Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. For what reason do the following road signs have a different shape than other signs?

To enable pedestrians to notice road signs that are posted opposite their direction of walking.
Because these two road signs are less important than other signs.
To make them more recognisable to drivers, and so that they can also be seen and interpreted correctly even under poor visibility conditions.
Because these two road signs are more important than other signs.

2. What is a “pedestrian crossing”?

A part of the pavement that is marked for pedestrian crossing
A part of the road designated and marked for pedestrians to cross.
A part of the road edge that is marked for pedestrian crossing
A part of the road that is marked for pedestrian crossing, including the pavement

3. On a single lane two-way road, when the lanes are divided by an unbroken separation line:

Stopping and parking are unrestricted, unless any appropriate road sign is placed.
Parking and stopping are prohibited, even on the “hard shoulder”.
Stopping and parking are permitted in parallel to the sidewalk only.
Stopping is permitted for buses only.

4. What is the risk of driving a motorcycle while its kick-stand is down?

Damage would be caused to the roadway and other infrastructures.
The motorcycle would be unbalanced.
The kick-stand will hit the roadway and might cause the motorcycle to roll-over.
The kick-stand would wear out and cause the motorcycle to fall.

5. What is the connection between the leaning angle and the turning of a motorcycle and the motorcycle’s headlight?

The more a motorcycle is leaned or turned, the more its rider suffers from self-blinding.
When you turn or lean the motorcycle, the strength of its lights decrease due to battery fluid level.
The more the motorcycle is leaned or turned, the more its light beam is diverted from the desired direction of driving.
There is no connection, unless motorcycle maintenance is poor and its light adjustment is impaired.

6. Which traffic sign should be placed at an intersection, after passing traffic sign 139 that is displayed in the following picture?

7. What is the problem in detecting an obstacle before a motorcycle at a very late stage?

The time left for responding and braking is too short.
The obstacle’s weight can not be precisely evaluated.
There is no problem in late detection of an obstacle.
There is not enough time to change gears.

8. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right of way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection which you approach (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

The red vehicle (2) the vehicle I am driving (3), the cyclist (1).
The cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2), the vehicle I am driving (3).
The vehicle I am driving (3), the red vehicle (2), the cyclist (1).
The vehicle I am driving (3) the cyclist (1), the red vehicle (2).

9. You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

To none of them. You have right-of-way on the straight road (3).
To the motorcyclist (1) and to the cyclist (2).
To the cyclist only (2).
To the motorcyclist only (1).

10. What might happen as a result of brake over- heating?

The engine will overheat.
The vehicle will lose its steering properties.
The tires will heat and wear-out more.
The brakes efficiency is significantly reduced.

11. What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing?

Continue driving normally. You don’t have to slow down.
Stop, open the vehicle’s windows and listen
Stop at a distance of at least one meter before the railway.
Slow down to a speed which will allow him to stop before the crossing.if necessary.

12. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Give right of way to the motorcycle only (2).
Give right of way to the motorcyclist (2) and to the yellow bus (1).
Give right of way to the yellow bus only (1).
Drive forward carefully. The other drivers (of vehicles 1 and 2) must yield.

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

No entry for non-motor vehicles only.
Entry is permitted for tractors and work vehicles.
Careful! road-works.
No entry for tractors and work vehicles.

14. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.
Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority
Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements
A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

15. Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.
It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.
Provided that they comply with the new European standard.
Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

16. The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

The stop lines on each of the roads that meet in the intersection
The place in which traffic signs are posted before the intersection
The imaginary line drawn between the pavements or kerbs of each road meeting the junction.
The meeting of two or more pedestrian crossings in the intersection

17. Under what conditions will the Licensing Authority approve change of ownership of a vehicle?

After the seller pays and presents a certification from the Pledge Registrar.
After the Authority is satisfied that all fees and taxes are paid, that all foreclosures and liens are removed, and that there are no further restrictions.
After the buyer of the vehicle pays the lawful fee including property tax for the parking spot.
Only after the Pledge Registrar certifies that the vehicle is free of any foreclosure or encumbrance.

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

No entry for all motor vehicles.
Entry of motorcycles is permitted. .
No entry for bicycles.
No entry for motorcycles.

19. What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

The vehicle should be placed in a licensed garage.
The Local Authority should be informed.
The Police should be informed.
The Licensing Authority should be informed.

20. How will a dirty front lamp influence night driving?

It will affect the field of vision.
The field of vision will grow.
It will cause a dazzeling (blinding).
Dirt will have no affect on the rider ability to recognize problems.

21. According to the following traffic sign, which of the vehicles should give right of way?

The first vehicle that arrives at the bridge.
The close vehicle
The vehicle arriving first at the narrow section of the road.
The distant vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

22. In order to avoid hitting a vehicle that makes a sudden stop in front of you:

Keep your foot on the brake pedal so that you can also stop if needed.
Try to overtake it so it will be behind you.
Always keep sufficient distance from the vehicle in front .
Stop immediately upon noticing the brake lights of the vehicle in front, regardless of your distance from him.

23. 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.

24. Which vehicles are required to be equipped with a reflective traffic vest?

All motor vehicles except for motorcycles.
All motor vehicles except for tractors.
All motor vehicles.
All motor and non-motor vehicles.

25. What is the minimum age requirement for carrying another passenger on a motorcycle?

17.5 yrs.
18 yrs.
16 yrs.
Age is of no significance.

26. 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.

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

Road works - drive in the direction of the appropriate arrow.
Lane is closed. No driving in the lane under the traffic sign.
Merge with the traffic in the adjacent lane, from either right or left.
A hairpin turn, either left or right.

28. Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

The vehicle’s treating garage.
The driver and the vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle’s driver.
The owner of the gas station that sold the fuel.

29. Is it permitted to stand or park a vehicle on the sidewalk (pavement)?

No, except in a regulated place marked with a sign..
It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, it is permitted on an interlocking-stone-surface sidewalk.
Yes, it is permitted on a sidewalk with a minimum width of 3 meters.

30. How would you operate the motorcycle while crossing an oil slick on the road?

Lean backwards and improve braking by shifting the weight to the rear wheel.
Accelerate and cross the stain as quickly as possible an in a straight line.
Release the gas handle and the brakes and press the clutch handle.
Bend forward and improve steering by shifting the driver’s weight to the front wheel.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. For what reason do the following road signs have a different shape than other signs?

2. What is a “pedestrian crossing”?

3. On a single lane two-way road, when the lanes are divided by an unbroken separation line:

4. What is the risk of driving a motorcycle while its kick-stand is down?

5. What is the connection between the leaning angle and the turning of a motorcycle and the motorcycle’s headlight?

6. Which traffic sign should be placed at an intersection, after passing traffic sign 139 that is displayed in the following picture?

7. What is the problem in detecting an obstacle before a motorcycle at a very late stage?

8. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right of way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection which you approach (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

9. You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

10. What might happen as a result of brake over- heating?

11. What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing?

12. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

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

14. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

15. Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

16. The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

17. Under what conditions will the Licensing Authority approve change of ownership of a vehicle?

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

19. What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

20. How will a dirty front lamp influence night driving?

21. According to the following traffic sign, which of the vehicles should give right of way?

22. In order to avoid hitting a vehicle that makes a sudden stop in front of you:

23. What is the correct sentence?

24. Which vehicles are required to be equipped with a reflective traffic vest?

25. What is the minimum age requirement for carrying another passenger on a motorcycle?

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

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

28. Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

29. Is it permitted to stand or park a vehicle on the sidewalk (pavement)?

30. How would you operate the motorcycle while crossing an oil slick on the road?