Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

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

Mountain road.
Road-works ahead.
Uneven road surface
Speed bumps ahead.

3. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

Slow down and adjust the driving speed to allow him to control the vehicle – .
He should avoid driving on roads with side winds, or he should otherwise stop on the “hard shoulders” until the wind fades.
Turn on the fog lights and continue driving normally.
Drive faster to avoid the side wind.

4. When is it recommended to check the tire air pressure?

When the tires are hot.
When the tires are cold.
Once a year.
Before every periodic treatment.

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

The road is open for cyclists and pedestrians.
Crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.
Separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians only.
Path for cyclists only. No entry for pedestrians.

6. When traffic sign 401 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

7. Is a driver obliged to show a policeman the vehicle’s original documents?

Yes, at a time and place to be determined by the policeman
No, a certified photocopy is sufficient
No, a photocopy signed by the vehicle’s owner is sufficient
Yes, at the time determined by the vehicle’s driver

8. How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

Pass it on the right, unless otherwise indicated by a signpost.
Pass it from the left only.
Pass it according to the road’s condition.
You may pass the obstruction from either side.

9. The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

Is additional to any other punishment that is imposed by a court of law on a driver that committed a traffic offense
Allows a police officer to disqualify a driver’s license following any traffic offense that is committed by the driver.
Can only be exercised by a court of law.
Is exercised only if no punishment was imposed on the driver by a court of law/

10. When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration
It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.
When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature
Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

11. 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.

12. Where on the motorcycle is it recommended to place luggage, so that its impact on the motorcycle’s stability is minimal?

Close to the rear end of the motorcycle and as high as possible.
Close to the front end of the motorcycle and as high as possible.
Close to the center of the motorcycle and as low as possible, so that the luggage doesn’t stick out from the front or rear.
Close to the rear end of the motorcycle and as low as possible, so that the luggage doesn’t stick out from the rear.

13. When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

When the other vehicle drives in the right lane and signals left.
When the other vehicle indicates and positions itself to turn left.
When there is an open lane to the right of the other vehicle.
When the other vehicle is in the central lane and signals right.

14. What should you do when the traffic sign in the picture appears before you?

Drive faster to prevent the car from shaking.
Adjust your speed to the road’s conditions. Don't ignore an uneven road..
You are driving on a mountain road. Drive in low gear.
Obey the instructions of Public Works Department employees.

15. For how long is it permitted to leave a broken-down vehicle on a road or in a public place?

It should be cleared away as soon as possible, no later than 48 hours.
Until the rescue vehicle arrives, provided that it doesn’t exceed a period of one week.
It should be moved away as soon as possible, no later than 24 hours.
For the period in which it is being repaired, provided that it doesn’t exceed 72 hours.

16. In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

Only when these vehicles are turning right.
Always.
Only when these vehicles are turning left.
Only when theses vehicles continue driving straight.

17. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop anyway.
Always accelerate when entering the intersection, in order to avoid traffic disturbance.
Cross it safely.
Slow down and even stop if necessary in order to give right-of-way.

18. What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.
It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.
The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.
It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

19. What risks are caused when you deviate abruptly between lanes?

The deviation might delay other drivers.
You might end up in a lane that you are not allowed to be in.
Risk of hitting a vehicle that you didn’t see before deviating.
It is risky when the deviation takes too long.

20. 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.

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

Caution! Pedestrian path.
Pedestrian crossing ahead.
Zebra crossing for children only.
Caution! Children nearby.

22. If traffic sign 618 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

23. Which is the correct lane for turning left?

It doesn’t matter which lane.
Always the right lane.
The left hand lane.
The lane that is more open.

24. When you are overtaking another vehicle on a two-lane two-way roadway:

Don’t worry: The overtaken vehicle should deviate to the right and allow you to overtake it easily.
You are commiting a traffic violation! This type of overtaking is illegal.
You take a risk of another vehicle appearing in the opposite lane.
This type of overtaking usually last 30 seconds.

25. The license of a “New driver” will not be renewed as a regular driver's license, if he is convicted of:

Not stopping where a “give right-of–way” signpost is placed.
Illegal overtaking
Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

26. On which part of a road should a cyclist ride?

As close as possible to the road’s left edge, facing the incoming traffic.
As close as possible to the right hand side of the road.
Where all other vehicles are driving.
It is absolutely forbidden to ride bicycle on any part of a road.

27. What are the characteristics of a mountain road?

Many pedestrians and animals.
Wide and unmarked roadways.
Mountain roads are never paved.
Narrow and winding roadway, sharp curves, bends and sudden slopes.

28. Within which distance before and after a railway crossing is it allowed to stand or park a vehicle?

At least six meters from the crossing.
At least twenty meters from the crossing.
At least four meters from the crossing.
At least twelve meters from the crossing.

29. A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

May be driven at a low speed of less than 40 Kmh.
Is prohibited from carrying passengers.
Is prohibited to be driven..
Is prohibited from carrying cargo.

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

One-way roadway ahead.
It is permitted to drive in this lane.
Driving in this lane is prohibited.
You have right-of-way on the road ahead

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

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

3. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

4. When is it recommended to check the tire air pressure?

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

6. When traffic sign 401 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

7. Is a driver obliged to show a policeman the vehicle’s original documents?

8. How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

9. The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

10. When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

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

12. Where on the motorcycle is it recommended to place luggage, so that its impact on the motorcycle’s stability is minimal?

13. When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

14. What should you do when the traffic sign in the picture appears before you?

15. For how long is it permitted to leave a broken-down vehicle on a road or in a public place?

16. In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

17. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

18. What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

19. What risks are caused when you deviate abruptly between lanes?

20. When driving behind a big truck:

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

22. If traffic sign 618 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

23. Which is the correct lane for turning left?

24. When you are overtaking another vehicle on a two-lane two-way roadway:

25. The license of a “New driver” will not be renewed as a regular driver's license, if he is convicted of:

26. On which part of a road should a cyclist ride?

27. What are the characteristics of a mountain road?

28. Within which distance before and after a railway crossing is it allowed to stand or park a vehicle?

29. A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

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