Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Which vehicle component (part) engages or disengages the rotational movement from the engine to the gear box?

The battery.
The wheels.
The fan.
The clutch.

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

Careful, electric bus ahead.
Careful! Local train ( or tram) crosses in both direction on the road ahead.
Careful, railway crossing.
Passenger train station.

3. Who is obliged to obey the “stop” sign in the following picture?

A driver wanting to make a left U-turn.
A driver wanting to turn left only.
A driver wanting to continue driving straight.
Any driver approaching an intersection.

4. What is the meaning of the black-white marking besides the road?

The marking emphasizes the presence of sidewalks and traffic islands next to the road.
Stopping and parking place before a level crossing.
Stopping and parking is absolutely prohibited.
Parking space regulated by the local authority.

5. What might happen to a vehicle when its wheels get locked?

The vehicle will lose its steering ability.
The vehicle will lose its braking ability.
Overheating of the engine.
The steering ability is not influenced.

6. What is the correct way for changing lanes?

Lane change should be done in two stages: First deviating and then signaling with the hand.
Lane change should be done in two stages: First deviating and then communicating with the other drivers.
You should pass to the other lane through the shortest diagonal distance and as quickly as possible.
First perform a check and glance at the mirrors, then check the lane you want to pass to, verify that you can pass to it and then deviate moderately (diagonally) to the other lane.

7. Which vehicles are permitted to enter a freeway?

Only private motor vehicles.
Every motor and non-motor vehicle.
A motor vehicle which is permitted and capable of driving at the speed that is indicated on the road sign.
Every motor vehicle, except for heavy trucks which might disturb traffic due to their low speed.

8. What is the meaning of this sign?

Taxi rank. No entry to the street in which the sign is placed.
The end of the Taxi Rank.
The beginning of a public bus station.
Taxi rank. Parking and stopping is forbidden to all other vehicles.

9. Are you required to give right-of-way to the cyclist?

No, because a non-motor vehicle should give right-of-way to a motor vehicle.
No, because bicycles are not given right-of-way.
No, because right-of-way is given to the vehicle that continues driving straight.
Yes, because the cyclist approaches from the right (1).

10. Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.
It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.
Provided that they comply with the new European standard.
Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

11. 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.

12. What problem faces a vehicle driver who is driving at a high speed?

His response time is decreased, and thus his driving becomes more dangerous.
There is no problem at all: Research work has proven that in high speeds driving is more calm and relaxed.
The driver has very little time to properly respond to road events.
The driver's response time is significantly lengthened.

13. Is it permitted to change the size of tires on a vehicle?

Only if it is approved in advance by the Licensing Authority in the Ministry of Transportation.
Yes, to any size the driver wants, provided that all the vehicle’s wheels are replaced with new ones.
Yes, if the change is approved by the insurance company.
Absolutely not.

14. What is the meaning of this sign?

End of a mountainous road.
Refreshment area for drivers. It is obligatory to turn on a blinking light, either yellow or red
Traffic cone, giving directions or marking an obstruction at a road works site.
Narrowing road.

15. What is the problem in detecting an obstacle before a motorcycle at a very late stage?

The time left for responding and braking is too short.
The obstacle’s weight can not be precisely evaluated.
There is no problem in late detection of an obstacle.
There is not enough time to change gears.

16. What risk do riders of two-wheelers face while passing between two rows of moving cars before an intersection?

Being hit by a car that suddenly swerves from its lane to the passage in which the motorcycle is proceeding.
There is no risk, as there is always enough space for two-wheelers to pass comfortably and safely.
The rider might scare drivers who are short-tempered anyway.
The risk is that at the beginning of the row, next to the intersection, there is no more space left because there are many two-wheelers standing there.

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

No entry for tractors.
Give right of way to tractors driving in this road section,
Beware! Work vehicles and tractors crossing.
Stop! Only agricultural vehicles are permitted to go through.

18. Define “parking”

Stopping a vehicle for a defined period of time, in order to unload cargo, intermittently
Stopping the vehicle for more than thirty seconds
Standing a vehicle in order to load it with cargo only, intermittently
Standing a vehicle for an uninterrupted period of time, not for the purpose of immediate loading or unloading of passengers or loading or unloading of goods.

19. What is the first stage in getting back on the road from the “hard shoulder”?

Signaling with the indicator.
Getting closer from the hard shoulder to the road's edge.
Accelerating the vehicle up to the speed of the vehicles on the road.
Turning the wheel in order to get on the road in a 45 degree angle.

20. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

Objects which might disturb or endanger passersby or their vehicles should not be placed or left on a road.
Objects that are left on a road should be cleared away within 12 hours.
It is allowed to leave objects, but the Ministry of Environmental Protection should be immediately informed about every object that is placed on a road.
It is allowed to leave any object on a road, provided that it is marked with a reflector during “light time”.

21. How should those involved in a road accident, which resulted in property damage only, conduct themselves?

Exchange identifying details and wait for the rescue forces without moving any of the involved vehicles.
Clear their vehicles away from the roadway, without delay, and exchange identifying details.
Report to the police and wait for its instructions.
Call the rescue forces and wait at the place of the accident without moving any of the involved vehicles.

22. How is it possible to reduce the centrifugal force applied to the vehicle whilst driving?

The effect of these force cannot be reduced – it depends on the vehicle’s size only.
By driving faster.
By driving lawfully and always giving right of way.
By reducing speed.on corners and curves

23. How should you continue driving according to the following marking?

You are permitted to drive straight (ahead) or left.
You are permitted to drive left only.
You are permitted to turn left from all lanes.
You are permitted to drive right only.

24. How is a motorcyclist required to overtake another vehicle?

As fast as possible, even if it means to exceed speed limit for a brief moment.
From the right side of the overtaken vehicle, and as close as possible to it.
From the left side of the overtaken vehicle, while keeping a proper side distance from it.
In a manner that allows him to always see the other vehicle in both mirrors.

25. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign
No, it is not obligatory to obey
Yes, it is obligatory to obey, with full caution
Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign

26. When there is heavy rain,

You are entitled to put on the emergency yellow indicators..
You are permitted to turn on the fog lights.
You should drive at a speed half the speed limit
You are permitted to turn on the main(high) beam

27. What’s the correct manner for braking whilst riding a motorcycle?

The front and rear brakes should be operated together in order to slow-down and stop.
The rear brake should be operated and the engine used for slowing down.
Only the rear brake should be operated intermittently. The front brake should not be used.
The front and rear brakes should be operated intermittently.

28. Is it permitted to drive on a separation area?

Yes, but only in order to cross it.
No, unless otherwise marked by a traffic sign.
Yes, always.
Yes, when the separation area is paved.

29. What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.
The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).

30. When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

When driving behind another vehicle and his high beam hits the rear part of the vehicle in front.
When the vehicle’s “fog light” is also turned-on.
Only while driving inside a tunnel.
When driving behind another vehicle and his “fog light” and “high beam” are turned-on at the same time.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. Which vehicle component (part) engages or disengages the rotational movement from the engine to the gear box?

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

3. Who is obliged to obey the “stop” sign in the following picture?

4. What is the meaning of the black-white marking besides the road?

5. What might happen to a vehicle when its wheels get locked?

6. What is the correct way for changing lanes?

7. Which vehicles are permitted to enter a freeway?

8. What is the meaning of this sign?

9. Are you required to give right-of-way to the cyclist?

10. Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

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

12. What problem faces a vehicle driver who is driving at a high speed?

13. Is it permitted to change the size of tires on a vehicle?

14. What is the meaning of this sign?

15. What is the problem in detecting an obstacle before a motorcycle at a very late stage?

16. What risk do riders of two-wheelers face while passing between two rows of moving cars before an intersection?

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

18. Define “parking”

19. What is the first stage in getting back on the road from the “hard shoulder”?

20. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

21. How should those involved in a road accident, which resulted in property damage only, conduct themselves?

22. How is it possible to reduce the centrifugal force applied to the vehicle whilst driving?

23. How should you continue driving according to the following marking?

24. How is a motorcyclist required to overtake another vehicle?

25. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

26. When there is heavy rain,

27. What’s the correct manner for braking whilst riding a motorcycle?

28. Is it permitted to drive on a separation area?

29. What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

30. When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?