Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Which of the following sentences is correct: The law prohibit drivers from making a left U-turn:

When a U-turn prohibiting sign is placed.
Where the vehicle cannot be observed by other drivers approaching from any direction.
All the answers are correct.
When he approaches a steep peak or a curve in the road.

2. When you arrive with your vehicle to the place that is illustrated in the following picture, you must:

Slow down.
Honk.
Accelerate.
Stop.

3. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman in uniform?

Yes, always, while taking extra precautions
No, only to the directions of a traffic policeman
No, only if the policeman is on duty
Yes, only as regards to traffic directions

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

You are approaching a train station.
Level-crossing with train traffic in both directions.
Careful! railway barrier.
Level crossing, more than one track.

5. Define “motor vehicle”:

A vehicle propelled by a diesel engine only
A vehicle propelled by a gasoline engine only.
A vehicle, propelled by any power or mechanical means.
A vehicle with at least two wheels.

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

Careful, danger of sliding.
Traffic congestion ahead (illuminated sign).
Careful, men at work.
Caution! Keep distance.

7. One of the conditions justifying an overtaking of a driving vehicle is:

That the overtaking vehicle is delayed as a result of the slow driving of the vehicle in front.
There are no conditions that justify an overtaking.
That the difference in speed between the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles is sufficient to complete the manouver.
That the overtaken vehicle drives slower than the maximum statutory speed.

8. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign
No, it is not obligatory to obey
Yes, it is obligatory to obey, with full caution
Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign

9. 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

10. Is it permitted to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a freeway (motorway)?

Yes, provided that the road edge is wide enough.
No, unless otherwise specifically sign-posted.
No, except for two-wheelers.
No, except for a public vehicle.

11. When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

You are allowed to overtake in a one way road.
Do not overtake and do not try to overtake any other vehicle before the crossing.
You are allowed to overtake if there are no pedestrians on the crossing.
You are allowed to overtake before the pedestrian crossing in an urban road only.

12. When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

Slow down and drive cautiously at a low speed.
Honk and overtake the vehicle from its left side.
Pull into the “hard shoulders” and pass the vehicle from its right side.
Overtake it quickly to reduce danger.

13. Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

When pedestrians are using a pedestrian crossing, they are not obliged to take account of drivers approaching the intersection.
Pedestrians are at no risk near an intersection.
An intersection is the most dangerous place on the roadway, as drivers take no sufficient note of pedestrians but only of traffic lights.
The safest place for pedestrians to cross is the pedestrian crossing next to the intersection, because drivers are obliged to slow down in the area of the intersection.

14. When traffic signs or road marking have an orange color:

They mark that you are in a road works site.
These are traffic signs or markings on hazardous road sections for which no specific traffic sign was determined.
These are temporary traffic signs on a non-urban road only, which are valid for a maximum period of three months.
They are painted with special colors, designed to emphasize the signs during special weather conditions.

15. What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

You are merging with a roadway from the left. Give right-of-way and don’t turn left.
T-Intersection. It is allowed to turn to the side road.
Dead-end road ahead. Entry to this road is forbidden.
It is always required to make a complete stop and give right-of-way to merging traffic from the right.

16. When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.
Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.
In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.
Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

17. What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?

Vehicle skidding, due to reduced friction between the tires and the road.
Tire overheating, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
Better braking force, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
It might conceal important road signs.

18. When you see the following traffic sign before you:

Trucks are permitted to drive from your opposite direction.
You are entering a road with two lanes to each direction.
You are on a one-way road, which serves as a two-way road for vehicles with an overall weight of up to 3,500 kg.
You are entering a road section in which the traffic from the opposite direction is public transport only or any other vehicle permitted according to the sign.

19. Apart from legal demand, why should a motorcyclist avoid driving in the center of the lane?

Because it annoys car drivers
Because the center of the lane is the dirtiest and most greasy part of a road.
He is not prohibited from driving in the center of a two-way roadway, or in the center of a marked lane within a two way roadway.
Because he should keep to the left and take account of other riders.

20. 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.

21. How would you, while driving a motorcycle, evade an obstacle – such as an object that is laid on the road – that suddenly appears in front of you?

Brake before the obstacle and while on it. This way you ensure maximum braking time.
Substantially accelerate the motorcycle to maintain balance.
Brake before the obstacle and then ease-off the brakes just before it and evade it.
Drive faster and pass the obstacle without any delay.

22. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.
To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.
To prevent tire wear.
To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

23. How should drivers conduct themselves while driving opposite one another in a narrow and flat road?

The driver of the bigger vehicle shall increase his speed and pass the narrow part first.
According to the accepted conduct in that road.
The driver of the bigger vehicle shall stop and allow the other vehicle to continue driving through the narrow part.
Slow down and divert their vehicle to the roadway’s edge, , to avoid collision.

24. When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?

It is permitted in a straight and level roadway only, and prohibited in any other type of road.
Never: You are lawfully obliged to overtake only one vehicle during an overtaking maneuver, and to return to the right lane.
When overtaking is not restricted, and there is enough space in the overtaking lane for safe completion of the overtaking maneuver.
It is permitted when you overtake small vehicles only, and prohibited when you overtake big vehicles.

25. To which of the following should you give right-of-way when making a left turn in an intersection where no road sign is placed?

To a vehicle coming from the left only.
To a vehicle coming from in front of you only.
To the fastest vehicle.
To a vehicle coming from the front and from the right.

26. When there is a “no left turn” sign in an intersection:

It is permitted to make a U-turn when there is an arrow pointing to the right only.
It is permitted to make a U-turn from any lane.
It is permitted to make a U-turn when no traffic disturbance is caused and when the U-turn is not prohibited by any traffic sign or marking.
It is permitted to make a U-turn for private vehicles only.

27. What are you required to do when during a night drive you are confronted with a vehicle that doesn’t dip its lights and blinds you?

Slow down and keep as much as possible to the right.
Turn on the high beam to overcome the blinding effect of the other vehicle.
Drive faster to shorten the duration of being blinded.
Keep driving with a low beam at your current course and speed

28. It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

Only from the farthest left lane in which you are permitted to drive.
From a left-turn lane or from any other lane which doesn’t have a prohibiting sign.
From every lane that is marked with left or right-turn arrows.
From a left-turn lane only.

29. The license class that is required for riding a motorcycle with an engine power of up to 33 horse-powers (25 KW) is:

30. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

The tractor (2) always enters the intersection last.
The tractor (2), you, as the vehicle making a left turn (3), the blue vehicle (1).
The vehicle turning left (3), the blue vehicle (1), the tractor (2).
You, as the vehicle making a left turn (3), followed by the tractor (2), and then the blue vehicle (1).

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. Which of the following sentences is correct: The law prohibit drivers from making a left U-turn:

2. When you arrive with your vehicle to the place that is illustrated in the following picture, you must:

3. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman in uniform?

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

5. Define “motor vehicle”:

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

7. One of the conditions justifying an overtaking of a driving vehicle is:

8. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

9. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

10. Is it permitted to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a freeway (motorway)?

11. When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

12. When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

13. Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

14. When traffic signs or road marking have an orange color:

15. What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

16. When is it allowed to use the horn?

17. What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?

18. When you see the following traffic sign before you:

19. Apart from legal demand, why should a motorcyclist avoid driving in the center of the lane?

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

21. How would you, while driving a motorcycle, evade an obstacle – such as an object that is laid on the road – that suddenly appears in front of you?

22. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

23. How should drivers conduct themselves while driving opposite one another in a narrow and flat road?

24. When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?

25. To which of the following should you give right-of-way when making a left turn in an intersection where no road sign is placed?

26. When there is a “no left turn” sign in an intersection:

27. What are you required to do when during a night drive you are confronted with a vehicle that doesn’t dip its lights and blinds you?

28. It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

29. The license class that is required for riding a motorcycle with an engine power of up to 33 horse-powers (25 KW) is:

30. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?