Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

Driving at a speed that allows the driver to perform other actions, which are not essential to driving.
Driving in a similar speed to that of the other drivers around you.
Taking account of road and traffic conditions, in a manner that the driver maintains absolute control of the vehicle and can stop safely at all times.
When the driving speed is determined at the driver’s own discretion, and provided that it doesn’t exceed the statutory speed limit.

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

Entrance to a one-way street.
Freeway ahead.
Follow the direction of the arrow. No entry for bicycles.
One-lane roadway ahead.

3. Who is responsible for a vehicle parked in a prohibited area?

The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, regardless of who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.
The vehicle’s owner as listed in its registration document, unless he can prove the identity of any other driver who committed the offense.
Complaint would only be filed when it is made clear who was driving the vehicle at the time the offense was committed.
The rental agency if the vehicle was rented from it.

4. Under which conditions is it advised to turn on the lights during the day?

When the sun is behind the driver.
When the sun is in front of the driver.
When the sun is to the left of the direction of driving.
When the sun is to the right of the direction of driving.

5. What is the meaning of this traffic light when it is placed above your driving lane?

Vehicles coming from the opposite direction are prohibited to proceed.
Driving in this lane is prohibited.
4-way intersection ahead.
It is a lane for public transportation only.

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

Slow down and obey the instructions of the workers and of all the road signs in the area.
Drive carefully, rough road ahead.
Cross the place quickly without disturbing passersby.
Driving permit should be obtained from the operating contractor.

7. 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.

8. Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front of us is required:

Only when the driver is very tired and his responses are not quick enough.
In order to drive in the correct lane and at a proper speed.
In high speeds only and during stormy weather conditions.
In order to prevent a rear-end collision when the vehicle in front stops or slows down.

9. Is it permitted to take one hand off the wheel or handlebar while driving?

Yes, only for tuning the vehicle’s radio or operating the lighter
No, except for changing gears and operating the direction indicator, or in order to assure the vehicle's proper function.
Not for any reason
Yes, for using a cellular phone

10. After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

You should verify that the passenger sitting in the left back seat gets out very carefully from the car to the road.
You should verify that the maximal distance between the car and the pavement is one meter.
Before getting out of the car, you should verify that this will not disturb any road user.
If the street is not lit, you should turn on the parking lights.

11. Who is responsible for keeping a safety distance from the front, rear and sides while riding a motorcycle amongst other vehicle?

The other drivers around.
The motorcyclist only.
The infrastructure-planning authorities.
The Police and the Traffic Police.

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

Road works - drive in the direction of the appropriate arrow.
Lane is closed. No driving in the lane under the traffic sign.
Merge with the traffic in the adjacent lane, from either right or left.
A hairpin turn, either left or right.

13. Until where does the following road sign remain valid?

Until the next intersection.
Until an “entrance to an urban road” road sign.
Until 150 meters following the place of the sign.
Until the nearest pedestrian crossing.

14. The main factors affecting a motor cycle riders ability to identify obstacles on the road are:

The motorcycle’s mechanical condition.
The motorcycle’s size.
The proper function of the brakes and tires.
The motorcycle’s position on the road and in traffic.

15. What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

Use the engine’s braking power by shifting to a lower gear and make only partial use of the brakes
It is not recommended to drive in a sharp descent for a long time.
You should rely solely on the engine’s braking power.
You should step on the brake pedal firmly and continuously to maintain the desirable speed.

16. Is it permitted for a motorcycle owner to replace the motorcycle’s original-size tires with tires of a different size?

Yes, but only on motorcycles with a sidecar.
No, unless he obtains a pre-approval to do so from the Licensing Authority.
Yes, provided that the new size deviates within 10% of the size indicated in the vehicle’s registration document.
Yes, he may save fuel that way.

17. Are cyclists and pedestrians permitted to enter according to the following traffic signs?

Yes, provided that they act very carefully.
No.
Yes.
Yes, on the “hard shoulders” only.

18. What is “night time”?

The period of time in which it is required to turn on the vehicle’s parking lights
A period of heavy fog only
The period of time that starts 15 minutes following sunset and ends 15 minutes before sunrise
The period of time between sunset and the following sunrise.

19. How should a driver involved in traffic accident with casualties conduct himself?

If he is not culpable of the accident and the other driver involved is later held responsible for it, then he shall clear his vehicle away from the roadway.
He shall clear his vehicle away from the roadway to prevent traffic disturbance and call the rescue forces.
He shall clear away from the road and inform the police about the accident.
He shall not move his vehicle, unless instructed to do so by a policeman or if the vehicle had to be used for medical evacuation purposes.

20. When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.
Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.
In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.
Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

21. Describe the following situation:

Children playing on the roadway. I shall honk to warn them and pass them from their left.
Children playing on the roadway. In order not to disturb them, I shall pass them from their right.
Children playing on the road. I will take every necessary precaution so as not to endanger them.
I noticed children playing. I shall honk so that they clear the roadway and don’t disturb me.

22. Where would you stop according to the following picture:

At least 10 meters before the junction.
Before the signpost.
Where you can see the traffic crossing your path.
In any case – before the pedestrian crossing.

23. Which of the following traffic signs requires driving according to the road’s condition?

24. Is it permitted to drive a passenger on a motorcycle while both his legs are on one side of the motorcycle?

Yes, but only while driving on a non-urban roadway.
No. It is only permitted to carry a passenger that sits astride the motorcycle.
Yes, but only while driving on a freeway.
Yes, but only while driving on an urban roadway.

25. Which identifying details must be provided by a vehicle driver involved in a road accident with casualties?

His name. ID card number and telephone number,
If the vehicle’s number plates are intact and readable, there’s no need to provide any details.
His name, address, driver’s license number, vehicle’s registered number and name of vehicle’s owner.
Driver’s license number and vehicle’s registered number only.

26. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Give right of way to the motorcycle only (2).
Give right of way to the motorcyclist (2) and to the yellow bus (1).
Give right of way to the yellow bus only (1).
Drive forward carefully. The other drivers (of vehicles 1 and 2) must yield.

27. Can a short refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

Yes, after a break of a few minutes you can drive continuously for many hours.
Yes, a short break would drive the tiredness away completely.
No, a short break is an ineffective way to fight tiredness.
Yes, for a short time.

28. Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

Yes, provided that we take all the required precautions to avoid hitting children that might run into the roadway.
Yes, provided that we make warning honks during overtaking, before and while we pass the bus.
Overtaking is absolutely prohibited.
It is prohibited to overtake a bus which stops to load children.

29. 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.

30. How is a driver required to conduct himself when intending to overtake a school transport bus that stopped to pick-up and let down children?

Overtake the bus quickly, according to the customary overtaking stages.
Stop behind the bus and then overtake it.
Slow down and be prepared to stop.
Honk continuously and overtake.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

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

3. Who is responsible for a vehicle parked in a prohibited area?

4. Under which conditions is it advised to turn on the lights during the day?

5. What is the meaning of this traffic light when it is placed above your driving lane?

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

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

8. Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front of us is required:

9. Is it permitted to take one hand off the wheel or handlebar while driving?

10. After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

11. Who is responsible for keeping a safety distance from the front, rear and sides while riding a motorcycle amongst other vehicle?

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

13. Until where does the following road sign remain valid?

14. The main factors affecting a motor cycle riders ability to identify obstacles on the road are:

15. What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

16. Is it permitted for a motorcycle owner to replace the motorcycle’s original-size tires with tires of a different size?

17. Are cyclists and pedestrians permitted to enter according to the following traffic signs?

18. What is “night time”?

19. How should a driver involved in traffic accident with casualties conduct himself?

20. When is it allowed to use the horn?

21. Describe the following situation:

22. Where would you stop according to the following picture:

23. Which of the following traffic signs requires driving according to the road’s condition?

24. Is it permitted to drive a passenger on a motorcycle while both his legs are on one side of the motorcycle?

25. Which identifying details must be provided by a vehicle driver involved in a road accident with casualties?

26. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

27. Can a short refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

28. Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

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

30. How is a driver required to conduct himself when intending to overtake a school transport bus that stopped to pick-up and let down children?