Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. “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.

2. When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

When the driver approaches speed limit.
Before completing an overtaking maneuver in a two-way road.
Reduction of speed is required when there is imminent danger to life or property.
When the driver is tired.

3. Is it permitted to drive on a separation area?

Yes, but only in order to cross it.
No, unless otherwise marked by a traffic sign.
Yes, always.
Yes, when the separation area is paved.

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

Crossroad ahead.
T-junction to the left.
Driving is permitted to the right only.
No through road (cul-de-sac) on the right.

5. What is the maximum allowed speed in a “play street”?

10 KPH.
20 KPH.
40 KPH.
30 KPH.

6. When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

You are allowed to overtake in a one way road.
Do not overtake and do not try to overtake any other vehicle before the crossing.
You are allowed to overtake if there are no pedestrians on the crossing.
You are allowed to overtake before the pedestrian crossing in an urban road only.

7. What is a “U-turn”?

Any turn not in a right angle is called a U-turn.
A turn in which the driver turns back to the direction he came from (turns and drives to the opposite direction)
Only a turn in which the driver drives in a roundabout and returns to the direction he came from.
A turn in which the driver makes a 360 degrees round.

8. When approaching a narrow bridge, you are required to:

Slow down while approaching and crossing the bridge.
Always cross the bridge at maximum speed to clear the road for vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
Always stop before the bridge, for safety reasons, and then cross it quickly.
Accelerate when you approach the bridge only.

9. How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection that is preceded by a “stop” sign?

Stop and give right-of-way to any other vehicle that is entering or approaching the intersection from a different roadway.
Give right-of-way to any other vehicle that is entering or approaching the intersection from a different roadway.
You are only obliged to stop when vehicle traffic on the crossing road is approaching from your right.
You are only obliged to stop when a policeman instructs you to do so.

10. Traffic changes are taking place ahead, how would you prepare for these changes?

You are driving on the right lane, pay attention to the vehicles merging into your lane from the right only.
The number of lanes is decreasing; move to the left lane without interrupting the vehicles in that lane.
The number of lanes is increasing; stay on the right lane and keep to your right.
You are driving in the right lane, pay attention to the vehicles merging into your lane, from left and right.

11. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the situation depicted in the following picture?

Drive faster and quickly pass the danger on your right.
Move to the left lane while driving faster and paying attention to the conduct of the cyclist.
Slow down and pay attention to any change in the conduct of other road users.
Continue driving without doing anything special and give warning signals with the horn.

12. “Drinking alcohol disrupts the coordination between limbs”: Correct or incorrect?

It depends on the driver.
Incorrect.
Correct.
It is sometimes correct.

13. While turning, what natural force pushes the vehicle against the direction of the turn?

Gravity.
Centrifugal force.
The force of inertia.
None of the natural forces affect the vehicle while turning.

14. Non adjusted headlights:

Do not affect driving in the dark.
Cause self-blinding when driving in the dark.
Do not iluminate the road as required by law.
Increase the driver’s alertness – especially during the night.

15. A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

Summon the vehicle owner for an inquiry at the Israel Garage Association.
Notify the driver that the vehicle is taken off the road and take away the vehicle’s registration documents.
He is not permitted to do anything. An examiner or a policeman is not authorized to examine a vehicle on the road.
Send the vehicle to a Licensing Facility to undergo an additional semiannual test.

16. What are you required to do when you see that the overtaking silver vehicle intends to return to the right lane?

Deviate to the left lane and overtake the vehicle in front.
Allow it to return safely and without disturbance.
Drive faster in the right lane and overtake the driver before he deviates to the right.
Honk to warn and deter the driver who deviates to the right.

17. According to the picture, how should drivers before the traffic light behave?

Stop and get ready to start driving.
Start driving.
Continue driving.
Prepare to stop, because red light is about to appear.

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing and don’t try to overtake.
Overtaking is prohibited, from the signpost until after the level crossing.
Stop at a distance of one meter at least before the tracks and check whether another vehicle is trying to overtake you.
Drive faster and cross the railway tracks as quickly as possible. Complete the overtaking maneuver after the crossing.

19. What is the effect of driving at a high speed during an accident?

The driver’s response time is significantly shortened, and safety is enhanced.
High speed does not influence the outcome of the accident.
It causes greater force of collision and a more severe impact on humans and damage to property.
The driver’s response time is lengthened, and safety is thus enhanced.

20. What risks are caused when you deviate abruptly between lanes?

The deviation might delay other drivers.
You might end up in a lane that you are not allowed to be in.
Risk of hitting a vehicle that you didn’t see before deviating.
It is risky when the deviation takes too long.

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.

22. Is a driver permitted to cross an unbroken separation line in order to make a U-turn?

Yes, when the roadway has at least two lanes in each driving direction.
Yes, provided that the traffic is not disturbed.
Yes, when the intersection ahead is blocked.
No.

23. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, for public transport only.
It is a square information sign.
It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, which conveys a message that is not covered by the provisions of the road sign table.
It is an unofficial road sign, which conveys various optional guidances.

24. When are you required to turn on the direction indicators and signal?

When you approach a railway crossing or a pedestrian crossing.
Only before a sharp curve.
Only when you make left hand turns in intersections.
When you are about to start driving or to turn your vehicle, or to deviate from your lane.

25. What risks are expected whilst driving on a mountain road?

Engine heating due to excessive use of the brakes.
Loss of braking ability and head-on collision. Difficulty yo pull off the road.
Tire overheating.
Loosening of a wheel due to the road's steep slope.

26. 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.

27. Is it permitted to drive through a railway crossing when the barrier is moving downwards or upwards?

It is permitted to drive through, as long as you drive carefully.
It is allowed for as long as the barrier doesn’t reach its bottom position and locks.
It is allowed when the barrier starts to rise.
No.It is prohibited for as long as the barrier is in movement to any direction or when it is horizontally positioned.

28. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

Slow down before the level crossing, and if a train is approaching - stop.
Do not enter this lane and do not continue driving in it.
Slow down before the level crossing and pass the tracks without delay or interruption.
Stop before the tracks until the train passes.

29. You step on the brake pedal and feel that the service brake (foot brake) is not working. What will you do?

Try to brake using the hand break.
Turn the stirring wheel quickly to the right to break by changing the direction of the wheels.
Use the horn and turn-on the lights to warn the driver in front of me.
Try to break by stepping on the clutch pedal.

30. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Give right of way to the motorcycle only (2).
Give right of way to the motorcyclist (2) and to the yellow bus (1).
Give right of way to the yellow bus only (1).
Drive forward carefully. The other drivers (of vehicles 1 and 2) must yield.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

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

2. When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

3. Is it permitted to drive on a separation area?

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

5. What is the maximum allowed speed in a “play street”?

6. When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

7. What is a “U-turn”?

8. When approaching a narrow bridge, you are required to:

9. How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection that is preceded by a “stop” sign?

10. Traffic changes are taking place ahead, how would you prepare for these changes?

11. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the situation depicted in the following picture?

12. “Drinking alcohol disrupts the coordination between limbs”: Correct or incorrect?

13. While turning, what natural force pushes the vehicle against the direction of the turn?

14. Non adjusted headlights:

15. A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

16. What are you required to do when you see that the overtaking silver vehicle intends to return to the right lane?

17. According to the picture, how should drivers before the traffic light behave?

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

19. What is the effect of driving at a high speed during an accident?

20. What risks are caused when you deviate abruptly between lanes?

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

22. Is a driver permitted to cross an unbroken separation line in order to make a U-turn?

23. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

24. When are you required to turn on the direction indicators and signal?

25. What risks are expected whilst driving on a mountain road?

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

27. Is it permitted to drive through a railway crossing when the barrier is moving downwards or upwards?

28. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

29. You step on the brake pedal and feel that the service brake (foot brake) is not working. What will you do?

30. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?