Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

After signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you only.
In order to prevent a road accident that cannot be prevented in any other way.
When the driving speed doesn’t fit with the road conditions.
When the road is distorted.

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

The road is becoming wider.
The number of lanes on the road is increasing.
Left or right turn ahead.
It is permitted to stop on the left side of the road.

3. If a public bus driver runs out of tickets for a certain route – should he refuse driving a passenger who gets on the bus?

It is forbidden to let that passenger on the bus.
The driver must drive the passenger.
The driver must only drive the passenger in road sections he has tickets for.
The driver doesn’t have to drive that passenger.

4. 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.

5. Being familiar with the different systems in the driver’s compartment whilst driving:

Only contributes in a theoretical level, and has no other advantage.
Allows the driver to operate them automatically, without thinking.
Allows the driver to fully concentrate on the traffic and the road.
Allows the driver to blindly operate the vehicle systems.

6. What is a “speed retarder”?

An electric or hydraulic mechanism, independent of the vehicle’s braking system, which decelerates the vehicle when operated.
An electronic system which automatically operates the brakes while driving on a steep decent, thus preventing brake overheating and brake loss.
A system installed in the vehicle that assists in emergency braking and stops the vehicle on the spot.
An electric mechanism installed in the braking system that shuts-off the engine and helps the vehicle to maintain constant speed on all roads.

7. Is a taxi owner or driver permitted to change the taxi’s ride fare?

Yes, after due notice of 26 days in advance.
Yes, up to 15% above the determined tariff.
Yes, 24 hours before the new tariff enters into force.
No.

8. What is indicated by the following traffic sign?

End of urban area.
End of vehicle parking and stopping zone.
End of “restriction for driving-instruction".
End of freeway zone.

9. What are the risks in making a U-turn?

Delaying vehicles that are coming from the opposite direction or from behind
Colliding with vehicles coming from the opposite direction or from behind.
All the answers are correct.
Causing an approaching vehicle to make a sudden brake.

10. Can a bus driver prevent a passenger from entering the bus if he is wearing clothes that might contaminate the bus seats?

No. Only the company manager shall determine who is prohibited to enter the bus.
No. Only the dispatcher is permitted to do so.
No. Only the police can authorize to prevent a person from entering the bus.
Yes.

11. How should you conduct yourself, from the place of the following sign until after the railway tracks?

Stop after the signpost and look left and right.
Slow down and cross the railway tracks at a constant speed. Don’t stop whilst on the tracks.
Give right-of-way to traffic coming from your opposite direction.
Cross the railway tracks quickly.

12. Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

No, In legal terms, the instructions of a traffic light and the instructions of traffic signs are of equal effect
No, but a stop sign has priority over a green light for traffic moving in the same direction
Yes, traffic light instructions have priority over any type of traffic sign, except for a flashing yellow light
Sometimes. Traffic light instructions have priority in an urban way only

13. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

Stop – don't continue driving for as long as the red light is on.
You may continue driving after verifying that the intersection is clear.
Continue driving: Green light will appear shortly.
Drive faster before the intersection with the traffic lights, in order to cross it before the light changes.

14. Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

No. Only instruction signs refer to the giving of right-of-way.
No. The sign belongs to the instruction signs group and is not, as far as right-of-way rules are concerned, obligatory.
Yes. You should give right-of-way to vehicle traffic on the road ahead.
No. This is a warning sign which doesn’t come to replace any right-of-way sign.

15. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

Quick wear of the clutch and of the gearbox.
When the braking forces or the vehicle's inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.
Excessive change of gears.
When the engine is worn out and cannot stabilize the vehicle.

16. 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.

17. What should a driver do when there’s a change in his health condition?

Report it to the Licensing Authority.
Report it to the Licensing Office if it is a result of a road accident only.
Report it immediately to the Ministry of Health.
Report about it to the Licensing Office within 20 days.

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

In the intersection ahead only left U-turn is permitted.
Give right-of-way to traffic crossing your path within the roundabout and pass the roundabout from its right side.
You have right-of-way in the roundabout, and pass the roundabout from its right.
Pass the place that is marked in the signpost from its left only.

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

The notice above or below the road sign is only intended for vehicles turning in the direction of the arrow.
Right turn is permitted for restricted vehicles only.
Right turn is to a one-way street.
No right turn.

20. Are explosives or any other inflammables allowed to be transported in a bus?

These elements can be consciously entered into the bus, provided that they comply with a safety standard.
Only gasoline containers that comply with a safety standard are permitted inside the bus.
Yes, but only at the expense of the people sitting in the back seats of the bus.
No.

21. What is a bus driver obliged to do once he reaches his final destination?

Once the destination stop is announced he is permitted to leave the bus immediately, .without waiting.
He should stay on the bus until the last passenger comes off.
He may leave the bus, provided that he leaves the air-conditioning on.
He should leave the bus straight after shutting off the engine.

22. Is it obligatory for a route service bus driver to allow any person into the bus?

No. If a passenger refuses to identify himself, the driver may refuse taking him.
Yes, but only during the day.
No, but he should provide an explanation for each refusal.
Yes, unless other statutory restrictions apply.

23. On the road is sign 405 and a motorcycle overtakes a car?

According to the sign both vehicles are prohibited from entering this road.
According to the sign a motor-cycle is prohibited to overtake a car.
According to the sign a car is prohibited to overtake a motor-cycle.
According to the sign overtaking is prohibited.

24. Under what conditions can a person drive a motor vehicle?

The driver must have a valid license for the same class of vehicle.
According to the conditions, laid down in the annual test.
The driver should be the registered owner or have legal control.
According to the conditions laid down in the Manufacturer’s manual.

25. What are the tedious driving conditions described in the following picture?

Wet road, poor visibility and heavy traffic.
Due to the weather conditions the traffic sign is not clear.
A camera is installed in the intersection; therefore it is not permitted to cross when the light is red.
The traffic congestion in the intersection does not oblige us to be overly careful.

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

You have right-of-way on the narrow road.
Give right-of-way in a narrow road to traffic from the opposite direction.
Traffic restrictions on the right of the road.
Two-way traffic ahead.

27. The vehicle’s braking distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment of identifying the risk until the vehicle starts to brake.
From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until the vehicle makes a complete stop.
From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until he starts stepping on the brake pedal.
From the moment the driver steps on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

28. Which warning sign is sometimes placed before traffic sign 302?

29. What should a driver do when one of the vehicle’s two headlights is malfunctioning during the night?

He shouldn’t continue driving, and he cannot continue driving before the malfunction is fixed.
He shouldn’t continue driving only if the low beam is malfunctioning.
He shouldn’t continue driving only if the high beam is malfunctioning.
He can continue driving until the nearest garage.

30. What should be displayed on the taxi’s meter when the taxi is available to carry passengers?

Its light should be turned on and it should read “Available”.
Its light should be extinguished and it should read “Occupied”.
Its light should be turned on and it should read “Occupied”.
Its light should be extinguished and it should read “Available”.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

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

3. If a public bus driver runs out of tickets for a certain route – should he refuse driving a passenger who gets on the bus?

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

5. Being familiar with the different systems in the driver’s compartment whilst driving:

6. What is a “speed retarder”?

7. Is a taxi owner or driver permitted to change the taxi’s ride fare?

8. What is indicated by the following traffic sign?

9. What are the risks in making a U-turn?

10. Can a bus driver prevent a passenger from entering the bus if he is wearing clothes that might contaminate the bus seats?

11. How should you conduct yourself, from the place of the following sign until after the railway tracks?

12. Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

13. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

14. Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

15. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

16. What is a “U-turn”?

17. What should a driver do when there’s a change in his health condition?

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

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

20. Are explosives or any other inflammables allowed to be transported in a bus?

21. What is a bus driver obliged to do once he reaches his final destination?

22. Is it obligatory for a route service bus driver to allow any person into the bus?

23. On the road is sign 405 and a motorcycle overtakes a car?

24. Under what conditions can a person drive a motor vehicle?

25. What are the tedious driving conditions described in the following picture?

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

27. The vehicle’s braking distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

28. Which warning sign is sometimes placed before traffic sign 302?

29. What should a driver do when one of the vehicle’s two headlights is malfunctioning during the night?

30. What should be displayed on the taxi’s meter when the taxi is available to carry passengers?