Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. What action can be taken by a policeman when he finds that a commercial vehicle has an excessive cargo weight?

Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 90 days.
Order the driver to go back immediately to the cargo loading point and unload all the cargo he carries.
Bring the vehicle’s owner to the nearest Licensing Office and revoke his driver’s license for a period of 30 days.
Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 30 days.

3. What impossible situation is depicted in the following picture?

the road signs contradict each other.
A “one-way road” sign should be placed on both sides of the roadway.
A “right of way” sign must be placed on both sides of the roadway.
A “one-way road” sign should be placed on the left side of the roadway.

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4. What is “wheel locking”?

Preventing the wheel from turning while releasing the screw nuts that hold it.
It is a device attached to one of the vehicle’s wheels, to prevent movement while parking on a very steep slope.
”Booting” one of the vehicle’s wheels by a certified authority.
The vehicle’s wheels stop turning as a result of strong and continuous braking.

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

Filling station.
Entrance to a military gas station with a refreshment spot.
Entrance to a gas station and a place for vehicle repair.
Trucks-only filling station.

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6. What characterizes the roads that follow this road sign?

They pass through an urban area, including residential neighborhoods with pedestrian activity.
They pass through a Kibbutz or Moshav only.
They connect between main cities.
You are entering an area with road works.

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7. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop anyway.
Always accelerate when entering the intersection, in order to avoid traffic disturbance.
Cross it safely.
Slow down and even stop if necessary in order to give right-of-way.

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

Passage for engine wheelchairs only.
Parking for vehicles of handicapped people who have the sticker that is indicated in the sign.
Stopping place for handicap vehicles only.
Parking for all handicap vehicles.

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9. In what condition should the driver and vehicle’s document be kept?

The law doesn’t provide any explicit reference to this issue
It is enough if they are stainless and have a clear photo.
They should be kept at home, clean and readable at all times.
They should always be kept inside the car, clean and readable

10. How would you (vehicle no. 2) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Continue driving carefully, while keeping eye contact with the yellow vehicle (1) which should yield.
Wait and allow the yellow vehicle (1) to cross before you.
Stop (2) before entering the intersection and observe the condition of the traffic and of the traffic signs.
Give right of way to the yellow vehicle (1), because it is coming from your right.

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

Brief stopping is permitted but parking is prohibited.
A barrier before a level crossing.
Parking is allowed with parking tickets.
No Stopping and parking, except for buses.

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12. Is it permitted to use any other means for signaling when the electric signaling system is not functioning?

It is required to give signal by hand, but only in good weather conditions.
It is required under these circumstances to give signal by hand.
No. You must use the direction indicator for signaling.
It is required to give signal by hand, but only at night.

13. When traffic sign 401 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

618
307
401
402

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14. 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.

15. When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration
It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.
When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature
Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

16. Is it permitted to perform an emergency brake for any reason other than to prevent a road accident?

Yes, in a dirt road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.
Yes, after signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you.
Yes, for brake-testing, provided that it does not disturb or endanger any other road user.
Yes, in a paved road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

17. Vehicles of handicapped people (paraplegic handicap tag holders) are permitted to use a bus lane:

Only in order to get to the garage.
Even when the handicapped person is not in the vehicle.
Also when an escort is driving the vehicle for the handicapped person.
Only when the handicapped person is the driver.

18. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign
No, it is not obligatory to obey
Yes, it is obligatory to obey, with full caution
Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign

19. The distance covered by a vehicle from the moment we step on the brake pedal until the vehicle stops becomes bigger:

The faster we drive.
The longer is the response time.
The slower we drive.
The newer is the vehicle.

20. When you approach a pedestrian crossing that is marked on the road:

Overtaking is prohibited.
Careful overtaking is permitted in one-way road ways.
Overtaking is prohibited in urban roads. In inter-urban roads it is permitted.
Overtaking is permitted.

21. What sign denotes the number of kilometers of the road?

629p.
611
612
630

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

It can drive the tiredness away completely.
Yes, for a long time.
Absolutely yes, and it is even better, on the long run, than taking a rest outside the vehicle.
Yes, for a short time.

23. Where the following traffic sign is placed:

All vehicles are permitted to park and wait for passengers.
It is permitted to load a maximum of six passengers in each cab.
It is forbidden to unload passengers within the boundaries of this sign.
All vehicles are permitted to stop for the purpose of passenger unloading.

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

From lane 5 to lane 3.
From lane 5 to lane 4.
From lane 6 to lane 4.
From lane 5 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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25. What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

Signal with your left hand, as stated by law.
You may continue driving until the closest garage without giving signals - even where signaling is obligatory.
You may continue driving during “light time”. At any other time you may not.
Stop driving.

26. What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s tires?

The tire air pressure is not so important.
According to the instructions of the garage or licensing facility.
A pressure that provides for the most comfortable driving.
The pressure should be according to the manufacturer’s manual.

27. 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.

28. Whilst driving, it is permitted to take one hand off the wheel for the following purpose only:

Receiving a mobile phone call.
Change gears.
Reading or sending an SMS Message.
Adjusting the passenger seat besides the driver.

29. Which of the following traffic signs restricts vehicle entry, regardless of freight height?

417
145
150
416

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30. It is permitted to make a U-turn:

Only in intersections with traffic lights.
Only in intersections without traffic lights.
From all lanes, unless prohibited by a road sign.
When there is a white unbroken line.

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