Theory Exam - Meteoria

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

Cross the roundabout from its left.
The drivers inside the roundabout should yield when you enter it.
Roundabout ahead.
No right-of-way in the next square.

2. From which side should a driver approach his vehicle before entering it?

From the vehicle’s front and he should face the traffic.
The direction from which he approaches the vehicle is meaningless, because other drivers are forbidden to endanger a driver that enters his vehicle.
From behind the vehicle while his back is turned to the traffic, and from the right door, where there is no danger from traffic.
From behind the vehicle while his back is turned to the traffic.

3. What is the penalty of a passenger who was requested by the conductor to show his bus tickets but failed to do so?

The conductor may order him to leave the bus.
He should pay the bus fare and a fine, according to the type of bus ride.
The passenger did not commit any offense. The driver is the one that violated the law, because he didn’t charge the bus fare from the passenger.
He should pay double fare.

4. Is a “restricted vehicle” permitted to use a road in which the following traffic sign is placed?

Yes, driving at a minimum speed of 55 k.p.h.
Yes, driving at a maximum speed of 55 k.p.h.
Yes, on a freeway only.
No.

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

Entrance to a freeway. (Motorway)
Suspension bridge over a freeway.
Freeway interchange ahead.
Exit from a freeway.

6. 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.

7. “Drinking alcohol disrupts the driver’s judgment and as a result he takes more risks”: Correct or incorrect?

Correct.
It is rarely correct.
It is only correct for women drivers.
Incorrect. Alcohol improves the ability to drive.

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

Entry is permitted for all commercial motor vehicles that have an all up weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.
No entry for any vehicle that has an all up weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.
No entry only for commercial motor vehicles that have an all up weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.
No entry only for public vehicles that have a lesser all up weight than what is indicated in the sign.

9. Which norms of conduct are required from bus drivers and conductors?

They must behave politely and courteously.
They should assist babies and old people and ensure they have a place to sit.
They should speak quietly.
They should behave according to the accepted social rules of courtesy in their place of residence.

10. How would you drive on a wet road?

Accelerate until the end of the wet section – in order to enhance safety.
Step on the clutch pedal intermittently.
Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, according to the road conditions.
The same as on a dry road. There is no difference.

11. Where are wastebaskets required to be installed in a taxi?

On both sides of the back seats.
Besides the driver’s seat and besides the back seat.
Besides all taxi windows.
Besides the left doors.

12. What is the fare for carrying a wheelchair in a taxi?

It should be carried free of charge.
Half of tariff 1.
Half of the route service fare.
It should be free of charge if the handicapped person is not on the taxi.

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

It is forbidden to turn left from the left lane.
You have right-of-way on the narrow road over opposite traffic.
Only driving forward is permitted.
Left lane reverts to turning left only.

14. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

Keep to the right of the road and enter the curve with cautions.
Keep to the right without changing your driving speed.
Drive in high gear.
Slow down considerably and keep driving on the left side of the roadway.

15. What is the meaning of red-yellow painted curbstones?

A marking to emphasize and indicate sidewalks of different heights,
Absolutely no stopping, except for the vehicle types that are permitted by the sign.
Parking is permitted with parking tickets.
Unrestricted parking for public vehicles is permitted.

16. Which traffic sign that is placed before an intersection requires drivers to give right-of-way?

17. What is signified when a traffic light displays red and yellow lights simultaneously?

Cross the intersection quickly.
Prepare to drive when the green light appears.
When turning right give right-of-way to pedestrians.
The traffic light will shortly display red light only.

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

Beware! Dead spots.
Beware! Speed restriction bumps on the road ahead.
Beware ! Rough road.
Beware ! Obstacles on the road. .

19. Why should we avoid running the vehicle’s engine in a closed placed?

Because the emitted burnt gases (exhaust)are toxic.
To avoid engine over-heating due to poor ventilation.
There is no need to avoid it, because it is not important whether or not the engine is running in a closed or open place.
Because the engine cannot be operated in a closed place.

20. “Drinking alcohol has an adverse effect on eyesight”: Correct or incorrect?

Correct.
Incorrect.
It is only correct for drivers wearing eyeglasses.
It is only correct during the night.

21. What is the correct way to stand or leave an over-210-centimeters-wide motor vehicle during “light time”?

The four indicator lights and the portable lamp should be turned on and a warning triangle should be placed.
The vehicle’s side and width projection light should be turned on, unless the road’s lighting is sufficient for observing the vehicle.
The vehicle’s side light should be turned on, and the portable lamp should be flickering.
There is no provision of law for this type of vehicle, but only for over-280-centimeters-wide vehicles.

22. On a sharp curve, slow down:

When you exit the curve.
Straight after entering the curve.
All along the curve.
Before entering the curve.

23. What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

He should continue driving without changing his speed and driving lane.
An overtaken vehicle should take no interest in the overtaking vehicle, and should continue driving normally.
Deviate as much as possible to the road’s edge, without changing his speed.
Stop at the side of the road and allow the traffic to pass him.

24. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

The driver should not cross the separation line, but he is permitted to make a left U-turn.
The driver of the marked vehicle should drive on the right of the lines, and he is prohibited from crossing the continuous separation line.
The marked vehicle is permitted to cross the unbroken separation line.
The marked vehicle should drive on the left side of the unbroken line.

25. Which of the following sentences is correct regarding the duty to carry passengers on a public vehicle?

It is not obligatory to drive any passenger and it is prohibited to charge more than the stated priced for that ride.
It is permitted to charge more than the stated priced for that ride – when the driver is tired.
It is obligatory to carry any passenger that is willing to pay for the ride.
It is obligatory to carry every passenger and it is permitted to charge more than the stated price – if the passenger’s consents.

26. Is a vehicle driver allowed to exceed the speed limit while overtaking?

Yes, in a non-urban road only.
No.
Yes, in a freeway only.
Yes, when overtaking a motorcycle.

27. What is the order of actions to be taken in order to stop or park?

Check if it is permitted; make a peripheral check and slow down carefully.
The order of actions before parking is of no significance.
Slow down, deviate, stop and signal.
The order of actions doesn’t matter. The important thing is to do it carefully.

28. How is a driver required to conduct himself when intending to overtake a school transport bus that stopped to pick-up and let down children?

Overtake the bus quickly, according to the customary overtaking stages.
Stop behind the bus and then overtake it.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Honk continuously and overtake.

29. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

Driving at a speed that allows the driver to perform other actions, which are not essential to driving.
Driving in a similar speed to that of the other drivers around you.
Taking account of road and traffic conditions, in a manner that the driver maintains absolute control of the vehicle and can stop safely at all times.
When the driving speed is determined at the driver’s own discretion, and provided that it doesn’t exceed the statutory speed limit.

30. Driving down a long steep hill on a n Inter-urban road

Go to a higher gear to complete the gradient quickly.
Travel in Neutral.
Brake for a few seconds so as not to drive too fast
Sow down, change down to a lower gear according to the gradient

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

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

2. From which side should a driver approach his vehicle before entering it?

3. What is the penalty of a passenger who was requested by the conductor to show his bus tickets but failed to do so?

4. Is a “restricted vehicle” permitted to use a road in which the following traffic sign is placed?

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

6. 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”?

7. “Drinking alcohol disrupts the driver’s judgment and as a result he takes more risks”: Correct or incorrect?

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

9. Which norms of conduct are required from bus drivers and conductors?

10. How would you drive on a wet road?

11. Where are wastebaskets required to be installed in a taxi?

12. What is the fare for carrying a wheelchair in a taxi?

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

14. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

15. What is the meaning of red-yellow painted curbstones?

16. Which traffic sign that is placed before an intersection requires drivers to give right-of-way?

17. What is signified when a traffic light displays red and yellow lights simultaneously?

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

19. Why should we avoid running the vehicle’s engine in a closed placed?

20. “Drinking alcohol has an adverse effect on eyesight”: Correct or incorrect?

21. What is the correct way to stand or leave an over-210-centimeters-wide motor vehicle during “light time”?

22. On a sharp curve, slow down:

23. What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

24. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

25. Which of the following sentences is correct regarding the duty to carry passengers on a public vehicle?

26. Is a vehicle driver allowed to exceed the speed limit while overtaking?

27. What is the order of actions to be taken in order to stop or park?

28. How is a driver required to conduct himself when intending to overtake a school transport bus that stopped to pick-up and let down children?

29. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

30. Driving down a long steep hill on a n Inter-urban road