Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. On a road designated for vehicle traffic, how is it required to stand a motorcycle with a sidecar during “light time” when the road is not lit?

With the head light or parking light on.
With the brake light on.
With the rear light and parking lights on.
With only the parking light on.

2. When is it prohibited to stop or park a vehicle?

Besides blue-white painted curbstones?.
When the vehicle is parked in the left lane of a one-way urban road.
When the vehicle obstructs the traffic or blocks a road sign.
When the vehicle is not locked.

3. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, for public transport only.
It is a square information sign.
It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, which conveys a message that is not covered by the provisions of the road sign table.
It is an unofficial road sign, which conveys various optional guidances.

4. You are driving a commercial vehicle and come across this traffic sign:

Pass only from the right. Only public transportation is allowed to pass from the left as well.
Pass only from the left. Public transportation is allowed to pass from the left as well.
Drive only straight (forward).
Pass from the right or from the left; whatever is comfortable for you.

5. You are driving in a two-lane one-way street and try to overtake the vehicle driving in front of you. The main risk in deviating to the left is:

The crossing of an unbroken separation line.
An incoming vehicle driving in your opposite direction might appear on the lane to your left.
Disturbing a vehicle driving in the left lane.
Disturbing a vehicle driving behind you on your lane.

6. Is it enough to signal only when you begin to drive?

Yes, when starting to drive we can make do with just signaling. Then, when we need to merge with traffic, we will have time to look around.
No, signaling doesn’t give you any right. You need to make sure that you look around correctly in addition to signaling.
Yes, unnecessary actions, besides the required signaling, waste precious time and create unnecessary tensions.
Yes, when we start to drive we are lawfully obliged to signal. It is the responsibility of other road users to be careful.

7. What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

Slow down and try to accustom yourself to the situation and complete your drive safely.
Slow down and rely on the ABS System.
Continue driving very carefully and use the parking brake.
Stop driving immediately and ensure that the vehicle is towed to a garage and checked there.

8. What should a driver do when there’s a change in his health condition?

Report it to the Licensing Authority.
Report it to the Licensing Office if it is a result of a road accident only.
Report it immediately to the Ministry of Health.
Report about it to the Licensing Office within 20 days.

9. Which of the following road signs should be placed after road sign 135?

10. Define “stop line”:

A line drawn on either full or half width across the road marking a stopping point for vehicles.
A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, in junctions with traffic lights only.
A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, before a railway crossing
A junction-line along the road, either full or partial, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop near a pavement

11. How can you be safe while driving on a congested road?

By sticking close to the vehicle in front.
By keeping distance from your front only.
When driving on a congested road, no special attention should be given to the issue of safety.
Make sure to make a peripheral check, keep a safe distance in all directions and drive at a reasonable speed.

12. What are you required to do when approaching the following marking on the road?

Stop before the stop-line, when it is obligatory to stop.
You should always stop during lighting-up time.
Always stop before the stop-line.
Stop only when the line is marked before a level crossing.

13. What is a “path”?

Part of a road, designated for pedestrians only.
Road - paved or otherwise - designated for two-wheelers only.
Part of a road, designated for bicycles only.
part of a road that is not a roadway and designated for specific users.

14. When visibility on the road is poor, the driver should:

Slow down, adjust his speed to the visibility conditions and turn-on his dipped beam.
On a two-way road – slow down; and on a one-way road – continue driving normally.
Accelerate and turn-on the rear lights, to prevent collision with the vehicle driving behind.
Turn-on the high beam to extend the field of vision and warn the incoming traffic from your opposite direction.

15. 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

16. What is special about the operation of the motorcycle’s brakes?

The rear and front brakes can be operated separately.
Brakes operation is safer in a motorcycle because it is done with the hands only.
In a motorcycle you cannot brake every wheel separately.
The motorcycle can brake at any speed on the spot.

17. Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

The parking brake cannot be used as an emergency brake.
Because its handle or lever is not convenient to operate.
Because its life span is short and shouldn’t be wasted on regular braking.
Because the parking brake doesn’t work on all the wheels and it doesn’t have much power.

18. 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.

19. A policeman is permitted to issue a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road) when:

The vehicle’s fuel consumption exceeds the level that was determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle’s oil consumption is excessive.
The vehicle’s tire air pressure is less than half of the required level.
The vehicle causes air pollution beyond permitted levels.

20. 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.

21. How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

Hoot to those standing by the vehicle, and make it clear that you intend on continuing driving without interruption.
Slow down and pull into the right “hard shoulder” until the opposite lane is cleared.
Stop at the right side of the road and wait for the rescue forces to arrive.
Slow down and stop if necessary, and give right of way to the traffic coming from the opposite direction.

22. When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

Next to the right “hard shoulder”.
Next to the left sidewalk.
Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.
Next to the road’s right edge.

23. Is a driver permitted to cross an unbroken separation line in order to make a U-turn?

Yes, when the roadway has at least two lanes in each driving direction.
Yes, provided that the traffic is not disturbed.
Yes, when the intersection ahead is blocked.
No.

24. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

You should stop before the railway crossing until the train passes.
If the train is far, you should quickly cross the rails.
You should accelerate and cross the rails before the train arrives, in a careful and watchful manner.
You should carefully cross the rails, in any fitting speed.

25. Who has the authority to revoke a driving license?

A court of law, the Israel Police, the Road Safety Medical Institute.
A court of law and the Israel Police only.
The Licensing Authority, a court of law, the Israel Police.
The Licensing Authority and a court of law only.

26. What is the difference between the following signs?

Sign 505 indicates a stop for private buses. Sign 506 indicates a Tramway stop.
Sign 505 indicates a Tramway Stop. Sign 506 indicates a stop for Public bus transport.
Sign 505 indicates a stop for Public Transport (Buses). Sign 506 indicates a stop for a Public Tramway.
Sign 505 indicates a public transport stop on a Motorway (Freeway). Sign 506 indicates a public transport stop.

27. Wearing a seat belt as required:

Keeps the driver in an upright sitting position;
Reduces the extent of injury during an accident.
Keeps the driver alert.
Reduces the driver’s movement in his seat and prevents accidents.

28. When a no stopping sign (433) is placed on the right side of a two-way highway:

Stopping is prohibited on both sides of the vehicle.
Stopping is prohibited on the right side of the roadway and on the hard shoulder.
Stopping is prohibited on the roadway only.
Stopping is prohibited on the hard shoulder only.

29. What are you required to do when the following traffic light is placed (and is flashing)?

Stop and do not continue driving until the blinking yellow light turns off.
Proceed carefully and allow pedestrians to cross the road safely.
Ignore it. It is intended for pedestrians only.
Always stop before a pedestrian crossing, even if no one is crossing.

30. Does a-can of beer have a lesser effect on a driver compared to a whisky shot?

No. They both have a more or less equal effect on the driver’s ability to drive safely.
No, beer is not regarded as a drink which affects one’s driving.
Yes, beer has more alcohol than whisky.
No, the quantity of beer is greater and therefore its effect is greater.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. On a road designated for vehicle traffic, how is it required to stand a motorcycle with a sidecar during “light time” when the road is not lit?

2. When is it prohibited to stop or park a vehicle?

3. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

4. You are driving a commercial vehicle and come across this traffic sign:

5. You are driving in a two-lane one-way street and try to overtake the vehicle driving in front of you. The main risk in deviating to the left is:

6. Is it enough to signal only when you begin to drive?

7. What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

8. What should a driver do when there’s a change in his health condition?

9. Which of the following road signs should be placed after road sign 135?

10. Define “stop line”:

11. How can you be safe while driving on a congested road?

12. What are you required to do when approaching the following marking on the road?

13. What is a “path”?

14. When visibility on the road is poor, the driver should:

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

16. What is special about the operation of the motorcycle’s brakes?

17. Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

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

19. A policeman is permitted to issue a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road) when:

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

21. How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

22. When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

23. Is a driver permitted to cross an unbroken separation line in order to make a U-turn?

24. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

25. Who has the authority to revoke a driving license?

26. What is the difference between the following signs?

27. Wearing a seat belt as required:

28. When a no stopping sign (433) is placed on the right side of a two-way highway:

29. What are you required to do when the following traffic light is placed (and is flashing)?

30. Does a-can of beer have a lesser effect on a driver compared to a whisky shot?