Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When is it obligatory to place a warning triangle?

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left unsupervised.
Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing for more than 24 hours.
Whenever it is necessary to abandon a vehicle on the road.
Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing on an urban road.

2. When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

When his driver’s license states that he must wear them while driving.
Only when he is driving during lighting up time, and provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
Only when he is driving during night time, provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
While driving in limited visibility and when he is dazzeled.

3. When are the driver and conductor allowed to refuse a passenger from getting onto the bus?

When the passenger wears a skiing or skating boots on his feet.
When he wants to ride the bus for only one stop.
When the passenger has a 100 Nis note and the bus fare is only 12 Nis.
When he wants to carry a dog or another animal on the bus.

4. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?

Heating and accelerated wear of the vehicle’s tires.
Overheating of the vehicle’s engine.
It violates the insurance law.
Tiredness and risk of falling asleep at the wheel

5. 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.

6. Is it determined by the following road sign which rules for giving right-of-way should be applied?

Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that continue driving straight only.
Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to public vehicles only.
No, right-of-way rules are determined according to the traffic load.
No, right-of-way is determined according to lawful right-of-way rules or according to the traffic signs that are placed in the junction.

7. A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

No, if lanes are not marked you may drive in any part of the road.
No, you cannot “deviate” from an unmarked lane.
No, you are permitted by law to deviate from your lane without any restriction.
Yes, a lane can be either marked or unmarked.

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

Passage for engine wheelchairs only.
Parking for vehicles of handicapped people who have the sticker that is indicated in the sign.
Stopping place for handicap vehicles only.
Parking for all handicap vehicles.

9. How should you behave in the situation described in the following picture?

Turn on all four winkers to alert the driver coming from the opposite direction.
Turn on the high beam to extend the range of your field of vision.
Turn on the high beam and stay at the center of the roadway, so that the vehicle coming in your direction can notice you.
Dip the lights, keep to the right and slow down to enable stopping if necessary.

10. How would you respond to the situation depicted in the following picture?

Drive faster and pass the children before they start crossing the roadway.
Slow down, follow the children movement and prepare to stop.
Continue driving. The children would not cross the road when noticing an approaching vehicle.
Honk to the children and warn them that you are approaching and that they should not get on the roadway.

11. How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

Pass it on the right, unless otherwise indicated by a signpost.
Pass it from the left only.
Pass it according to the road’s condition.
You may pass the obstruction from either side.

12. What is the maximum passenger capacity allowance in a desert vehicle?

As indicated in the vehicle’s registrations.
At least eight passengers.
As indicated in the insurance policy.
As indicated in the driver’s license.

13. A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of sixty days:

When the driver commits a traffic offence which doesn’t cause a road accident
When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of being responsible for causing injury or causing damage to property.
When the driver is caught speeding
When the driver commits a traffic offence in which a person is killed

14. At what speed are we required to drive in reverse?

Heavy vehicles – slow; light vehicles – fast.
During the day – fast; during the night – slow.
When driving downhill – slow, and when driving uphill – fast.
Always slow.

15. What is the correct manner of making a right-turn?

From the right lane to the right lane of the road you enter While driving in a reasonable speed and without causing any disturbance or danger
In a wide arc, from the road's right to any lane of the road you enter
From any lane to the far right lane of the road you enter
On any type of road - after giving an appropriate signal.

16. A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

Nine months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
Four months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
Six months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
One year, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

17. The lawful “point system for traffic offenses” is:

A system for issuing demerit points to drivers who are convicted of committing traffic offences once every five years.
A system for issuing demerit points to drivers who were convicted of committing offences against the traffic regulations.
A system through which courts are notified about vehicle improper functioning.
A system for registering convictions in criminal offences.

18. Which of the following signs indicate a single track level crossing?

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

Internal road in a Kibbutz or Moshav only.
End of urban area.
Entrance to an urban area.
Careful! public institutions.

20. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

Yes, it is a legitimate road sign.
No, because it was not authorized by the Road Safety Authority.
No, because its smaller in size than normal traffic signs
No, it is not a legitimate road sign, but merely a recommendation.

21. In your opinion, is the white vehicle within the curve positioned correctly?

No, the vehicle is close to the middle of the roadway and it endangers vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).
When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.
When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.

22. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Warning, road works.
Slow down! Rough road ahead.
Parking zone for private passenger cars.
A stopping place for certain types of vehicles where lay-bys are absent.

23. Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.
Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.
No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.
Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

24. “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.

25. When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

When the driver is involved in a car accident in which only property damage was caused
When the driver disobeys a stop sign
When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of causing the death of a person.
When the driver fails to give right of way.

26. Accidents that are a result of driver fatigue might occur:

On narrow and winding roads only, and not in straight, wide and comfortable road sections.
On roads with long and steep descents only.
When the driver’s level of alertness decreases.
On roads with long and steep uphill sections only.

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

You are approaching a train station.
Level-crossing with train traffic in both directions.
Careful! railway barrier.
Level crossing, more than one track.

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

It is forbidden to exceed the speed indicated in the sign (in k.p.h).
Road for motor vehicles that are permitted and capable of driving at least the speed indicated in the sign (in k.p.h).
Speed limit of 55 k.p.h.
It is forbidden to drive slower than the speed indicated in the sign (in k.p.h).

29. What is the difference between the following traffic signs?

There is no difference between them.
Traffic sign 306 alerts about a pedestrian crossing ahead, while traffic sign 135 marks the place of the crossing.
Traffic sign 135 is placed in non-urban roads, while traffic sign 306 is placed in freeways.
Traffic sign 135 alerts about a pedestrian crossing ahead, while traffic sign 306 marks the place of the crossing.

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

Refreshment station.
First aid station.
Private ambulance station.
Ambulance parking only.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. When is it obligatory to place a warning triangle?

2. When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

3. When are the driver and conductor allowed to refuse a passenger from getting onto the bus?

4. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?

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

6. Is it determined by the following road sign which rules for giving right-of-way should be applied?

7. A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

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

9. How should you behave in the situation described in the following picture?

10. How would you respond to the situation depicted in the following picture?

11. How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

12. What is the maximum passenger capacity allowance in a desert vehicle?

13. A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of sixty days:

14. At what speed are we required to drive in reverse?

15. What is the correct manner of making a right-turn?

16. A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

17. The lawful “point system for traffic offenses” is:

18. Which of the following signs indicate a single track level crossing?

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

20. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

21. In your opinion, is the white vehicle within the curve positioned correctly?

22. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

23. Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

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

25. When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

26. Accidents that are a result of driver fatigue might occur:

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

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

29. What is the difference between the following traffic signs?

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