Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

80 cm.
50 cm.
60 cm.
40 cm.

2. 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

3. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a two-way road?

You should continue driving according to size of the structure, post or closed area.
You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side
You should pass the place from its left side
You should pass on the right side, unless otherwise marked

4. When you are driving behind another vehicle:

While driving uphill – keep a small distance; while driving downhill – keep double distance.
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, to prevent an accident.
Keep a smaller distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Keep a larger distance from the vehicle in front of you only when a “general danger” road sign is placed.

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

Refreshment station.
First aid station.
Private ambulance station.
Ambulance parking only.

6. Is the Authority permitted to suspend a taxi license?

No. The Authority is not permitted to suspend any license.
Yes, if the license holder does not attend after being summoned by the Authority.
No, only a court of law is permitted to suspend a taxi license.
Yes. The Authority is permitted to do so, but only by force of a court order.

7. Define “bus”:

A motor vehicle designed to transport passengers on hire on route service lines that are indicated within its registration document only.
A motor vehicle designed to transport eight passengers besides the driver, and has valid registration documents.
A motor vehicle designed to transport at least eight passengers apart from the driver, and is indicated as a bus within its registration document.
Any vehicle permitted to transport more than ten school children.

8. Which of the following signs indicate a single track level crossing?

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

Entrance to a one-way street.
Freeway ahead.
Follow the direction of the arrow. No entry for bicycles.
One-lane roadway ahead.

10. Which of the following traffic signs alerts that another road is about to merge with the roadway in which you are driving?

11. Is there a connection between the driver’s judgment and the use of drugs and alcohol?

Alcohol undermines the driver’s judgment, unlike drugs.
They both have no impact on the driver’s judgment.
Drugs undermine the driver’s judgment, unlike alcohol.
They both impair the driver’s judgment.

12. Is a bus driver permitted to smoke while driving?

No, except on touring rides only.
No, except on a touring ride, when the passengers are foreign citizens and with their consent.
No.
Yes. The driver is separated from the rest of the passengers and therefore is permitted to smoke any time.

13. When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.
Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.
In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.
Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

14. While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

No force of nature affects the vehicle while it is braking or slowing down.
The force of inertia, i.e. the force which causes the vehicle to continue moving.
The centrifugal force, i.e. the force applied on the vehicle when it is turning.
The lift force, i.e. the force that pulls the vehicle upwards.

15. Who is obliged to obey the “stop” sign in the following picture?

A driver wanting to make a left U-turn.
A driver wanting to turn left only.
A driver wanting to continue driving straight.
Any driver approaching an intersection.

16. Which traffic sign should be placed about 300 meters before a level crossing?

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

Road closed in both directions for all vehicles.
No entry for motor vehicles (one-way street ahead).
No entry for non-motor vehicles (one-way street ahead).
No entry to the lane beneath the sign.

18. How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
Stop until the traffic light turns green.
Slow down and follow the “right-of-way” rules and the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
You have right-of-way towards the pedestrians on the zebra crossing, and therefore you should proceed normally to the intersection.

19. When is it allowed to leave a vehicle standing in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk (angular parking)?

It is absolutely forbidden.
In an urban road only.
When there is an angular marking on the roadway, and according to the marking.
In an urban road, on weekends only.

20. Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?

A work vehicle or a tractor.
A vehicle engaged in selling fruits and vegetables to passersby.
A vehicle engaged in public works and an I.D.F vehicle - for the purpose of fulfilling their duties.
A towing vehicle and a trailer, a truck tractor and a semi-trailer, with a maximum width of three meters.

21. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Drive! You have right-of-way in the intersection ahead.
Give right of way to vehicles crossing from all directions.
Make a complete stop, look to the right and to the left and evaluate the incoming traffic.
You should stop and then continue driving: You have right-of-way in the intersection.

22. Which traffic sign should be placed at an intersection, after passing traffic sign 139 that is displayed in the following picture?

23. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

You should stop before the railway crossing until the train passes.
If the train is far, you should quickly cross the rails.
You should accelerate and cross the rails before the train arrives, in a careful and watchful manner.
You should carefully cross the rails, in any fitting speed.

24. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

Slow down and adjust the driving speed to allow him to control the vehicle – .
He should avoid driving on roads with side winds, or he should otherwise stop on the “hard shoulders” until the wind fades.
Turn on the fog lights and continue driving normally.
Drive faster to avoid the side wind.

25. How would you conduct yourself in the following situation?

Honk and bypass the children as if you are overtaking a parked vehicle.
Slightly swerve to the right and bypass the children quickly.
Glance at the mirrors, slow down and stop if required..
Don’t disturb the children, you are driving in a play street.

26. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?

Keep driving routinely when the road is clear.
Pass quickly next to the road sign.
Slow down and keep to the right; winding road ahead.
Honk before entering the curve.

27. When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?

It is permitted in a straight and level roadway only, and prohibited in any other type of road.
Never: You are lawfully obliged to overtake only one vehicle during an overtaking maneuver, and to return to the right lane.
When overtaking is not restricted, and there is enough space in the overtaking lane for safe completion of the overtaking maneuver.
It is permitted when you overtake small vehicles only, and prohibited when you overtake big vehicles.

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

No overtaking for buses
No overtaking of private vehicles.
No overtaking for commercial vehicles.
End of road section with an overtaking restriction.

29. 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.

30. Which of the following types of vehicles is prohibited to cross a railroad?

A restricted vehicle with a maximum speed of 40 k.p.h.
A taxi carrying children on a special road trip ride, if there is no asphalt or cement road at a distance of 20 meters before the tracks.
All vehicles carrying, or designed to carry, at least 11 passengers besides the driver, if there is no asphalt or cement road at a distance of 20 meters before the tracks.
A commercial vehicle transporting, or designed to transport, hazardous materials, and vehicles in a length of 18 meters or more.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

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

3. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a two-way road?

4. When you are driving behind another vehicle:

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

6. Is the Authority permitted to suspend a taxi license?

7. Define “bus”:

8. Which of the following signs indicate a single track level crossing?

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

10. Which of the following traffic signs alerts that another road is about to merge with the roadway in which you are driving?

11. Is there a connection between the driver’s judgment and the use of drugs and alcohol?

12. Is a bus driver permitted to smoke while driving?

13. When is it allowed to use the horn?

14. While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

15. Who is obliged to obey the “stop” sign in the following picture?

16. Which traffic sign should be placed about 300 meters before a level crossing?

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

18. How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

19. When is it allowed to leave a vehicle standing in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk (angular parking)?

20. Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?

21. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

22. Which traffic sign should be placed at an intersection, after passing traffic sign 139 that is displayed in the following picture?

23. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

24. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

25. How would you conduct yourself in the following situation?

26. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?

27. When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?

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

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

30. Which of the following types of vehicles is prohibited to cross a railroad?