Theory Exam - Meteoria

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing.
Slow down and prepare to stop before the crossing, if necessary.
Drive faster and cross the railway tracks.
Stop at a distance of 12 meters from the railway tracks to check if a train is approaching.

2. 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.

3. Is it permitted to drive downhill on neutral gear?

It is allowed to shift to neutral gear while driving a public vehicle, a bus or a taxi downhill in a non-urban road only.
It is absolutely forbidden. the gears must always be selected and operated .
It is allowed to shift to neutral gear in any non-urban road which is moderately sloped, in order to save fuel.
It is possible to drive in neutral gear in a moderate slope, where there is no risk of brake overheating, in order to save fuel.

4. What is the meaning of this sign?

Taxi rank. No entry to the street in which the sign is placed.
The end of the Taxi Rank.
The beginning of a public bus station.
Taxi rank. Parking and stopping is forbidden to all other vehicles.

5. What effect does keeping distance have on the driver’s field of vision?

Keeping distance has no connection to the driver’s field of vision.
Keeping distance affects the driver’s field of vision while driving in high speeds and during stormy weather conditions only.
The greater is the distance we keep from the vehicle in front, the better is our field of vision.
Keeping distance affects the driver’s field of vision during traffic congestion only (“traffic jams”).

6. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.
There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

7. In the event of a bus driving outside the traffic transportation lane – Is it allowed to overtake another overtaking vehicle?

It is permitted, provided that there are no passengers on the bus.
It is prohibited on all types of roads.
It is permitted in all types of roads.
It is permitted, provided that the all up weight of the bus does not exceed 10,000kg.

8. What is the meaning of the sign?

End of parking area.
End of area where parking is not permitted.
Beginning of parking area for payment.
Beginning of parking for bicycles only.

9. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

Drive in low gear, steep climb ahead.
Drive in high gear, to prevent engine overheating.
Slow down, drive in low gear and maintain the engine’s temperature.
Slow down and keep to the right of the roadway, due to the limited field of vision.

10. What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?

Driving too fast and not wearing seatbelts.
Driving too fast, lack of vigilance and being unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Driving too fast and having non-functional head rests.
Driving at a reasonable speed and being unfamiliar with the vehicle’s mechanisms only.

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

Railway crossing with more than one track.
Railway crossing ahead.
Warning sign before a train station.
Warning sign, 500 meters before a railway crossing.

12. The following illustration shows a wide road. Which number in it marks a road?

13. Is it permitted to make a U-turn to the left where the following road sign is placed?

It is permitted in an intersection with traffic lights, and prohibited in an intersection without traffic lights.
Yes, unless another sign is placed to restrict this.
It is always permitted, even when a “no U-turn” sign is placed.
It is always forbidden.

14. Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

When a “warning sliding” sign is placed on the road.
When the slope rate of the decent exceeds 6% and the length of the decent is more than one kilometer.
When the vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder and a sign warning about a dangerous descent is placed on the road.
If a vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder, it should always be operated, also while driving on plane surfaces.

15. Is it permitted to stop any type of vehicle where the following signpost is placed?

Yes, during day time only.
Yes, when there are many available parking spaces.
It is forbidden, except for a vehicle with a tag, as stated on the sign.
Any vehicle having a regular handicapped pass is allowed to park there when the spot is available.

16. Which number marks the length of the “rear extension” of the bus in the picture?

17. 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.

18. What are you required to do when the signal in the picture displays a flashing red light?

Always stop before the level crossing, and don’t continue driving until the flashing stops.
You may continue driving straight carefully after stopping first.
Proceed – it is permitted to drive straight when the road is clear.
Drive slowly while passing the crossing.

19. What risk is a driver facing while making a right turn?

There is no risk because all road users are aware of the law and know that it is prohibited to be on the right side of a vehicle that makes a right turn.
There is no problem because pedestrians and two-wheeler drivers should not enter into a gap created on the right of a vehicle that makes a right turn.
There is no risk during the turn, because the law permits two-wheelers and other vehicles to turn at the same time.
Two-wheelers might enter the gap to his right during the turn.

20. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

If the intersection is clear, you may carefully cross it without stopping.
Red light: Stop.
Red light: Stop, unless you cannot stop safely.
Stop for a moment, give right-of-way and carefully continue.

21. 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.

22. 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.

23. The reaction distance depends on:

The vehicle’s speed only.
The driver’s response only.
The driver’s reaction time and the vehicle’s speed.
The proper function of the vehicle's brakes.

24. What are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?

Late and sudden braking and the presence of elements that prevent traction on the road’s surface.
Roads with a high coefficient of friction.
Driver tiredness.
Tires that are not worn out cause vehicle skidding.

25. Where is a proper place to install plates with the details of the taxi owner and of the driver?

On the frame-head between the doors, on the right side only.
On the inner part of the taxi’s left and right door frame-heads.
Both of them should be installed to the right of the dashboard, in front of the glove compartment.
From both sides of the dashboard.

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

Parking line (parking space for vehicles or animals).
Waiting line (in a place where there is no traffic sign).
Vehicle parking-space ahead.
Stop line, a place for stopping a vehicle when it is necessary to do so..

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

Slow down and obey the instructions of the workers and of all the road signs in the area.
Drive carefully, rough road ahead.
Cross the place quickly without disturbing passersby.
Driving permit should be obtained from the operating contractor.

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

Traffic directions for the lanes of the next intersection.
One-way road ahead.
Public transportation is prohibited to proceed forward.
Vehicles on the right lane are prohibited to deviate to another lane.

29. Who has the authority to revoke a driving license?

A court of law, the Israel Police, the Road Safety Medical Institute.
A court of law and the Israel Police only.
The Licensing Authority, a court of law, the Israel Police.
The Licensing Authority and a court of law only.

30. 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.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

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

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

3. Is it permitted to drive downhill on neutral gear?

4. What is the meaning of this sign?

5. What effect does keeping distance have on the driver’s field of vision?

6. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

7. In the event of a bus driving outside the traffic transportation lane – Is it allowed to overtake another overtaking vehicle?

8. What is the meaning of the sign?

9. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

10. What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?

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

12. The following illustration shows a wide road. Which number in it marks a road?

13. Is it permitted to make a U-turn to the left where the following road sign is placed?

14. Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

15. Is it permitted to stop any type of vehicle where the following signpost is placed?

16. Which number marks the length of the “rear extension” of the bus in the picture?

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

18. What are you required to do when the signal in the picture displays a flashing red light?

19. What risk is a driver facing while making a right turn?

20. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

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

22. How would you handle the following situation?

23. The reaction distance depends on:

24. What are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?

25. Where is a proper place to install plates with the details of the taxi owner and of the driver?

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

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

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

29. Who has the authority to revoke a driving license?

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