Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What law is applied to a driver of a hand propelled vehicle?

Only two-wheelers are allowed to be powered by persons who don’t have a driver’s license.
Same as that applying to a vehicle driver.
Only private passenger vehicles are allowed to be powered by persons who don’t have a driver’s license.
Only all-terrain vehicles are allowed to be powered by persons who don’t have a driver’s license.

2. 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.

3. What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

The vehicle should be placed in a licensed garage.
The Local Authority should be informed.
The Police should be informed.
The Licensing Authority should be informed.

4. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

It helps to escape quickly to the “hard shoulders” in case of danger.
It allows you to stay within the permitted distance of 40cm from the road’s edge.
There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roadways.
It reduces the response distance in case of immediate danger.

5. Is a policeman authorized to require a vehicle driver to undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs?

Yes. A policeman is authorized to require a blood test if he has reasonable suspicion that the driver is under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.
No. A policeman is not authorized to require the performance of any test without a court order.
No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform a blood test for determining alcohol or intoxicating-drug levels..
No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform any type of test, at any given time or place.

6. How can you be safe while driving on a congested road?

By sticking close to the vehicle in front.
By keeping distance from your front only.
When driving on a congested road, no special attention should be given to the issue of safety.
Make sure to make a peripheral check, keep a safe distance in all directions and drive at a reasonable speed.

7. Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?

A work vehicle or a tractor.
A vehicle engaged in selling fruits and vegetables to passersby.
A vehicle engaged in public works and an I.D.F vehicle - for the purpose of fulfilling their duties.
A towing vehicle and a trailer, a truck tractor and a semi-trailer, with a maximum width of three meters.

8. 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.

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

T- junction to the right and then T-junction to the left
Warning sign before a sharp right turn followed by a sharp left turn.
Left T-Intersection followed by right T-Intersection ahead.
Give right-of-way to vehicles from your right and then from your left.

10. What sign warns of a traffic accident ahead?

11. 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.

12. Which road sign informs about a change in the number of road lanes?

13. When is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a bridge or inside a tunnel?

It is permitted when the roadway has two lanes or more.
It is permitted during “light time” only.
During day time only.
It is absolutely forbidden.

14. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.
To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.
The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.
To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

15. The shape of warning signs are:

Usually triangular with its top pointing upwards.
Almost always round.
Square or rectangle.
Usually triangular with its top pointing downwards.

16. How can we moderate a situation in which our vehicle skids on the road?

Through correct speed ,steering and a correct and early use of the brakes.
By strongly turning the wheel left and right, to stabilize the vehicle.
By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands.
By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.

17. Is it enough to signal only when you begin to drive?

Yes, when starting to drive we can make do with just signaling. Then, when we need to merge with traffic, we will have time to look around.
No, signaling doesn’t give you any right. You need to make sure that you look around correctly in addition to signaling.
Yes, unnecessary actions, besides the required signaling, waste precious time and create unnecessary tensions.
Yes, when we start to drive we are lawfully obliged to signal. It is the responsibility of other road users to be careful.

18. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

Only security vehicles
Only private vehicles
Only vehicles with at least four passengers
Only bicycles and motorcycles

19. What is the difference between the following signs?

Sign 505 indicates a stop for private buses. Sign 506 indicates a Tramway stop.
Sign 505 indicates a Tramway Stop. Sign 506 indicates a stop for Public bus transport.
Sign 505 indicates a stop for Public Transport (Buses). Sign 506 indicates a stop for a Public Tramway.
Sign 505 indicates a public transport stop on a Motorway (Freeway). Sign 506 indicates a public transport stop.

20. Which of the roads in the following illustration is a one-way road?

Street A and street C.
Street B and street C.
Only street C.
Street A.

21. Is it permitted for a vehicle other than a taxi to load passengers within the limits of the following road sign?

No. The sign marks a place in which only taxi-passenger loading and unloading is permitted.
Yes. The sign marks a place in which passenger loading and unloading is permitted for taxis and rouse service buses.
Yes. The sign marks a place in which only taxis are permitted to unload passengers.
No. The sign marks a place in which all other vehicles are permitted to load and unload passengers.

22. When is a driver obliged to signal?

When he approaches a level crossing with a barrier.
When he intends to change his driving lane.
When he arrives to a long uphill drive.
When he arrives to a steep descent.

23. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?

Heating and accelerated wear of the vehicle’s tires.
Overheating of the vehicle’s engine.
It violates the insurance law.
Tiredness and risk of falling asleep at the wheel

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop six meters before the crossing.
A distance of about 170 meters to an approaching level crossing.
A distance of approx. 100 meters on approach to a level crossing.
A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.

25. How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

The rule “first to come, first to go” should be exercised at an exit from a premises or from a gas station. The pedestrians will wait.
Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross safely.
Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the intersection.
Stop and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are coming from the left and approaching the exit.

26. 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.

27. Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

The vehicle’s treating garage.
The driver and the vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle’s driver.
The owner of the gas station that sold the fuel.

28. What is the maximum number of passengers a minibus driver with a taxi driver’s license is permitted to carry

Up to eight passengers and two children under 5 years.
Up to sixteen passengers besides the driver.
According to the number of seats in the taxi.
Up to seven passengers and two children under 5 years.

29. Which of the following traffic signs alerts that another road is about to merge with the roadway in which you are driving?

30. What is the main risk of driving in reverse?

Causing damage to the vehicle’s tires, when approaching the sidewalk or sharp objects.
The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.
Lack of control over a slow and steady driving speed due to gear restrictions.
Causing damage to the steering system, because the wheel is used oppositely to its normal use while driving forward.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What law is applied to a driver of a hand propelled vehicle?

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

3. What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

4. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

5. Is a policeman authorized to require a vehicle driver to undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs?

6. How can you be safe while driving on a congested road?

7. Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?

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

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

10. What sign warns of a traffic accident ahead?

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

12. Which road sign informs about a change in the number of road lanes?

13. When is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a bridge or inside a tunnel?

14. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

15. The shape of warning signs are:

16. How can we moderate a situation in which our vehicle skids on the road?

17. Is it enough to signal only when you begin to drive?

18. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

19. What is the difference between the following signs?

20. Which of the roads in the following illustration is a one-way road?

21. Is it permitted for a vehicle other than a taxi to load passengers within the limits of the following road sign?

22. When is a driver obliged to signal?

23. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?

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

25. How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

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

27. Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

28. What is the maximum number of passengers a minibus driver with a taxi driver’s license is permitted to carry

29. Which of the following traffic signs alerts that another road is about to merge with the roadway in which you are driving?

30. What is the main risk of driving in reverse?