Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that continue driving straight.
No, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to public vehicles only.
No, you should only give right-of-way according to the lawful right-of-way rules or to the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that come from the right only.

2. 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.

3. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

A fine of 80,000 NIS
6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.
None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days
Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.

4. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness while driving?

Have an adequate rest before driving and take rest breaks during the journey.
A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.
Drive slowly until the tiredness passes away.
Physical exercise will drive the tiredness away for many hours.

5. When a driver gives “right of way”, it means that:

He merges with traffic without causing an accident
He allows other drivers to continue driving without causing them to change their speed or to stop
He barely manages to push into the traffic flow
He enters the traffic flow in the same speed as the other vehicles.

6. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

Yes, it is a legitimate road sign.
No, because it was not authorized by the Road Safety Authority.
No, because its smaller in size than normal traffic signs
No, it is not a legitimate road sign, but merely a recommendation.

7. What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

Quickly cross the obstruction from either its right or left.
Drive slowly and disregard the road signs that are posted in the place.
Cross the obstruction from the right only, and vehicles approaching from your front are supposed to give you right-of-way.
Obey the signals that are given by a policeman, a signaler or a road sign.

8. In a vehicle with a manual (regular) gearbox, it is important to adjust the gears:

In old vehicles only.
In order to protect the tires.
In long descents.
In order to determine the driving speed.without strain on the engine.

9. Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

Only if it close to a garage.
Only if the repair is related to the vehicle’s electricity system.
The type of repair is not important, as long as the vehicle is not left standing there for more than 12 hours.
Only a simple repair, provided that no inconvenience is caused to other road users, and the vehicle should not be left standing there for more than 24 hours.

10. You are approaching a tunnel with a road sign displayed in front of you and want to overtake a slow vehicle driving ahead of you:

It is forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, within a distance of 100 meters before the tunnel.
If the tunnel is sufficiently lit, it is also permitted to overtake inside the tunnel.
It is forbidden to overtake,inside the tunnel or to try overtaking, within a distance of 50 meters before or after the tunnell
It is forbidden to overtake, and to try overtaking, within a distance of 250 meters before the tunnel.

11. What are the actions you are required to take, before intentionally pulling onto the “hard shoulder” of a non-urban road?

Apart from giving a right signal on time, nothing else is required.
Slowing down and turning on the four winkers.
Good observations mainly to the rear, signaling appropriately and slowing down.
Slowig down and turning the steering wheel towards the “hard shoulder” as quickly as possible.

12. “Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect: The distance has no influence on vehicle wear or fuel consumption.
Correct: Keeping distance prevents brake wear and excessive fuel consumption due to frequent acceleration and braking.
Incorrect: Using the breaks and the accelerator in order to regulate wind flow is important for increasing the driver’s alertness.
Incorrect: Keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front of you causes brake wear.

13. What should you do to reduce the effect of dazzle (blinding) during the dark?

Pull down the sunshade.
Keep the windshield clean.
Blind back the driver approaching from the opposite direction.
Wear dark sunglasses.

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing and don’t try to overtake.
Overtaking is prohibited, from the signpost until after the level crossing.
Stop at a distance of one meter at least before the tracks and check whether another vehicle is trying to overtake you.
Drive faster and cross the railway tracks as quickly as possible. Complete the overtaking maneuver after the crossing.

15. What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s tires?

The tire air pressure is not so important.
According to the instructions of the garage or licensing facility.
A pressure that provides for the most comfortable driving.
The pressure should be according to the manufacturer’s manual.

16. Which traffic sign should appear after traffic sign 701?

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

It is prohibited to pass to the adjacent left or right lane. You must continue in your curremt lane.
Only two-wheelers are permitted to drive in this lane.
4-way intersection ahead.
Lane closed. No driving in this lane.

18. How would you conduct yourself according to the picture:

Drive faster and move to the left lane.
The pedestrian is not using a pedestrian crossing. Signal to him in whichever way to clear the roadway.
Honk loudly to the pedestrian so that he clears the roadway quickly.
Slow down and even stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to cross the road.

19. Where would you stop when the traffic light in the intersection ahead displays a red light?

After the pedestrian crossing, and if there isn’t one - wherever you have the best field of view.
Before the stop line, and if there is a pedestrian crossing – stop before the crossing.
Always wherever you have the best field of view.
After the stop line, and if there is no stop line - before the intersection line.

20. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.
An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.
Any manager of a licensed garage.
The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

21. Where should you stop your vehicle when you are obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

In the place with the best field of view, without disturbing train traffic.
After the stop line, eight meters before the proximate rail.
Before the stop line. If there is no stop line – before the barrier.. If there is no barrier – at least four meters before the nearest rail.
Before the barrier. If there is no barrier – six meters before the nearest rail.

22. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.
Yes, but on urban roads only.
Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.
No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

23. 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.

24. When a driver approaches a narrow bridge, he should:

Cross the bridge as quickly as possible, to allow vehicles coming from the opposite direction to pass it without delays.
Slow down while approaching and crossing the bridge.
Stop before the bridge for safety reasons and then cross it quickly.
Drive faster only while approaching the bridge, and drive slowly on the bridge – in order to enhance safety.

25. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

Keep to the right of the road and enter the curve with cautions.
Keep to the right without changing your driving speed.
Drive in high gear.
Slow down considerably and keep driving on the left side of the roadway.

26. When driving behind a big truck:

When a “general danger” sign is placed, and due to the size of the truck, you should keep from it a distance that is thrice bigger than the statutory distance. .
Keep a safe distance for safe braking – The law requires a gap of not less than one second.
Keep a small as possible distance from the vehicle in front.
Due to the vehicle’s size - Keep a distance that doubles the statutory gap.

27. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?

Keep driving routinely when the road is clear.
Pass quickly next to the road sign.
Slow down and keep to the right; winding road ahead.
Honk before entering the curve.

28. On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

Right of way is given to a vehicle transporting more than 8 passengers.
Whoever arrives first has right of way.
The faster vehicle has right of way.
Both vehicles must keep as much as possible to the right and even pull into the “hard shoulders”.

29. You are driving a vehicle that approaches the cyclist in the picture from behind. What risk might be posed by the cyclist ?

There is no risk. Pass the cyclist quickly.
The cyclist might pull onto the roadway or otherwise trip and fall into it.
The cyclist rides on the sidewalk (pavement) and therefore the bicycles pose no risk.
The cyclist is an adult and poses no risk.

30. What are the “blind spots”?

Elements obstructing the driver’s rear view.
The areas around a vehicle in which its driver cannot notice other road users – neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors.
The area in front of the vehicle only in which the driver can spot pedestrians.
The area behind the vehicle only in which the driver cannot notice other vehicles - neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors or by any other means.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

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

3. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

4. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness while driving?

5. When a driver gives “right of way”, it means that:

6. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

7. What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

8. In a vehicle with a manual (regular) gearbox, it is important to adjust the gears:

9. Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

10. You are approaching a tunnel with a road sign displayed in front of you and want to overtake a slow vehicle driving ahead of you:

11. What are the actions you are required to take, before intentionally pulling onto the “hard shoulder” of a non-urban road?

12. “Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?

13. What should you do to reduce the effect of dazzle (blinding) during the dark?

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

15. What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s tires?

16. Which traffic sign should appear after traffic sign 701?

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

18. How would you conduct yourself according to the picture:

19. Where would you stop when the traffic light in the intersection ahead displays a red light?

20. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

21. Where should you stop your vehicle when you are obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

22. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

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

24. When a driver approaches a narrow bridge, he should:

25. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

26. When driving behind a big truck:

27. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?

28. On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

29. You are driving a vehicle that approaches the cyclist in the picture from behind. What risk might be posed by the cyclist ?

30. What are the “blind spots”?