Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Define an “axle” of a vehicle:

The vehicle’s back beam to which the vehicle’s spare wheel is connected.
A shaft which transmits the rotary motion from the gearbox to the engine.
Shaft or system of shafts running the width of the vehicle attached to the wheels.
The vehicle’s front part, designed to absorb the impact of low-speed collisions

2. Which traffic sign is likely to appear before traffic sign 305?

304
302
402
438

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3. Which vehicles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

Only private passenger cars.
All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors and motorcycles.
All motor vehicles.
Only two-wheelers.

4. The period that a “new driver” is obliged to be escorted in a private passenger vehicle is?

Two years from the date in which the license was initially received.
Three months from the date in which the license was initially received.
Two months from the date in which the license was initially received.
There is no time limitation as regards to a new-driver escorting period.

5. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

Objects which might disturb or endanger passersby or their vehicles should not be placed or left on a road.
Objects that are left on a road should be cleared away within 12 hours.
It is allowed to leave objects, but the Ministry of Environmental Protection should be immediately informed about every object that is placed on a road.
It is allowed to leave any object on a road, provided that it is marked with a reflector during “light time”.

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

Drive in the middle of the road and turn-on the winker before each turn.
Drive faster in order to pass the place.
Slow down and move to the road’s left in the left curve.
Slow down, adjust your speed to the road’s conditions and keep to the right of the road.

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7. What is the maximum freight height (from the road’s surface) that may be carried by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500kg?

3.5 meters.
3.0 meters.
4.0 meters.
2.5 meters.

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

Stay away from the right edge of the road.
Slow down as you may encounter cyclists crossingn the road ahead.
Drive on the left of the road to avoid endangering anybody.
You have right-of-way. You can continue driving fast.

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9. How would you conduct yourself when approaching a vehicle standing on the “hard shoulder”?

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

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10. What is the maximum permitted freight height during bulk transportation?

The freight should be one meter lower than the height of the wall, to prevent freight dispersion over the road.
The freight’s height is not important as long as it is covered according to regulations.
The freight or any part of it should not be higher than the sides of the vehicle or ladders that were legally installed.
The freight’s height should not be more than 480 cm, and it should be covered.

11. How should a driver conduct himself when another vehicle suddenly emerges in his driving lane from the opposite direction, heading towards him?

Swerve to the left and drive on the opposite lane, which is currently free.
Honk and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.
Slow down, pull as far right as possible and even pull onto the “hard shoulder” if necessary.
Turn on his high beam and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.

12. In your opinion, why was a continuous line marked on the roadway?

Because of the limited field of vision ahead.
Because of the tree lines on both sides of the roadway.
Because there is a bus-stop bay on the right side of the roadway.
Because the roadway is narrow.

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

Parking line (parking space for vehicles or animals).
Waiting line (in a place where there is no traffic sign).
Vehicle parking-space ahead.
Stop line, a place for stopping a vehicle when it is necessary to do so..

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14. Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

The owner of the vehicle even if he is not the current driver.
The driver.
The person guiding the driver while he drives backwards.
Everybody near a vehicle that drives backwards.

15. Is it obligatory to use an appropriate lower gear on every steep descent?

No.
Only on steep descents of at least one kilometer.
Yes.
Only when a “descent ahead” sign is placed at the beginning of the descent.

16. Which of the following traffic signs shall be placed in addition to traffic sign 216?

418
218
424
407

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17. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman in uniform?

Yes, always, while taking extra precautions
No, only to the directions of a traffic policeman
No, only if the policeman is on duty
Yes, only as regards to traffic directions

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

Road works ahead.
Careful! Speed humps ahead.
Pedestrians ahead.
Careful! Rough road ahead.

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19. When is it permitted to turn left, from a lane other than the left lane?

It is permitted when two or more left turn lanes are marked on the roadway.
It is only permitted from a one-way road to another one-way road.
It is permitted in an intersection with traffic lights only.
It is prohibited to turn.

20. What is the meaning of “permitted load” on a commercial vehicle?

The vehicle’s weight plus the weight of the freight.
The vehicle’s own weight.
The maximum weight in Kg that is permitted to be loaded on the vehicle.
The vehicle’s all up weight.

21. 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.

22. Why is it prohibited to install stiff and protruding accessories inside the passenger compartment?

Because these accessories might injure the passengers and the driver during an accident.
To prevent any chance of damaging the vehicle’s tires.
To avoid undermining the passengers’ field of vision while driving backwards.
Because they disturb the vehicle’s reception of radio transmissions,

23. How would we mark a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg that transports at least 11 passengers?

This commercial vehicle doesn’t require any special signing.
By placing a “passengers” sign in the front only.
By placing a “passengers” sign in the front and back.
With a “careful, children” sign.

24. A panoramic mirror:

Is hard to adjust.
Does not correctly reflect the distance of the objects seen in it.
Is very flexible.
Is very expensive.

25. Until where does the following road sign remain valid?

Until the next intersection.
Until an “entrance to an urban road” road sign.
Until 150 meters following the place of the sign.
Until the nearest pedestrian crossing.

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26. When is a driver obliged to signal?

When he approaches a level crossing with a barrier.
When he intends to change his driving lane.
When he arrives to a long uphill drive.
When he arrives to a steep descent.

27. How should you (vehicle no. 3) behave while you turn right in the following intersection?

Enter (3) the center of the intersection in order to prevent the blue vehicle from hitting the cyclist..
Allow the cyclist to continue riding and turn right behind him.
Overtake the cyclist, quickly and carefully, while he is waiting.
Honk loudly to the cyclist (1), so that he will allow you to complete the right turn.

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

No stopping or parking on the road-side where the sign is placed.
No stopping for vehicles on both sides of the road.
Stopping is permitted but parking is prohibited.
It is allowed to stop and park, except on Saturdays and holidays.

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29. What does it mean when a “stop” sign is placed on the left side of the roadway only?

That it only applies to those turning left or making a u-turn. To the left
Stop and give right-of-way to incoming traffic from your opposite direction only.
Stop and give right of way to traffic coming from your left only.
Stop and give right of way to traffic coming from your right only.

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30. What effect does keeping distance have on the driver’s field of vision?

Keeping distance has no connection to the driver’s field of vision.
Keeping distance affects the driver’s field of vision while driving in high speeds and during stormy weather conditions only.
The greater is the distance we keep from the vehicle in front, the better is our field of vision.
Keeping distance affects the driver’s field of vision during traffic congestion only (“traffic jams”).

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