Theory Exam - Meteoria

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop six meters before the crossing.
A distance of about 170 meters to an approaching level crossing.
A distance of approx. 100 meters on approach to a level crossing.
A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.

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

No overtaking or passing of a restricted vehicle only.
No overtaking or passing of a motor vehicle with more than 2 wheels.
No overtaking or bypassing of a public vehicle only.
No overtaking or passing of a non-motor vehicle with more than six wheels.

3. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

Honk. Blink your headlights and continue driving.
Swerve to the opposite lane and continue driving normally.
Slow down and prepare to stop (2).
Block the silver vehicle’s driving lane and allow the red vehicle to get out.

4. Which of the following vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher?

All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors, motorcycles and motorcycle and side-car
All commercial vehicles, public buses and tractors.
All motor vehicles with more than two wheels.
Trucks and public buses only.

5. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

The driver should not cross the separation line, but he is permitted to make a left U-turn.
The driver of the marked vehicle should drive on the right of the lines, and he is prohibited from crossing the continuous separation line.
The marked vehicle is permitted to cross the unbroken separation line.
The marked vehicle should drive on the left side of the unbroken line.

6. What are the risks of driving in high speeds?

Serious damage to the vehicle's front tires and steering system.
Fast wear and tear of the engine.
There is risk in driving in high speeds.
Reduced ability of stopping the vehicle in time in order to prevent an accident, and even loss of control over the vehicle.

7. When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

When the driver approaches speed limit.
Before completing an overtaking maneuver in a two-way road.
Reduction of speed is required when there is imminent danger to life or property.
When the driver is tired.

8. What is a “breathalyzer test”?

A test of exhaled air by means of a device that provides information about a person’s blood alcohol level.
A stress test measuring the air quantity that enters the driver’s lungs while driving.
A test in which a person exhales into a device that gives information about his lung volume.
A test performed for new-driver applicants by a family doctor, at the requirement of the Licensing Authority.

9. 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.

10. In which type of road is it obligatory to use the road’s farthest right side?

In a freeway
In a two-way road only
In any type of road
In a one-way road only

11. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.
No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.
Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.
No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

12. What is a driver required to do when the loading of the braking system’s air tanks takes longer than a reasonable time?

Drive to a garage to repair the malfunction.
Reduce the engine’s RPM, to make the work of the compressor more efficient.
Check the system’s fuel filter and, if required, clean it.
Wait until the tanks are filled up, and ignore the problem.

13. How can we avoid danger when we start driving and when we merge with traffic?

Danger can be prevented by turning on all the distress signals and warn other drivers while merging with traffic.
Danger can be prevented by driving diagonally and at a higher speed while merging with traffic.
By quickly entering the lane in which traffic is flowing.
By giving an appropriate signal with the winker, looking in all directions and waiting until no one is obstructed.before driving.

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

Follow the direction of the white arrow. Traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.
You have right of way over on-coming traffic
Driving backwards is prohibited.
Give right-of-way in a narrow road to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.

15. After which of the following road signs is it prohibited to overtake (for a distance of about 100 meters)?

16. Is a cyclist allowed to use a public transportation lane?

A cyclist may use a public transportation lane when it is the left lane only
Yes, when the lane is on the roadway’s right side
No, only motorcycles are allowed to use the public transportation lane
No, only public vehicles are allowed to use this lane

17. Which of the following sentences is the most correct, as regards to the following picture?

The driver is not keeping to the extreme right of the road.
The driver is keeping away from the “hard shoulders” and through this prevents unnecessary risk while in distress.
The driver of the white vehicle is driving correctly on the middle of the roadway.
The marking on the roadway is not clear enough.

18. Is a taxi driver permitted to drop passengers next to a sign or marking that prohibits stopping or parking?

He is permitted to stop only if instructed to do so by a policeman.
Yes, on an urban road only.
Only share-taxi drivers are permitted to do so.
Yes, on all types of roads.

19. On a narrow two-way road with an unbroken separation line dividing the two lanes, how would you conduct yourself when a horse drawn wagon drives before you and the opposite traffic lane is open?

Continue driving slowly behind the wagon.
Try to overtake the wagon from its right side and drive on the “hard shoulders”.
Overtake the wagon in accordance with all traffic rules, but only if the road ahead is open.
Overtake the wagon to prevent traffic delay.

20. 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

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

A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.
It is prohibited to stop within a distance of 120 meters before the railway tracks.
A distance of about 70 meters to an approaching level crossing.
Approach to a level crossing. Approx 200metres before the crossing

22. A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

Summon the vehicle owner for an inquiry at the Israel Garage Association.
Notify the driver that the vehicle is taken off the road and take away the vehicle’s registration documents.
He is not permitted to do anything. An examiner or a policeman is not authorized to examine a vehicle on the road.
Send the vehicle to a Licensing Facility to undergo an additional semiannual test.

23. While driving during “lighting up time” in a vehicle with an overall width of 220 cm, is it obligatory to turn-on the “Extremity“ side lights?

Yes.
No, the side lights are to be used for warning when the vehicle malfunctions and stands on the road.
Yes, but only from November 1st until March 31st of the following year
No, the side lights should only be turned-on while the vehicle is standing for any reason.

24. Is a taxi driver permitted to smoke while driving?

No.
Yes, provided that the air-conditioner is turned off and the windows are open.
Yes, but only if all passengers consent.
Yes - on special rides only.

25. 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.

26. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.
To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.
The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.
To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

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

Entrance to a one-way street.
Freeway ahead.
Follow the direction of the arrow. No entry for bicycles.
One-lane roadway ahead.

28. The following picture contains several road elements. How should a driver respond when approaching these elements?

Slow down and keep to the right.
He should make a warning honk, continue driving in normal speed, glance at the mirrors and then drive faster to quickly cross the curve.
Approaching a curve in high speed is dangerous on a rough road only.
In the absence of a road sign warning about an incoming curve, there is no need to slow down. He should continue driving at normal speed.

29. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

It indicates that the flashing yellow light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the flashing green light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the red light is about to appear. You should prepare to stop or clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the stable (not flashing) green light is about to appear and you would be able to continue driving.

30. The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence:

Revoking a driver’s license, prison term, fine and other lawful penalties.
Fine or only suspended prison term.
Revoking a driver’s license or only suspended prison term.
Fine, active prison term or only suspended prison term.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

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

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

3. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

4. Which of the following vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher?

5. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

6. What are the risks of driving in high speeds?

7. When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

8. What is a “breathalyzer test”?

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

10. In which type of road is it obligatory to use the road’s farthest right side?

11. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

12. What is a driver required to do when the loading of the braking system’s air tanks takes longer than a reasonable time?

13. How can we avoid danger when we start driving and when we merge with traffic?

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

15. After which of the following road signs is it prohibited to overtake (for a distance of about 100 meters)?

16. Is a cyclist allowed to use a public transportation lane?

17. Which of the following sentences is the most correct, as regards to the following picture?

18. Is a taxi driver permitted to drop passengers next to a sign or marking that prohibits stopping or parking?

19. On a narrow two-way road with an unbroken separation line dividing the two lanes, how would you conduct yourself when a horse drawn wagon drives before you and the opposite traffic lane is open?

20. 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?

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

22. A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

23. While driving during “lighting up time” in a vehicle with an overall width of 220 cm, is it obligatory to turn-on the “Extremity“ side lights?

24. Is a taxi driver permitted to smoke while driving?

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

26. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

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

28. The following picture contains several road elements. How should a driver respond when approaching these elements?

29. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

30. The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence: