Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What reason justifies an unexpected pull from the roadway into the “hard shoulder”?

Sudden appearance of an undesirable element in the driving lane.
When another vehicle stops in the opposite lane without giving an appropriate signal.
Ringing of the vehicle's cellular phone.
Technical malfunction in the vehicle’s air conditioning system.

2. When you are driving behind another vehicle:

While driving uphill – keep a small distance; while driving downhill – keep double distance.
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, to prevent an accident.
Keep a smaller distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Keep a larger distance from the vehicle in front of you only when a “general danger” road sign is placed.

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

Two-way traffic on the road ahead.
Entry to the boundaries of an urban road/s.
Give right-of-way to drivers approaching from the opposite direction.
You have right-of-way over traffic from the opposite direction.

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4. How would you conduct yourself according to the following picture?

Cyclists are of no danger to vehicles. Drive normally when they are nearby.
The cyclist is not stable and is affected by the fast vehicles passing by. Slow down when approaching him.
When passing by cyclists, drive faster to reduce the period of conflict with them.
When passing by cyclists, honk a few times to have their attention.

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5. 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.

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6. On which part of a road should a cyclist ride?

As close as possible to the road’s left edge, facing the incoming traffic.
As close as possible to the right hand side of the road.
Where all other vehicles are driving.
It is absolutely forbidden to ride bicycle on any part of a road.

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

Road works ahead.
Careful! Speed humps ahead.
Pedestrians ahead.
Careful! Rough road ahead.

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8. What is a driver required to do when the loading of the braking system’s air tanks takes longer than a reasonable time?

Drive to a garage to repair the malfunction.
Reduce the engine’s RPM, to make the work of the compressor more efficient.
Check the system’s fuel filter and, if required, clean it.
Wait until the tanks are filled up, and ignore the problem.

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

Caution! Pedestrian path.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Zebra crossing for children only.
Caution! Children nearby.

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10. Which vehicles are obliged to have “safety shoes”?

Every motor vehicle with an all up weight of at least 5,000 kg, except for buses.
All commercial vehicles regardless of weigh, except for buses.
Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg, except for buses.
Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 4,000 kg, including buses.

11. What is the maximum number of passengers a taxi driver is permitted to carry?

The number of passengers he may drive is unlimited.
12 besides the driver.
As the number of passengers that is indicated in the vehicle’s registration documents.
15 besides the driver.

12. When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

When it is required from a traffic-related point of view.
When it is required for personal reasons, even if driving in reverse is not essential.
Only when the roadway is wider than 4 meters.
It is always permitted, as long as we are always seen by other drivers.

13. When should the taxi roof-sign give an “Available” signal?

Only during the winter and when there are passengers in the taxi.
Only during the day and when there are passengers in the taxi.
Only on holidays
Whenever there are no passengers in the taxi.

14. A warning triangle must be carried by:

Commercial vehicles only.
All motor vehicles, including trailers and semi-trailers, but excluding motorcycles.
Buses only.
Two-wheelers only.

15. What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.
Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

16. What are you required to ensure, among other things, before lifting the car in order to change a wheel?

That the handbrake is released until the wheel is taken off and a new wheel is installed.
That the handbrake is released throughout the change of the wheels.
That the car will not move.
There is no connection between the hand (parking) brake and the need to change a wheel.

17. You are driving a vehicle that approaches the cyclist in the picture from behind. What risk might be posed by the cyclist ?

There is no risk. Pass the cyclist quickly.
The cyclist might pull onto the roadway or otherwise trip and fall into it.
The cyclist rides on the sidewalk (pavement) and therefore the bicycles pose no risk.
The cyclist is an adult and poses no risk.

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18. A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

Overtaking is restricted due to limited field of vision.
Overtaking is restricted due to speed limit.
Overtaking is restricted for commercial vehicles only, due to traffic congestion.
The restriction is within the speed limit.

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19. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of an intoxicating alcoholic drink?

Yes, provided that the driver doesn’t mix drinks.
Absolutely not.
Yes, but only after family gatherings and for short distances.
Yes, it is permitted.

20. 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.

21. What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

Any driving speed of a reasonable driver.
Any speed that is determined at the discretion of a reasonable driver.
Statutory speed, which takes account of the road condition, the surroundings and the traffic, and in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.
Any speed in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

22. 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.

23. According to the traffic sign that is placed at the bus station, parking at the bus station is permitted on Saturdays and holidays:

For private vehicles only.
For motorcycles only.
For slow vehicles only.
For commercial vehicles only.

24. 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.

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

First aid station.
Old age home.
Five star hotel
Hospital.

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26. In a vehicle that has an overall width of 210 centimeters or more and that is lawfully equipped with side lamps:

The driver must turn-on the side lamps during “light time”.
The driver must turn-on the side lamps in an inter-urban road only.
The driver doesn’t have to turn-on the side lamps during ‘light time”.
It is allowed to drive at any time, even if the side lamps are out of order.

27. Which sign warns of the presence of wild animals ahead?

146.
411.
414.
635.

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28. It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Always.
Only on a non-urban road.
Only on a two-way urban road.
Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” sign is placed.

29. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 2 to lane 3.
From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3.
From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.
From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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30. 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.

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