Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

You should signal with the winker when you are 150 meters before the turn.
You should only signal before making right-hand and left-hand turns.
You should only signal when other passersby are near.
In such place and time that other road users can notice the given signal.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. What is the maximum number of passengers permitted to ride a minibus?

As indicated in the vehicle’s registration documents.
As the number of seatbelts installed in the vehicle.
As the number of seats in the vehicle.
20 passengers besides the driver.

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

Slow down and prepare for a possible stop if necessary, before the railway tracks.
Stop 2 meters before the railway tracks and check if a train is approaching.
Drive faster and quickly cross the railway tracks.
If you see the train’s lights, stop 30 meters before the railway tracks.

6. Which vehicles are permitted to enter a freeway?

Only private motor vehicles.
Every motor and non-motor vehicle.
A motor vehicle which is permitted and capable of driving at the speed that is indicated on the road sign.
Every motor vehicle, except for heavy trucks which might disturb traffic due to their low speed.

7. What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

A suspended bridge or a tunnel designated for roadway crossing by pedestrians.
Every place on the roadway in which pedestrians usually cross.
A place in which school children cross.
A roadway section that is designated, by marking or by traffic sign, to permit pedestrian to cross the road. .

8. 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.

9. When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

After signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you only.
In order to prevent a road accident that cannot be prevented in any other way.
When the driving speed doesn’t fit with the road conditions.
When the road is distorted.

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

Avoid driving on the right lane.
Give right of way to all vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
Drive faster to cross this section quickly.
Continue driving in normal speed, you have right of way.

11. How should vehicle drivers conduct themselves while driving on a road with a narrow and steep hill..

The driver of the descending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and make way for the ascending vehicle
The driver of the ascending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and allow the descending vehicle to continue driving.
First one to arrive is first to enter into the narrow section.
It is sufficient that they both deviate to the right, onto the roadway’s edge, to prevent collision.

12. When entering a curve and driving through it a driver is required to:

Accelerate at the entry to the curve and slow down in the middle of it.
Accelerate to ensure smooth turning.
Slow down and maintain a constant speed
Stay close to the middle of the roadway to ensure vehicle stability.

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

Begining of traffic restriction zone.
The minimum permitted speed is 30 k.p.h.
Beginning of 30 k.p.h zone.
The maximum permitted speed is 30 k.p.h.

14. Whilst driving on a rough road, you should:

Slow down and increase your alertness.
Hold your foot on the clutch pedal continuously to ensure smooth driving.
Hold your foot on the brake pedal, to be instantly prepared for any occurrence.
Drive faster to avoid shakings and pits.

15. A driver approaches a pedestrian crossing marked on the road.Although ther are no pedestrians on the crossing. The driver should,

Slow down to ensure that there no pedestrians in the vicinity.
Pass with caution but no need to slow down.
Accelerate before pedestrians arrive
Sound the horn and accelerate to clear the crossing

16. How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?

Swerve left and accelerate to avoid hitting passengers that are about to get out of the vehicle.
Continue driving normally.
Slow down and be prepared to stop, in order to avoid hitting the open door.
Honk loudly and continuously and swerve left, to avoid hitting the opening door.

17. What is a “blind spot”?

The distance a driver should keep from other vehicles while driving in reverse.
Part of the vehicle's circumference in which the driver cannot see or detect road users.
The non-paved area around the vehicle.
Part of the vehicle's circumference which the driver can only see through the mirrors.

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

Dangerous descent ahead.
Right curve followed by left curve ahead.
Winding road.
Instruction sign – hairpin curve.

19. What should a driver always do before making left a U-turn?

Make sure that the proper gear is shifted and that the headlights are turned on.
Make sure that the turn is permitted and that it doesn’t cause any traffic disturbance.
Alert about his intention by turning on the four direction indicators.
Position the vehicle on the right of the road from which he intends to turn.

20. What is required from a vehicle driver that passes the scene of a road accident with casualties?

He should stop at the side of the road and mark the site of the accident with a warning triangle to be seen to a distance of fifty meters.
If he was not involved in the accident, he should continue driving without stopping by.
He should stop at the side of the road, help to clear the vehicles away from the road and allow the traffic to flow freely and uninterruptedly. .
He should stop at the site of the accident, provide casualties with first-aid, to the best of his ability and training, and call the rescue forces.

21. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop 12 meters before the pedestrian crossing and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.
The pedestrian noticed you and therefore he should stop and allow you to cross the intersection safely.
The pedestrian doesn’t notice you. Honk gently to signal him that you wish to continue driving.
Slow down and even stop if needed, and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.

22. What is required from a driver that approaches the road signs appearing in the following picture?

To adjust his driving speed to 90 k.p.h, in accordance with the traffic sign.
To adjust to urban driving speed, give right of way to the vehicle on his right on the road and be careful of pedestrians.
Only to pay special attention to the presence of children on the road.
The driver should continue driving normally.

23. What characterizes the roads that follow this road sign?

They pass through an urban area, including residential neighborhoods with pedestrian activity.
They pass through a Kibbutz or Moshav only.
They connect between main cities.
You are entering an area with road works.

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

Follow the direction of the white arrow. Traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.
You have right of way over on-coming traffic
Driving backwards is prohibited.
Give right-of-way in a narrow road to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.

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

Drive faster when yellow light is displayed by the sign.
Always stop before the intersection with traffic lights.
Continue driving carefully and obey the traffic light.
Ignore this sign, as it obligates public vehicle drivers only.

26. How should a driver turn left from a two-way road (A) to a one-way road (B)?

From lanes 1 or 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..
From lane 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..
From lane 1 to lane 5.
From lane 2 to lane 5.

27. In a school bus, it is prohibited to:

Carry students without an escorting adult.
Carry students without at least one escorting adult.
Carry adults standing up.
Carry children standing up.

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

Careful, danger of sliding.
Traffic congestion ahead (illuminated sign).
Careful, men at work.
Caution! Keep distance.

29. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.
An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.
Any manager of a licensed garage.
The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

30. Describe the following situation:

Children playing on the roadway. I shall honk to warn them and pass them from their left.
Children playing on the roadway. In order not to disturb them, I shall pass them from their right.
Children playing on the road. I will take every necessary precaution so as not to endanger them.
I noticed children playing. I shall honk so that they clear the roadway and don’t disturb me.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

2. Define “bus”:

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

4. What is the maximum number of passengers permitted to ride a minibus?

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

6. Which vehicles are permitted to enter a freeway?

7. What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

8. 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?

9. When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

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

11. How should vehicle drivers conduct themselves while driving on a road with a narrow and steep hill..

12. When entering a curve and driving through it a driver is required to:

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

14. Whilst driving on a rough road, you should:

15. A driver approaches a pedestrian crossing marked on the road.Although ther are no pedestrians on the crossing. The driver should,

16. How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?

17. What is a “blind spot”?

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

19. What should a driver always do before making left a U-turn?

20. What is required from a vehicle driver that passes the scene of a road accident with casualties?

21. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

22. What is required from a driver that approaches the road signs appearing in the following picture?

23. What characterizes the roads that follow this road sign?

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

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

26. How should a driver turn left from a two-way road (A) to a one-way road (B)?

27. In a school bus, it is prohibited to:

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

29. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

30. Describe the following situation: