Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

You are allowed to overtake in a one way road.
Do not overtake and do not try to overtake any other vehicle before the crossing.
You are allowed to overtake if there are no pedestrians on the crossing.
You are allowed to overtake before the pedestrian crossing in an urban road only.

2. What are the vehicle’s control systems?

Brakes, steering and accelerator.
Braking, steering and sound.
Steering, acceleration and air-conditioning.
Braking, steering and air-conditioning.

3. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

The motorcycle (2), the red vehicle (1), your vehicle (3).
The red vehicle (1), your vehicle (3), the motorcycle (2).
The motorcycle (2), your vehicle (3), the red vehicle (1).
The red vehicle (1), the motorcycle (2), your vehicle (3).

4. 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.

5. Braking distance is the distance the vehicle passes?

From the moment the driver notices danger until he starts to brake.
During the driver’s response time.
From the moment of applying the brakes until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.
From the moment the driver notices danger until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.

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

Slow down and prepare for a possible stop if necessary, before the railway tracks.
Stop 2 meters before the railway tracks and check if a train is approaching.
Drive faster and quickly cross the railway tracks.
If you see the train’s lights, stop 30 meters before the railway tracks.

7. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

No. you must only obey a traffic policeman who directs traffic in an intersection.
Yes, even if his directions contradict those of a road sign.
Generally not.
Yes, but only concerning traffic directions that are given within the intersection.

8. Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

Only if it close to a garage.
Only if the repair is related to the vehicle’s electricity system.
The type of repair is not important, as long as the vehicle is not left standing there for more than 12 hours.
Only a simple repair, provided that no inconvenience is caused to other road users, and the vehicle should not be left standing there for more than 24 hours.

9. You are driving vehicle no.3. to whom will you give the right of way?

To the bus (2) only.
To the Motor-cyclist (1) and the Bus (2).
To none. You (3) have right of way.
To the vehicle that is closest to the intersection.

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

Left curve followed by a right curve.
Rough road.
Drive in the center of the road.
Danger of skidding.

11. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

Slow down and adjust the driving speed to allow him to control the vehicle – .
He should avoid driving on roads with side winds, or he should otherwise stop on the “hard shoulders” until the wind fades.
Turn on the fog lights and continue driving normally.
Drive faster to avoid the side wind.

12. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a two-way road?

You should continue driving according to size of the structure, post or closed area.
You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side
You should pass the place from its left side
You should pass on the right side, unless otherwise marked

13. When a driver is approaching a high point or a place in which his field of vision is obstructed, he should:

Continue driving in normal speed.
Turn on the four winkers (distress lights) to warn other drivers.
Drive faster and use the road’s “hard shoulders”.
Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, which corresponds with his field of vision.

14. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

Accelerate at the entry to the curve, and slow down within it and when coming out of it.
Slow down and keep to the right of the road, due to the limited field of vision.
Turn in a small radius and adjust your speed.
Turn in a bigger radius to maintain reasonable speed.

15. What is the function of the vehicle’s starter?

To turn the engine and cause it to ignite..
Connect the engine to the wheels.
Control the engine’s operation.
Disconnect the engine from the wheels.

16. What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

That the vehicle doesn't carry any hazardous material.
That he starts turning from the farthest right lane.
That the turn is not made before a hill on the road.
That he starts turning from the farthest left lane.

17. Is it permitted to let off passengers on a freeway?

Yes.
Yes, but only during lighting up time.
Yes, but only on the "hard shoulders" and during day time.
No.

18. When you arrive with your vehicle to the place that is illustrated in the following picture, you must:

Slow down.
Honk.
Accelerate.
Stop.

19. How is the required distance for overtaking determined?

It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaken vehicle and not of the overtaking one.
It depends on the driving speeds of the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles
It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaking vehicle and not of the overtaken one.
It corresponds to the speed limit in that road section.

20. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.
To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.
To prevent tire wear.
To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

21. At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the pedestrian crossing and twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.
Within twenty meters before and after the pedestrian crossing.
On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters after it.
On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters before it.

22. 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.

23. Which vehicles are obliged to have “safety shoes”?

Every motor vehicle with an all up weight of at least 5,000 kg, except for buses.
All commercial vehicles regardless of weigh, except for buses.
Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg, except for buses.
Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 4,000 kg, including buses.

24. How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

Stop completely for as long as the children are near the road.
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that the pavements are wide.
Slow down, be prepared to stop and even stop if necessary..
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn the children.

25. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

Many and various contact points between the different types of vehicle through the intersection.
Crossing the intersections takes a long time; an upsetting fact for drivers.
The fact that vehicles approach the intersection from different directions causes no problem. The problem is only with pedestrians.
Specific risks and problems are present only in intersections with traffic lights.

26. You are driving in the left lane of a one-way road. The driver in the right lane before you slowed down due to a pedestrian crossing the road from right to left. You are close to the pedestrian crossing, and therefore:

You should accelerate and quickly pass the crossing before the pedestrian arrives.
Use the horn to warn the passenger and quickly pass before him.
Continue driving normally; the pedestrian should make sure not to do anything risky and not to disturb you.
You should slow down and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing.

27. What part of the vehicle reduces whiplash during collision?

The safety belts.
The rear bumper.
The head rests of the vehicle’s seats.
The air bags.

28. What might be causing the steering wheel to be pulled, in a non voluntary manner, to either side whilst driving?

A malfunction in the braking system only.
A malfunction in the vehicle’s engine.
Low air pressure in one of the back wheels.
Low air pressure in one of the front wheels.

29. Which of the following warning indicators does not require the driver to stop driving when it lights-up?

Engine temperature.
The fuel level indicator.
Brakes failure.
Engine oil pressure.

30. On an inter-urban road without a centre dividing area, what is the speed limit for a commercial vehicle with an all up weight that doesn’t exceed 3.5 tons (if not indicated otherwise by any road sign)?

60 k.p.h.
90 k.p.h.
70 k.p.h.
80 k.p.h.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

2. What are the vehicle’s control systems?

3. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

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

5. Braking distance is the distance the vehicle passes?

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

7. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

8. Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

9. You are driving vehicle no.3. to whom will you give the right of way?

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

11. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

12. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a two-way road?

13. When a driver is approaching a high point or a place in which his field of vision is obstructed, he should:

14. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

15. What is the function of the vehicle’s starter?

16. What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

17. Is it permitted to let off passengers on a freeway?

18. When you arrive with your vehicle to the place that is illustrated in the following picture, you must:

19. How is the required distance for overtaking determined?

20. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

21. At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

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

23. Which vehicles are obliged to have “safety shoes”?

24. How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

25. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

26. You are driving in the left lane of a one-way road. The driver in the right lane before you slowed down due to a pedestrian crossing the road from right to left. You are close to the pedestrian crossing, and therefore:

27. What part of the vehicle reduces whiplash during collision?

28. What might be causing the steering wheel to be pulled, in a non voluntary manner, to either side whilst driving?

29. Which of the following warning indicators does not require the driver to stop driving when it lights-up?

30. On an inter-urban road without a centre dividing area, what is the speed limit for a commercial vehicle with an all up weight that doesn’t exceed 3.5 tons (if not indicated otherwise by any road sign)?