Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. In order to start driving, what is the action the driver has to take before releasing the hand-brake in a vehicle with automatic transmission?

Apply the foot brake pedal, to prevent the vehicle from moving.
Shifting the gear handle from parking (P) to neutral (N).
Pushing the gearbox’s lock button while in parking (P).
Shifting the gear handle to neutral (N).

2. 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.

3. What is the main problem a driver faces when he approaches an intersection?

Many tasks he needs to perform simultaneously, in a short period of time.
The speed limit changes in an intersection.
Part of the intersection is always designated for public transportation.
The driver’s main problem is how to cross the intersection quickly.

4. 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.

5. Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

When pedestrians are using a pedestrian crossing, they are not obliged to take account of drivers approaching the intersection.
Pedestrians are at no risk near an intersection.
An intersection is the most dangerous place on the roadway, as drivers take no sufficient note of pedestrians but only of traffic lights.
The safest place for pedestrians to cross is the pedestrian crossing next to the intersection, because drivers are obliged to slow down in the area of the intersection.

6. When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

When the driver is involved in a car accident in which only property damage was caused
When the driver disobeys a stop sign
When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of causing the death of a person.
When the driver fails to give right of way.

7. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle with a malfunctioning lighting system?

Yes, if one light is not functioning.
Yes, when the parking lights are malfunctioning.
No.
Yes, during day time only.

8. What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

A parking space for two-wheelers.
Stopping is permitted for certain types of vehicles, as indicated in the signpost in place.
Stopping in the marked area is permitted for all types of vehicles.
A place where stopping is permitted for non-motor vehicles only.

9. When the oil pressure check lamp lights-up while driving, you should:

Continue driving, provided that there is enough oil in the oil sump.
Continue driving in low gear until the garage (provided that it doesn’t take more than half an hour)
Stop the vehicle immediately and shut-off the engine.
Continue driving if the engine’s thermometer indicates normal engine temperature.

10. Is it permitted to open the vehicle’s doors while driving?

Yes, provided that you drive slowly.
It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, when carrying a long cargo.
Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.

11. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

Through the braking of the front wheels only.
Through the pressure created between the engine and the clutch.
By turning the engine opposite to its normal direction of turning.
Through the friction between the brake disc and the brake pads.

12. At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the pedestrian crossing and twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.
Within twenty meters before and after the pedestrian crossing.
On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters after it.
On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters before it.

13. 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.

14. Are passengers on the taxi’s back seat exempt from wearing a seat belt on urban roads?

Yes, but only while driving on dirt roads.
Yes, but only on urban roads with a separation area.
No.
Yes.

15. The law allows driving in summer:

All the answers are incorrect.
When the lights dont work.
With no windscreen wipers.
When the treads of the tires are less than 1 mm deep.

16. What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

Signal with your left hand, as stated by law.
You may continue driving until the closest garage without giving signals - even where signaling is obligatory.
You may continue driving during “light time”. At any other time you may not.
Stop driving.

17. A round shaped traffic-sign is:

An instruction sign.
A direction sign.
A warning sign.
An information sign.

18. When a traffic light in a junction displays a flashing green light:

A blinking green light indicates the same as a regular green light; hence it shouldn’t be given any special attention.
It indicates that the green light is about to turn to yellow, in 3 seconds.
It indicates that the traffic light is out of order and you should follow the signs that are placed in the intersection.
It indicates that the light turned green a few moments ago and that you can continue driving.

19. According to the law, how should you (vehicle no. 3) behave at the following intersection?

Give right of way to the blue vehicle (1).
Cross carefully. The two other drivers should yield (3).
Give right of way to both vehicles (1,2).
Give right of way to the yellow vehicle (2).

20. What is the speed limit after this traffic sign?

50 k.p.h.
20 k.p.h.
30 k.p.h.
60 k.p.h.

21. Which of the following road signs should be placed after road sign 135?

22. 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.

23. Which sign warns of the presence of wild animals ahead?

146.
411.
414.
635.

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

Turn off the engine, place a warning triangle and lock the vehicle’s doors.
Engage the parking brake,Turn off the engine, and remove the key from the ignition switch. .
Remove the key from the ignition switch, place a warning triangle and pull the handbrake.
Place the parking tag on the left side of the windshield, in a place that is clearly visible to the municipal inspector.

25. What are you required to do according to the following traffic sign?

Warn pedestrians by honking loudly and turning on the headlights.
Continue driving and make sure that the pedestrians clear away from the roadway.
When you're driving and approaching this traffic sign, always slow down and even stop if necessary to allow pedestrians to safely cross the road.
Honk and warn the crossing pedestrians.

26. What is a “desert vehicle”:

A front-wheel drive commercial vehicle, which is indicated as a desert vehicle within the driving license.
A public vehicle with front –wheel and rear-wheel drive and a standard chassis, which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.
Any private vehicle with front-wheel and rear-wheel drive which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.
A commercial vehicle which is indicated as a desert vehicle within its registration document.

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

28. Is it obligatory to install a reverse buzzer on a bus?

No.
Yes, it is obligatory to install a buzzer, which will function automatically when shifting to reverse gear.
It is only obligatory for taxis.
It is only obligatory for public minibuses.

29. Non adjusted headlights:

Do not affect driving in the dark.
Cause self-blinding when driving in the dark.
Do not iluminate the road as required by law.
Increase the driver’s alertness – especially during the night.

30. Which of the following vehicles must be equipped with a reverse-drive buzzer?

All commercial vehicles must be equipped with this buzzer.
Vehicles with an all up weight of 12,000 kg or less.
Vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.
Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all up weight of more than 15,000 kg, tractors and buses.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. In order to start driving, what is the action the driver has to take before releasing the hand-brake in a vehicle with automatic transmission?

2. What is instructed by the following traffic signs?

3. What is the main problem a driver faces when he approaches an intersection?

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

5. Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

6. When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

7. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle with a malfunctioning lighting system?

8. What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

9. When the oil pressure check lamp lights-up while driving, you should:

10. Is it permitted to open the vehicle’s doors while driving?

11. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

12. At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

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

14. Are passengers on the taxi’s back seat exempt from wearing a seat belt on urban roads?

15. The law allows driving in summer:

16. What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

17. A round shaped traffic-sign is:

18. When a traffic light in a junction displays a flashing green light:

19. According to the law, how should you (vehicle no. 3) behave at the following intersection?

20. What is the speed limit after this traffic sign?

21. Which of the following road signs should be placed after road sign 135?

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

23. Which sign warns of the presence of wild animals ahead?

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

25. What are you required to do according to the following traffic sign?

26. What is a “desert vehicle”:

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

28. Is it obligatory to install a reverse buzzer on a bus?

29. Non adjusted headlights:

30. Which of the following vehicles must be equipped with a reverse-drive buzzer?