Theory Exam - Meteoria

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

Careful, speed bumps ahead.
Careful, falling rocks.
Road works ahead.
Archeological works ahead.

2. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear windshield.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.
Driving without an escort.
Not stopping next to a “falling rocks” sign.

3. What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

Any driving speed of a reasonable driver.
Any speed that is determined at the discretion of a reasonable driver.
Statutory speed, which takes account of the road condition, the surroundings and the traffic, and in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.
Any speed in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

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

Maintain your current speed.
Drive faster in order to clear the intersection.
Portable traffic sign ahead.
Caution, traffic light ahead.

5. 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.

6. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Absolutely not, unless it is indicated otherwise in the medication’s prescription.
Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.
It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.
Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

7. 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.

8. A motorcyclist should not carry on the motorcycle a package, bundle or object:

That would prevent him from having full control of the motorcycle.
That is not wrapped as required.
That sticks out beyond the motorcycle’s rear.
That would prevent him from sitting comfortably on the motorcycle.

9. In which cases are you obliged to slow down?

You are only obliged to slow down in case of busy traffic.
When encountering or overtaking an animal.
There is no obligation to slow down. There is an obligation to drive carefully.
You are obliged to slow down in an urban road only.

10. How would you conduct yourself when your motorcycle’s low beam malfunctions during a night drive?

You are only permitted to continue driving behind a vehicle with properly functioning lights.
You are permitted to continue driving at a slow speed (half of the speed limit).
You are prohibited to continue driving.
You are permitted to continue driving without the low beam, for no longer than 7 days.

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

No through road (cul-de sac) to your right.
Vehicle exit from a parking lot on the right.
Give right-of-way to incoming vehicles and to vehicles turning left.
Give right-of-way while making a right turn.

12. The following arrow is marked on the road, inside your lane. What does the arrow mean?

Overtaking from the left is permitted.
From this lane you will have to turn left at the next intersection.
Deviate now to the left lane.
You should deviate to the lane on your left.

13. 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.

14. What should you do when you are about to start driving after stopping or parking at the side of the roadway?

You should signal with your left hand and swiftly merge with traffic. .
You should, before starting to drive, signal and then get on the road quickly.
Make a left-signal and drive. The other vehicle should give you right-of-way.
You should signal appropriately and ensure that you can merge with the traffic without endangering other road users.

15. 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.

16. What sign signifies a station for changing a battery of an electric vehicle?

ס-131
ס-31
ס-130
פ-151

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

T-Intersection ahead.
Railway crossing.
Cross road.
Junction in a freeway.

18. You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right of way, who should enter the intersection first?

The vehicle you are driving (3).
The motorcyclist (2).
The law offers no solution to the given situation.
The cyclist (1).

19. Why are you required to be more careful while driving after dark?

The duty of care only applies under conditions of fog and rain.
The duty of care applies only in case of blinding.
Because visibility (seeing and being seen) is limited.
You are not required to be extra cautious during the dark.

20. Which of the following sentences is the most correct, as regards to the following picture?

The driver is not keeping to the extreme right of the road.
The driver is keeping away from the “hard shoulders” and through this prevents unnecessary risk while in distress.
The driver of the white vehicle is driving correctly on the middle of the roadway.
The marking on the roadway is not clear enough.

21. In which type of road is it obligatory to use the road’s farthest right side?

In a freeway
In a two-way road only
In any type of road
In a one-way road only

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

Two-way traffic ahead.
One-way traffic ahead.
Traffic islands (in different shapes), marked on the road in white.
Arrows for driving through the intersection – you may cross the intersection in the direction of the arrow only.

23. What are the permitted driving directions according to the traffic signs in the following intersection?

Straight and right.
Straight and left.
Straight only.
Straight and a left U-turn.

24. The depth of the grooves in a tire (pneumatic-air pressure) which comes in contact with the road should not be less than:

2mm, excluding the spare tire.
2cm, including the spare tire.
2cm, excluding the spare tire.
2mm, including the spare tire.

25. What are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?

Late and sudden braking and the presence of elements that prevent traction on the road’s surface.
Roads with a high coefficient of friction.
Driver tiredness.
Tires that are not worn out cause vehicle skidding.

26. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.
Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority
Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements
A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

27. What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets
Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.
The term “road” has no legal definition
Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

28. Is a two-wheeler permitted to drive at the side of another two-wheeler?

Absolutely not.
Yes, always.
No, except for the purpose of overtaking or bypassing another vehicle only.
Yes, but only on an urban road.

29. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

Many and various contact points between the different types of vehicle through the intersection.
Crossing the intersections takes a long time; an upsetting fact for drivers.
The fact that vehicles approach the intersection from different directions causes no problem. The problem is only with pedestrians.
Specific risks and problems are present only in intersections with traffic lights.

30. When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

Only vehicles driving on more than two wheels are permitted to make the U-turn.
Only when the turn can be made from the right side of the road, and can be completed without stopping.
Only when the vehicle is directed by another person.
When no obstruction to traffic is caused, field of vision is clear and there is no prohibiting road sign.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

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

2. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

3. What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

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

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

6. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

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

8. A motorcyclist should not carry on the motorcycle a package, bundle or object:

9. In which cases are you obliged to slow down?

10. How would you conduct yourself when your motorcycle’s low beam malfunctions during a night drive?

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

12. The following arrow is marked on the road, inside your lane. What does the arrow mean?

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

14. What should you do when you are about to start driving after stopping or parking at the side of the roadway?

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

16. What sign signifies a station for changing a battery of an electric vehicle?

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

18. You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right of way, who should enter the intersection first?

19. Why are you required to be more careful while driving after dark?

20. Which of the following sentences is the most correct, as regards to the following picture?

21. In which type of road is it obligatory to use the road’s farthest right side?

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

23. What are the permitted driving directions according to the traffic signs in the following intersection?

24. The depth of the grooves in a tire (pneumatic-air pressure) which comes in contact with the road should not be less than:

25. What are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?

26. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

27. What is the legal definition of a “road”

28. Is a two-wheeler permitted to drive at the side of another two-wheeler?

29. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

30. When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?