Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Define “Autobus”:

A motor vehicle designed to transport at least 8 persons besides the driver and is indicated as an Autobus on its registration documents.
A commercial motor vehicle designed to transport at least 8 persons and is indicated as a bus in its registration documents.
A commercial vehicle designed to transport passengers for hire.
A motor vehicle designed to transport more than 15 persons and is indicated as a bus in its registration documents.

2. Which traffic sign should appear after traffic sign 701?

703
705
122
702

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3. Can a temporary sign, which is posted under the direction of a police officer, be regarded as a legitimate traffic sign?

No, it is not a legitimate traffic sign
Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign
Yes, it is regarded as a legitimate traffic sign
Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign

4. According to the picture, how are you required to conduct yourself when driving on the roadway?

Ignore the vehicle coming out of the dirt road and take right of way.
Pay attention to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.
Give right of way to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.
Continue driving without doing anything special.

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5. When a driver is blinded by the sun, he should:

Drive faster until reaching a shaded place.
Slow down and adjust the driving speed to his current range of sight.
Look as low as possible to the roadway.
Overtake the vehicle in front because it is better to drive on an open roadway.

6. What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.
Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

7. 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.

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8. How can a correct grip of the steering wheel help to control the vehicle and to keep it stable?

The way you grip the wheel is only important in sharp turns and curves, when the vehicle moves in high speed.
Correct wheel grip is only important in big and heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses.
In a new-model vehicle, the way we hold the steering wheel is important while driving in sharp curves.
A correct grip of the steering wheel allows precise turning of the wheel, thus allowing control at all times.

9. What should you do when driving on a narrow roadway and you are suddenly approached by a vehicle from the opposite direction?

Honk and signal with your hands for the driver to return to his lane.
Slow down and swerve as far to the right as possible, but don’t pull off the road.
Slow down, move as far to the right as possible and, if necessary, pull off the road.
Turn on your high beam and signal the other driver to return to his lane.

10. If a public bus driver runs out of tickets for a certain route – should he refuse driving a passenger who gets on the bus?

It is forbidden to let that passenger on the bus.
The driver must drive the passenger.
The driver must only drive the passenger in road sections he has tickets for.
The driver doesn’t have to drive that passenger.

11. Is it permitted to re- fuel a vehicle while its motor is running?

Absolutely not.
Yes, in case of self-fueling.
Yes, if the vehicle is equipped with a fire extinguisher.
Yes, when the vehicle stands next to a fire extinguishing station.

12. What is a reasonable speed on a freeway(Motorway)?

A speed that takes into account traffic conditions, and that doesn’t exceed the permitted speed limit on that road.
In any case, not less that the allowed speed limit.
A speed that gives you maximum drive range, provided that it doesn’t exceed the speed limit.
At the driver’s discretion, provided that it doesn’t exceed the allowed speed limit.

13. What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?

Short distance reduces the field of vision and increases the risk in overtaking.
The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the safer is the deviation while overtaking.
The distance between vehicles has no effect on the safety of overtaking.
The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the shorter and safer is the overtaking distance.

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14. 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.

15. Who is obliged to check the proper function of the following bus systems: brakes, steering wheel, horn, windshield wipers, and the opening and closing of the bus doors?

The driver, before every ride.
The licensing facility during the annual test.
The security officer, once every half a year.
The check should be authorized by the dispatcher.

16. On a narrow two-way road with an unbroken separation line dividing the two lanes, how would you conduct yourself when a horse drawn wagon drives before you and the opposite traffic lane is open?

Continue driving slowly behind the wagon.
Try to overtake the wagon from its right side and drive on the “hard shoulders”.
Overtake the wagon in accordance with all traffic rules, but only if the road ahead is open.
Overtake the wagon to prevent traffic delay.

17. What is the maximum permitted speed for driving a private passenger vehicle on a freeway(motorway) (unless otherwise indicted)

110 KPH.
90 KPH.
80 KPH.
100 KPH.

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18. Under what conditions can a person be denied the right to obtain or renew his driver’s license?

If the applicant for a driver’s license is illiterate.
If he served a prison term of one year due to drunk driving prior to the submission of his license application.
If he is a new immigrant from a country which doesn’t have customary traffic rules.
If he is disqualified from driving or if he suffers from health problems which might endanger himself or others..

19. The vehicle’s headlights light the road with:

A uniform white or bright-yellow color.
Bright white or yellow color, not necessarily in a uniform manner.
A uniform blue or bright-yellow color.
A uniform red or bright-yellow color.

20. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.
An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.
Any manager of a licensed garage.
The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

21. When are the driver and conductor allowed to refuse a passenger from getting onto the bus?

When the passenger wears a skiing or skating boots on his feet.
When he wants to ride the bus for only one stop.
When the passenger has a 100 Nis note and the bus fare is only 12 Nis.
When he wants to carry a dog or another animal on the bus.

22. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Drive faster. Vehicles in the road you are entering should give you right-of-way.
Give right-of-way to vehicle traffic on the crossing road, from both directions.
Give right of way and carefully merge with the traffic in the road to your left.
You are driving in an acceleration lane. Merge quickly with vehicle traffic in the road you are entering.

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23. It is permitted to park a service route bus (not for the purpose of passenger loading / unloading):

According to the provisions of the route license, if such was determined by the Authority.
In every bus station.
In any place, according to the passengers’ request.
In every public parking lot.

24. How would you handle the following situation?

Slow down and overtake the cyclist, whilst maintaining proper lateral distance from him and observing his movements.
Drive behind the cyclist until after the intersection and then honk and pass him quickly.
Honk to the cyclist until he clears away from your driving lane, and pass him as quickly as possible.
Drive faster and overtake the cyclist before entering the intersection in which overtaking is prohibited.

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25. A “central divider” is:

An area in which parking is prohibited, unless a traffic sign only directs otherwise
An area allowing escape at a time of danger, marked by a specific traffic sign
An area intended for two-wheeler parking on an urban way, without requiring any specific traffic sign
An area intended for parking on an urban way

26. How should you continue driving according to the following marking?

You are permitted to drive straight (ahead) or left.
You are permitted to drive left only.
You are permitted to turn left from all lanes.
You are permitted to drive right only.

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27. Under what conditions will the Licensing Authority approve change of ownership of a vehicle?

After the seller pays and presents a certification from the Pledge Registrar.
After the Authority is satisfied that all fees and taxes are paid, that all foreclosures and liens are removed, and that there are no further restrictions.
After the buyer of the vehicle pays the lawful fee including property tax for the parking spot.
Only after the Pledge Registrar certifies that the vehicle is free of any foreclosure or encumbrance.

28. What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

The driver’s reacting time is longer and he has enough time for making the right decisions.
The driver’s reacting, braking and stopping times are all longer, and therefore safety is improved.
The drrivers quicker reaction, braking and stopping times are all shorter.
The driver’s reacting time is longer and is sufficient for stopping.

29. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

Slow down before the level crossing, and if a train is approaching - stop.
Do not enter this lane and do not continue driving in it.
Slow down before the level crossing and pass the tracks without delay or interruption.
Stop before the tracks until the train passes.

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

Level crossing 300 meters ahead.
Direction and warning posts at the side of the road.
Guardrail marking.
Railway barrier ahead at a work-site

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