Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. What is a bus driver obliged to do once he reaches his final destination?

Once the destination stop is announced he is permitted to leave the bus immediately, .without waiting.
He should stay on the bus until the last passenger comes off.
He may leave the bus, provided that he leaves the air-conditioning on.
He should leave the bus straight after shutting off the engine.

3. What are we required to see in the outer side mirrors of the vehicle?

The tip of the vehicle’s side body and the road at the sides of the vehicle.
Any moving vehicle to the right of our vehicle.
Any vehicle to the left of our vehicle, including pedestrians.
The back wheel and the area in front of it.

4. When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

When his driver’s license states that he must wear them while driving.
Only when he is driving during lighting up time, and provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
Only when he is driving during night time, provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
While driving in limited visibility and when he is dazzeled.

5. Taxi meter tariff 1 is:

Day tariff from 06:30 until 21:00.
Day tariff from 07:30 until 20:00.
Day tariff from 05:30 until 22:00.
Day tariff from 05:30 until 21:00.

6. Can a bus driver prevent a passenger from entering the bus if he is wearing clothes that might contaminate the bus seats?

No. Only the company manager shall determine who is prohibited to enter the bus.
No. Only the dispatcher is permitted to do so.
No. Only the police can authorize to prevent a person from entering the bus.
Yes.

7. What reason justifies an unexpected pull from the roadway into the “hard shoulder”?

Sudden appearance of an undesirable element in the driving lane.
When another vehicle stops in the opposite lane without giving an appropriate signal.
Ringing of the vehicle's cellular phone.
Technical malfunction in the vehicle’s air conditioning system.

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

Two-way traffic on the road ahead.
Entry to the boundaries of an urban road/s.
Give right-of-way to drivers approaching from the opposite direction.
You have right-of-way over traffic from the opposite direction.

9. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.
To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.
The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.
To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

10. On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

On all of them, regardless of weight.
On a vehicle weighing at 8,000 kg or more.
On a vehicle weighing at least 12,000 kg.
On a vehicle weighing weighing 4,500 kg or more.

11. How does driving on the right side of the road affect drivers' field of vision?

Keeping to the right improves the field of vision of the drivers in the vehicles behind you.
Driving on the right reduces the view angle of those driving behind you.
There is no connection between driving on the right and the field of view.
The field of vision is not affected: A comfortable field of view can only be created by doubling the required distance between vehicles.

12. How would a strong side-wind affect the movement of the tall truck?

The wind pushes to divert the truck, and the truck driver would be forced to slow down and overcome the lateral force that pushes him to the side.
It would have no effect. A commercial vehicle carrying a heavy load is not affected at all by side winds.
Side winds do not affect heavy vehicles.
It would have no effect. The truck, without cargo, is not affected by the force of side winds.

13. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

Keep driving straight or right only.
You may continue driving in the direction of the arrow only.
Only public vehicles are permitted to turn in the direction of the arrow.
Cross the intersection and clear it quickly, in every direction you want to go.

14. What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

You should use the horn and cross the obstacle in front.
Go! You have “right of way” in the road that is in front of you.
You should pass through the sidewalk, if it is free.
You should give right-of-way to vehicles that are coming from the opposite side.

15. What should you do when your vehicle makes unreasonable noise?

A vehicle making unreasonable noise should not be driven.
It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise under the approval of the local authority.
It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise in a freeway.
It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise unrestrictedly.

16. What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

Serve as an alternative to the service brakes (foot brake), in order to stop the vehicle when it is under imminent danger during an emergency.
Assist the parking brake (hand brake) while parking on a steep descent.
Balance the engine’s function and regulate the motor rotations,
To reduce the vehicle speed, without using the vehicle’s braking system, e.g. during a long descent.

17. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.
No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.
Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.
No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

18. Can a temporary sign, which is posted under the direction of a police officer, be regarded as a legitimate traffic sign?

No, it is not a legitimate traffic sign
Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign
Yes, it is regarded as a legitimate traffic sign
Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign

19. 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.

20. When should the taxi roof-sign give an “Available” signal?

Only during the winter and when there are passengers in the taxi.
Only during the day and when there are passengers in the taxi.
Only on holidays
Whenever there are no passengers in the taxi.

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

End of overtaking restriction.
From here on parking is prohibited.
End of urban area.
Stopping and parking is permitted.

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

No entry for private vehicles.
No entry for all motor vehicles, except for motorcycles without a side-car.
No parking for all vehicles.
No entry for all vehicles, except for private passenger vehicles.

23. 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.

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

Bicycle traffic crossing ahead.
Careful! Two-wheeled motor vehicle.
Give right-of-way to bicyclists.
Bicycle path.

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

Maintain your current speed.
Drive faster in order to clear the intersection.
Portable traffic sign ahead.
Caution, traffic light ahead.

26. 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.

27. When driving in reverse:

You must use another person to guide you.
You must use another person to guide you on highways..
You must use another person to guide you during "lighting up time".
You are permitted to use another person to guide you.

28. According to the law, how should you (vehicle no. 3) behave at the following intersection?

Give right of way to the blue vehicle (1).
Cross carefully. The two other drivers should yield (3).
Give right of way to both vehicles (1,2).
Give right of way to the yellow vehicle (2).

29. What should a driver do when one of the vehicle’s two headlights is malfunctioning during the night?

He shouldn’t continue driving, and he cannot continue driving before the malfunction is fixed.
He shouldn’t continue driving only if the low beam is malfunctioning.
He shouldn’t continue driving only if the high beam is malfunctioning.
He can continue driving until the nearest garage.

30. What effect does driving whilst keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front has on the vehicle’s fuel consumption and wear?

It is required to keep a proper distance to prevent accidents only, and it has no effect on the vehicle’s wear or fuel consumption.
The shorter is the distance kept from the vehicle in front, the lower are both brake wear and fuel consumption.
In order to keep proper distance from the vehicle in front you are required to constantly use the brakes, and therefore it causes quick brake wear.
When proper distance is kept – brake wear and engine fuel consumption are reduced,

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

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

2. What is a bus driver obliged to do once he reaches his final destination?

3. What are we required to see in the outer side mirrors of the vehicle?

4. When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

5. Taxi meter tariff 1 is:

6. Can a bus driver prevent a passenger from entering the bus if he is wearing clothes that might contaminate the bus seats?

7. What reason justifies an unexpected pull from the roadway into the “hard shoulder”?

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

9. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

10. On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

11. How does driving on the right side of the road affect drivers' field of vision?

12. How would a strong side-wind affect the movement of the tall truck?

13. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

14. What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

15. What should you do when your vehicle makes unreasonable noise?

16. What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

17. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

18. Can a temporary sign, which is posted under the direction of a police officer, be regarded as a legitimate traffic sign?

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

20. When should the taxi roof-sign give an “Available” signal?

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

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

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

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

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

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

27. When driving in reverse:

28. According to the law, how should you (vehicle no. 3) behave at the following intersection?

29. What should a driver do when one of the vehicle’s two headlights is malfunctioning during the night?

30. What effect does driving whilst keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front has on the vehicle’s fuel consumption and wear?