Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When an intersection is posted with both traffic signs and traffic lights, the instructions of which has the priority over the other?

Traffic signs always have priority (a traffic light might malfunction)
A stop sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light
A “right-of-way giving” sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light
Traffic light signals (except for a flashing yellow light) have priority over a right-of-way sign

2. How can you manage to keep your braking distance within the range of your vehicle’s lights while driving at night?

By using an additional spot light to detect road hazards.
By using the rear fog light to reinforce your head lights beam.
By turning on the long-distance high beam and driving at a high speed accordingly.
By adjusting your driving speed to your field of vision at all times.

3. Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

Yes, provided that we take all the required precautions to avoid hitting children that might run into the roadway.
Yes, provided that we make warning honks during overtaking, before and while we pass the bus.
Overtaking is absolutely prohibited.
It is prohibited to overtake a bus which stops to load children.

4. What is the additional charge applied on share taxi rides from 23:31 until 04:59?

50 percent.
25 percent.
18 percent.
12.5 percent.

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

No overtaking for buses
No overtaking of private vehicles.
No overtaking for commercial vehicles.
End of road section with an overtaking restriction.

6. When are you obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

When a “railway crossing” sign is placed.
When a “right of way for crossing traffic” sign is placed.
You don’t have to stop. Stop at your own discretion when a train is seen and is approaching.
When the train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal.

7. When would the following vehicles be able to continue driving?

Only when the barrier is completely opened and a green light is shown by the traffic light.
You should only refer to the barrier and not to the traffic light.
When the light in the traffic light changes to a steady yellow.
Immediately as the barrier starts to open and a flickering red light is shown by the traffic light.

8. Define “Junction”:

A meeting point of two roads or more.
The area formed by the junction of two or more roads at different levels.
The area formed by the junction of a railroad and a roadway
The junction of two urban roadways, provided that they are both asphalt-paved.

9. A public minibus driver that is obliged to wear eyeglasses or any other optical instrument:

Must hold an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses at the bus station.
Must wear the eyeglasses or the contact lenses while driving – at least during the day.
Must wear the eyeglasses or the contact lenses while driving – at least during the night.
Must hold with him an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving.

10. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

Objects which might disturb or endanger passersby or their vehicles should not be placed or left on a road.
Objects that are left on a road should be cleared away within 12 hours.
It is allowed to leave objects, but the Ministry of Environmental Protection should be immediately informed about every object that is placed on a road.
It is allowed to leave any object on a road, provided that it is marked with a reflector during “light time”.

11. What are you always obliged to do while driving in reverse?

Drive in low gear, according to the road’s conditions, in a steep descent only.
Operate an external reverse-drive buzzer in all types of vehicles, including private cars.
Place a person to guide the driver, in a spot where the driver can see him.
Take care as well as appropriate measures to prevent danger, impact, nuisance or disturbance.

12. Which of the following signs means: Barrier before a level crossing?

13. What is the main risk of approaching an intersection on a wet road?

When it rains, there are more pedestrians.
On a wet road, the road markings are concealed.
The vehicle might skid into the area of the intersection due to the wet road.
Vehicles face no risk on a wet road.

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

Filling station.
Entrance to a military gas station with a refreshment spot.
Entrance to a gas station and a place for vehicle repair.
Trucks-only filling station.

15. 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.

16. A panoramic mirror:

Causes the objects that reflect in it to look smaller and farther.
Is very expensive and therefore used only in buses.
Increases the size of reflecting objects.
Precisely reflects the objects mirrored in it (without increasing or decreasing their size).

17. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

An area in which parking is prohibited for all vehicles.
Vehicle parking spaces – parking is permitted according to the markings only.
Parking and stopping places for two-wheelers.
Stopping places for non-motor vehicles only.

18. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, for public transport only.
It is a square information sign.
It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, which conveys a message that is not covered by the provisions of the road sign table.
It is an unofficial road sign, which conveys various optional guidances.

19. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

80 cm.
50 cm.
60 cm.
40 cm.

20. Define “private Autobus”:

An Autobus not for the general use of the public.
A public minibus.
Any vehicle driving passengers privately for hire.
A private vehicle which is a bus.

21. What is the first action taken by drivers before crossing an intersection?

Checking and identifying the lanes after crossing the intersection, mainly in our direction of driving.
Looking beyond the intersection to identify the entry lanes to the opposite directions and the traffic in them
Making sure that the intersection is clear and that it can be crossed safely.
Entering the intersection.

22. What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.
The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).

23. “Drinking alcohol has a negative effect on the driver’s ability to react”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. Alcohol has a positive effect.
Incorrect. Alcohol improves your mood and your ability to drive.
Correct. Alcohol is a suppressive drug.
Incorrect. The driver feels that he cannot drive when he’s drunk.

24. What is the duty of a driver of a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, while standing his vehicle on a inter-urban road during lighting-up time?

He must always place a warning triangle, and also place a portable light or turn on the four winkers (distress lights).
He must turn on the four winkers and the side lights.
He must place a warning triangle and turn on the right winker.
He must turn on the four winkers and place a portable light.

25. Which body authorizes and performs taxi license change of ownership?

The Licensing Authority.
The Controller of Road Transport.
The Public Transportation and Railway Authority.
There is no need for a license-conveyance permit, as it contradicts the freedom of occupation choice.

26. When can reasonable speed exceed the maximum speed limit?

When overtaking a vehicle that is parked at the side of the road.
While overtaking a driving vehicle.
Never. It is against the law.
When overtaking a vehicle that is driving in the maximum permitted speed.

27. What is a “pedestrian crossing”?

A part of the pavement that is marked for pedestrian crossing
A part of the road designated and marked for pedestrians to cross.
A part of the road edge that is marked for pedestrian crossing
A part of the road that is marked for pedestrian crossing, including the pavement

28. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

Driving at a speed that allows the driver to perform other actions, which are not essential to driving.
Driving in a similar speed to that of the other drivers around you.
Taking account of road and traffic conditions, in a manner that the driver maintains absolute control of the vehicle and can stop safely at all times.
When the driving speed is determined at the driver’s own discretion, and provided that it doesn’t exceed the statutory speed limit.

29. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

Yes, it is a legitimate road sign.
No, because it was not authorized by the Road Safety Authority.
No, because its smaller in size than normal traffic signs
No, it is not a legitimate road sign, but merely a recommendation.

30. If traffic sign 618 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. When an intersection is posted with both traffic signs and traffic lights, the instructions of which has the priority over the other?

2. How can you manage to keep your braking distance within the range of your vehicle’s lights while driving at night?

3. Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

4. What is the additional charge applied on share taxi rides from 23:31 until 04:59?

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

6. When are you obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

7. When would the following vehicles be able to continue driving?

8. Define “Junction”:

9. A public minibus driver that is obliged to wear eyeglasses or any other optical instrument:

10. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

11. What are you always obliged to do while driving in reverse?

12. Which of the following signs means: Barrier before a level crossing?

13. What is the main risk of approaching an intersection on a wet road?

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

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

16. A panoramic mirror:

17. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

18. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

19. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

20. Define “private Autobus”:

21. What is the first action taken by drivers before crossing an intersection?

22. What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

23. “Drinking alcohol has a negative effect on the driver’s ability to react”: Correct or incorrect?

24. What is the duty of a driver of a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, while standing his vehicle on a inter-urban road during lighting-up time?

25. Which body authorizes and performs taxi license change of ownership?

26. When can reasonable speed exceed the maximum speed limit?

27. What is a “pedestrian crossing”?

28. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

29. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

30. If traffic sign 618 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?