Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing that is being crossed by pedestrians?

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that cross the road from left to right only.
Slow down, honk and warn the pedestrians that you intend to continue driving.
Speed up and cross in front or behind them, without endangering them.
Always slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross the roadway safely.

2. Why are you required to be more careful while driving after dark?

The duty of care only applies under conditions of fog and rain.
The duty of care applies only in case of blinding.
Because visibility (seeing and being seen) is limited.
You are not required to be extra cautious during the dark.

3. When you approach an intersection and the a traffic light starts flashing green.

It is a sign that the traffic light is out of order and you should follow the instructions of the road signs that are placed there.
There is no difference between flickering-green and green light; hence, there is no need to pay special attention to it.
It is a sign that the green light is about to change in three seconds.
It is a sign that the light turned green a short time ago and you can continue driving.

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4. What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

Give right-of-way on a narrow road.
The number of lanes on the road is decreasing.
Careful! One-way traffic ahead.
Entrance to a single lane one-way road.

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5. What is the problem in the following picture?

The bus cannot enter the bay and will disturb traffic when stopping.
The presence of the florist in the station makes the passengers’ stay in it more pleasant and it causes no problem.
The presence of the florist causes the bus to linger too much time in the station.
The flowers placed at the station block the view of the passengers waiting in it.

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6. A license of a new driver shall be extended for two years as a new driver license, if the driver was convicted of the following offence:

Not stopping where a “right of way” signpost is placed.
Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.
Not stopping before a level crossing, when stopping is imperative.

7. A freeway is designated for:

Only Vehicles which are capable and permitted to drive at a speed of 55 k.p.h .
Motor vehicles which are able to drive at a speed of at least 90 k.p.h.
Private passenger cars, taxis and buses only.
Motor vehicles and bicycles.

8. What is the meaning of the traffic sign in the following picture?

It is a speed restriction that is intended for private vehicles only.
The vehicle’s driving speed should not be lesser than 40 KPH.
It is a speed restriction that is intended for two-wheelers and trolleys.
The vehicle’s driving speed should not exceed 40 KPH.

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9. Define “play street”:

A main road joined by side roads.
A road designed for children’s games, pedestrians and vehicles, sign posted at the entrance with the “play street” sign.
A street designated for children’s games, into which only pedestrians and two wheeled vehicles are permitted to enter.
A street in which different types of vehicles may drive side by side

10. Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

The parking brake cannot be used as an emergency brake.
Because its handle or lever is not convenient to operate.
Because its life span is short and shouldn’t be wasted on regular braking.
Because the parking brake doesn’t work on all the wheels and it doesn’t have much power.

11. What is the relation between the vehicle’s air bags and safety belts during an accident?

If seat belts are not buckled, the passengers will be severely struck by the air bags.
There is no relation between the air bags and the seat belts.
The air bag only operates when the seat belt is not.
It is not obligatory to wear seat belts when air bags are installed in the vehicle.

12. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness whilst driving?

By driving faster to shorten your journey and arrive home early.
Black coffee is the solution for all problems.
A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.
By having adequate rest before driving and making rest and refreshment breaks during your journey.

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

Entrance to a freeway. (Motorway)
Suspension bridge over a freeway.
Freeway interchange ahead.
Exit from a freeway.

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14. In a work vehicle:

It is prohibited to transport passengers but it is permitted to carry freight.
It is prohibited to carry freight but it is permitted to carry up to 6 passengers in the vehicle’s trunk.
It is permitted to transport passengers and to carry freight.
It is prohibited to carry freight or transport passengers, except in the driver’s compartment.

15. 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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16. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

Start overtaking only when the road is clear in a sufficient distance, and verify while overtaking that the road is still clear.
Overtake only when a sign permitting overtaking is placed.
Overtake in a speed that exceeds speed limit, in order to clear the road way.
Always overtake at a slow speed and with patience.

17. You are driving vehicle no. 2. What should you do in the following situation?

Enter the intersection together with the red vehicle.
Give right of way to the red vehicle (1).
Continue driving (2), since you are on the main road
Continue driving normally - The red vehicle (1) is turning left and therefore it has to yield.

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18. Vehicles of handicapped people (paraplegic handicap tag holders) are permitted to use a bus lane:

Only in order to get to the garage.
Even when the handicapped person is not in the vehicle.
Also when an escort is driving the vehicle for the handicapped person.
Only when the handicapped person is the driver.

19. What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.
If he doesn’t drive the vehicle, he bears no responsibility.
The vehicle owner is only held responsible if he is present in the vehicle while another person is driving it.
The vehicle owner is responsible for it even if the vehicle is stolen.

20. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop 12 meters before the pedestrian crossing and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.
The pedestrian noticed you and therefore he should stop and allow you to cross the intersection safely.
The pedestrian doesn’t notice you. Honk gently to signal him that you wish to continue driving.
Slow down and even stop if needed, and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.

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21. ”When you drink alcohol, it will take you more time to recover from dazzling(blinding)”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect.
It is correct for young people only.
It is correct for people wearing eyeglasses only.
Correct.

22. How is a pedestrian crossing marked?

306, 811
135, 136
901, 707
413, 226

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23. 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.

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24. What will be the result of moderate driving, without performing heavy engine accelerations?

Savings in the vehicle’s electricity consumption.
Engine fuel consumption savings.
Driving becomes longer than necessary.
Engine oil consumption savings.

25. What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.
To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.
To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.
To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

26. Upon parking your vehicle on the right of the road in an urban:

you must make sure that alighting from the vehicle will not cause a disturbance to any other road user
you must make sure that your rear seat passenger alights carefully
you must make sure that you distance from the kerb isnot more that 1 mtr.
you must put on your parking lights if there is no street lighting

27. Which vehicles are permitted to enter a freeway?

Only private motor vehicles.
Every motor and non-motor vehicle.
A motor vehicle which is permitted and capable of driving at the speed that is indicated on the road sign.
Every motor vehicle, except for heavy trucks which might disturb traffic due to their low speed.

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

No overtaking permitted for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg but may overtake a Motorcycle
No overtaking or bypassing of motor vehicles for any vehicle with an all up weight of more than eight tons.
A commercial vehicle with an all up weight of at least 14 tons is permitted to overtake or bypass a motor vehicle with more than 2 wheels.
No overtaking for vehicles with an all up weight of more than 12 tons.

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29. A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

To vehicles approaching from his left only.
To vehicles driving fast.
To all approaching vehicles on the roadway, from all directions.
To vehicles approaching from his right only.

30. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.
To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.
To prevent tire wear.
To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

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