Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Driving at night with the high beam can cause:

It doesn’t disturb other drivers.
The dazzling ( blinding )of other drivers.
Damage to the vehicle’s lighting system, particularly to the headlights.
There is no statutory restriction on the use of the high beam while driving.

2. What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?

Short distance reduces the field of vision and increases the risk in overtaking.
The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the safer is the deviation while overtaking.
The distance between vehicles has no effect on the safety of overtaking.
The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the shorter and safer is the overtaking distance.

3. What does the following road sign signify?

A place in which taxi-passenger loading and unloading is prohibited.
A place in which taxi-passenger loading and unloading is permitted, without waiting.
A place in which the loading and unloading of public vehicle passengers is permitted, without waiting.
A place for loading and unloading, as well as for waiting, for taxi passengers.

4. When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle on its rights side?

When there are few lanes in your direction of driving .
When the right lane is clear and you are in a hurry, and the overtaken vehicle is driving slowly.
When you can complete the overtaking maneuver quickly..
When the other vehicle is driving in a left-turn lane and giving a left signal.

5. How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to cross the sidewalk (pavement)?

Stop always and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are come from the left and approaching the exit.
Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow pedestrians to cross safely.
Stop always and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the road.
The rule “first to come, first to go” applies to an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house. The pedestrians will wait.

6. How should we behave whilst driving downhill?

Shift into a high gear and keep the clutch pedal pressed for greater safety.
Shift into neutral gear, in order to save fuel.
Shift into one of the drive gears and keep the clutch pedal pressed.
Whilst driving down hill we must make sure that one of the gears is engaged.

7. When a vehicle is forced to stop on an inter-urban road and the driver or one of the passengers is about to exit the vehicle:

The driver must wear a vest when exiting the vehicle, only if other vehicles are on the road.
The first person to get out of the vehicle must wear a standard fluorescent vest when exiting the vehicle or stepping out of it.
No obligation applies to this situation. Wearing a vest is obligatory on an urban road only.
Only the driver is obliged to wear a vest, and not any other person exiting the vehicle.

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

Traffic directions for the lanes of the next intersection.
One-way road ahead.
Public transportation is prohibited to proceed forward.
Vehicles on the right lane are prohibited to deviate to another lane.

9. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Prepare for a possible braking, deviation or stopping due to falling rocks.
Dangerous descent, shift to low gear.
Stop and take another (alternative) road.
Drive faster to avoid falling rocks.

10. When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration
It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.
When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature
Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

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

A path for bicycles only.
Driver pay attention, bicycles passing.
Designated lane for motorcycles and bicycles only.
No entry for bicycles.

12. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

No. you must only obey a traffic policeman who directs traffic in an intersection.
Yes, even if his directions contradict those of a road sign.
Generally not.
Yes, but only concerning traffic directions that are given within the intersection.

13. When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

Next to the right “hard shoulder”.
Next to the left sidewalk.
Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.
Next to the road’s right edge.

14. Which of the following road signs marks a "freeway"?

Sign 218.
Sign 216.
Sign 217.
Sign 219.

15. How should one drive while inside a “play street”?

The driver should avoid entering a play street while children are playing
Always in low gear and never driving in reverse.
The driver should honk and alert pedestrians that a vehicle has entered the street
The driver should allow pedestrians and children to carry on with their activities without endangering them

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

It is forbidden to turn left from the left lane.
You have right-of-way on the narrow road over opposite traffic.
Only driving forward is permitted.
Left lane reverts to turning left only.

17. What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

Signal with your left hand, as stated by law.
You may continue driving until the closest garage without giving signals - even where signaling is obligatory.
You may continue driving during “light time”. At any other time you may not.
Stop driving.

18. One of the equipment requirements for a School bus is:

The installation of flickering lights that must flicker during the entire course of a school-children transportation ride.
The installation of flickering lights, operated whenever the emergency lights are on.
The installation of special flashing lights in the front and back, operated when the doors open.
The installation of flickering lights, operated only when the bus stops.

19. Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way
The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment
Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive
Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

20. What is the certified “authority” for issuing bus operation permits?

The district licensing authority.
The Israel Police Commissioner.
The Director of the Vehicle Department in the Ministry of Transportation.
The Inspector of Transport.

21. Is it permitted to carry animals on a bus?

Yes, but only on a seat.
Yes, unrestrictedly.
Yes, when their size enables them to be carried on the passenger’s knees or held in his hands.
No, except for blind people’s guide-dogs.

22. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

It indicates that the flashing yellow light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the flashing green light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the red light is about to appear. You should prepare to stop or clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the stable (not flashing) green light is about to appear and you would be able to continue driving.

23. 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.

24. Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat:

Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat prevents the occurrence of “blind spots” while driving in reverse.
Is performed by the vehicle’s manufacturer during its manufacturing process, and additional adjustment of the seat is not needed.
Allows you to comfortably see the road and to have an easy and non-tiring drive.
Is an important action that should be applied during every periodic treatment of the vehicle.

25. What is a driver always required to do when another vehicle “sits on his tail”?

Step on the brake pedal abruptly and continuously.
Verify that the distance he keeps from the vehicle driving in front will allow him to brake moderately and avoid the risk of a collision from behind.
You have nothing to do. The one driving behind is always found guilty in case of an accident.
Accelerate immediately and increase the distance from the vehicle behind.

26. How would you conduct yourself according to the content of the following traffic sign?

The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escaping in case of danger; drive in the middle of the road.
The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escaping in case of danger; drive on the left side of your lane.
The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escape in case of danger; slow down and stay alert to what occurs on the road.
You are required to drive as fast as possible to help the vehicle stay stable.

27. 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.

28. What specific problems do drivers face at night?

Dysfunction of the driver due to outside lighting.
Having many vehicles around him during the night.
Restricted field of vision, being dazzled )blinded) incorrect distance estimations.
Drop in engine power due to the operation of the lighting system.

29. How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

Hoot to those standing by the vehicle, and make it clear that you intend on continuing driving without interruption.
Slow down and pull into the right “hard shoulder” until the opposite lane is cleared.
Stop at the right side of the road and wait for the rescue forces to arrive.
Slow down and stop if necessary, and give right of way to the traffic coming from the opposite direction.

30. What does it mean when a “stop” sign is placed on the left side of the roadway only?

That it only applies to those turning left or making a u-turn. To the left
Stop and give right-of-way to incoming traffic from your opposite direction only.
Stop and give right of way to traffic coming from your left only.
Stop and give right of way to traffic coming from your right only.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. Driving at night with the high beam can cause:

2. What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?

3. What does the following road sign signify?

4. When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle on its rights side?

5. How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to cross the sidewalk (pavement)?

6. How should we behave whilst driving downhill?

7. When a vehicle is forced to stop on an inter-urban road and the driver or one of the passengers is about to exit the vehicle:

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

9. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

10. When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

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

12. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a policeman who has identified himself with an appropriate certificate?

13. When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

14. Which of the following road signs marks a "freeway"?

15. How should one drive while inside a “play street”?

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

17. What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

18. One of the equipment requirements for a School bus is:

19. Define “built dividing area”:

20. What is the certified “authority” for issuing bus operation permits?

21. Is it permitted to carry animals on a bus?

22. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

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

24. Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat:

25. What is a driver always required to do when another vehicle “sits on his tail”?

26. How would you conduct yourself according to the content of the following traffic sign?

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

28. What specific problems do drivers face at night?

29. How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

30. What does it mean when a “stop” sign is placed on the left side of the roadway only?