Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. The following picture shows a pavement. Which of the following sentences is correct?

Motorcycles are permitted to use the pavement instead of the road.
The pavement is designed for pedestrians only.
Private passenger vehicles are always permitted to park temporarily on the pavement, when there is no parking space on the road.
Bicyclists are permitted to ride on the pavement as well.

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2. The danger of skidding on a wet road is greater:

The deeper are the grooves in the tires.
The more worn-out are the tires.
The higher is the tire air pressure.
The heavier is the vehicle.

3. Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.
It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.
Provided that they comply with the new European standard.
Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

4. In a student transport minibus, student boarding and dropping is performed:

From the front right door or from another door at the vehicle’s front.
From the rear door only.
From any door.
When there are 2 doors at the vehicle’s front – from the front right door only.

5. The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence:

Revoking a driver’s license, prison term, fine and other lawful penalties.
Fine or only suspended prison term.
Revoking a driver’s license or only suspended prison term.
Fine, active prison term or only suspended prison term.

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

The notice above or below the road sign is only intended for vehicles turning in the direction of the arrow.
Right turn is permitted for restricted vehicles only.
Right turn is to a one-way street.
No right turn.

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7. Which of the following vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher?

All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors, motorcycles and motorcycle and side-car
All commercial vehicles, public buses and tractors.
All motor vehicles with more than two wheels.
Trucks and public buses only.

8. How should one drive on a flooded road?

Drive fast on high gear.
Drive slowly in low gear.
Drive fast on low gear.
Drive slowly on high gear.

9. It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

Only when there is a “danger” road sign.
When your field of vision is limited or obstructed.
Only when there is a “no overtaking” road sign.
Overtaking is permitted, provided that the weight of your car exceeds 4 tons.

10. How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

By taking the foot off the brake pedal without giving gas, in order to get the right speed.
By a sharp and quick pressure (“kick down”) on the accelerator, or by applying a designated electric switch.
By stepping firmly on the brake pedal.
By gradually stepping on the accelerator, until getting the desired result.

11. Where in a vehicle should a fire extinguisher be placed?

Next to the battery, in a closed and locked place.
On the vehicle’s roof, having easy access, to enable quick operation
In a visible place with easy access to enable quick operation.
Next to the fuel tank, in a closed and locked place.

12. When is a vehicle affected by centrifugal force?

While driving in a straight line, even when the road is horizontal.
While driving around curves and turns.
While driving straight in steep uphill climbs.
While driving straight in steep descents.

13. On a narrow two-way road with an unbroken separation line dividing the two lanes, how would you conduct yourself when a horse drawn wagon drives before you and the opposite traffic lane is open?

Continue driving slowly behind the wagon.
Try to overtake the wagon from its right side and drive on the “hard shoulders”.
Overtake the wagon in accordance with all traffic rules, but only if the road ahead is open.
Overtake the wagon to prevent traffic delay.

14. What is the meaning of alternating blue colored curbstones?

To indicate and emphasize sidewalks and built traffic islands.
Parking space for vehicles according to conditions laid down by the local authority . usually for payment.
No parking or stopping besides the curbstones, except for taxis on an urban road.
Arranged parking space for public vehicles only.

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15. When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle on its rights side?

When there are few lanes in your direction of driving .
When the right lane is clear and you are in a hurry, and the overtaken vehicle is driving slowly.
When you can complete the overtaking maneuver quickly..
When the other vehicle is driving in a left-turn lane and giving a left signal.

16. When is it forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle?

In a distance of 300 meters before a railway crossing.
When visibility is poor or when the field of vision is obstructed or limited.
During night time.
When driving uphill.

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

No left turn for public vehicles only.
A turn at the nearest left or nearest right turn is not permitted.
No left or U-turn.
No left U-turn only.

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18. The ability to control the vehicle in order to prevent accidents:

Improves the faster you drive.
Is higher the slower you drive.
Depends on the size of the tires.
Is not dependent on speed at all.

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

Path for bicycles and motorcycles.
Path for bicycles only.
One-way lane for bicycle.
No entrance for bicycles.

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20. Is a taxi permitted to stop and load or unload passengers within the limits of the following traffic sign?

Yes, but on an urban road only, and provided that no traffic disturbance is caused.
No.
No, except during the night.
Yes, when a “bus station” sign is placed.

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

Entry for bicycles only.
No entry for bicycles.
No entry for bicycles and motorcycles.
No entry for four-wheeled motor vehicles.

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22. Is it permitted to drive a motor vehicle on an urban road while its high-beam headlights are on?

Yes.
No, unless the road is not properly lit and provided that other drivers are not blinded.
No.
Only during day time.

23. When you are overtaking another vehicle on a two-lane two-way roadway:

Don’t worry: The overtaken vehicle should deviate to the right and allow you to overtake it easily.
You are commiting a traffic violation! This type of overtaking is illegal.
You take a risk of another vehicle appearing in the opposite lane.
This type of overtaking usually last 30 seconds.

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24. At what speed are we required to drive in reverse?

Heavy vehicles – slow; light vehicles – fast.
During the day – fast; during the night – slow.
When driving downhill – slow, and when driving uphill – fast.
Always slow.

25. Reverse lights:

Should not be installed in any vehicle other than a private passenger car.
Are only turned on when the driver shifts into reverse gear, and only for as long as the reverse gear is activated.
Are turned on by a separate switch, and should be accompanied by a warning buzz.
Are used during “light time” only.

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

Honk continuously to warn the tractor drivers.
Give right-of-way to an agricultural vehicle on a freeway.
Turn-on the lights and stay on the right of the road.
Slow down as you may encounter a heavy and slow agricultural vehicle.

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27. What is a hybrid vehicle?

A vehicle which had two regular engines.
A vehicle which has an electric engine next to its regular engine.
A vehicle which has two electric engines instead of the regular engine.
A vehicle which has a solar engine (powered by the sun's energy) besides its regular engine.

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

Left curve followed by a right curve.
Rough road.
Drive in the center of the road.
Danger of skidding.

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

Stop before the signpost.
Give right-of-way to vehicle traffic in the roundabout.
Prepare to stop your vehicle at the nearest junction.. Stopping at the junction is obligatory
Prepare to stop the vehicle in about 300 meters.

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30. Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

Yes it may, but only within a period of two years from the date in which the driver’s license was obtained.
No, it is not permitted to do so.
Yes, it is Legally permitted to do so.
No, only the Israel Police can instruct to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course

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