Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What are you required to do when approaching a railroad barrier in a “down position” (meaning: horizontal)?

Continue driving carefully around or under the barrier.
Stop and turn the vehicle’s engine off.
No parking and stopping. Pass the barrier from its right.
Stop before it and do not continue driving.

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2. Where is the biggest “blind spot” in a commercial vehicle?

It depends on the size of the vehicle’s rear view mirror: The larger it is, the bigger is the dead spot in front.
On the vehicle’s left side.
At the vehicle’s rear.
On the vehicle’s front.

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

You are on a road that has right-of-way.
Police “speed trap” ahead.
You are on a roadway that has no right-of-way.
Public transportation roadway.

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4. “restricted (Calm) zone” is a zone:

With a sign posted speed limit of 25 k.p.h.
With a sign posted speed limit of 40 k.p.h.
Designed for slow vehicles only.
With a sign posted speed limit of 30 k.p.h.

5. Under what conditions will the Licensing Authority approve change of ownership of a vehicle?

After the seller pays and presents a certification from the Pledge Registrar.
After the Authority is satisfied that all fees and taxes are paid, that all foreclosures and liens are removed, and that there are no further restrictions.
After the buyer of the vehicle pays the lawful fee including property tax for the parking spot.
Only after the Pledge Registrar certifies that the vehicle is free of any foreclosure or encumbrance.

6. Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

Yes, if the malfunction doesn’t involve the vehicle’s brake system
It is forbidden to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle that cannot be fully controlled
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s lighting system only
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s steering system only

7. Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?

Not under any condition
Yes, but only under a court certificate
Yes, if the driver doesn’t give his name and address or doesn’t present his license as required
Yes, only if the driver committed an offence that actually endangered road users

8. 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.

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9. 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.

10. What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

A gap of thirty meters, in order to allow safe stoppage.
A gap of forty meters, in order to prevent an accident.
A gap of at least three seconds.
A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..

11. The shape of warning signs are:

Usually triangular with its top pointing upwards.
Almost always round.
Square or rectangle.
Usually triangular with its top pointing downwards.

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing.
Slow down and prepare to stop before the crossing, if necessary.
Drive faster and cross the railway tracks.
Stop at a distance of 12 meters from the railway tracks to check if a train is approaching.

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13. 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.

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

Enter the roundabout carefully since you have right-of-way.
Pay attention to traffic coming from your right within the roundabout.
Stop before entering the roundabout and cross it quickly.
Slow down before the roundabout.

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15. Within what distance of a bus stop is it forbidden to stop a vehicle?

Within a distance of twelve meters before the station’s signpost and twelve meters after the signpost, unless otherwise marked.
Within a distance of twenty meters after the bus station’s signpost only.
Within twenty meters before and twenty meters after the bus stop’s sign, unless otherwise marked.
Within a distance of twenty meters before the bus station’s signpost only.

16. How would you conduct yourself according to the picture:

Drive faster and move to the left lane.
The pedestrian is not using a pedestrian crossing. Signal to him in whichever way to clear the roadway.
Honk loudly to the pedestrian so that he clears the roadway quickly.
Slow down and even stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to cross the road.

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17. You are driving on a two-way road and in front of you drives a vehicle that signals with its left indicator:

You may immediately overtake it from its right, by pulling into the “hard shoulder”.
You should take into consideration that the vehicle before you might deviate to the left and you should allow it to do so.
You shouldn’t overtake it on a narrow roadway, but you may overtake it from its left side on a wide road.
You may overtake after using the horn to warn him. The signal he gives doesn’t oblige you.

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

It is obligatory to stop for customs inspection
Slow down for passport control.
It is obligatory to stop if you have somrthing to declare only.
No need to stop for custom controls (This is a duty-free facility).

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19. What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn on all the winkers.
Ensure that the vehicle remains immobile and cannot move
Place a warning triangle.
Place a “We’ll be back soon” sign.

20. What are you (vehicle no. 3) required to do when approaching the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

You have right of way because you are crossing in a straight line (3).
Enter the intersection before the garbage truck (2), as it must yield (you [3] are coming from its right).
Give right of way to the tractor coming from the right only (1).
Give right of way to the crossing tractor (1) and truck (2).

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21. 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.

22. What sign signifies a station for changing a battery of an electric vehicle?

ס-131
ס-31
ס-130
פ-151

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23. At what minimal distance from a residential building or a public structure is it permitted to park a vehicle transporting hazardous materials?

400 meters.
300 meters when the vehicle is loaded; 50 meters when the vehicle is empty.
At least 50 meters.
200 meters.

24. Why should we avoid running the vehicle’s engine in a closed placed?

Because the emitted burnt gases (exhaust)are toxic.
To avoid engine over-heating due to poor ventilation.
There is no need to avoid it, because it is not important whether or not the engine is running in a closed or open place.
Because the engine cannot be operated in a closed place.

25. What is instructed by the following road sign?

Give right-of-way. There is no need to stop.
Slow down and give right-of-way.
Stop for a moment, check the traffic and continue driving.
Stop and give right-of-way.

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

The sign indicates the speed limit ahead, and it applies to all vehicles.
End of special speed limit.
Special speed limit for restricted vehicles only.
It is prohibited to drive slower (in k.p.h) than indicated in the sign.

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

Slow down and be ready to brake or turn to avoid the pedestrians in the vicinity.
Give right-of-way to traffic from the opposite direction.
Drive faster and cross the place quickly.
Honk continuously before the road sign.

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28. 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.

29. Which class of license is required to drive a motor vehicle with an overall permissible weight of up to 3,500kg?

1
A.
B.
A1.

30. When you are driving behind a “security vehicle”, you should:

Drive at a distance of at least 50 meters behind it.
Drive at a distance of at least 100 meters behind it.
Drive at a distance of at least 200 meters behind it.
Drive at a distance of at least 150 meters behind it.

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