Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Following a “level crossing” sign that is placed about a 100 meters before the crossing, how would you conduct yourself when a slow vehicle is driving before you?

You are permitted to overtake it.
You are permitted to overtake it only when the road ahead is clear.
You are prohibited from overtaking until after the level crossing.
You are permitted to overtake it only when its speed doesn’t exceed 35 k.p.h.

2. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Avoid driving on the right lane.
Give right of way to all vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
Drive faster to cross this section quickly.
Continue driving in normal speed, you have right of way.

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3. How should a vehicle driver conduct himself after hitting another vehicle or property in the absence of its owner?

Report about the incident to the nearest police station and wait for the arrival of a police investigator.
Leave his identifying details in a clearly visible place and report to the nearest police station within 24 hours.
Leave the place quickly and report about the incident’s details at a later stage.
Leave his vehicle at the site of the accident without moving it and wait for the arrival of a police examiner.

4. How would you drive on a wet road?

Accelerate until the end of the wet section – in order to enhance safety.
Step on the clutch pedal intermittently.
Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, according to the road conditions.
The same as on a dry road. There is no difference.

5. How does road-marking paint affect the motorcycle?

The paint might be smoother than the roadway itself and might cause skidding.
The motorcycle tires spoil the roadway-marking paint.
The white color on the roadway might blind and mislead the motorcyclist.
The paint significantly impairs the life span of the motorcycle’s tires.

6. Which of the following traffic signs should be placed where parking and stopping at the side of the road are prohibited?

817
434
432
433

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7. What are the advantages of looking far ahead?

Looking far ahead extends the braking distance and enhances safety.
Obtaining all the information required for planning the drive according to the road’s conditions and avoiding surprises.
Forward is the only important direction for drivers, and therefore they should look straight ahead.
It allows you to engage in other activities at the same time, such as searching for an address in the GPS.

8. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Absolutely not, unless it is indicated otherwise in the medication’s prescription.
Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.
It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.
Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

9. What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

A gap of thirty meters, in order to allow safe stoppage.
A gap of forty meters, in order to prevent an accident.
A gap of at least three seconds.
A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..

10. Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

Yes, provided that we take all the required precautions to avoid hitting children that might run into the roadway.
Yes, provided that we make warning honks during overtaking, before and while we pass the bus.
Overtaking is absolutely prohibited.
It is prohibited to overtake a bus which stops to load children.

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

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, provided that the sidewalk is wider than six meters.
Parking on the sidewalk is permitted for all vehicles, according to the sidewalk’s marking.
No parking on the sidewalk.
Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, according to the sidewalk’s marking, for private and commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 2,200 kg.

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12. Is it permitted to drive downhill on neutral gear?

It is allowed to shift to neutral gear while driving a public vehicle, a bus or a taxi downhill in a non-urban road only.
It is absolutely forbidden. the gears must always be selected and operated .
It is allowed to shift to neutral gear in any non-urban road which is moderately sloped, in order to save fuel.
It is possible to drive in neutral gear in a moderate slope, where there is no risk of brake overheating, in order to save fuel.

13. What’s the correct manner for braking whilst riding a motorcycle?

The front and rear brakes should be operated together in order to slow-down and stop.
The rear brake should be operated and the engine used for slowing down.
Only the rear brake should be operated intermittently. The front brake should not be used.
The front and rear brakes should be operated intermittently.

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

The number of a regional road.
The distance to the nearest roadway (in k.p.h).
The number of a freeway. (Motorway)
The distance to the nearest intersection (in k.p.h).

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15. What is the maximum allowed speed in a “play street”?

10 KPH.
20 KPH.
40 KPH.
30 KPH.

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16. While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

No force of nature affects the vehicle while it is braking or slowing down.
The force of inertia, i.e. the force which causes the vehicle to continue moving.
The centrifugal force, i.e. the force applied on the vehicle when it is turning.
The lift force, i.e. the force that pulls the vehicle upwards.

17. 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.

18. What are you required to do when approaching a railroad barrier in a “down position” (meaning: horizontal)?

Continue driving carefully around or under the barrier.
Stop and turn the vehicle’s engine off.
No parking and stopping. Pass the barrier from its right.
Stop before it and do not continue driving.

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19. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The vehicle you are driving goes in first (3), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).
The cyclist will go in first (2), and the vehicle you are driving will follow (3).
The red private vehicle will go in first (1), and the cyclist will follow (2).
The cyclist enters first (2), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).

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20. When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

Only vehicles driving on more than two wheels are permitted to make the U-turn.
Only when the turn can be made from the right side of the road, and can be completed without stopping.
Only when the vehicle is directed by another person.
When no obstruction to traffic is caused, field of vision is clear and there is no prohibiting road sign.

21. “Drinking a large quantity of alcohol disrupts the driver’s peripheral vision and field of vision”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect.
Correct.
Correct, but it depends on the type of vehicle driven.
It is correct for young drivers only.

22. What is the factor that affects the rider’s ability to brake, swerve or accelerate the motorcycle?

The motorcycle’s grip on the road.
The rider’s standard clothing.
The rider’s weight.
The motorcycle seat design.

23. Does drinking alcohol cause sleepiness?

Drinking alcohol causes sleepiness among young drivers only.
No.
Yes.
Only while driving during daytime.

24. How should you behave in the situation described in the following picture?

Turn on all four winkers to alert the driver coming from the opposite direction.
Turn on the high beam to extend the range of your field of vision.
Turn on the high beam and stay at the center of the roadway, so that the vehicle coming in your direction can notice you.
Dip the lights, keep to the right and slow down to enable stopping if necessary.

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25. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The cyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1), the vehicle you are driving (3).
The vehicle you are driving (3), the motorcyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1).
The vehicle that continues driving straight will go first into the intersection.
The blue vehicle (1), the motorcyclist (2), the vehicle you are driving (3).

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26. To disconnect the engine from the wheels, you should:

Press the clutch pedal.
Step on the brake pedal and on the accelerator.
Shut-off the engine.
Press on the starter switch.

27. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

You are not preventing other vehicles from overtaking
There is no advantage in keeping to the right side while driving.
It is easier to see the incoming traffic from your opposite direction.
It allows an increased response time while overtaking.

28. Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

The owner of the vehicle even if he is not the current driver.
The driver.
The person guiding the driver while he drives backwards.
Everybody near a vehicle that drives backwards.

29. 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

30. The ability to control a vehicle:

Does not depend on driving speed.
Depends on road conditions only, and not on the vehicle or the driver.
Improves the faster you drive.
Increases when driving at a suitable speed for the varying road conditions.

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