Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

Summon the vehicle owner for an inquiry at the Israel Garage Association.
Notify the driver that the vehicle is taken off the road and take away the vehicle’s registration documents.
He is not permitted to do anything. An examiner or a policeman is not authorized to examine a vehicle on the road.
Send the vehicle to a Licensing Facility to undergo an additional semiannual test.

2. How would you behave on the road ahead?

The number of lanes is decreasing; stay on your driving lane.
The number of lanes is decreasing; move to the right lane and keep to your right.
The number of lanes is increasing; choose the middle lane.
The number of lanes is increasing; choose the left lane.

3. One of the conditions justifying an overtaking of a driving vehicle is:

That the overtaking vehicle is delayed as a result of the slow driving of the vehicle in front.
There are no conditions that justify an overtaking.
That the difference in speed between the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles is sufficient to complete the manouver.
That the overtaken vehicle drives slower than the maximum statutory speed.

4. What are you required to do when the brake-check lamp lights up while driving?

Continue driving normally until the vehicle’s periodic treatment.
Stop the vehicle and don’t resume driving.
Continue driving slowly until the garage.
Continue driving normally until the garage.

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

You are merging with a roadway from the left. Give right-of-way and don’t turn left.
T-Intersection. It is allowed to turn to the side road.
Dead-end road ahead. Entry to this road is forbidden.
It is always required to make a complete stop and give right-of-way to merging traffic from the right.

6. Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat:

Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat prevents the occurrence of “blind spots” while driving in reverse.
Is performed by the vehicle’s manufacturer during its manufacturing process, and additional adjustment of the seat is not needed.
Allows you to comfortably see the road and to have an easy and non-tiring drive.
Is an important action that should be applied during every periodic treatment of the vehicle.

7. What is a taxi cab roof-sign?

A box in which the taxi meter is placed, and which must be lighted while the taxi is driving.
A device that registers the details of the bus ride on a disc.
A box used for storing a first aid bag.
A device installed on the roof of a taxi cab, which can be lighted, and is used for identification purposes.

8. What should you check before beginning to make a right-turn?

That the left mirror is adjusted correctly.
That there is no vehicle driving on my right.
That no vehicle is parked on the left side of the road.
That there is no vehicle driving on my left.

9. What is the difference between the two signs?

Both signs belong to the group of obligatory signs and warn the driver of animals on the road.
Sign 146 warns of wild animals in the area. Sign 411 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed.
Both signs belong to the information group and warn the driver of animals on the road.
Sign 146 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed. 411 warns of wild animals on the road.

10. The white vehicle (1) and the silver vehicle (2) at the intersection, intend to enter the same road. Which of them is obliged to give right of way?

The first one to turn.
The white vehicle.
The first one to enter the road.
The silver vehicle (2) at the intersection.

11. 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.

12. When is there a danger of vehicle skidding?

During fog only.
On a narrow road, during a steep uphill climb.
On a dry and hot road.
During the first rain or when there is mud or oil on the road.

13. Define “to dip the lights”:

Turning off the high beam and turning on the fog lights
Changing the height of the parking beam
Reverting from low beam to high beam.
Reverting from high beam to low beam.

14. Do the driver and passengers of a public minibus need to wear seatbelts whilst driving?

Yes, but on interurban roads only.
Yes, but only on freeways.
Yes, but only on urban roads.
Yes, on every type of road.

15. Is a taxi without passengers permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

No, because it doesn’t carry the number of passengers required by the sign.
Yes, on an urban road providing no obstruction iis caused.
No, because a taxi without passengers does not serve as a taxi.
Yes, because all vehicles are permitted to drive on that road.

16. Define “path”:

Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.
A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.
Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.
A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.

17. What should a driver always do before making left a U-turn?

Make sure that the proper gear is shifted and that the headlights are turned on.
Make sure that the turn is permitted and that it doesn’t cause any traffic disturbance.
Alert about his intention by turning on the four direction indicators.
Position the vehicle on the right of the road from which he intends to turn.

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

Prepare for a possible braking, deviation or stopping due to falling rocks.
Dangerous descent, shift to low gear.
Stop and take another (alternative) road.
Drive faster to avoid falling rocks.

19. Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

Yes, if the malfunction doesn’t involve the vehicle’s brake system
It is forbidden to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle that cannot be fully controlled
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s lighting system only
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s steering system only

20. In a vehicle that has an overall width of 210 centimeters or more and that is lawfully equipped with side lamps:

The driver must turn-on the side lamps during “light time”.
The driver must turn-on the side lamps in an inter-urban road only.
The driver doesn’t have to turn-on the side lamps during ‘light time”.
It is allowed to drive at any time, even if the side lamps are out of order.

21. How would you conduct yourself according to the following picture?

Cyclists are of no danger to vehicles. Drive normally when they are nearby.
The cyclist is not stable and is affected by the fast vehicles passing by. Slow down when approaching him.
When passing by cyclists, drive faster to reduce the period of conflict with them.
When passing by cyclists, honk a few times to have their attention.

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

A marking of a narrow part of the road or for an obstacle.
The road is widening.
Direction posts: End of the road.
Wide bridge ahead.

23. Is a taxi permitted to park within the limits of the following road sign?

Yes.
Yes, but only on weekdays from 21:00 until 05:30.
No.
Yes, but only on weekends.

24. 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.

25. What is the penalty of a passenger who was requested by the conductor to show his bus tickets but failed to do so?

The conductor may order him to leave the bus.
He should pay the bus fare and a fine, according to the type of bus ride.
The passenger did not commit any offense. The driver is the one that violated the law, because he didn’t charge the bus fare from the passenger.
He should pay double fare.

26. Are you required to give right-of-way to the cyclist?

No, because a non-motor vehicle should give right-of-way to a motor vehicle.
No, because bicycles are not given right-of-way.
No, because right-of-way is given to the vehicle that continues driving straight.
Yes, because the cyclist approaches from the right (1).

27. Is a taxi driver permitted to load passengers within the limits of signs that prohibit stopping or parking?

Yes, but only on an urban road.
He is permitted to stop only if instructed to do so by a policeman.
A taxi driver is permitted to stop on any type of road.
Only share-taxi drivers.

28. 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”.

29. Which documents should a driver be in possession of whilst driving?

Valid driving license, vehicle registration, compulsory insurance certificate and any other lawfully issued certificate
Driving license and vehicle registration only
Identity card, driving license, comprehensive insurance certificate and a certification of a towing arrangement for the vehicle
Identity card, driving license and a certificate testifying about the vehicle’s proper functioning signed by a manager of a garage

30. What is a “speed retarder”?

An electric or hydraulic mechanism, independent of the vehicle’s braking system, which decelerates the vehicle when operated.
An electronic system which automatically operates the brakes while driving on a steep decent, thus preventing brake overheating and brake loss.
A system installed in the vehicle that assists in emergency braking and stops the vehicle on the spot.
An electric mechanism installed in the braking system that shuts-off the engine and helps the vehicle to maintain constant speed on all roads.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

2. How would you behave on the road ahead?

3. One of the conditions justifying an overtaking of a driving vehicle is:

4. What are you required to do when the brake-check lamp lights up while driving?

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

6. Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat:

7. What is a taxi cab roof-sign?

8. What should you check before beginning to make a right-turn?

9. What is the difference between the two signs?

10. The white vehicle (1) and the silver vehicle (2) at the intersection, intend to enter the same road. Which of them is obliged to give right of way?

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

12. When is there a danger of vehicle skidding?

13. Define “to dip the lights”:

14. Do the driver and passengers of a public minibus need to wear seatbelts whilst driving?

15. Is a taxi without passengers permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

16. Define “path”:

17. What should a driver always do before making left a U-turn?

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

19. Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

20. In a vehicle that has an overall width of 210 centimeters or more and that is lawfully equipped with side lamps:

21. How would you conduct yourself according to the following picture?

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

23. Is a taxi permitted to park within the limits of the following road sign?

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

25. What is the penalty of a passenger who was requested by the conductor to show his bus tickets but failed to do so?

26. Are you required to give right-of-way to the cyclist?

27. Is a taxi driver permitted to load passengers within the limits of signs that prohibit stopping or parking?

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

29. Which documents should a driver be in possession of whilst driving?

30. What is a “speed retarder”?