the street is not lit, you should turn on the parking lights.

14. What should a driver verify before lifting his car to change a wheel?

He must ensure, in all possible ways that the vehicle cannot move.
That the auxiliary (parking/hand) is secured until the wheel is taken off, and then released while the new wheel is installed.
That the auxiliary (parking/hand) brake is released until the wheel is taken off, and then tightened while the new wheel is installed.
That the auxiliary (parking/hand) is free and released, and that the vehicle is in low gear during the entire course of the wheel change.

15. What is a driver always required to do when another vehicle “sits on his tail”?

Step on the brake pedal abruptly and continuously.
Verify that the distance he keeps from the vehicle driving in front will allow him to brake moderately and avoid the risk of a collision from behind.
You have nothing to do. The one driving behind is always found guilty in case of an accident.
Accelerate immediately and increase the distance from the vehicle behind.

16. What is a driver required to do when the loading of the braking system’s air tanks takes longer than a reasonable time?

Drive to a garage to repair the malfunction.
Reduce the engine’s RPM, to make the work of the compressor more efficient.
Check the system’s fuel filter and, if required, clean it.
Wait until the tanks are filled up, and ignore the problem.

17. What is the problem in the following picture?

The bus cannot enter the bay and will disturb traffic when stopping.
The presence of the florist in the station makes the passengers’ stay in it more pleasant and it causes no problem.
The presence of the florist causes the bus to linger too much time in the station.
The flowers placed at the station block the view of the passengers waiting in it.

18. The all up width of a refrigeration unit commercial vehicle should not exceed:

2.60 meters.
2.50 meters.
3.40 meters.
2.55 meters.

19. What risks should be taken into account on the following roadway?

Vehicles are parked adjacently to each other and pedestrians cannot cross between them.
There is no risk in the following roadway.
Sudden appearance of pedestrians or children from between the parked cars.
Traffic policeman writes tickets to drivers who parked on the right of the roadway,

20. When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.
Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.
In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.
Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

21. Who is permitted to transport hazardous materials?

Anybody who was trained to do it and obtained a permit from the body that trained him.
Anybody who successfully completed a heavy vehicle driving course.
Anybody who is permitted to drive a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg..
Only someone who was trained to do so and obtained a permit from the Ministry of Transportation.

22. An additional passenger is not permitted on an A.T.V, unless:

It is indicated in the insurance policy.
It is indicated in the driver’s license.
A permit is given by the vehicle’s importer.
It is indicated in the vehicle’s registration document.

23. Which driver related ability is impaired during fog?

Vehicle acceleration.
Braking.
Steering.
Vision

24. What is the meaning of the signs?

Directional, above the lanes before an interchange on an Inter –urban road or a Motorway (Freeway).
Directional, to a central area or town.
Directional, to lanes before a junction, and positioned on the left.
Directional to lanes before a junction and placed on the right.

25. How should you conduct yourself from the place of the following sign until after the railway tracks?

Cross the railway tracks quickly.
Slow down and stop before the railway tracks, until the train passes.
Slow down, check and verify that you can cross the railway tracks in a constant and uninterrupted drive. Don’t stop on the tracks.
Stop and wait for the instructions of a signaler/flagman.

26. How will you recognize brakes overheating?

Irregular shaking of the vehicle.
The engine will lose its pulling ability.
The engine’s oil pressure indicator will light up.
By a lessening of braking efficiency and a smell of burned material.

27. The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

From the floor of the box until the highest point of the truck.
From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is loaded)..
From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is not loaded).
From the road’s surface until the roof of the driver's compartment.

28. When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

Next to the right “hard shoulder”.
Next to the left sidewalk.
Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.
Next to the road’s right edge.

29. What factor might undermine seat belt functioning and efficiency whilst driving?

Exaggerated backward tilting of the seat’.
Driving on a rough road.
Driving while wearing few layers of clothes which are too hot.
Driver tiredness and sleepiness.

30. How should oversize freight be marked from the vehicle’s front or rear sides?

It is not obligatory to mark oversize freight from the vehicle’s front, and the oversize freight from the rear shall be marked with a glittering red triangle.
Oversize freight from the vehicle’s front or rear that exceeds by more than 150cm should be marked with 2 glittering red triangles from each side.
The freight shall be marked from its front with a red triangle, and from its rear with a white triangle.
The freight shall be marked from its front with white light reflecting triangle, and from its rear with a white triangle with red light-reflecting margins.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

2. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

3. What is a “Tachograph”?

4. What are the “blind spots”?

5. Is it permitted to get on or off a moving vehicle?

6. When a vehicle is forced to stop on an inter-urban road and the driver or one of the passengers is about to exit the vehicle:

7. Describe the following situation:

8. When you are driving a truck down a steep descent:

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

10. Reverse lights:

11. Within which distance before and after a railway crossing is it allowed to stand or park a vehicle?

12. What are the characteristics of a mountain road?

13. After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

14. What should a driver verify before lifting his car to change a wheel?

15. What is a driver always required to do when another vehicle “sits on his tail”?

16. What is a driver required to do when the loading of the braking system’s air tanks takes longer than a reasonable time?

17. What is the problem in the following picture?

18. The all up width of a refrigeration unit commercial vehicle should not exceed:

19. What risks should be taken into account on the following roadway?

20. When is it allowed to use the horn?

21. Who is permitted to transport hazardous materials?

22. An additional passenger is not permitted on an A.T.V, unless:

23. Which driver related ability is impaired during fog?

24. What is the meaning of the signs?

25. How should you conduct yourself from the place of the following sign until after the railway tracks?

26. How will you recognize brakes overheating?

27. The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

28. When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

29. What factor might undermine seat belt functioning and efficiency whilst driving?

30. How should oversize freight be marked from the vehicle’s front or rear sides?