Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

The controller of the vehicle must not permit the vehicle’s driver to exceed statutory work hours.
The controller of the vehicle is not responsible for the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver. The driver is solely responsible for it.
The controller of the vehicle may, under the approval of the safety officer, instruct the driver to exceed statutory driving hours.
The controller of the vehicle is responsible, yet the safety officer of a vehicle fleet may adjust the work and rest hours to meet the requirements, regardless of the law.

2. What should you check before beginning to make a right-turn?

That the left mirror is adjusted correctly.
That there is no vehicle driving on my right.
That no vehicle is parked on the left side of the road.
That there is no vehicle driving on my left.

3. 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.

4. Is it obligatory for taxis to have air-condition installed?

Yes.
No.
Only on a taxi which is not operated as a share-taxi.
Only on a share-taxi van.

5. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.
To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.
To prevent tire wear.
To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

6. Is it enough to signal only when you begin to drive?

Yes, when starting to drive we can make do with just signaling. Then, when we need to merge with traffic, we will have time to look around.
No, signaling doesn’t give you any right. You need to make sure that you look around correctly in addition to signaling.
Yes, unnecessary actions, besides the required signaling, waste precious time and create unnecessary tensions.
Yes, when we start to drive we are lawfully obliged to signal. It is the responsibility of other road users to be careful.

7. What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

That the foot brake is pressed, the parking brake secured, the gear handle is in Neutral (N) and the clutch is pressed (in automatic vehicles – Parking (P))
The parking brake is released, the gear handle is in first gear and the clutch is pressed.
The parking brake is released, the gear handle is on Neutral (in automatic vehicles – N) and the clutch is pressed.
The parking brake is secured, the gear handle is on first gear (in automatic vehicles – D) and the clutch is pressed.

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

A marking of a narrow part of the road or for an obstacle.
The road is widening.
Direction posts: End of the road.
Wide bridge ahead.

9. What is a one-way street?

A street in which traffic movement is permitted in one direction only.
A road with only one lane.
A roadway in which one direction of traffic is open for all vehicles while the opposite direction is limited to public vehicles only.
A dead-end road.

10. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.
Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.
No, it is not obligatory to obey
Yes, except for directions which contradict a no-entry sign.

11. What is a zotobus?

A taxi that weighs 2,200 – 3,500 kg and is permitted to carry up to 10 passengers.
A big taxi weighing 6,000 kg.
A private bus on a route service.
A small public bus weighing up to 2,000 kg.

12. When traffic sign 401 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

13. What should you carefully check while purchasing a used tire for your vehicle?

Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 2 years).

14. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

You should stop before the railway crossing until the train passes.
If the train is far, you should quickly cross the rails.
You should accelerate and cross the rails before the train arrives, in a careful and watchful manner.
You should carefully cross the rails, in any fitting speed.

15. Who is responsible for keeping the vehicle roadworthy at all times?

The insurance company.
The vehicle’s manufacturer or importer.
The registered owner of the vehicle and the driver.
The Licensing Office.

16. 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.

17. Is a private minibus without passengers permitted to use a designated bus lane?

Dotted lines mark the approach of a separation line. The driver should move to the right lane before the beginning of the separation line.
Yes, but only on Saturdays and holidays.
No.
Yes.

18. 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.

19. Is it permitted to park a vehicle besides a pedestrian safety guardrail?

Yes, in order to load or unload passengers only.
Yes, for a short time only.
Yes, provided that there are no pedestrians besides the safety guardrail.
No, unless there is a signpost indicating otherwise.

20. Which of the following traffic signs alerts about the approach to a T-junction to the right?

21. 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.

22. Which of the following traffic signs shall be placed in addition to traffic sign 216?

23. What should a driver do when he approaches a road section on which oil was spilled?

Drive faster and avoid stepping on the brake pedal.
Slow down as moderately as possible, and avoid heavy l braking.
Move the wheel left and right intermittently while driving on the oil.
Continue driving normally, because the oil helps to increase tire-road friction.

24. Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

The owner of the vehicle even if he is not the current driver.
The driver.
The person guiding the driver while he drives backwards.
Everybody near a vehicle that drives backwards.

25. What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

The old age of the vehicle.
Road visibility conditions.
Every element that prevents direct contact between the tire and the roadway, such as: water, oil, mud, gravel, etc.
Any element which affects the driver's alertness.

26. On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

Right of way is given to a vehicle transporting more than 8 passengers.
Whoever arrives first has right of way.
The faster vehicle has right of way.
Both vehicles must keep as much as possible to the right and even pull into the “hard shoulders”.

27. What is the most important principle when turning right in an intersection?

To start and to complete the turn close to the right edge of the road.
To stay away from the road’s right edge.
To turn as far as possible from the right sidewalk.
To enter and exit the intersection in a wide arc to the center of the roadway.

28. How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

Stop completely for as long as the children are near the road.
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that the pavements are wide.
Slow down, be prepared to stop and even stop if necessary..
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn the children.

29. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.
No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.
Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.
No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

30. Children should get on and off a student bus:

From the front right door only.
From the rear door only.
Far away from the sidewalk always.
From the front right door and from the rear door.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

2. What should you check before beginning to make a right-turn?

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

4. Is it obligatory for taxis to have air-condition installed?

5. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

6. Is it enough to signal only when you begin to drive?

7. What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

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

9. What is a one-way street?

10. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

11. What is a zotobus?

12. When traffic sign 401 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

13. What should you carefully check while purchasing a used tire for your vehicle?

14. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

15. Who is responsible for keeping the vehicle roadworthy at all times?

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

17. Is a private minibus without passengers permitted to use a designated bus lane?

18. When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

19. Is it permitted to park a vehicle besides a pedestrian safety guardrail?

20. Which of the following traffic signs alerts about the approach to a T-junction to the right?

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

22. Which of the following traffic signs shall be placed in addition to traffic sign 216?

23. What should a driver do when he approaches a road section on which oil was spilled?

24. Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

25. What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

26. On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

27. What is the most important principle when turning right in an intersection?

28. How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

29. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

30. Children should get on and off a student bus: