Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When is a bus driver obliged to display an identifying document?

At the request of a policeman only.
Only when a municipal inspector files a complaint against him.
When an income tax clerk requests to see his stock of tickets.
Whenever required to do so by any bus passenger.

2. Which body authorizes and performs taxi license change of ownership?

The Licensing Authority.
The Controller of Road Transport.
The Public Transportation and Railway Authority.
There is no need for a license-conveyance permit, as it contradicts the freedom of occupation choice.

3. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness whilst driving?

By driving faster to shorten your journey and arrive home early.
Black coffee is the solution for all problems.
A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.
By having adequate rest before driving and making rest and refreshment breaks during your journey.

4. When spending time in a club (pub):

It should be planned to wait one hour after leaving the pub, and then there should be no danger to drive.
It should be agreed that the person drinking the least amount of alcohol would drive after leaving the pub.
A designated driver, who abstains from drinking alcohol, should be determined in advance.
It should be agreed that the most experienced driver would drive after leaving the pub.

5. 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.

6. “restricted (Calm) zone” is a zone:

With a sign posted speed limit of 25 k.p.h.
With a sign posted speed limit of 40 k.p.h.
Designed for slow vehicles only.
With a sign posted speed limit of 30 k.p.h.

7. What is a driver always required to do when another vehicle “sits on his tail”?

Step on the brake pedal abruptly and continuously.
Verify that the distance he keeps from the vehicle driving in front will allow him to brake moderately and avoid the risk of a collision from behind.
You have nothing to do. The one driving behind is always found guilty in case of an accident.
Accelerate immediately and increase the distance from the vehicle behind.

8. Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

Yes it may, but only within a period of two years from the date in which the driver’s license was obtained.
No, it is not permitted to do so.
Yes, it is Legally permitted to do so.
No, only the Israel Police can instruct to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course

9. Are the vehicles within the sharp curve positioned correctly?

Yes, all vehicles are keeping to the right as required in this sort of situation.
Both vehicles are not keeping eye contact between them as required.
The wide side-distance enables a third vehicle to enter between them.
You should enter a sharp curve when you are close to the middle of the roadway.

10. What is the driver obliged to do according to the following picture?

Pull into the “hard shoulder” and slow down.
Slow down and keep to the right.
He is not obliged to do anything special.
Honk and flash his lights.

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

Play street. No parking.
End of play street.
An area in which children are allowed to play when accompanied by an adult only.
Speed limit beyond this point is 30 k.p.h.

12. “You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. The determining factor is the level of alcohol in the blood in relation to the legally allowed level.
Correct. You can drink quite a lot of one type of intoxicating drink without becoming drunk.
Correct. Alcohol affects driving only when different drinks are mixed.
Correct. You should not mix different types of drinks before driving.

13. What conduct can be expected from the vehicles in the following picture?

To slow down at the entry to the sharp curve and keep driving on the far right of the roadway.
Only the dark vehicle is obliged to slow down before entering the curve.
The white vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and give right of way to the dark vehicle.
The dark vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and allow the white vehicle to proceed.

14. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing that is being crossed by pedestrians?

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that cross the road from left to right only.
Slow down, honk and warn the pedestrians that you intend to continue driving.
Speed up and cross in front or behind them, without endangering them.
Always slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross the roadway safely.

15. What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

A parking space for two-wheelers.
Stopping is permitted for certain types of vehicles, as indicated in the signpost in place.
Stopping in the marked area is permitted for all types of vehicles.
A place where stopping is permitted for non-motor vehicles only.

16. How can a correct grip of the steering wheel help to control the vehicle and to keep it stable?

The way you grip the wheel is only important in sharp turns and curves, when the vehicle moves in high speed.
Correct wheel grip is only important in big and heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses.
In a new-model vehicle, the way we hold the steering wheel is important while driving in sharp curves.
A correct grip of the steering wheel allows precise turning of the wheel, thus allowing control at all times.

17. The wind resistance that a driving vehicle faces affects:

The vehicle’s speed and tire wear.
The wear and tear of the steering wheel system,
The capacity of the vehicle’s brakes.
The vehicle’s stability and speed.

18. A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

May be driven at a low speed of less than 40 Kmh.
Is prohibited from carrying passengers.
Is prohibited to be driven..
Is prohibited from carrying cargo.

19. Who is under obligation to be familiar with the traffic laws and obey them?

Only a pedestrian
Every road user.
Only a professional driver.
Only a driver.

20. What is the meaning of this sign?

End of a mountainous road.
Refreshment area for drivers. It is obligatory to turn on a blinking light, either yellow or red
Traffic cone, giving directions or marking an obstruction at a road works site.
Narrowing road.

21. Which types of vehicles must operate distress lights, or place a flashing yellow lamp, if forced to stand on a non-urban road during “light time”?

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg.
All vehicles, except for private vehicles and passenger transportation vehicles.
Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,000 kg and buses only.
All motor vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, buses and working vehicles.

22. Who is allowed to drive against traffic in a one-way street?

It is prohibited, except for a security vehicle on duty, or in accordance with a policeman’s directions
It is allowed for cyclists only
It is unconditionally prohibited, even when a policeman directs otherwise
It is allowed on holidays, when traffic is light and no disturbance is caused

23. On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

Both vehicles should pull into the “hard shoulders”.
Right of way should be given to commercial vehicles weighing more than 4 tons.
The vehicle driving uphill should stop.
The vehicle driving downhill should give way and stop if necessary.

24. It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

At least 30 meters.
At least 50 meters.
At least 25 meters.
At least 20 meters.

25. What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?

Vehicle skidding, due to reduced friction between the tires and the road.
Tire overheating, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
Better braking force, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
It might conceal important road signs.

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

Drive normally. The drivers from the opposite direction should give you right-of-way.
Stay on the right of road and pay attention to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.
Stay on the right lane because overtaking is prohibited.
Drive faster in the narrow road section.

27. When a driver is blinded by the sun, he should:

Look as low as possible to the roadway, to avoid blinding.
Overtake the vehicle in front because it is better to drive on an open roadway.
Stay close to the vehicle in front, so it can block the sun for him.
Slow down in accordance with his range of vision and use the sunshade.

28. Is it permitted to park a bus that is designed to transport at least 20 passengers in a parking place designed for private vehicles?

Yes, but only with a parking ticket.
Yes, in designated stations for passenger loading and unloading.
No.
Yes, but only if it doesn’t cause any traffic disturbance.

29. 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.

30. 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.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. When is a bus driver obliged to display an identifying document?

2. Which body authorizes and performs taxi license change of ownership?

3. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness whilst driving?

4. When spending time in a club (pub):

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

6. “restricted (Calm) zone” is a zone:

7. What is a driver always required to do when another vehicle “sits on his tail”?

8. Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

9. Are the vehicles within the sharp curve positioned correctly?

10. What is the driver obliged to do according to the following picture?

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

12. “You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

13. What conduct can be expected from the vehicles in the following picture?

14. What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing that is being crossed by pedestrians?

15. What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

16. How can a correct grip of the steering wheel help to control the vehicle and to keep it stable?

17. The wind resistance that a driving vehicle faces affects:

18. A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

19. Who is under obligation to be familiar with the traffic laws and obey them?

20. What is the meaning of this sign?

21. Which types of vehicles must operate distress lights, or place a flashing yellow lamp, if forced to stand on a non-urban road during “light time”?

22. Who is allowed to drive against traffic in a one-way street?

23. On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

24. It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

25. What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?

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

27. When a driver is blinded by the sun, he should:

28. Is it permitted to park a bus that is designed to transport at least 20 passengers in a parking place designed for private vehicles?

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

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