Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What reason justifies an unexpected pull from the roadway into the “hard shoulder”?

Sudden appearance of an undesirable element in the driving lane.
When another vehicle stops in the opposite lane without giving an appropriate signal.
Ringing of the vehicle's cellular phone.
Technical malfunction in the vehicle’s air conditioning system.

2. What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

The identity of the vehicle’s owner and that the vehicle is not stolen.
That he is proficient in operating and using the controls of the vehicle.
That there are work tools, proper spare (reserve) tire, warning triangle and air compressor.
That the vehicle had gone through proper servicing on time.

3. Is it permitted to park, in an urban area, vehicles transporting hazardous materials with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg?

Yes, only when the tanks are empty.
Yes, provided that nobody smokes next to it.
Yes, but only at a distance of more than 400 meters from public or residential buildings.
It is absolutely forbidden to park this type of vehicle on an urban road.

4. What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.
It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.
The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.
It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

5. What is the speed limit in an area where the following road sign is placed (and no other road sign indicates otherwise)?

60 k.p.h.
50 k.p.h
30 k.p.h.
There is no speed limit.

6. Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

Drivers that do not display the handicap card showing the same sign as The road sign, even if they are free at the moment cannot use the parking spaces
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as they leave a phone number in which they can be reached at any moment.
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as at least half of these spaces are free.
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a moment, as long as they stay in the vehicle while it is parked.

7. Following a “level crossing” sign that is placed about a 100 meters before the crossing, how would you conduct yourself when a slow vehicle is driving before you?

You are permitted to overtake it.
You are permitted to overtake it only when the road ahead is clear.
You are prohibited from overtaking until after the level crossing.
You are permitted to overtake it only when its speed doesn’t exceed 35 k.p.h.

8. What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?

Vehicle skidding, due to reduced friction between the tires and the road.
Tire overheating, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
Better braking force, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
It might conceal important road signs.

9. What is a driver required to do after driving through a puddle and dampening the brakes?

He shouldn’t do anything. There is no connection between water and the braking system.
Drive fast to dry the brakes.
Tow the vehicle to the nearest garage.
Drive very slowly until the brakes dry out and resume normal functioning.

10. 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.

11. Which of the following traffic signs requires a vehicle to stop?

12. When air bags are installed in a vehicle:

It is unnecessary to install seat belts in that vehicle.
The seat belts must be fastened at all times when the vehicle is in motion.
If the airbag system malfunctions, seat belts should not be worn.
The seat belts should only be worn when the air big system malfunctions.

13. Which vehicles are required to be equipped with a reflective traffic vest?

All motor vehicles except for motorcycles.
All motor vehicles except for tractors.
All motor vehicles.
All motor and non-motor vehicles.

14. When driving behind a big truck:

When a “general danger” sign is placed, and due to the size of the truck, you should keep from it a distance that is thrice bigger than the statutory distance. .
Keep a safe distance for safe braking – The law requires a gap of not less than one second.
Keep a small as possible distance from the vehicle in front.
Due to the vehicle’s size - Keep a distance that doubles the statutory gap.

15. Are cyclists permitted to enter a road, when the following traffic sign is placed at the entrance to the road?

No.
Yes, in inter-urban roads.
Yes, in an urban road only.
Yes, always.

16. The white vehicle’s driver is merging into traffic. how would you behave?

Honk to the driver of the parked vehicle.
Slow down
Drive faster.
Signal and move to the left lane.

17. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

Temporary narrow passage ahead.
Tunnel ahead.
You may drive faster, because you reached the end of the tunnel.
Beware, big tunnel ahead.

18. 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.

19. 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.

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

Dangerous ascent.
Steep ascent.
Dead-end roadway.
Steep descent.

21. What is the correct manner for leaving a vehicle standing in a roadway?

There is no restriction on how to leave a vehicle standing in a roadway.
Parallel to the road’s edge or according to the road’s marking.
Perpendicularly to the road’s edge.
In an angle of no more than thirty degrees from the kerb.

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

You have reached a section where fast vehicles should drive on the right lane and slow vehicles should drive on the left lane.
You have reached the end of a special speed section.
You have reached a section where parking is permitted on both sides of the road.
You have reached a section where speed limit is temporarily changed from 50 k.p.h to 30 k.p.h.

23. The following arrow is marked on the road, inside your lane. What does the arrow mean?

Overtaking from the left is permitted.
From this lane you will have to turn left at the next intersection.
Deviate now to the left lane.
You should deviate to the lane on your left.

24. Where is the following road sign placed?

In the intersection.
After the intersection.
A reasonable before the intersection.
No importance as to where the sign is placed

25. When is a driver required to drive on an asphalt paved hard shoulder?

When driving a commercial motor vehicle with an overall permissible weight of more than 10,000 Kg.
When driving a motor vehicle that is forced to drive at a slow speed due to the cargo it is carrying or to the slope of the road.
When driving a bus with an overall permissible weight of more than 10,000 Kg.
Never. The law prohibits driving on the road’s edges.

26. What are the “blind spots”?

Elements obstructing the driver’s rear view.
The areas around a vehicle in which its driver cannot notice other road users – neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors.
The area in front of the vehicle only in which the driver can spot pedestrians.
The area behind the vehicle only in which the driver cannot notice other vehicles - neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors or by any other means.

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

Warn pedestrians by honking loudly and turning on the headlights.
Continue driving and make sure that the pedestrians clear away from the roadway.
When you're driving and approaching this traffic sign, always slow down and even stop if necessary to allow pedestrians to safely cross the road.
Honk and warn the crossing pedestrians.

28. What are the risks of driving a long commercial vehicle?

Inability to turn left safely.
It is not riskier to drive a long vehicle compared to a private passenger car.
The driver’s response time is longer.
Presence of small vehicles within its “blind spots”, and difficulty to make sharp turns.

29. Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

The measured pressure at the tips of the chassis connected springs.
The own weight of each vehicle axle, including the wheels installed on it.
The overall weight of all the wheels installed on one axle against the road.
The own weight of the rear axle that includes the differential system.

30. The required air pressure in the vehicle’s tires:

Is written on a sticker inside the vehicle.
Is written in the insurance policy.
Is written in the vehicle’s registration documents.
Is written in the insurance certificate.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. What reason justifies an unexpected pull from the roadway into the “hard shoulder”?

2. What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

3. Is it permitted to park, in an urban area, vehicles transporting hazardous materials with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg?

4. What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

5. What is the speed limit in an area where the following road sign is placed (and no other road sign indicates otherwise)?

6. Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

7. Following a “level crossing” sign that is placed about a 100 meters before the crossing, how would you conduct yourself when a slow vehicle is driving before you?

8. What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?

9. What is a driver required to do after driving through a puddle and dampening the brakes?

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

11. Which of the following traffic signs requires a vehicle to stop?

12. When air bags are installed in a vehicle:

13. Which vehicles are required to be equipped with a reflective traffic vest?

14. When driving behind a big truck:

15. Are cyclists permitted to enter a road, when the following traffic sign is placed at the entrance to the road?

16. The white vehicle’s driver is merging into traffic. how would you behave?

17. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

18. 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:

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

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

21. What is the correct manner for leaving a vehicle standing in a roadway?

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

23. The following arrow is marked on the road, inside your lane. What does the arrow mean?

24. Where is the following road sign placed?

25. When is a driver required to drive on an asphalt paved hard shoulder?

26. What are the “blind spots”?

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

28. What are the risks of driving a long commercial vehicle?

29. Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

30. The required air pressure in the vehicle’s tires: