Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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

2. Define “to dip the lights”:

Turning off the high beam and turning on the fog lights
Changing the height of the parking beam
Reverting from low beam to high beam.
Reverting from high beam to low beam.

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.

4. Being familiar with the different systems in the driver’s compartment whilst driving:

Only contributes in a theoretical level, and has no other advantage.
Allows the driver to operate them automatically, without thinking.
Allows the driver to fully concentrate on the traffic and the road.
Allows the driver to blindly operate the vehicle systems.

5. What is the proven and recommended method for keeping proper distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

Drive as similarly as possible to the drivers in the adjacent right and left lanes,.
The “two-second count” method.
Vehicle length and engine volume method.
Estimating a reasonable distance between yourself and the vehicle driving in front.

6. Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

Yes, when you drive in a bus lane.
Yes, when your driving speed is faster than that of the other vehicle.
Yes, when the other vehicle driving in front gives a right-turn signal.
Yes, when the other vehicle drives slowly.

7. When is a driver obliged to signal?

When he approaches a level crossing with a barrier.
When he intends to change his driving lane.
When he arrives to a long uphill drive.
When he arrives to a steep descent.

8. How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?

Swerve left and accelerate to avoid hitting passengers that are about to get out of the vehicle.
Continue driving normally.
Slow down and be prepared to stop, in order to avoid hitting the open door.
Honk loudly and continuously and swerve left, to avoid hitting the opening door.

9. What is indicated by the following traffic sign?

Roundabout ahead.
Active fountain.
It is also permitted to drive against the direction of traffic.
The driver must make a U-turn.

10. Before starting to drive, what action needs to be taken by the driver before moving the automatic transmission selector?

Release the clutch pedal, to connect between the engine and the gear box.
Step on the accelerator, to start driving immediately.
Release the parking brake, to release the gearbox lock.
Apply the foot-brake, to prevent the vehicle from moving.

11. What are the vehicle's “emergency lights”?

The simultaneous flashing of all the vehicle’s indicators.
Warning light placed on the vehicle’s roof.
Warning triangle with lights on it.
Additional brake light at the height of the window.

12. 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.

13. Under which conditions is it advised to turn on the lights during the day?

When the sun is behind the driver.
When the sun is in front of the driver.
When the sun is to the left of the direction of driving.
When the sun is to the right of the direction of driving.

14. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear windshield.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.
Driving without an escort.
Not stopping next to a “falling rocks” sign.

15. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.
No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.
Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.
No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

16. 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.

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

No overtaking for buses
No overtaking of private vehicles.
No overtaking for commercial vehicles.
End of road section with an overtaking restriction.

18. How does driving on the right side of the road affect drivers' field of vision?

Keeping to the right improves the field of vision of the drivers in the vehicles behind you.
Driving on the right reduces the view angle of those driving behind you.
There is no connection between driving on the right and the field of view.
The field of vision is not affected: A comfortable field of view can only be created by doubling the required distance between vehicles.

19. What is required in order to change lanes without causing any disturbance or risk?

The driver should only verify that he gives a signal with the winker while changing lanes.
The driver should give a timely signal from a sufficient distance, perform a peripheral check in all directions, and glance at the mirrors, before starting to change lanes.
The driver should communicate with other drivers and give a signal 3km before changing lanes.
The driver should give a signal with the winker and with the headlights while changing lanes.

20. According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?

A disruption in the field of vision can only be a result of blinding by another vehicle driving in the opposite direction.
The disruption is caused because the distance between the two vehicles is too small.
The fog caused the poor field of vision.
The disruption shown in the picture is inevitable, regardless of its cause.

21. Is a policeman permitted to demand of a vehicle driver to perform a “Breathalyzer test”?

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform an “alcohol test”, except under a court order.
Yes, a policeman may ask a driver to perform a "Breathalyzer test" at any time.
No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform any type of tests, except for an alcohol breath test.
Yes, but only if the policeman reasonably suspects that the vehicle driver’s health condition is not well.

22. 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.

23. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

It helps to escape quickly to the “hard shoulders” in case of danger.
It allows you to stay within the permitted distance of 40cm from the road’s edge.
There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roadways.
It reduces the response distance in case of immediate danger.

24. What is a driver required to do when he feels tired during night-driving?

Search for a safe place to rest and take a light nap where he doesn’t disturb traffic.
Listen to the radio, but avoid relaxing music.
Open the window next to him, to allow air flow in.
Eat a heavy meal and avoid drinking.

25. 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.

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

Road for motor vehicles only.
You have right of way in the road that crosses.
No through road (cul-de-sac) to your right.
Special entrance to schools or kindergartens.

27. What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

Quickly cross the obstruction from either its right or left.
Drive slowly and disregard the road signs that are posted in the place.
Cross the obstruction from the right only, and vehicles approaching from your front are supposed to give you right-of-way.
Obey the signals that are given by a policeman, a signaler or a road sign.

28. What do the following traffic signs have in common?

They are posted in freeways only.
They are posted in work sites only.
They are posted in inter-urban roads only.
They are posted in urban roads only.

29. Is an escort of a new driver allowed to be under the influence of alcohol?

Yes, provided that one hour passes from the time of drinking.
Yes, provided that he is over 26 years of age.
Yes. An escort of a new driver does not drive the vehicle and it is therefore not important whether he is drunk or not.
No. A person under the influence of alcohol is not allowed to escort a new driver.

30. The higher is the vehicle’s center of gravity:

The higher is the vehicle’s stability on wet roads.
The lesser is the vehicle’s stability in turns and curves.
The easier it is for the vehicle to make turns
The higher is the vehicle’s stability in curves.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

2. Define “to dip the lights”:

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

4. Being familiar with the different systems in the driver’s compartment whilst driving:

5. What is the proven and recommended method for keeping proper distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

6. Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

7. When is a driver obliged to signal?

8. How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?

9. What is indicated by the following traffic sign?

10. Before starting to drive, what action needs to be taken by the driver before moving the automatic transmission selector?

11. What are the vehicle's “emergency lights”?

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

13. Under which conditions is it advised to turn on the lights during the day?

14. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

15. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

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

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

18. How does driving on the right side of the road affect drivers' field of vision?

19. What is required in order to change lanes without causing any disturbance or risk?

20. According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?

21. Is a policeman permitted to demand of a vehicle driver to perform a “Breathalyzer test”?

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

23. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

24. What is a driver required to do when he feels tired during night-driving?

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

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

27. What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

28. What do the following traffic signs have in common?

29. Is an escort of a new driver allowed to be under the influence of alcohol?

30. The higher is the vehicle’s center of gravity: