Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. You are driving in the direction of the arrow. What is the meaning of the road marking to your left?

One-way road ahead.
Beginning of a rough road ahead.
A continuous separation line will appear shortly.
Separation area on a non-urban road.

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

Entry is permitted for pedestrians only.
Children are not allowed to play here.
No entry for pedestrians, including the “hard shoulders”.
Careful! Pedestrians nearby.

5. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that continue driving straight.
No, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to public vehicles only.
No, you should only give right-of-way according to the lawful right-of-way rules or to the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that come from the right only.

6. From the answers before you, where especially should a driver slow down?

On an inter-urban road.
In a congested area.
Whilst driving on a main road.
Whilst driving on an inter city road without a built central divider.

7. Is a minibus permitted to park within the limits of the following road sign?

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

8. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

No. you must only obey a traffic policeman who directs traffic in an intersection.
Yes, even if his directions contradict those of a road sign.
Generally not.
Yes, but only concerning traffic directions that are given within the intersection.

9. In order to avoid hitting a vehicle that makes a sudden stop in front of you:

Keep your foot on the brake pedal so that you can also stop if needed.
Try to overtake it so it will be behind you.
Always keep sufficient distance from the vehicle in front .
Stop immediately upon noticing the brake lights of the vehicle in front, regardless of your distance from him.

10. 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.

11. The correctional measures which may be imposed by the Licensing Authority, based on the point system:

Are merely recommendations. Only a court of law is authorized to impose correctional measures, based on the point system.
Come to replace traffic offence related convictions..
Do not include driver’s license revocation (Only a police officer is permitted to revoke a driver’s license).
Are additional to any other sanction that is imposed on a driver by a court of law due to traffic offenses.

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

Caution! Pedestrian path.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Zebra crossing for children only.
Caution! Children nearby.

13. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

Through the braking of the front wheels only.
Through the pressure created between the engine and the clutch.
By turning the engine opposite to its normal direction of turning.
Through the friction between the brake disc and the brake pads.

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

It marks the line of the road’s edge, where curbstones are absent.
Driving is prohibited between the yellow lines.
Parking is allowed on the left side of the line, on a freeway.
Parking is allowed on the right side of the line, on a freeway.

15. Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

16. What would you do when driving at night and you are dazzled )blinded) by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

Slow down, keep to the right and look at the yellow line or at the right edge of the road.
Honk strongly to alert the other driver that he is blinding you.
Stop on the right of the road and turn on the parking lights until the blinding vehicle passes.
Turn on the high beam to improve your field of vision.

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

From lane 2 to lane 4.
From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.
From lane 1 to lane 4.
From lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

18. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road conditions?

Stay in low gear while keeping to the right.
Turn on the high beam, because of the shadow on the roadway.
Enter the curve carefully and increase speed when going downhill.
Honk, because of the obstructed field of vision in the curve.

19. 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.

20. Are explosives or any other inflammables allowed to be transported in a bus?

These elements can be consciously entered into the bus, provided that they comply with a safety standard.
Only gasoline containers that comply with a safety standard are permitted inside the bus.
Yes, but only at the expense of the people sitting in the back seats of the bus.
No.

21. How is a driver required to conduct himself when the braking system’s check lamp lights-up on the dashboard?

Drive slowly until the garage – not faster than 10 KPH..
Ignore it and continue driving normally. The light in the check lamp doesn’t serve as proof for any malfunction.
Wait for the vehicle’s periodic maintenance treatment, and only then check this problem.
Stop and discontinue driving.

22. Is it obligatory to install a reverse buzzer on a bus?

No.
Yes, it is obligatory to install a buzzer, which will function automatically when shifting to reverse gear.
It is only obligatory for taxis.
It is only obligatory for public minibuses.

23. A public minibus driver that is obliged to wear eyeglasses or any other optical instrument:

Must hold an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses at the bus station.
Must wear the eyeglasses or the contact lenses while driving – at least during the day.
Must wear the eyeglasses or the contact lenses while driving – at least during the night.
Must hold with him an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving.

24. Driving down a long steep hill on a n Inter-urban road

Go to a higher gear to complete the gradient quickly.
Travel in Neutral.
Brake for a few seconds so as not to drive too fast
Sow down, change down to a lower gear according to the gradient

25. Why are you required to be more careful while driving after dark?

The duty of care only applies under conditions of fog and rain.
The duty of care applies only in case of blinding.
Because visibility (seeing and being seen) is limited.
You are not required to be extra cautious during the dark.

26. What is the obligation of a driver transporting children, whilst children are disembarking from the school bus?

Drive away as soon as the students get off, so that the children will cross the road safely.
Wait and make sure that all the students that have got off and have stepped away from the vehicle.
Ensure that everybody got off through the rear door.
Wait for a police officer to arrive and assist the children to cross the road.

27. Is it obligatory for vehicles to have a properly functioning speedometer?

No. It is not obligatory to have it functioning properly. It is enough if you drive according to speed limit.
Not always, only when a Techograph is installed in the vehicle.
No, it depends on the driver’s own discretion.
Yes, always.

28. What is instructed by the following traffic signs?

Weight restriction – 60 tons.
Special speed limit: It is prohibited to drive faster that the speed limit that is indicated on the sign (in k.p.h).
Special speed: It is prohibited to drive faster than the speed that is indicated in the sign under foggy or hazy conditions.
It is prohibited to drive faster than 60 k.p.h during the night. During the day, however, it is permitted.

29. What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.
The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).

30. How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

By taking the foot off the brake pedal without giving gas, in order to get the right speed.
By a sharp and quick pressure (“kick down”) on the accelerator, or by applying a designated electric switch.
By stepping firmly on the brake pedal.
By gradually stepping on the accelerator, until getting the desired result.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

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

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

3. You are driving in the direction of the arrow. What is the meaning of the road marking to your left?

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

5. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

6. From the answers before you, where especially should a driver slow down?

7. Is a minibus permitted to park within the limits of the following road sign?

8. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

9. In order to avoid hitting a vehicle that makes a sudden stop in front of you:

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

11. The correctional measures which may be imposed by the Licensing Authority, based on the point system:

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

13. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

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

15. Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

16. What would you do when driving at night and you are dazzled )blinded) by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

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

18. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road conditions?

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

20. Are explosives or any other inflammables allowed to be transported in a bus?

21. How is a driver required to conduct himself when the braking system’s check lamp lights-up on the dashboard?

22. Is it obligatory to install a reverse buzzer on a bus?

23. A public minibus driver that is obliged to wear eyeglasses or any other optical instrument:

24. Driving down a long steep hill on a n Inter-urban road

25. Why are you required to be more careful while driving after dark?

26. What is the obligation of a driver transporting children, whilst children are disembarking from the school bus?

27. Is it obligatory for vehicles to have a properly functioning speedometer?

28. What is instructed by the following traffic signs?

29. What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

30. How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?