Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following turn?

Give right of way to the green vehicle (1).
Drive, you have right of way in the intersection (3).
Give right of way to the red vehicle (2).
Give right of way to both vehicles (1, 2).

2. The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment the driver eases off his step on the accelerator until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until he starts to apply the action he decided to take.
From the moment the driver steps on the brakes until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

3. The correctional measures which may be imposed by the Licensing Authority, based on the point system:

Are merely recommendations. Only a court of law is authorized to impose correctional measures, based on the point system.
Come to replace traffic offence related convictions..
Do not include driver’s license revocation (Only a police officer is permitted to revoke a driver’s license).
Are additional to any other sanction that is imposed on a driver by a court of law due to traffic offenses.

4. How can we lower the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

Make sure to drive in the lowest gear.
Fill up the vehicle with a lower octane fuel than required.
Make as many strong engine accelerations as possible.
Change gear according to the correct speed and road conditions and avoid high engine revolutions.

5. What is the danger caused by fueling the vehicle while its engine is running?

There is no danger in keeping the engine running during vehicle fueling.
Combustion of fuel fumes by a spark.
When the engine is kept running, fuel consumption is increased.
Engine overheating might flare-up the fuel.

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

An area in which parking is prohibited for all vehicles.
Vehicle parking spaces – parking is permitted according to the markings only.
Parking and stopping places for two-wheelers.
Stopping places for non-motor vehicles only.

7. What is the consequence of tyre pressure that is too high?

Uneven tire wear and shortened of tyre life.
It is harder to turn the steering wheel.
Rapid wear and tear of the steering wheel.
Longer tire life span and reduced fuel consumption.

8. In the following illustration you can see a wide road. Which of the numbers within the illustration marks a road way?

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

When you approach railway tracks – honk, open a window and listen to the train’s noise.
Always stop before railway tracks, look to the right and to the left and continue driving.
Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary before the railway tracks.
Cross the railway tracks quickly.

10. “You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. The determining factor is the level of alcohol in the blood in relation to the legally allowed level.
Correct. You can drink quite a lot of one type of intoxicating drink without becoming drunk.
Correct. Alcohol affects driving only when different drinks are mixed.
Correct. You should not mix different types of drinks before driving.

11. Can a “blood alcohol test” by means of a breathalyzer device be considered admissible evidence in a court of law?

No, only a blood test is admissible evidence in a court of law.
No, only a saliva test is accepted as accurate evidence in a court of law.
Yes.
No, only an alcohol test which is performed in a hospital is admissible evidence.

12. 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.

13. According to the following picture you are obliged to:

Stop.
Slow down.
Accelerate.
Honk.

14. What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

The driver’s reacting time is longer and he has enough time for making the right decisions.
The driver’s reacting, braking and stopping times are all longer, and therefore safety is improved.
The drrivers quicker reaction, braking and stopping times are all shorter.
The driver’s reacting time is longer and is sufficient for stopping.

15. What are the risks in making a U-turn?

Delaying vehicles that are coming from the opposite direction or from behind
Colliding with vehicles coming from the opposite direction or from behind.
All the answers are correct.
Causing an approaching vehicle to make a sudden brake.

16. In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the stop line.
Within twenty meters before the stop line.
Within fifteen meters after the stop line.
Within twenty meters after the stop line.

17. What do the following traffic signs have in common?

They are posted in freeways only.
They are posted in work sites only.
They are posted in inter-urban roads only.
They are posted in urban roads only.

18. What road sign permits entry to pedetrians?

226
413
All the signs.
414

19. 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.

20. Is it permitted to stop any vehicle other than a taxi where the following signpost is placed?

It is absolutely forbidden.
No, except for stopping in order to unload passengers.
Yes, if there are no taxies parked there.
Yes, for the purpose of loading passengers only.

21. Is a motorcyclist permitted to cross a sidewalk?

Yes, but only to bypass an obstacle on the road.
Yes, but only to drop a passenger.
Yes, in order to enter a yard or a garage.
Yes, but only to pick up a passenger.

22. In your opinion, why was a continuous line marked on the roadway?

Because of the limited field of vision ahead.
Because of the tree lines on both sides of the roadway.
Because there is a bus-stop bay on the right side of the roadway.
Because the roadway is narrow.

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

Stop before the signpost.
Give right-of-way to vehicle traffic in the roundabout.
Prepare to stop your vehicle at the nearest junction.. Stopping at the junction is obligatory
Prepare to stop the vehicle in about 300 meters.

24. 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.

25. When are we not obligated to drive a private passenger car in the right lane?

When another vehicle overtakes us from the left.
When you pass another vehicle from its right side.
When the right lane is designated for another type of road users (e.g. public transportation lane).
When another vehicle that is driving on the left side of the road signals about its intention to start drive.

26. At the junction marked and signposted as in the diagram, what is the correct way to turn right from road B to C?

From lane 7 to 6.
From lane 8 to 6.
From lane 7 to 6 or5.
From lane 7 or 8 to 6 or 5.

27. To disconnect the engine from the wheels, you should:

Press the clutch pedal.
Step on the brake pedal and on the accelerator.
Shut-off the engine.
Press on the starter switch.

28. How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.
Stop until the traffic light turns green.
Slow down and follow the “right-of-way” rules and the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
You have right-of-way towards the pedestrians on the zebra crossing, and therefore you should proceed normally to the intersection.

29. When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

When the accident’s impact is mild and the damage caused to the vehicle or to the property is not serious.
When a car assessor, which is recognized for this purpose by the police, is called.
When the incident is informed to the insurance company within the lawfully stated date and time.
When a policeman happens to arrive to the scene and is informed about the incident’s details.

30. When can reasonable speed exceed the maximum speed limit?

When overtaking a vehicle that is parked at the side of the road.
While overtaking a driving vehicle.
Never. It is against the law.
When overtaking a vehicle that is driving in the maximum permitted speed.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following turn?

2. The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

3. The correctional measures which may be imposed by the Licensing Authority, based on the point system:

4. How can we lower the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

5. What is the danger caused by fueling the vehicle while its engine is running?

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

7. What is the consequence of tyre pressure that is too high?

8. In the following illustration you can see a wide road. Which of the numbers within the illustration marks a road way?

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

10. “You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

11. Can a “blood alcohol test” by means of a breathalyzer device be considered admissible evidence in a court of law?

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

13. According to the following picture you are obliged to:

14. What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

15. What are the risks in making a U-turn?

16. In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

17. What do the following traffic signs have in common?

18. What road sign permits entry to pedetrians?

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

20. Is it permitted to stop any vehicle other than a taxi where the following signpost is placed?

21. Is a motorcyclist permitted to cross a sidewalk?

22. In your opinion, why was a continuous line marked on the roadway?

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

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

25. When are we not obligated to drive a private passenger car in the right lane?

26. At the junction marked and signposted as in the diagram, what is the correct way to turn right from road B to C?

27. To disconnect the engine from the wheels, you should:

28. How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

29. When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

30. When can reasonable speed exceed the maximum speed limit?