Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

When the driver approaches speed limit.
Before completing an overtaking maneuver in a two-way road.
Reduction of speed is required when there is imminent danger to life or property.
When the driver is tired.

2. 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.

3. How will you stand a vehicle on a downhill road?

Engage the parking brake, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear (manual car only).
Turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into forward gear (In an automatic car – P).
Engage the handbrake and turn the front wheels towards the center of the road.
Turn on the parking lights, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear.

4. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.
Yes, but on urban roads only.
Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.
No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

5. What is instructed by the following road sign?

Give right-of-way. There is no need to stop.
Slow down and give right-of-way.
Stop for a moment, check the traffic and continue driving.
Stop and give right-of-way.

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

Stop before the signpost.
Give right-of-way to vehicle traffic in the roundabout.
Prepare to stop your vehicle at the nearest junction.. Stopping at the junction is obligatory
Prepare to stop the vehicle in about 300 meters.

7. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle alongside a pedestrian guardrail?

No, unless there is a signpost indicating otherwise.
It is permitted within the area of a high school only.
It is allowed in an urban road.
It is permitted within the area of an elementary school only.

8. Is it permitted for a bus, which uses a public transportation lane, to overtake an overtaking vehicle?

Yes, but only on inter-urban roads.
Yes.
Yes, but only if there are no passengers on the bus.
Yes, but only if it overtakes a commercial vehicle.

9. Is it obligatory to signal while deviating to the right or to the left from the driving lane?

It is not obligatory to signal while deviating from one lane to the other.
It is not obligatory to signal during an insignificant deviation from the lane.
It is obligatory to signal before any deviation from the driving lane, until it is completed.
It is not obligatory to signal if the deviation is significant and noticed by all drivers

10. When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

You are allowed to overtake, but you must finish the overtaking after the intersection.
You are allowed to overtake carefully vehicles with more than two wheels.
You are only allowed to overtake a slow vehicle.
It is prohibited to overtake and it is prohibited to try to overtake within the intersection’s boundaries, except if you are overtaking a two-wheeler.

11. 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.

12. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right of way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection which you approach (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

The red vehicle (2) the vehicle I am driving (3), the cyclist (1).
The cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2), the vehicle I am driving (3).
The vehicle I am driving (3), the red vehicle (2), the cyclist (1).
The vehicle I am driving (3) the cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2).

13. According to the “point system”, when a driver incurs 12 to 22 points:

He shall be summoned to attend a corrective driving course and to undergo an exam.
He shall be required to undergo a medical check-up and a theory examination.
His driver’s license shall be revoked for a period of thirty days.
He shall be required to undergo a theory examination and his driver’s license shall be revoked.

14. According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?

A disruption in the field of vision can only be a result of blinding by another vehicle driving in the opposite direction.
The disruption is caused because the distance between the two vehicles is too small.
The fog caused the poor field of vision.
The disruption shown in the picture is inevitable, regardless of its cause.

15. What are the terms for operating a taxi at the “Ben-Gurion” airport?

The taxi will only operate in coordination with the passenger in need of a ride, including relevant arrival and departure times.
Every taxi driver is permitted to transport passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport.
No permit is required for transporting passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport. Picking up time should be accurately coordinated in advance with passengers.
Only a taxi having a permit from the Licensing Authority can operate in the Ben-Gurion Airport, and only in accordance with the permit’s terms, including taxi stopping and parking.

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

4-wheeled vehicles only are permitted to use the roadway or the lane.
Designated lane for trams, buses, taxis and vehicles that transport at least the number of passengers that is indicated in the sign.
All vehicles are permitted to use the roadway or the lane, except for trams and electric buses.
A lane prohibited for public transportation.

17. Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

No, In legal terms, the instructions of a traffic light and the instructions of traffic signs are of equal effect
No, but a stop sign has priority over a green light for traffic moving in the same direction
Yes, traffic light instructions have priority over any type of traffic sign, except for a flashing yellow light
Sometimes. Traffic light instructions have priority in an urban way only

18. 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.

19. To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

The Ministry of the Interior.
The Ministry of transportation.
The Israel Police.
The court.

20. A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

Overtaking is restricted due to limited field of vision.
Overtaking is restricted due to speed limit.
Overtaking is restricted for commercial vehicles only, due to traffic congestion.
The restriction is within the speed limit.

21. How should those involved in a road accident, which resulted in property damage only, conduct themselves?

Exchange identifying details and wait for the rescue forces without moving any of the involved vehicles.
Clear their vehicles away from the roadway, without delay, and exchange identifying details.
Report to the police and wait for its instructions.
Call the rescue forces and wait at the place of the accident without moving any of the involved vehicles.

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

Enter curve in high speed and exit it slowly.
Drive normally. The speed at the curve’s entry and exit is insignificant.
Reduce speed before entering the curve and gradually increase speed coming out of it.
Honk before entering the curve.

23. What are you required to ensure, among other things, before lifting the car in order to change a wheel?

That the handbrake is released until the wheel is taken off and a new wheel is installed.
That the handbrake is released throughout the change of the wheels.
That the car will not move.
There is no connection between the hand (parking) brake and the need to change a wheel.

24. “Student transport” in a bus is:

Any transportation of children on a bus, including on a route service.
Student transport to school or to a school's organized activity, other than on a route service.
Any transportation of children or the transportation of students.
The transportation of children under 16 yrs.

25. Do you (vehicle no. 3) have to give right-of-way to the cyclist (2) in the roundabout?

No, because the cyclist always yields to other vehicles.
No, it depends on my good will.
Yes, always
No, the rules of right-of-way in a roundabout do not apply to cyclists.

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

Two-way traffic ahead.
Entrance to a one-way street.
Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right.
Drive straight ahead only.

27. Under which conditions is it allowed to deviate from a driving lane?

At a slow speed and by deviating sharply.
Provided that no risk or disturbance is caused to any other road user.
Only after signaling and looking at the mirrors.
It is absolutely prohibited to deviate from the driving lane.

28. What is the consequence of tyre pressure that is too high?

Uneven tire wear and shortened of tyre life.
It is harder to turn the steering wheel.
Rapid wear and tear of the steering wheel.
Longer tire life span and reduced fuel consumption.

29. What characterizes a state of driving in which proper distance from the vehicle in front is kept?

Driving that requires constant distance adjustments, according to the road’s conditions, and which is exhausting for the driver.
Less stressed and relaxed driving, which doesn’t cause tiredness, and prevents risks.
Keeping distance has no effect on the character of driving.
A state of driving which encourages other drivers to enter into the distance which is kept in front.

30. Is it enough to signal only when you begin to drive?

Yes, when starting to drive we can make do with just signaling. Then, when we need to merge with traffic, we will have time to look around.
No, signaling doesn’t give you any right. You need to make sure that you look around correctly in addition to signaling.
Yes, unnecessary actions, besides the required signaling, waste precious time and create unnecessary tensions.
Yes, when we start to drive we are lawfully obliged to signal. It is the responsibility of other road users to be careful.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

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

3. How will you stand a vehicle on a downhill road?

4. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

5. What is instructed by the following road sign?

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

7. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle alongside a pedestrian guardrail?

8. Is it permitted for a bus, which uses a public transportation lane, to overtake an overtaking vehicle?

9. Is it obligatory to signal while deviating to the right or to the left from the driving lane?

10. When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

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

12. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right of way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection which you approach (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

13. According to the “point system”, when a driver incurs 12 to 22 points:

14. According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?

15. What are the terms for operating a taxi at the “Ben-Gurion” airport?

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

17. Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

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

19. To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

20. A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

21. How should those involved in a road accident, which resulted in property damage only, conduct themselves?

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

23. What are you required to ensure, among other things, before lifting the car in order to change a wheel?

24. “Student transport” in a bus is:

25. Do you (vehicle no. 3) have to give right-of-way to the cyclist (2) in the roundabout?

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

27. Under which conditions is it allowed to deviate from a driving lane?

28. What is the consequence of tyre pressure that is too high?

29. What characterizes a state of driving in which proper distance from the vehicle in front is kept?

30. Is it enough to signal only when you begin to drive?