Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

In case of a three-lane roadway – on the left lane
In case of a two-way roadway – on the roadway’s left side
On the right of the Central divider - unless otherwise marked
On the left of the Central Divider.

2. 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.

3. When is a driver required to drive on the “hard shoulder” - where the “shoulder” is asphalt-paved and free of traffic - in order to allow another vehicle to overtake him?

When the vehicle drives very slowely for any reason.
Only when the vehicle is forced to drive slowly on a steep uphill climb, and disturbs the free traffic.
When a driver of a motor vehicle is forced to drive very slowly due to the freight he’s carrying or to the steepness of the road, and he delays the traffic behind him.
Never. It is prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”; hence, a vehicle that delays the traffic behind it should pull into the “hard shoulder” and stop, to allow the traffic congestion behind him to open up.

4. What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

The identity of the vehicle’s owner and that the vehicle is not stolen.
That he is proficient in operating and using the controls of the vehicle.
That there are work tools, proper spare (reserve) tire, warning triangle and air compressor.
That the vehicle had gone through proper servicing on time.

5. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle alongside a pedestrian guardrail?

No, unless there is a signpost indicating otherwise.
It is permitted within the area of a high school only.
It is allowed in an urban road.
It is permitted within the area of an elementary school only.

6. Where is the following road sign placed?

In the intersection.
After the intersection.
A reasonable before the intersection.
No importance as to where the sign is placed

7. Why is it important for the vehicle to have intact bumpers (fenders)?

To give the vehicle an aesthetic look.
To reduce damage during accidents.
To avoid relatively minor accidents.
To prevent damage during serious accidents.

8. In the following picture, the response of the drivers to the vehicle that comes out of parking is unclear. How is the truck driver required to respond to this situation?

Slow down and stop if necessary, to verify that the drivers in front of him conduct themselves safely.
Stop his vehicle and allow the other vehicle to continue driving.
Continue driving and ignore the other exiting vehicle, because the truck has right of passage.
Continue driving while honking continuously to alert about an approaching truck.

9. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

A fine of 80,000 NIS
6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.
None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days
Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.

10. What is a “blind spot”?

The distance a driver should keep from other vehicles while driving in reverse.
Part of the vehicle's circumference in which the driver cannot see or detect road users.
The non-paved area around the vehicle.
Part of the vehicle's circumference which the driver can only see through the mirrors.

11. When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?

It is permitted in a straight and level roadway only, and prohibited in any other type of road.
Never: You are lawfully obliged to overtake only one vehicle during an overtaking maneuver, and to return to the right lane.
When overtaking is not restricted, and there is enough space in the overtaking lane for safe completion of the overtaking maneuver.
It is permitted when you overtake small vehicles only, and prohibited when you overtake big vehicles.

12. 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.

13. When there is fog, a part from fog lights.

preferble to drive slowly according to field of vision.
drive whith high beam.
obligatory to drive whith emergency lights.
drive fast whith main bean.

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

Give right-of-way to the traffic that crosses ahead.
Non-specific danger.
Give right-of-way to any vehicles that approaches the intersection.
Stop and give right-of-way to approaching vehicles from your opposite direction.

15. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

An area in which parking is prohibited for all vehicles.
Vehicle parking spaces – parking is permitted according to the markings only.
Parking and stopping places for two-wheelers.
Stopping places for non-motor vehicles only.

16. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.
Yes, but on urban roads only.
Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.
No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

17. When driving near a group of children, the driver is required to:

Slow down and, if needed, stop the vehicle.
Make a complete stop for as long as the children are close to the roadway.
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn them.
Continue driving in normal speed, if the group of children is accompanied by a teacher or a guide.

18. What is the correct order of actions while changing a wheel?

Release two nuts, lift the vehicle with the jack stand and then release the nuts completely.
Loosen the retaining/screw nuts, lift the vehicle with the jack stand, and then completely release all the nuts.
Lift the vehicle with the jack stand and then release the nuts completely.
Release the nuts completely and lift the vehicle with the jack stand.

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

Stay away from the right edge of the road.
Slow down as you may encounter cyclists crossingn the road ahead.
Drive on the left of the road to avoid endangering anybody.
You have right-of-way. You can continue driving fast.

20. What is the duty of a person who owns or has control of a vehicle?

Not to permit to anyone to drive, who doesn’t have a valid license for the type of vehicle.
To register any person who drives his vehicle in the vehicle travel log
To allow any person who asks him to drive his vehicle.
To make sure that photocopies of the driver’s license and insurance policy only are carried in the vehicle

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. How should vehicle drivers conduct themselves while driving on a road with a narrow and steep hill..

The driver of the descending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and make way for the ascending vehicle
The driver of the ascending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and allow the descending vehicle to continue driving.
First one to arrive is first to enter into the narrow section.
It is sufficient that they both deviate to the right, onto the roadway’s edge, to prevent collision.

24. When is it lawfully required to perform a vehicle license test?

Every two years, for all vehicle types.
Every two years for commercial vehicles and every year for motorcycles.
Every two years for all types of private passenger vehicles, without any restriction on the vehicle’s age.
Every year or any other lawfully defined period.

25. What are you required to check when one of the vehicle’s lamps is not working?

The bulb and the fuse connected to it.
The intactness of the lamp’s lens.
The functionality of the lights handle.
The battery’s voltage.

26. What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.
If he doesn’t drive the vehicle, he bears no responsibility.
The vehicle owner is only held responsible if he is present in the vehicle while another person is driving it.
The vehicle owner is responsible for it even if the vehicle is stolen.

27. What is the difference between the following signs?

Sign 505 indicates a stop for private buses. Sign 506 indicates a Tramway stop.
Sign 505 indicates a Tramway Stop. Sign 506 indicates a stop for Public bus transport.
Sign 505 indicates a stop for Public Transport (Buses). Sign 506 indicates a stop for a Public Tramway.
Sign 505 indicates a public transport stop on a Motorway (Freeway). Sign 506 indicates a public transport stop.

28. Is it permitted to use any means of visual display, which can be viewed by the driver, other than the vehicle’s G.P.S control and navigation display?

Yes, to relax the driver and passengers.
Yes, provided that the driver wears safety goggles.
It is prohibited for as long as the vehicle is moving..
It is prohibited, even if the vehicle is parked.

29. Until where does the following road sign remain valid?

Until the next intersection.
Until a traffic sign that prohibits entry of vehicles with an all up weight of less than 10,000 kg.
Until the next traffic light.
Until a road sign that cancels it.

30. In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.
In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).
When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.
No, the truck driver is not keeping to the right of the road and his position presents a risk to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

2. Reverse lights:

3. When is a driver required to drive on the “hard shoulder” - where the “shoulder” is asphalt-paved and free of traffic - in order to allow another vehicle to overtake him?

4. What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

5. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle alongside a pedestrian guardrail?

6. Where is the following road sign placed?

7. Why is it important for the vehicle to have intact bumpers (fenders)?

8. In the following picture, the response of the drivers to the vehicle that comes out of parking is unclear. How is the truck driver required to respond to this situation?

9. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

10. What is a “blind spot”?

11. When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?

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

13. When there is fog, a part from fog lights.

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

15. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

16. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

17. When driving near a group of children, the driver is required to:

18. What is the correct order of actions while changing a wheel?

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

20. What is the duty of a person who owns or has control of a vehicle?

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

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

23. How should vehicle drivers conduct themselves while driving on a road with a narrow and steep hill..

24. When is it lawfully required to perform a vehicle license test?

25. What are you required to check when one of the vehicle’s lamps is not working?

26. What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

27. What is the difference between the following signs?

28. Is it permitted to use any means of visual display, which can be viewed by the driver, other than the vehicle’s G.P.S control and navigation display?

29. Until where does the following road sign remain valid?

30. In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?