Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. When is it recommended to check tire pressure?

After driving, when the tires are hot.
Only before the vehicle’s annual test.
The manner of checking air pressure is of no significance.
Before driving, when the tires are cold.

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

Camping spot.
Hotel ahead.
Restaurant.
Refreshment station.

4. On which type of road is a private passenger car permitted to drive at the speed of 110 k.p.?

A freeway(motorway)
A non-urban road.
An urban road with a built dividing area.
A non-urban road with a built dividing area.

5. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

Yes, it is a legitimate road sign.
No, because it was not authorized by the Road Safety Authority.
No, because its smaller in size than normal traffic signs
No, it is not a legitimate road sign, but merely a recommendation.

6. 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.

7. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.
There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

8. What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

The old age of the vehicle.
Road visibility conditions.
Every element that prevents direct contact between the tire and the roadway, such as: water, oil, mud, gravel, etc.
Any element which affects the driver's alertness.

9. It is prohibited to drive too close to the vehicle in front of you:

During the dark only.
Only when the weight of the vehicle in front is more than 4 tons.
On a steep descent and only after a “dangerous descent” sign.
Because it might brake suddenly.

10. What should you do to reduce the effect of dazzle (blinding) during the dark?

Pull down the sunshade.
Keep the windshield clean.
Blind back the driver approaching from the opposite direction.
Wear dark sunglasses.

11. It is prohibited to start overtaking without verifying

Is it permitted? Will I manage to complete it safely, without any doubt?.
Does the road have a “hard shoulder”.
Does the insurance cover the damages in case of an accident?
What is the penalty for prohibited overtaking?

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

Stop before the signpost.
Give right-of-way to vehicle traffic in the roundabout.
Prepare to stop your vehicle at the nearest junction.. Stopping at the junction is obligatory
Prepare to stop the vehicle in about 300 meters.

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

Road works - drive in the direction of the appropriate arrow.
Lane is closed. No driving in the lane under the traffic sign.
Merge with the traffic in the adjacent lane, from either right or left.
A hairpin turn, either left or right.

14. What conduct can be expected from the vehicles in the following picture?

To slow down at the entry to the sharp curve and keep driving on the far right of the roadway.
Only the dark vehicle is obliged to slow down before entering the curve.
The white vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and give right of way to the dark vehicle.
The dark vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and allow the white vehicle to proceed.

15. What is considered as a proper vehicle maintenance frequency?

As required, and according to the pace in which malfunctions are detected in the vehicle.
At the discretion of the vehicle’s owner only.
The maintenance frequency recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
As recommended by the insurance company.

16. 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:

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.
Not stopping next to a “stop” sign before an intersection.
Not placing a warning triangle while his malfunctioning vehicle was left standing on the road.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

17. The following road sign remains valid:

Until the nearest intersection or until a road sign that cancels it or until a “vehicle parking” sign.
Until a speed limit sign.
Until the nearest intersection with traffic lights.
Until a bus station sign.

18. What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

Serve as an alternative to the service brakes (foot brake), in order to stop the vehicle when it is under imminent danger during an emergency.
Assist the parking brake (hand brake) while parking on a steep descent.
Balance the engine’s function and regulate the motor rotations,
To reduce the vehicle speed, without using the vehicle’s braking system, e.g. during a long descent.

19. When is it allowed to leave a vehicle standing in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk (angular parking)?

It is absolutely forbidden.
In an urban road only.
When there is an angular marking on the roadway, and according to the marking.
In an urban road, on weekends only.

20. How should you drive a child less than one year of age inside a vehicle?

In the front seat only, accompanied by an adult passenger.
In a safety seat for babies, and in the back seat only..
In a safety seat, with the back of the seat facing the front of the car.
On the knees of a passenger over twenty one years of age.

21. How will a dirty front lamp influence night driving?

It will affect the field of vision.
The field of vision will grow.
It will cause a dazzeling (blinding).
Dirt will have no affect on the rider ability to recognize problems.

22. Parking at a bus stop

Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for commercial vehicles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for all types of vehicles.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for private vehicles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for motorcycles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.

23. The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment the driver eases off his step on the accelerator until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until he starts to apply the action he decided to take.
From the moment the driver steps on the brakes until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

24. What is signified when a traffic light displays red and yellow lights simultaneously?

Cross the intersection quickly.
Prepare to drive when the green light appears.
When turning right give right-of-way to pedestrians.
The traffic light will shortly display red light only.

25. When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

Slow down and drive cautiously at a low speed.
Honk and overtake the vehicle from its left side.
Pull into the “hard shoulders” and pass the vehicle from its right side.
Overtake it quickly to reduce danger.

26. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands, and by driving at a similar speed to that of other vehicles on the road.
By driving reasonably and using the brakes in a gentle manner.
By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.
By turning the steering wheel right, to stabilize the vehicle.

27. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

You should stop before the railway crossing until the train passes.
If the train is far, you should quickly cross the rails.
You should accelerate and cross the rails before the train arrives, in a careful and watchful manner.
You should carefully cross the rails, in any fitting speed.

28. It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Always.
Only on a non-urban road.
Only on a two-way urban road.
Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” sign is placed.

29. At the junction marked and signposted as in the diagram, what is the correct way to turn right from road B to C?

From lane 7 to 6.
From lane 8 to 6.
From lane 7 to 6 or5.
From lane 7 or 8 to 6 or 5.

30. What is the maximum allowed speed in a “play street”?

10 KPH.
20 KPH.
40 KPH.
30 KPH.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

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

2. When is it recommended to check tire pressure?

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

4. On which type of road is a private passenger car permitted to drive at the speed of 110 k.p.?

5. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

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

7. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

8. What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

9. It is prohibited to drive too close to the vehicle in front of you:

10. What should you do to reduce the effect of dazzle (blinding) during the dark?

11. It is prohibited to start overtaking without verifying

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

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

14. What conduct can be expected from the vehicles in the following picture?

15. What is considered as a proper vehicle maintenance frequency?

16. 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:

17. The following road sign remains valid:

18. What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

19. When is it allowed to leave a vehicle standing in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk (angular parking)?

20. How should you drive a child less than one year of age inside a vehicle?

21. How will a dirty front lamp influence night driving?

22. Parking at a bus stop

23. The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

24. What is signified when a traffic light displays red and yellow lights simultaneously?

25. When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

26. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

27. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

28. It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

29. At the junction marked and signposted as in the diagram, what is the correct way to turn right from road B to C?

30. What is the maximum allowed speed in a “play street”?