Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What characterizes a state of driving in which proper distance from the vehicle in front is kept?

Driving that requires constant distance adjustments, according to the road’s conditions, and which is exhausting for the driver.
Less stressed and relaxed driving, which doesn’t cause tiredness, and prevents risks.
Keeping distance has no effect on the character of driving.
A state of driving which encourages other drivers to enter into the distance which is kept in front.

2. What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

Slow down and try to accustom yourself to the situation and complete your drive safely.
Slow down and rely on the ABS System.
Continue driving very carefully and use the parking brake.
Stop driving immediately and ensure that the vehicle is towed to a garage and checked there.

3. 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.

4. Following a “level crossing” sign that is placed about a 100 meters before the crossing, how would you conduct yourself when a slow vehicle is driving before you?

You are permitted to overtake it.
You are permitted to overtake it only when the road ahead is clear.
You are prohibited from overtaking until after the level crossing.
You are permitted to overtake it only when its speed doesn’t exceed 35 k.p.h.

5. On an inter-urban route service bus, who is designated to sit in the two front seats either side of the aisle?

Security personnel.
Parents riding with children under five years.
Soldiers in uniform only.
Handicapped and elderly people only.

6. Vehicle registration document shall not be issued or renewed for a taxi:

That was manufactured more than 4 years ago.
After more than 12 years from its day of manufacture
That was manufactured more than 8 years ago.
That was manufactured more than 10 years ago.

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. For what reason do the following road signs have a different shape than other signs?

To enable pedestrians to notice road signs that are posted opposite their direction of walking.
Because these two road signs are less important than other signs.
To make them more recognisable to drivers, and so that they can also be seen and interpreted correctly even under poor visibility conditions.
Because these two road signs are more important than other signs.

9. You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

To none of them. You have right-of-way on the straight road (3).
To the motorcyclist (1) and to the cyclist (2).
To the cyclist only (2).
To the motorcyclist only (1).

10. 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.

11. Is a bus driver required to hold in the vehicle an extra pair of glasses / contact lenses?

Yes.
Yes, even if he is not the acting driver at that time.
Yes, every driver of a commercial vehicle must hold an extra pair, even when he doesn’t carry any passengers.
Yes, every acting driver of a commercial vehicle that carries up to 6 passengers must hold an extra pair.

12. Is a taxi owner or driver permitted to change the taxi’s ride fare?

Yes, after due notice of 26 days in advance.
Yes, up to 15% above the determined tariff.
Yes, 24 hours before the new tariff enters into force.
No.

13. When a no stopping sign (433) is placed on the right side of a two-way highway:

Stopping is prohibited on both sides of the vehicle.
Stopping is prohibited on the right side of the roadway and on the hard shoulder.
Stopping is prohibited on the roadway only.
Stopping is prohibited on the hard shoulder only.

14. Is it permitted to put chairs into a bus or a taxi, other than the vehicle’s fixed seats?

Yes, but only if the chairs are padded.
Yes, but only on beach rides.
No.
Yes, but only if they are screwed into the vehicle’s body.

15. When driving on a two-way road and visibility is poor:

You should horn while overtaking to warn the overtaken vehicle.
It is permitted to overtake, unless a “no overtaking” sign is placed.
You should turn on the parking lights while overtaking.
It is forbidden to overtake.

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

Road for non-motor vehicles only.
Road for motor vehicles only.
Road for commercial vehicles only.
Road for public vehicles only.

17. Where would you stop according to the following picture:

At least 10 meters before the junction.
Before the signpost.
Where you can see the traffic crossing your path.
In any case – before the pedestrian crossing.

18. 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.

19. Which traffic sign should be placed at an intersection, after passing traffic sign 139 that is displayed in the following picture?

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

It is forbidden to turn left from the left lane.
You have right-of-way on the narrow road over opposite traffic.
Only driving forward is permitted.
Left lane reverts to turning left only.

21. What are you required to do when approaching a railroad barrier in a “down position” (meaning: horizontal)?

Continue driving carefully around or under the barrier.
Stop and turn the vehicle’s engine off.
No parking and stopping. Pass the barrier from its right.
Stop before it and do not continue driving.

22. Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

Yes, when you drive in a bus lane.
Yes, when your driving speed is faster than that of the other vehicle.
Yes, when the other vehicle driving in front gives a right-turn signal.
Yes, when the other vehicle drives slowly.

23. 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.

24. What is required from a vehicle driver that passes the scene of a road accident with casualties?

He should stop at the side of the road and mark the site of the accident with a warning triangle to be seen to a distance of fifty meters.
If he was not involved in the accident, he should continue driving without stopping by.
He should stop at the side of the road, help to clear the vehicles away from the road and allow the traffic to flow freely and uninterruptedly. .
He should stop at the site of the accident, provide casualties with first-aid, to the best of his ability and training, and call the rescue forces.

25. 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.

26. Is the message conveyed in the following yellow traffic sign considered legal?

The sign is not a traffic sign; hence the message is not legal.
The message in the traffic sign is limited to an urban road only.
The yellow sign is an advertisement sign of a party having interest.
The traffic sign is legal for all matters.

27. When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle speed retarders?

When driving in a road section before which a “hairpin curve” sign is placed.
When driving in a road section before which a “danger of sliding” sign is placed.
When driving in a road section where a “dangerous descent” sign is placed.
When driving in a road section before which a “sharp curve” sign is placed.

28. Is a bus driver permitted to stop at a place other than a station in order to disembark the Inspector?

Yes, in designated bus parking places.
He is only permitted to stop at a station that is indicated within the route service license.
Yes, where stopping is permitted for all other types of vehicles.
No, he should only stop at a station.

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

30. One of the equipment requirements for a School bus is:

The installation of flickering lights that must flicker during the entire course of a school-children transportation ride.
The installation of flickering lights, operated whenever the emergency lights are on.
The installation of special flashing lights in the front and back, operated when the doors open.
The installation of flickering lights, operated only when the bus stops.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What characterizes a state of driving in which proper distance from the vehicle in front is kept?

2. What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

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

4. Following a “level crossing” sign that is placed about a 100 meters before the crossing, how would you conduct yourself when a slow vehicle is driving before you?

5. On an inter-urban route service bus, who is designated to sit in the two front seats either side of the aisle?

6. Vehicle registration document shall not be issued or renewed for a taxi:

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

8. For what reason do the following road signs have a different shape than other signs?

9. You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

10. Define “built dividing area”:

11. Is a bus driver required to hold in the vehicle an extra pair of glasses / contact lenses?

12. Is a taxi owner or driver permitted to change the taxi’s ride fare?

13. When a no stopping sign (433) is placed on the right side of a two-way highway:

14. Is it permitted to put chairs into a bus or a taxi, other than the vehicle’s fixed seats?

15. When driving on a two-way road and visibility is poor:

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

17. Where would you stop according to the following picture:

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

19. Which traffic sign should be placed at an intersection, after passing traffic sign 139 that is displayed in the following picture?

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

21. What are you required to do when approaching a railroad barrier in a “down position” (meaning: horizontal)?

22. Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

23. What are the components of the stopping distance?

24. What is required from a vehicle driver that passes the scene of a road accident with casualties?

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

26. Is the message conveyed in the following yellow traffic sign considered legal?

27. When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle speed retarders?

28. Is a bus driver permitted to stop at a place other than a station in order to disembark the Inspector?

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

30. One of the equipment requirements for a School bus is: