Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.
Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

2. What is the maximum cargo height, from the road’s surface, that is allowed to be transported in a vehicle of an overall permissible weight of 8000kg – 15,000kg?

Four meters.
4.80 meters.
There is no height limit.
Three meters.

3. Is it permitted to stand a vehicle less than twelve meters from a junction?

Yes, provided that the vehicle stands opposite to the direction of traffic.
Yes, in a two-lane road.
No, unless it is permitted by the Local Traffic Sign Authority, by means of an appropriate signpost or marking.
Yes, unless otherwise marked.

4. What is an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System?

A system that prevents the possibility of a braking system malfunction.
A system that prevents the possibility of a steering system malfunction.
A system that prevents loss of control while skidding and keeps the vehicle on course.
A system that prevents the vehicle’s wheels from locking during an emergency braking, thus maintaining the vehicle’s steering.

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

Continue driving only when the light starts blinking.
Wait and don’t cross until yellow light appears.
Start driving when yellow light appears.
You may keep driving if the intersection is clear and safe.

6. Define “motor vehicle”:

A vehicle propelled by a diesel engine only
A vehicle propelled by a gasoline engine only.
A vehicle, propelled by any power or mechanical means.
A vehicle with at least two wheels.

7. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

Yes, but pnly in order to board passengers.
Yes, but only in order to drop passengers.
Yes, but only at the side of the road, for driver refreshment purposes.
No, except for stopping on the “hard shoulder” when the vehicle malfunctions and it is impossible to continue driving,

8. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.
Yes, except for directions which contradict a no-entry sign.
No, it is not obligatory to obey
Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

9. What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

That the foot brake is pressed, the parking brake secured, the gear handle is in Neutral (N) and the clutch is pressed (in automatic vehicles – Parking (P))
The parking brake is released, the gear handle is in first gear and the clutch is pressed.
The parking brake is released, the gear handle is on Neutral (in automatic vehicles – N) and the clutch is pressed.
The parking brake is secured, the gear handle is on first gear (in automatic vehicles – D) and the clutch is pressed.

10. When the following road sign is placed:

Only buses are permitted to stop.
Passenger loading is permitted on holidays only.
Only taxis are permitted to stop.
Only unloading of workers is permitted.

11. Is it permitted to take one hand off the wheel or handlebar while driving?

Yes, only for tuning the vehicle’s radio or operating the lighter
No, except for changing gears and operating the direction indicator, or in order to assure the vehicle's proper function.
Not for any reason
Yes, for using a cellular phone

12. How would you conduct yourself on the following road section?

Stop before the container in case pedestrians are crossing from its other side.
Drive faster to avoid a possibility of pedestrians crossing after the container.
Slow down and honk a few times before passing the line of the container.
The close garbage container obstructs your field of vision; hence you have to slow down.

13. Which of the following traffic signs allows vehicles to park on the sidewalk?

14. What are we required to see in the outer side mirrors of the vehicle?

The tip of the vehicle’s side body and the road at the sides of the vehicle.
Any moving vehicle to the right of our vehicle.
Any vehicle to the left of our vehicle, including pedestrians.
The back wheel and the area in front of it.

15. How should you turn left from a road on which the following sign is placed?

You should start turning from the central lane.
From the left side, unless otherwise signposted.
You should turn from the far right lane.
It is forbidden to turn left. You are only allowed to drive forward.

16. What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

Ease off the accelerator and shift to lower gear.
Check if there is a vehicle behind by glancing at the mirrors.
Step on the clutch pedal, to reduce the engine’s fuel consumption.
Signal and turn the wheel to the “hard shoulder”, to avoid rear-end collision.

17. On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

Both vehicles should pull into the “hard shoulders”.
Right of way should be given to commercial vehicles weighing more than 4 tons.
The vehicle driving uphill should stop.
The vehicle driving downhill should give way and stop if necessary.

18. An efficient Braking System with ABS:

How braking cancels the ABS.
Hard braking will cut out the engine.
Hard braking causes stopping on the spot.
Hard braking causes vibrations and noise.

19. With is the maximum permitted length of a two-axle commercial vehicle?

11.30 meters.
11.00 meters.
12.00 meters.
15.30 meters.

20. 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.

21. How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

Hoot to those standing by the vehicle, and make it clear that you intend on continuing driving without interruption.
Slow down and pull into the right “hard shoulder” until the opposite lane is cleared.
Stop at the right side of the road and wait for the rescue forces to arrive.
Slow down and stop if necessary, and give right of way to the traffic coming from the opposite direction.

22. An additional passenger is not permitted on an A.T.V, unless:

It is indicated in the insurance policy.
It is indicated in the driver’s license.
A permit is given by the vehicle’s importer.
It is indicated in the vehicle’s registration document.

23. What impossible situation is depicted in the following picture?

the road signs contradict each other.
A “one-way road” sign should be placed on both sides of the roadway.
A “right of way” sign must be placed on both sides of the roadway.
A “one-way road” sign should be placed on the left side of the roadway.

24. What is the main risk of driving in reverse?

Causing damage to the vehicle’s tires, when approaching the sidewalk or sharp objects.
The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.
Lack of control over a slow and steady driving speed due to gear restrictions.
Causing damage to the steering system, because the wheel is used oppositely to its normal use while driving forward.

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

26. While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

No force of nature affects the vehicle while it is braking or slowing down.
The force of inertia, i.e. the force which causes the vehicle to continue moving.
The centrifugal force, i.e. the force applied on the vehicle when it is turning.
The lift force, i.e. the force that pulls the vehicle upwards.

27. How should a driver conduct himself after hitting a parked vehicle in the absence of its owners?

Leave a note on the vehicle he hit with his personal details, the details of his vehicle and his insurance policy, and report to the police within 24 hours.
Wait until a representative of his insurance company arrives and report to the police within 48 hours.
Inform about the accident to the police station within 7 days.
Wait at the place until the owner of the vehicle arrives.

28. A registration document shall not be provided or renewed for a rescue and towing vehicle with an all up weight of up to 16,000 kg:

The law doesn’t restrict the renewal of the registration document of such a vehicle.
More than 10 years after its manufacture date.
More than 8 years after its manufacture date.
More than 19 years after its manufacture date.

29. What is the meaning of the road sign?

Early warning to destinations before an Inter urban junction.
Early warning to destinations before a junction in an urban area.
Early warning to destination before leaving an Urban area.
Early warning to destinations before a motor –way (Freeway).

30. The license of a “New driver” will not be renewed as a regular driver's license, if he is convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.
Not placing a warning triangle before a malfunctioning vehicle that stands on the road.
Not stopping in an intersection where a “give right-of–way” signpost is placed.
Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicants.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

2. What is the maximum cargo height, from the road’s surface, that is allowed to be transported in a vehicle of an overall permissible weight of 8000kg – 15,000kg?

3. Is it permitted to stand a vehicle less than twelve meters from a junction?

4. What is an Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System?

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

6. Define “motor vehicle”:

7. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

8. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

9. What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

10. When the following road sign is placed:

11. Is it permitted to take one hand off the wheel or handlebar while driving?

12. How would you conduct yourself on the following road section?

13. Which of the following traffic signs allows vehicles to park on the sidewalk?

14. What are we required to see in the outer side mirrors of the vehicle?

15. How should you turn left from a road on which the following sign is placed?

16. What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

17. On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

18. An efficient Braking System with ABS:

19. With is the maximum permitted length of a two-axle commercial vehicle?

20. It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

21. How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

22. An additional passenger is not permitted on an A.T.V, unless:

23. What impossible situation is depicted in the following picture?

24. What is the main risk of driving in reverse?

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

26. While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

27. How should a driver conduct himself after hitting a parked vehicle in the absence of its owners?

28. A registration document shall not be provided or renewed for a rescue and towing vehicle with an all up weight of up to 16,000 kg:

29. What is the meaning of the road sign?

30. The license of a “New driver” will not be renewed as a regular driver's license, if he is convicted of: