Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. Where in the vehicle should the fluorescent vest be kept (except for motor-cycles)?

In the driver compartment.
Next to the spare (reserve) wheel.
In the vehicle’s trunk.
In the vehicle’s engine.

3. A policeman may stop a vehicle and have it checked:

After the vehicle involuntarily swerved from its lane.
Due to the level of pollution emitted from the vehicle’s engine.
If he wants to esure that the vehicle’s oil consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.
If he wants to ensure that the vehicle’s fuel consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.

4. How will a bus driver conduct himself when passengers start fighting?

Drive the bus to the nearest police station or turn to a policeman along the way.
Stop the bus and clear away from it.
Ignore it and continue driving.
Drive back to the station of origin.

5. Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

Yes, in an urban road only.
It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, during “light time” only.
Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

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6. How is the required distance for overtaking determined?

It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaken vehicle and not of the overtaking one.
It depends on the driving speeds of the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles
It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaking vehicle and not of the overtaken one.
It corresponds to the speed limit in that road section.

7. What is instructed by the following road sign?

Give right-of-way. There is no need to stop.
Slow down and give right-of-way.
Stop for a moment, check the traffic and continue driving.
Stop and give right-of-way.

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8. 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.

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9. Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

Yes, provided that it is parked close to the sidewalk.
It is forbidden.
Yes - in a street with at least three lanes.
Yes - in a street that is wider than 8 meters.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

You have reached a section where fast vehicles should drive on the right lane and slow vehicles should drive on the left lane.
You have reached the end of a special speed section.
You have reached a section where parking is permitted on both sides of the road.
You have reached a section where speed limit is temporarily changed from 50 k.p.h to 30 k.p.h.

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13. What are the components of the stopping distance?

The sum of the braking distance and the gap from the vehicle in front.
The average of the driver’s braking distance and reaction distance.
The sum of the reaction time and of the braking distance.
The sum of the decision distance and the execution distance of a reasonable driver.

14. What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn on all the winkers.
Ensure that the vehicle remains immobile and cannot move
Place a warning triangle.
Place a “We’ll be back soon” sign.

15. According to the law, how frequently should the brakes of a public vehicle be checked?

At least once every six months, in a licensed garage.
At least once every 12 months, in a licensed garage.
At least once a year during the summer, in a licensed garage.
At least once a year during the winter, in a licensed garage.

16. How would you mark a vehicle that was forced to be left standing in the road?

Place a blinking flashlight to be seen to a distance of 30 meters.
Turn on the two front winkers.
Turn on the headlights during “light time”.
Place a warning triangle behind the vehicle that can be seen from at least 100mtrs.

17. How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to enter or cross the road?

Give way to the vehicles that are driving away from you in the road you are about to enter.
The rules for giving “right-of-way” in such an exit are identical to those that apply in the case of an intersection.
You must give way to vehicles coming from the right only.
Give-way to the approaching vehicles in the road you are about to enter.

18. Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to other drivers?

You should assume that other drivers would always give you right of way.
You shouldn’t assume that other drivers will always give you right of way.
Truck drivers are professional drivers; hence they are less of a danger.
Drivers who turn-on the winker, always turn to the direction they signal to.

19. Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way
The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment
Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive
Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

20. Is any taxi driver permitted to make sightseeing / touring rides?

Yes, provided that he is listed in a travel agency.
Yes, any driver that is listed in a recognized taxi station may do so.
Yes, provided that he has a permit from the Ministry of Tourism.
Yes, every taxi driver is permitted to do so.

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

If the intersection is clear, you may carefully cross it without stopping.
Red light: Stop.
Red light: Stop, unless you cannot stop safely.
Stop for a moment, give right-of-way and carefully continue.

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22. What is the most important principle when turning right in an intersection?

To start and to complete the turn close to the right edge of the road.
To stay away from the road’s right edge.
To turn as far as possible from the right sidewalk.
To enter and exit the intersection in a wide arc to the center of the roadway.

23. How can you reduce the effect of being blinded by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

By properly adjusting the headlights beam, and flickering to the driver in front.
By not looking into the blinding light, and by slowing down and driving on the right of the road.
By turning on the windshield wipers.
By adjusting the inside mirror to "night" position.

24. What is the meaning of the road-sign?

Number of a main road.
Number of a Motorway (Freeway).
Distance to the nearest Junction.
Distance to the nearest road.

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25. 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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26. The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

From the floor of the box until the highest point of the truck.
From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is loaded)..
From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is not loaded).
From the road’s surface until the roof of the driver's compartment.

27. Is a taxi driver permitted to load passengers within the limits of signs that prohibit stopping or parking?

Yes, but only on an urban road.
He is permitted to stop only if instructed to do so by a policeman.
A taxi driver is permitted to stop on any type of road.
Only share-taxi drivers.

28. What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

Use the engine’s braking power by shifting to a lower gear and make only partial use of the brakes
It is not recommended to drive in a sharp descent for a long time.
You should rely solely on the engine’s braking power.
You should step on the brake pedal firmly and continuously to maintain the desirable speed.

29. 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.

30. When are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

When a vehicle is driving slower than you on the left lane in front of you.
When you are driving in a right-turn-only lane.
Only when you are driving a motorcycle.
Only when you are driving in a left-turn-only lane.

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