Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light (non-flashing yellow)?

Continue driving, because the light is about to change to green.
Stop before the intersection, unless you cannot stop safely.
Continue driving, because the traffic light is about to turn green.
You are permitted to drive straight, right and left.

2. What is a “commercial vehicle”?

A motor vehicle used or designed to transport goods.
A vehicle that can only be used for self-transportation.
A vehicle in which passenger transportation, besides the driver, is prohibited.
A vehicle designed to carry bulk freight only.

3. An additional passenger is not permitted on a utility tractor unless:

It is stated in the vehicle’s registration document.
It is listed in the driving license.
A permit is given by the vehicle’s importer.
It is listed in the insurance policy.

4. Who is under obligation to be familiar with the traffic laws and obey them?

Only a pedestrian
Every road user.
Only a professional driver.
Only a driver.

5. What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

It allows the driver to engage in other activities while driving straight.
It allows you to plan your drive according to the road’s condition and to avoid being surprised by other road users.
There are no advantages in looking far ahead. The important thing is what’s happening close to the vehicle.
It has no advantages. Only looking to the sides assists the driver.

6. The risk of skidding on a wet road is greater:

The slower you drive.
The faster you drive.
The risk of skidding on a wet road is identical to the risk of skidding on a dry road.
The newer are the tires.

7. What is a “speed retarder”?

An electric or hydraulic mechanism, independent of the vehicle’s braking system, which decelerates the vehicle when operated.
An electronic system which automatically operates the brakes while driving on a steep decent, thus preventing brake overheating and brake loss.
A system installed in the vehicle that assists in emergency braking and stops the vehicle on the spot.
An electric mechanism installed in the braking system that shuts-off the engine and helps the vehicle to maintain constant speed on all roads.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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

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

Stop and allow children who started to cross a pedestrian crossing to finish crossing.
Keep driving, even if pedestrians are crossing.
Always stop and allow children and elderly people to arrive to the pedestrian crossing and to safely cross it.
Slow down and be aware of pedestrians on the zebra crossing ahead.

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

Turn in a bigger radius to maintain reasonable speed.
Turn in a small radius and adjust your speed.
Slow down before entering the curve and accelerate when coming out of it.
Accelerate at the entry to the curve, and slow down within it and when coming out of it.

13. What is the definition of an “obsolete vehicle” in regard to private passenger cars?

A private passenger car is not included in the definition of an “obsolete vehicle”.
A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 19 years ago.
A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 15 years ago.
A vehicle that does not meet the compelling Israeli standard.

14. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

It is forbidden to turn left from the left lane.
You have right-of-way on the narrow road over opposite traffic.
Only driving forward is permitted.
Left lane reverts to turning left only.

15. Who is responsible for a vehicle parked in a prohibited area?

The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, regardless of who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.
The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, unless he can prove the identity of any other driver who committed the offense.
Complaint would only be filed when it is made clear who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.
The rental agency if the vehicle was rented from it.

16. When a “stop” sign is placed before a level crossing, the driver should:

Turn-off the radio, turn-on the headlights and listen and look along the tracks.
Stop the vehicle, turn-off the radio, open the window besides him and listen and look along the tracks.
Stop the vehicle, turn-off the engine, turn-off the radio and turn-on the headlights.
Shift into neutral gear, turn-off the radio and listen and look along the tracks.

17. Accidents that are a result of driver fatigue might occur:

On narrow and winding roads only, and not in straight, wide and comfortable road sections.
On roads with long and steep descents only.
When the driver’s level of alertness decreases.
On roads with long and steep uphill sections only.

18. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.
Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.
It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.
Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.

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

One-way roadway ahead.
It is permitted to drive in this lane.
Driving in this lane is prohibited.
You have right-of-way on the road ahead

20. Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with an auxiliary brake?

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 4,000 kg.
Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 6,000 kg.
Commercial vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 5,000 kg.
Diesel-engine vehicles with an all up weight exceeding 8,000 kg.

21. Traffic sign 424 remains valid until the following sign is posted:

22. A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of sixty days:

When the driver commits a traffic offence which doesn’t cause a road accident
When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of being responsible for causing injury or causing damage to property.
When the driver is caught speeding
When the driver commits a traffic offence in which a person is killed

23. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

On an urban road - from either its right or left side; on a highway – always from its right side.
You should pass the place from its left side
You should pass the place from its right side only
You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side, unless otherwise marked

24. How does a multitude of traffic signs before an intersection affect the driver’s response?

The driver is forced to slow down in order to identify the signs and obey their demands.
A multitude of traffic signs always confuses the driver.
A multitude of traffic signs will cause the driver to think faster in the intersection.
A multitude of traffic signs should not affect the driver’s conduct when approaching an intersection.

25. The ability to control a vehicle:

Does not depend on driving speed.
Depends on road conditions only, and not on the vehicle or the driver.
Improves the faster you drive.
Increases when driving at a suitable speed for the varying road conditions.

26. When is it obligatory to operate the speed retarder while driving downhill?

Only when the slope rate is indicated in the “steep descent” sign.
In every downhill road section.
When the slope rate of the descent exceeds 6% and the length of the descent exceeds one kilometer.
When a “dangerous descent” sign is posted.

27. When you are driving in a roadway and there is an unbroken separation line marked to your left accompanied by a broken line to its left:

You are forbidden to cross the separation line.
You are allowed to cross the lines, but vehicle traffic from the opposite side is forbidden to cross.
You are allowed to cross the lines with two wheels only.
You are allowed to cross the lines carefully.

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

Two-way traffic ahead.
You have right-of-way over vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
The number of lanes is increasing.
You are permitted to use all lanes.

29. 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.

30. Which number marks the length of the “rear extension” of this vehicle?

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light (non-flashing yellow)?

2. What is a “commercial vehicle”?

3. An additional passenger is not permitted on a utility tractor unless:

4. Who is under obligation to be familiar with the traffic laws and obey them?

5. What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

6. The risk of skidding on a wet road is greater:

7. What is a “speed retarder”?

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

9. Define “motor vehicle”:

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

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

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

13. What is the definition of an “obsolete vehicle” in regard to private passenger cars?

14. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

15. Who is responsible for a vehicle parked in a prohibited area?

16. When a “stop” sign is placed before a level crossing, the driver should:

17. Accidents that are a result of driver fatigue might occur:

18. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

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

20. Which of the following commercial vehicles must be equipped with an auxiliary brake?

21. Traffic sign 424 remains valid until the following sign is posted:

22. A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of sixty days:

23. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

24. How does a multitude of traffic signs before an intersection affect the driver’s response?

25. The ability to control a vehicle:

26. When is it obligatory to operate the speed retarder while driving downhill?

27. When you are driving in a roadway and there is an unbroken separation line marked to your left accompanied by a broken line to its left:

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

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

30. Which number marks the length of the “rear extension” of this vehicle?