Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. What should a driver always do before making left a U-turn?

Make sure that the proper gear is shifted and that the headlights are turned on.
Make sure that the turn is permitted and that it doesn’t cause any traffic disturbance.
Alert about his intention by turning on the four direction indicators.
Position the vehicle on the right of the road from which he intends to turn.

4. When are we not obligated to drive on the far right side of the right lane?

When turning right.
When approaching an intersection.
When turning left from a single-lane, two-way road.
Before a roundabout.

5. The all up width of a refrigeration unit commercial vehicle should not exceed:

2.60 meters.
2.50 meters.
3.40 meters.
2.55 meters.

6. Define “ATV (All Terrain Vehicle)”:

A vehicle that has at least four wheels, with the rider sitting astride the vehicle and steering with handlebars.
A vehicle that has at least four wheels and is steered with a wheel.
A vehicle that has at least two wheels, with the rider sitting astride the vehicle and steering with handlebars.
A vehicle that has at least four wheels and is steered with a wheel. The driver sits on it with both legs on one side of the seat.

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

Enter curve in high speed and exit it slowly.
Drive normally. The speed at the curve’s entry and exit is insignificant.
Reduce speed before entering the curve and gradually increase speed coming out of it.
Honk before entering the curve.

8. “Drinking alcohol disrupts the driver’s judgment and as a result he takes more risks”: Correct or incorrect?

Correct.
It is rarely correct.
It is only correct for women drivers.
Incorrect. Alcohol improves the ability to drive.

9. What should you do after seeing the following traffic sign?

You should give right of way to incoming traffic.
Note that the road system ahead becomes a two-way traffic system, and keep to the right of the road.
You are not allowed to drive backwards in the road section ahead.
You have right-of-you over incoming traffic.

10. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

Start overtaking only when the road is clear in a sufficient distance, and verify while overtaking that the road is still clear.
Overtake only when a sign permitting overtaking is placed.
Overtake in a speed that exceeds speed limit, in order to clear the road way.
Always overtake at a slow speed and with patience.

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

Slow down, rough road ahead.
Slow down because of road-works.
Slow down and cross the speed bumps With caution.
Slow down and prepare to bypass obstacles on the road.

12. 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.

13. Define “commercial vehicle”:

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods.
A motor commercial vehicle designed to transport people or carry goods for hire, provided that it is indicated in its registration document.
A motor vehicle used or designed to carry passengers and goods.
A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods, and weighing over 8,000 kg only.

14. 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.

15. Why is it important to drive on the right side of the road?

It allows you to be assisted by the yellow line for driving in a straight line.
It qllows vehicle passengers to easily exit the vehicle.
Driving on the right side of the road is of no significance, except for one-way roadways.
In order to keep a distance from incoming traffic from the opposite direction, and reducing the risk of “head on” collision.

16. You may reduce your vehicle’s fuel consumption by:

Driving calmly within the speed limit and making sure that the tire pressure is correct.
Driving calmly within speed limit, using the lowest gear.
Driving as slow as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.
Driving as fast as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.

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

No entry for tractors.
Give right of way to tractors driving in this road section,
Beware! Work vehicles and tractors crossing.
Stop! Only agricultural vehicles are permitted to go through.

18. What is the statutory speed limit (in k.p.h) of a private minibus on a freeway (unless indicated otherwise by another road sign)?

19. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of an intoxicating alcoholic drink?

Yes, provided that the driver doesn’t mix drinks.
Absolutely not.
Yes, but only after family gatherings and for short distances.
Yes, it is permitted.

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

End of urban road.
End of overtaking restriction.
End of freeway.
End of road-section in which trucks are allowed to drive on the road’s “hard shoulder”.

21. Where would you place the jack stand while changing a wheel?

The place is insignificant.
In the place that was marked by the manufacturer, or in another strong and safe place, close to the wheel you want to replace.
As close as possible to the vehicle’s rear.
At the most convenient place for the driver.

22. It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

At least 30 meters.
At least 50 meters.
At least 25 meters.
At least 20 meters.

23. What is a one-way street?

A street in which traffic movement is permitted in one direction only.
A road with only one lane.
A roadway in which one direction of traffic is open for all vehicles while the opposite direction is limited to public vehicles only.
A dead-end road.

24. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?

It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, only during day light and for the purpose of loading passengers.
Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twenty meters.
Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twelve meters.

25. According to the traffic sign placed on the right, How would you conduct yourself on the road ahead?

Pay special attention to vehicles merging from the right.
Carefully merge with the vehicles driving on your left.
Give right of way to vehicles merging from the right.
Give right of way to the vehicles on the right turn.

26. Holder of a Class B driver’s license is also permitted to drive:

A public minibus with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg.
Any bus with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg.
A private minibus with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg.
Any motor vehicle with an all up weight of up to 6,000 kg.

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

From lane 2 to lane 3.
From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3.
From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.
From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

28. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

If the intersection is clear, you may carefully cross it without stopping.
Red light: Stop.
Red light: Stop, unless you cannot stop safely.
Stop for a moment, give right-of-way and carefully continue.

29. 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.

30. During “lighting up time”, when weather conditions are good – from which distance is the yellow flashing light of the portable lamp supposed to be seen?

150 meters.
30 meters.
100 meters.
75 meters.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. 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?

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

3. What should a driver always do before making left a U-turn?

4. When are we not obligated to drive on the far right side of the right lane?

5. The all up width of a refrigeration unit commercial vehicle should not exceed:

6. Define “ATV (All Terrain Vehicle)”:

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

8. “Drinking alcohol disrupts the driver’s judgment and as a result he takes more risks”: Correct or incorrect?

9. What should you do after seeing the following traffic sign?

10. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

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

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

13. Define “commercial vehicle”:

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

15. Why is it important to drive on the right side of the road?

16. You may reduce your vehicle’s fuel consumption by:

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

18. What is the statutory speed limit (in k.p.h) of a private minibus on a freeway (unless indicated otherwise by another road sign)?

19. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of an intoxicating alcoholic drink?

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

21. Where would you place the jack stand while changing a wheel?

22. It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

23. What is a one-way street?

24. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?

25. According to the traffic sign placed on the right, How would you conduct yourself on the road ahead?

26. Holder of a Class B driver’s license is also permitted to drive:

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

28. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

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

30. During “lighting up time”, when weather conditions are good – from which distance is the yellow flashing light of the portable lamp supposed to be seen?