Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. During “lighting up time”, when weather conditions are good – from which distance is the yellow flashing light of the portable lamp supposed to be seen?

150 meters.
30 meters.
100 meters.
75 meters.

2. What is a “Tachograph”?

A device installed by the vehicle’s owner under in accordance with the importer’s instructions, and traces the number of rounds of the wheels.
A device in a vehicle which has a disc that traces and records time, distance, driving speed and driver work hours.
A device that is installed in a vehicle in accordance with the importer’s instructions and that traces the vehicle’s speed in order to save on fuel.
A device that is installed in a vehicle and that registers vehicle-related technical data and allows the detection of technical malfunctions while driving.

3. What is the maximum permitted distance for standing a vehicle parallel to the kerb?

seventy centimeters.
fifty centimeters.
forty centimeters.
sixty centimeters.

4. A driver wishing to park his vehicle downhill shall:

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to reverse gear (in automatic vehicles – P).
Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to first gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear (in automatic vehicles – N).
Turn the back wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear.

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

The sign indicates the speed limit ahead, and it applies to all vehicles.
End of special speed limit.
Special speed limit for restricted vehicles only.
It is prohibited to drive slower (in k.p.h) than indicated in the sign.

6. 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.

7. Before starting to drive, what action needs to be taken by the driver before moving the automatic transmission selector?

Release the clutch pedal, to connect between the engine and the gear box.
Step on the accelerator, to start driving immediately.
Release the parking brake, to release the gearbox lock.
Apply the foot-brake, to prevent the vehicle from moving.

8. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.
Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.
Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.
Slow down and become more alert.

9. 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.

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

Brief stopping is permitted but parking is prohibited.
A barrier before a level crossing.
Parking is allowed with parking tickets.
No Stopping and parking, except for buses.

11. What are you required to check when one of the vehicle’s lamps is not working?

The bulb and the fuse connected to it.
The intactness of the lamp’s lens.
The functionality of the lights handle.
The battery’s voltage.

12. Who is expected to approach from your opposite direction when the color of the arrow in the sign is yellow?

Only tour buses.
Vehicles transporting more than 2 passengers.
Only trains.
Public transportation vehicle or any other vehicle that is permitted according to the sign.

13. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

Keep driving straight or right only.
You may continue driving in the direction of the arrow only.
Only public vehicles are permitted to turn in the direction of the arrow.
Cross the intersection and clear it quickly, in every direction you want to go.

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

No entry for freight-carrying vehicles, the height of which (vehicle and freight), exceeds the height that is indicated in the sign.
No entry for vehicles with a freight width exceeding the width that is indicated in the sign.
No entry for vehicles the height of which is less than the height that is indicated in the sign.
Entry is only permitted for non-motor vehicles with a minimum height of three meters.

15. There are no traffic signs placed in the following intersection, According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should vehicles that arrived at the same time enter the intersection?

You enter first (3), then the red vehicle (2), and the green vehicle will enter last (1).
First enters the green vehicle (1), the red vehicle next (2) and you go last (3).
The green vehicle (1) first, then you (3), and the red vehicle will enter last (2).
The order is simple - first to arrive is last to drive.

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

17. Is it permitted to drive on a separation area?

Yes, but only in order to cross it.
No, unless otherwise marked by a traffic sign.
Yes, always.
Yes, when the separation area is paved.

18. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

Use the horn for as long as you are passing him. It is important that he doesn't ignore you.
You are permitted, if it is necessary, to use the horn briefly before passing, .
During day light, turn on the vehicle’s parking lights.
If required, signal to him with the vehicle’s four direction indicators.

19. 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.

20. What is the minimal gap that you should legally maintain from the vehicle in front of you?

The distance traveled in at least three second of driving (the 21…22…23 count system)
At least twenty two meters.
The distance traveled in two seconds of driving.
The distance traveled in one second of driving.

21. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

The driver should not cross the separation line, but he is permitted to make a left U-turn.
The driver of the marked vehicle should drive on the right of the lines, and he is prohibited from crossing the continuous separation line.
The marked vehicle is permitted to cross the unbroken separation line.
The marked vehicle should drive on the left side of the unbroken line.

22. What is the function of the vehicle’s auxiliary (parking/hand) brake?

To secure the vehicle from moving or going downhill..
To assist the driver during a “hill start” only.
Its use prevents wear of the service brakes (foot brake)?
To enhance the braking force of the vehicle’s brakes.

23. What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets
Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.
The term “road” has no legal definition
Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

24. What is instructed by the following traffic signs?

Weight restriction – 60 tons.
Special speed limit: It is prohibited to drive faster that the speed limit that is indicated on the sign (in k.p.h).
Special speed: It is prohibited to drive faster than the speed that is indicated in the sign under foggy or hazy conditions.
It is prohibited to drive faster than 60 k.p.h during the night. During the day, however, it is permitted.

25. A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

May be driven at a low speed of less than 40 Kmh.
Is prohibited from carrying passengers.
Is prohibited to be driven..
Is prohibited from carrying cargo.

26. The vehicle’s braking distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment of identifying the risk until the vehicle starts to brake.
From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until the vehicle makes a complete stop.
From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until he starts stepping on the brake pedal.
From the moment the driver steps on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

27. To which of the following should you give right-of-way when making a left turn in an intersection where no road sign is placed?

To a vehicle coming from the left only.
To a vehicle coming from in front of you only.
To the fastest vehicle.
To a vehicle coming from the front and from the right.

28. In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.
In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).
When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.
No, the truck driver is not keeping to the right of the road and his position presents a risk to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

29. When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

When the accident’s impact is mild and the damage caused to the vehicle or to the property is not serious.
When a car assessor, which is recognized for this purpose by the police, is called.
When the incident is informed to the insurance company within the lawfully stated date and time.
When a policeman happens to arrive to the scene and is informed about the incident’s details.

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

Caution, bicycle traffic ahead.
Path for bicycles only.
One-way lane for bicycles.
End of bicycle lane.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. During “lighting up time”, when weather conditions are good – from which distance is the yellow flashing light of the portable lamp supposed to be seen?

2. What is a “Tachograph”?

3. What is the maximum permitted distance for standing a vehicle parallel to the kerb?

4. A driver wishing to park his vehicle downhill shall:

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

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

7. Before starting to drive, what action needs to be taken by the driver before moving the automatic transmission selector?

8. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

9. 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:

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

11. What are you required to check when one of the vehicle’s lamps is not working?

12. Who is expected to approach from your opposite direction when the color of the arrow in the sign is yellow?

13. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

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

15. There are no traffic signs placed in the following intersection, According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should vehicles that arrived at the same time enter the intersection?

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

17. Is it permitted to drive on a separation area?

18. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

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

20. What is the minimal gap that you should legally maintain from the vehicle in front of you?

21. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

22. What is the function of the vehicle’s auxiliary (parking/hand) brake?

23. What is the legal definition of a “road”

24. What is instructed by the following traffic signs?

25. A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

26. The vehicle’s braking distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

27. To which of the following should you give right-of-way when making a left turn in an intersection where no road sign is placed?

28. In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

29. When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

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