Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Is a bus driver permitted to talk with the passengers while driving?

Yes, but only with security personnel on duty.
Yes, but only about matters relating to the journey and without turning his head away from the road.
A bus driver is strictly forbidden to talk with the passengers.
Yes, but only with the conductor or ticket seller.

2. Which seats are reserved for security personnel on a route service bus?

When driving on a non urban road - the two front seats on either side of the passageway.
The double seat behind the driver partition.
The seat after the front door and the seat after the rear door.
In a city bus, across from the rear door.

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

Careful, speed bumps ahead.
Careful, falling rocks.
Road works ahead.
Archeological works ahead.

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4. Who is required to certify that the meter is properly functioning if its seal is disconnected?

Only a qualified service provider.
The taxi owner, who is required to sign the certification.
The Licensing Office near the driver’s place of residence.
The Controller of Road Traffic.

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

Careful, electric bus ahead.
Careful! Local train ( or tram) crosses in both direction on the road ahead.
Careful, railway crossing.
Passenger train station.

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6. During the vehicle’s annual test, the licensing facility shall register:

The number of kilometers traveled by the vehicle, as indicated on its odometer.
The number of traffic offenses perpetrated within the vehicle.
The number of seatbelts in the vehicle.
The number of head-rests in the vehicle.

7. 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.

8. Who is responsible to perform a security check on a bus?

The bus driver should do it before and during every ride.
A security check is performed by a qualified security.
The bus driver must perform a security check at the end of the ride only.
The bus driver must perform a security check before the beginning of the ride only.

9. 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.

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

No entry for non-motor vehicles only.
Entry is permitted for tractors and work vehicles.
Careful! road-works.
No entry for tractors and work vehicles.

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11. Why are you required to be more careful while driving after dark?

The duty of care only applies under conditions of fog and rain.
The duty of care applies only in case of blinding.
Because visibility (seeing and being seen) is limited.
You are not required to be extra cautious during the dark.

12. Is it obligatory to turn-on the bus headlights during the day as well?

Yes, but only during winter, autumn and spring.
Yes, on city routes, when there are passengers on the vehicle.
No, except on intercity routes.
Yes, every year between November 1st and March 31st.

13. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a municipal inspector in uniform?

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to parking directions within city limits
No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license
Usually not
Yes, if the directions are related to traffic control.

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

Drive lright Turn after the sign.
Winding road.
Left turn followed by a right turn.
Drive to the right Turn before the sign.

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15. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.
Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.
Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.
Slow down and become more alert.

16. When visibility conditions are impaired:

Stay close to the vehicle in front, to be assisted by its lights.
Keep to the right of the road and drive faster until visibility conditions improve.
Drive slower and maintain a wider gap from the vehicle in front.
Maintain normal speed, but remain constantly alert in case an emergency brake is required.

17. Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

The speed limit in that road section.
The vehicle’s speed, considering traffic condition, road condition and visibility.
When driving uphill, there is no consideration whether to shift to higher or lower gear.
The only affecting factor is the cumulative driving distance.

18. 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.

19. How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

Dirt might damage the safety systems.
A clean vehicle helps to improve the driver’s concentration and general feeling.
A dirty vehicle endangers and pollutes its close environment.
They impair the driver’s vision.

20. Where should a panoramic mirror be installed in a bus?

In the back of the bus, so that the driver can see all the passengers.
In the front of the bus, so that the driver can see all the passengers.
In the center of the bus, so that the driver can see all the passengers.
There is no need for a panoramic mirror, as the bus already has enough mirrors.

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

No left turn for public vehicles only.
A turn at the nearest left or nearest right turn is not permitted.
No left or U-turn.
No left U-turn only.

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22. When driving behind a big truck:

When a “general danger” sign is placed, and due to the size of the truck, you should keep from it a distance that is thrice bigger than the statutory distance. .
Keep a safe distance for safe braking – The law requires a gap of not less than one second.
Keep a small as possible distance from the vehicle in front.
Due to the vehicle’s size - Keep a distance that doubles the statutory gap.

23. You are driving in a two-lane one-way street and try to overtake the vehicle driving in front of you. The main risk in deviating to the left is:

The crossing of an unbroken separation line.
An incoming vehicle driving in your opposite direction might appear on the lane to your left.
Disturbing a vehicle driving in the left lane.
Disturbing a vehicle driving behind you on your lane.

24. Is a bus driver required to hold in the vehicle an extra pair of glasses / contact lenses?

Yes.
Yes, even if he is not the acting driver at that time.
Yes, every driver of a commercial vehicle must hold an extra pair, even when he doesn’t carry any passengers.
Yes, every acting driver of a commercial vehicle that carries up to 6 passengers must hold an extra pair.

25. Why is it important to drive on the right side of the road?

It allows you to be assisted by the yellow line for driving in a straight line.
It qllows vehicle passengers to easily exit the vehicle.
Driving on the right side of the road is of no significance, except for one-way roadways.
In order to keep a distance from incoming traffic from the opposite direction, and reducing the risk of “head on” collision.

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26. Is a minibus permitted to park within the limits of the following road sign?

No.
Yes.
Yes, but only on weekdays from 21:00 until 05:30.
Yes, but only on weekends.

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27. “Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect: The distance has no influence on vehicle wear or fuel consumption.
Correct: Keeping distance prevents brake wear and excessive fuel consumption due to frequent acceleration and braking.
Incorrect: Using the breaks and the accelerator in order to regulate wind flow is important for increasing the driver’s alertness.
Incorrect: Keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front of you causes brake wear.

28. What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.
The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.
A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle
Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

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29. When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

When the other vehicle drives in the right lane and signals left.
When the other vehicle indicates and positions itself to turn left.
When there is an open lane to the right of the other vehicle.
When the other vehicle is in the central lane and signals right.

30. Is a minibus permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

Yes, under its definition as a bus and according to the provisions of the sign.
Yes, because all vehicles are permitted to drive on that road.
No, because it doesn’t carry the number of passengers required by the sign.
No, because a minibus without passengers does not serve as a bus.

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