Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. In which cases are you legally obliged to slow down?

When the road is obstructed, or having poor visibility or sharp bends.
Before and during overtaking, for increased safety.
In a place that is shaded by a boulevard of high trees.
When you approach a place in which delinquent activity might take place.

2. Driving at dark with the high beam turned on might:

Waste electricity.
Blind (dazzle) other drivers.
Spoil the battery.
Impair the driver’s vision.

3. Which road sign would follow road sign 710?

4. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

Only security vehicles
Only private vehicles
Only vehicles with at least four passengers
Only bicycles and motorcycles

5. Under which circumstances should you slow down your driving?

When your vehicle or any passerby and property are at risk.
When passing under a bridge.
In a two-way roadway having 4 lanes.
When entering an acceleration lane.

6. Is it permitted to park a vehicle besides a pedestrian safety guardrail?

Yes, in order to load or unload passengers only.
Yes, for a short time only.
Yes, provided that there are no pedestrians besides the safety guardrail.
No, unless there is a signpost indicating otherwise.

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

End of urban road.
End of overtaking restriction.
End of freeway.
End of road-section in which trucks are allowed to drive on the road’s “hard shoulder”.

8. What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets
Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.
The term “road” has no legal definition
Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

9. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

Use the horn for as long as you are passing him. It is important that he doesn't ignore you.
You are permitted, if it is necessary, to use the horn briefly before passing, .
During day light, turn on the vehicle’s parking lights.
If required, signal to him with the vehicle’s four direction indicators.

10. When a public vehicle lets off passengers - is it regarded as stopping?

At first it is regarded as stopping and later on as parking.
Yes, it is regarded as stopping.
No, it is not regarded as stopping.
No, it is regarded as parking.

11. What is a meter-based tariff?

Tariff 2 on mid-holiday periods.
Tariff 1 plus 15% at night.
The tariff from the taxi’s location until the location of the person ordering the ride.
Tariff 1 on mid-holiday periods.

12. According to the law, while driving at night and in good weather conditions – what is the minimal distance that should be covered by the vehicle’s headlights?

The range of the headlights is not defined by law, and it is determined at the discretion of the vehicle’s manufacturer.
100 meters for the high beam, and 30 meters for the low(dipped) beam.
120 meters for the high beam, and 50 meters for the low beam.
150 meters for the high beam, and 60 meters for the low beam.

13. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle when its front field of vision is restricted?

Yes, but during the day time.
No, unless the restriction is only negligible.
Yes, provided that the field of vision is restricted from the front side only.
It is forbidden during rainy weather and permitted at any other time.

14. Is it permitted to use any means of visual display, which can be viewed by the driver, other than the vehicle’s G.P.S control and navigation display?

Yes, to relax the driver and passengers.
Yes, provided that the driver wears safety goggles.
It is prohibited for as long as the vehicle is moving..
It is prohibited, even if the vehicle is parked.

15. When is it permitted to park on the left side of the road?

In any urban road.
In any one-way road.
In any road, provided that the deviation to the left is performed carefully.
Only in a one-way roadway which is not part of a road that has a separation area.

16. In a hybrid vehicle:

Tire wear is greater than that of regular vehicles because of the second engine.
Braking is harder because of the second engine.
Fuel consumption is higher than that of regular vehicles, because of the second engine.
Fuel consumption is lower than that of regular vehicles.

17. 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.

18. What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

Quickly cross the obstruction from either its right or left.
Drive slowly and disregard the road signs that are posted in the place.
Cross the obstruction from the right only, and vehicles approaching from your front are supposed to give you right-of-way.
Obey the signals that are given by a policeman, a signaler or a road sign.

19. Are passengers on the taxi’s back seat exempt from wearing a seat belt on urban roads?

Yes, but only while driving on dirt roads.
Yes, but only on urban roads with a separation area.
No.
Yes.

20. What is the meaning of this traffic light when it is placed above your driving lane?

Vehicles coming from the opposite direction are prohibited to proceed.
Driving in this lane is prohibited.
4-way intersection ahead.
It is a lane for public transportation only.

21. What are you required to do when the following traffic light is placed (and is flashing)?

Stop and do not continue driving until the blinking yellow light turns off.
Proceed carefully and allow pedestrians to cross the road safely.
Ignore it. It is intended for pedestrians only.
Always stop before a pedestrian crossing, even if no one is crossing.

22. According to the law an accordian style bus:

Is obliged to display rectangular stickers on rear wall of the bus .
Is obliged to display two stripes on the rear wall of the bus 4X100 cm.
Is obliged to display Stickers and stripes.
Is obliged to display two reflecting stripes and writen on them "keep distance".

23. On an inter-urban route service bus, who is designated to sit in the two front seats either side of the aisle?

Security personnel.
Parents riding with children under five years.
Soldiers in uniform only.
Handicapped and elderly people only.

24. What should you do when driving on a narrow roadway and you are suddenly approached by a vehicle from the opposite direction?

Honk and signal with your hands for the driver to return to his lane.
Slow down and swerve as far to the right as possible, but don’t pull off the road.
Slow down, move as far to the right as possible and, if necessary, pull off the road.
Turn on your high beam and signal the other driver to return to his lane.

25. What does the law state as regards to fueling a vehicle which carries more than 11 passengers?

It is allowed to fuel the vehicle, provided that a fire extinguisher is located close by.
It is forbidden to fuel the vehicle while passengers are still on board.
It is allowed to fuel the vehicle when it stands next to a fire extinguishing station.
It is allowed by means of self-fueling.

26. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

It helps to escape quickly to the “hard shoulders” in case of danger.
It allows you to stay within the permitted distance of 40cm from the road’s edge.
There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roadways.
It reduces the response distance in case of immediate danger.

27. What is the maximum permitted length of a dual axle bus?

There is no length restriction, but the length of its rear extension should not exceed 3.5 meters.
13 meters; and for an articulated bus – 18 meters.
15.5 meters; and for an articulated bus – 18.75 meters.
13.5 meters.

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

No through road (cul-de sac) to your right.
Vehicle exit from a parking lot on the right.
Give right-of-way to incoming vehicles and to vehicles turning left.
Give right-of-way while making a right turn.

29. What is a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a manager of an authorized garage, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman, a car assessor or a driving examiner due to a malfunction of the vehicle or damage caused by an accident.
A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a driving examiner, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman when the driver commits a traffic offence

30. Is a bus driver permitted to drive with one of its doors open?

It is only permitted when the air-conditioning system malfunctions.
It is only permitted when there are no passengers on the bus.
It is only permitted when approaching a level crossing.
Driving with an open door is forbidden.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. In which cases are you legally obliged to slow down?

2. Driving at dark with the high beam turned on might:

3. Which road sign would follow road sign 710?

4. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

5. Under which circumstances should you slow down your driving?

6. Is it permitted to park a vehicle besides a pedestrian safety guardrail?

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

8. What is the legal definition of a “road”

9. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

10. When a public vehicle lets off passengers - is it regarded as stopping?

11. What is a meter-based tariff?

12. According to the law, while driving at night and in good weather conditions – what is the minimal distance that should be covered by the vehicle’s headlights?

13. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle when its front field of vision is restricted?

14. Is it permitted to use any means of visual display, which can be viewed by the driver, other than the vehicle’s G.P.S control and navigation display?

15. When is it permitted to park on the left side of the road?

16. In a hybrid vehicle:

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

18. What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

19. Are passengers on the taxi’s back seat exempt from wearing a seat belt on urban roads?

20. What is the meaning of this traffic light when it is placed above your driving lane?

21. What are you required to do when the following traffic light is placed (and is flashing)?

22. According to the law an accordian style bus:

23. On an inter-urban route service bus, who is designated to sit in the two front seats either side of the aisle?

24. What should you do when driving on a narrow roadway and you are suddenly approached by a vehicle from the opposite direction?

25. What does the law state as regards to fueling a vehicle which carries more than 11 passengers?

26. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

27. What is the maximum permitted length of a dual axle bus?

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

29. What is a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

30. Is a bus driver permitted to drive with one of its doors open?