Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

Start overtaking only when the road is clear in a sufficient distance, and verify while overtaking that the road is still clear.
Overtake only when a sign permitting overtaking is placed.
Overtake in a speed that exceeds speed limit, in order to clear the road way.
Always overtake at a slow speed and with patience.

2. Picking up or dropping off pupils on student transport is permitted:.

From the rear door only.
From the front right door only.
From the front door and from the rear door.
Picking up - from the front door. Dropping off – from the rear door.

3. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

Many and various contact points between the different types of vehicle through the intersection.
Crossing the intersections takes a long time; an upsetting fact for drivers.
The fact that vehicles approach the intersection from different directions causes no problem. The problem is only with pedestrians.
Specific risks and problems are present only in intersections with traffic lights.

4. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

Slow down and adjust the driving speed to allow him to control the vehicle – .
He should avoid driving on roads with side winds, or he should otherwise stop on the “hard shoulders” until the wind fades.
Turn on the fog lights and continue driving normally.
Drive faster to avoid the side wind.

5. “Beer is not considered as an alcoholic drink”:

Correct. Beer is regarded as an alcoholic drink, but it doesn’t influence driving at all.
Incorrect. The influence of beer is similar to that of any other alcoholic drink.
Correct. Beer is not regarded as an alcoholic drink.
Correct, but the influence of beer is different than that of other alcoholic drinks.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

You have right-of-way on the narrow road.
Give right-of-way in a narrow road to traffic from the opposite direction.
Traffic restrictions on the right of the road.
Two-way traffic ahead.

9. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

It indicates that the flashing yellow light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the flashing green light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the red light is about to appear. You should prepare to stop or clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the stable (not flashing) green light is about to appear and you would be able to continue driving.

10. Define level crossing:

A place where a road and a railroad meet on a freeway.
A place where a road and a railroad meet at different levels.
A place where a road and a railroad meet or cross at the same level.
Any place where a railroad can be crossed

11. 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.

12. Which vehicles are obliged to have “safety shoes”?

Every motor vehicle with an all up weight of at least 5,000 kg, except for buses.
All commercial vehicles regardless of weigh, except for buses.
Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg, except for buses.
Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 4,000 kg, including buses.

13. What is the maximum permitted length of a dual axle bus?

There is no length restriction, but the length of its rear extension should not exceed 3.5 meters.
13 meters; and for an articulated bus – 18 meters.
15.5 meters; and for an articulated bus – 18.75 meters.
13.5 meters.

14. Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

The speed limit in that road section.
The vehicle’s speed, considering traffic condition, road condition and visibility.
When driving uphill, there is no consideration whether to shift to higher or lower gear.
The only affecting factor is the cumulative driving distance.

15. 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.

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

Information sign: Entry of non-motor vehicles is prohibited in both directions.
No entry for all vehicles (one way street Oncoming traffic).
Warning sign: Entry of motor vehicles is prohibited in both directions.
Two-way street ahead.

17. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

Keep to the right of the road and enter the curve with cautions.
Keep to the right without changing your driving speed.
Drive in high gear.
Slow down considerably and keep driving on the left side of the roadway.

18. Is a taxi driver permitted to take an additional passenger during a taxi ride that was ordered by another passenger?

Only at night, according to the definition of tariff 2.
Yes, but only with the consent of the passenger that ordered the ride and without extra payment until the destination that was determined.
Yes, but without payment.
Yes, provided that the additional passenger pays half of the fare.

19. Who is responsible for a vehicle parked in a prohibited area?

The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, regardless of who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.
The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, unless he can prove the identity of any other driver who committed the offense.
Complaint would only be filed when it is made clear who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.
The rental agency if the vehicle was rented from it.

20. What is the risk of using the GPS navigation system while driving?

There is no risk in using the GPS navigation system while driving. It is only beneficial.
Disruption of the engine management systems.
Driver distraction.
Fast draining of the vehicle’s battery.

21. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

On an urban road - from either its right or left side; on a highway – always from its right side.
You should pass the place from its left side
You should pass the place from its right side only
You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side, unless otherwise marked

22. 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.

23. Which measures would you take in the following situation?

Slow down and stop if necessary.
Slow down and honk, to make the pedestrian stop.
There is no need to do anything special, because the pedestrian is far away from you.
Drive faster and move to the left lane.

24. Which of the following vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher?

All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors, motorcycles and motorcycle and side-car
All commercial vehicles, public buses and tractors.
All motor vehicles with more than two wheels.
Trucks and public buses only.

25. What is the meaning of alternating red-white colored curbstones?

It is permitted to stop but prohibited to park along the red-white marked area.
The marking is intended to emphasize separation areas, sidewalks and traffic islands, and it has no restrictive meaning.
Arranged parking space by means of parking tickets.
No stopping besides the curbstones, except for public transport that load or unload passengers.

26. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

The only important condition is that it is permitted to stop on the “hard shoulder”.
That the hard shoulder and the road are in the same height and that the hard shoulder is wide enough.
That the hard shoulder is paved with asphalt or concrete.
That there are no color markings on the hard shoulder.

27. Is the driver of a route service bus obliged to announce the stations along the route?

No. The driver is only obliged to announce about the arrival to the last station.
Yes, but only when entering secluded settlements.
Yes, but only on city rides.
Yes, if the bus doesn’t have a map of its route.

28. 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.

29. What traffic sign will appear following traffic sign 708?

30. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street C to street A?

From lane 5 to lane 3.
From lane 5 to lane 4.
From lane 6 to lane 4.
From lane 5 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

2. Picking up or dropping off pupils on student transport is permitted:.

3. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

4. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

5. “Beer is not considered as an alcoholic drink”:

6. What is a hybrid vehicle?

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

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

9. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

10. Define level crossing:

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

12. Which vehicles are obliged to have “safety shoes”?

13. What is the maximum permitted length of a dual axle bus?

14. Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

15. What is the difference between the following signs?

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

17. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

18. Is a taxi driver permitted to take an additional passenger during a taxi ride that was ordered by another passenger?

19. Who is responsible for a vehicle parked in a prohibited area?

20. What is the risk of using the GPS navigation system while driving?

21. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

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

23. Which measures would you take in the following situation?

24. Which of the following vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher?

25. What is the meaning of alternating red-white colored curbstones?

26. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

27. Is the driver of a route service bus obliged to announce the stations along the route?

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

29. What traffic sign will appear following traffic sign 708?

30. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street C to street A?