Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. How can a driver handle the many tasks he needs to perform when approaching an intersection?

Warn other road users that he is approaching the intersection (by honking and signaling).
Ignore other road users; especially those smaller than him.
Drive faster in order to cross the intersection more quickly.
Slow down before the intersection, look around, and avoid engaging in any activity other than driving.

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

Left curve followed by a right curve.
Rough road.
Drive in the center of the road.
Danger of skidding.

3. 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.

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

When driving backwards.
When entering a premises.
While searching for a parking spot.
When the vehicle is standing.

5. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 6.
From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 5.
From lane 2 to lane 5.
From lane 2 to lane 3.

6. Under which conditions is a vehicle allowed to deviate from its line of driving?

Provided that no risk or disturbance is caused to any passerby.
It is allowed to deviate only in a roadway which is free of traffic.
In slow speed and by deviating sharply.
It is absolutely prohibited to deviate from the driving lane.

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

End of overtaking-restricted section.
Private passenger vehicles should not overtake trucks.
Buses should not be overtaken.
Trucks should not overtake private passenger vehicles.

8. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Whoever drives straight shall continue driving and make sure that vehicles approaching the straight roadway give him right-of-way.
Always stop before the intersection and give right-of-way to vehicles which come from the right and intend to turn left.
Give right-of-way according to the accepted right-of-way rules and to the traffic signs that are placed at the junction.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching the intersection from your front.

9. In a properly functioning traffic light – how many times does the green light blinks before it turns yellow?

Four times.
Three times.
One time.
It varies according to traffic loads.

10. Which changes in health condition must be reported to the Licensing Authority?

The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority, but only to the Ministry of Health
Any detection of the following conditions: heart disease or any limitation of the nervous system, bones, eye-sight and hearing
The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority. The report shall be made by the treating physician of the driver
A driver doesn’t have to report about changes in his health, except in case of a neurological problem

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

Slow down and prepare for a possible stop if necessary, before the railway tracks.
Stop 2 meters before the railway tracks and check if a train is approaching.
Drive faster and quickly cross the railway tracks.
If you see the train’s lights, stop 30 meters before the railway tracks.

12. Which of the following sentences is correct: The law prohibit drivers from making a left U-turn:

When a U-turn prohibiting sign is placed.
Where the vehicle cannot be observed by other drivers approaching from any direction.
All the answers are correct.
When he approaches a steep peak or a curve in the road.

13. The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.
Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.
All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.
Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.

14. Define “play street”:

A main road joined by side roads.
A road designed for children’s games, pedestrians and vehicles, sign posted at the entrance with the “play street” sign.
A street designated for children’s games, into which only pedestrians and two wheeled vehicles are permitted to enter.
A street in which different types of vehicles may drive side by side

15. What is the correct sentence?

The braking distance is always longer than the reaction distance.
The reaction distance is always longer than the braking distance.
The braking distance is always longer that the stopping distance.
The stopping distance is always longer than the braking distance.

16. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

Slow down before the level crossing, and if a train is approaching - stop.
Do not enter this lane and do not continue driving in it.
Slow down before the level crossing and pass the tracks without delay or interruption.
Stop before the tracks until the train passes.

17. What should you carefully check while purchasing a used tire for your vehicle?

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.
Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 2 years).

18. 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.

19. How should a motorcyclist cross an oil slick on the road?

Continue driving fast.
Brake strongly with both brakes.
Drive straight without braking.
Drive straight, accelerate and cross the stain quickly.

20. What is the problem in the following picture?

The bus cannot enter the bay and will disturb traffic when stopping.
The presence of the florist in the station makes the passengers’ stay in it more pleasant and it causes no problem.
The presence of the florist causes the bus to linger too much time in the station.
The flowers placed at the station block the view of the passengers waiting in it.

21. What is the permitted tyre size for a vehicle?

As determined by the tire manufacturer.
Any size of tire, as long as all the vehicle tires are of the same size.
As approved by a licensed garage.
As determined by the manufacturer and noted in the vehicle’s registration document.

22. Which sign warns of the presence of wild animals ahead?

146.
411.
414.
635.

23. When a traffic light in a junction displays a flashing green light:

A blinking green light indicates the same as a regular green light; hence it shouldn’t be given any special attention.
It indicates that the green light is about to turn to yellow, in 3 seconds.
It indicates that the traffic light is out of order and you should follow the signs that are placed in the intersection.
It indicates that the light turned green a few moments ago and that you can continue driving.

24. What is the duty of a person who owns or has control of a vehicle?

Not to permit to anyone to drive, who doesn’t have a valid license for the type of vehicle.
To register any person who drives his vehicle in the vehicle travel log
To allow any person who asks him to drive his vehicle.
To make sure that photocopies of the driver’s license and insurance policy only are carried in the vehicle

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

First aid station.
Old age home.
Five star hotel
Hospital.

26. According to the picture, how are you required to conduct yourself when driving on the roadway?

Ignore the vehicle coming out of the dirt road and take right of way.
Pay attention to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.
Give right of way to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.
Continue driving without doing anything special.

27. If a rider feels that the motorcycle foot brake,does not work efficently he should:

Stop the motorcycle and immediately repair the fault.
Take some air out of the wheels to overcome the malfunction.
Change between the front and rear wheels.
Stop at the next gas station and increase tire air pressure.

28. It is prohibited to park a vehicle less than a distance of:

15 meters after a stop sign.
15 meters after the intersection.
12 meters before a pedestrian crossing.
30 meters after a level crossing.

29. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

Start overtaking only when the road is clear in a sufficient distance, and verify while overtaking that the road is still clear.
Overtake only when a sign permitting overtaking is placed.
Overtake in a speed that exceeds speed limit, in order to clear the road way.
Always overtake at a slow speed and with patience.

30. When is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a bridge or inside a tunnel?

It is permitted when the roadway has two lanes or more.
It is permitted during “light time” only.
During day time only.
It is absolutely forbidden.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. How can a driver handle the many tasks he needs to perform when approaching an intersection?

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

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

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

5. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

6. Under which conditions is a vehicle allowed to deviate from its line of driving?

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

8. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

9. In a properly functioning traffic light – how many times does the green light blinks before it turns yellow?

10. Which changes in health condition must be reported to the Licensing Authority?

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

12. Which of the following sentences is correct: The law prohibit drivers from making a left U-turn:

13. The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

14. Define “play street”:

15. What is the correct sentence?

16. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

17. What should you carefully check while purchasing a used tire for your vehicle?

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

19. How should a motorcyclist cross an oil slick on the road?

20. What is the problem in the following picture?

21. What is the permitted tyre size for a vehicle?

22. Which sign warns of the presence of wild animals ahead?

23. When a traffic light in a junction displays a flashing green light:

24. What is the duty of a person who owns or has control of a vehicle?

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

26. According to the picture, how are you required to conduct yourself when driving on the roadway?

27. If a rider feels that the motorcycle foot brake,does not work efficently he should:

28. It is prohibited to park a vehicle less than a distance of:

29. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

30. When is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a bridge or inside a tunnel?