Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

Quick wear of the clutch and of the gearbox.
When the braking forces or the vehicle's inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.
Excessive change of gears.
When the engine is worn out and cannot stabilize the vehicle.

2. Is it permitted for a bus, which uses a public transportation lane, to overtake an overtaking vehicle?

Yes, but only on inter-urban roads.
Yes.
Yes, but only if there are no passengers on the bus.
Yes, but only if it overtakes a commercial vehicle.

3. 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.

4. What rule applies to the transportation of packages on a bus?

It is permitted to transport freight which is relevant to the passenger’s livelihood.
It is permitted to transport packages when they are not disturbing or harmful to the passengers.
It is permitted to transport packages when it is determined by the license holder to use half the space of the bus for freight transportation.
It is permitted to transport packages with hazardous materials, provided that they are well packed and placed in the luggage compartment of the bus.

5. Is it permitted, in an urban road, to stop, stand or park a vehicle on the roadway or on the hard shoulder?

It is prohibited in any case to park on the hard shoulder.
Yes, provided that the vehicle remains under supervision.
Yes, when it is not prohibited by law or by any road sign, and when traffic is not disturbed.
Yes, always.

6. It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

Only from the farthest left lane in which you are permitted to drive.
From a left-turn lane or from any other lane which doesn’t have a prohibiting sign.
From every lane that is marked with left or right-turn arrows.
From a left-turn lane only.

7. 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.

8. In order to shift gears from parking (P) to Drive (R or D) in an automatic transmission vehicle, you should:

Step on the brake pedal, press on the selector lock button, and apply the gear selector to Drive.
Step on the brake pedal and the gear will be shifted automatically.
Press on the immobilizer (operating button) and the gear will be shifted automatically.
Step on the clutch and shift the gear handle.

9. Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

10. Under which conditions is it permitted to make a U-turn?

Making a U-turn is only allowed in a roadway that has at least three lanes.
It is permitted everywhere, but the turn must be made without any maneuvering.
When no traffic disturbance is caused and no passerby is at risk, provided that there is no road sign that prohibits making a U-turn.
A U-turn is permitted in an intersection only.

11. Whilst driving, it is permitted to take one hand off the wheel for the following purpose only:

Receiving a mobile phone call.
Change gears.
Reading or sending an SMS Message.
Adjusting the passenger seat besides the driver.

12. 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.

13. 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.

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

Careful! You are entering a section with a speed limit.
Closed to all vehicles from both directions.
On-way street ahead.
Slow down, hazardous place ahead without designated marking.

15. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.
Yes, but on urban roads only.
Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.
No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

16. A minibus is designed to transport up to:

16 passengers apart from the driver.
12 passengers besides the driver.
16 passengers including the driver.
8 passengers besides the driver.

17. When would the following vehicles be able to continue driving?

Only when the barrier is completely opened and a green light is shown by the traffic light.
You should only refer to the barrier and not to the traffic light.
When the light in the traffic light changes to a steady yellow.
Immediately as the barrier starts to open and a flickering red light is shown by the traffic light.

18. If a public bus driver runs out of tickets for a certain route – should he refuse driving a passenger who gets on the bus?

It is forbidden to let that passenger on the bus.
The driver must drive the passenger.
The driver must only drive the passenger in road sections he has tickets for.
The driver doesn’t have to drive that passenger.

19. Is a taxi driver permitted to take an additional passenger during a taxi ride that was ordered by another passenger?

Only at night, according to the definition of tariff 2.
Yes, but only with the consent of the passenger that ordered the ride and without extra payment until the destination that was determined.
Yes, but without payment.
Yes, provided that the additional passenger pays half of the fare.

20. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

No. you must only obey a traffic policeman who directs traffic in an intersection.
Yes, even if his directions contradict those of a road sign.
Generally not.
Yes, but only concerning traffic directions that are given within the intersection.

21. 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.

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

Continue driving, pay attention to vehicles merging from your left.
Change lane and allow approaching vehicles from the right to merge.
Give right-of-way to vehicles merging from your right.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles merging from your right.

23. Where in the vehicle should the fluorescent vest be kept (except for motor-cycles)?

In the driver compartment.
Next to the spare (reserve) wheel.
In the vehicle’s trunk.
In the vehicle’s engine.

24. According to the picture, how are you required to conduct yourself when driving on the roadway?

Ignore the vehicle coming out of the dirt road and take right of way.
Pay attention to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.
Give right of way to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.
Continue driving without doing anything special.

25. What class of license is required for driving buses or commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg?

26. How do you give a signal for braking?

By turning on the four direction indicators.
By putting out the right hand through the left window.
By the brake lights.
By putting out the right hand through the right window.

27. The auxiliary (parking/hand) brake is used by the driver:

To reinforce the braking force of the service (foot) brake.
Only new drivers use the auxiliary brake.
To assist the driver when he begins driving on a steep uphill climb only.
To secure his vehicle from any movement.

28. A vehicle driver must slow down when he:

Overtakes on a two-way road.
Arrives to the beginning of a steep uphill climb.
Overtakes on a one-way road.
Drives down a steep or long descent.

29. 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.

30. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

A fine of 80,000 NIS
6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.
None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days
Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

2. Is it permitted for a bus, which uses a public transportation lane, to overtake an overtaking vehicle?

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

4. What rule applies to the transportation of packages on a bus?

5. Is it permitted, in an urban road, to stop, stand or park a vehicle on the roadway or on the hard shoulder?

6. It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

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

8. In order to shift gears from parking (P) to Drive (R or D) in an automatic transmission vehicle, you should:

9. Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

10. Under which conditions is it permitted to make a U-turn?

11. Whilst driving, it is permitted to take one hand off the wheel for the following purpose only:

12. In a hybrid vehicle:

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

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

15. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

16. A minibus is designed to transport up to:

17. When would the following vehicles be able to continue driving?

18. If a public bus driver runs out of tickets for a certain route – should he refuse driving a passenger who gets on the bus?

19. Is a taxi driver permitted to take an additional passenger during a taxi ride that was ordered by another passenger?

20. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

21. Describe the following situation:

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

23. Where in the vehicle should the fluorescent vest be kept (except for motor-cycles)?

24. According to the picture, how are you required to conduct yourself when driving on the roadway?

25. What class of license is required for driving buses or commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg?

26. How do you give a signal for braking?

27. The auxiliary (parking/hand) brake is used by the driver:

28. A vehicle driver must slow down when he:

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

30. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?