Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

Drivers that do not display the handicap card showing the same sign as The road sign, even if they are free at the moment cannot use the parking spaces
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as they leave a phone number in which they can be reached at any moment.
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as at least half of these spaces are free.
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a moment, as long as they stay in the vehicle while it is parked.

2. Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

3. What is the difference between the two signs?

Both signs belong to the group of obligatory signs and warn the driver of animals on the road.
Sign 146 warns of wild animals in the area. Sign 411 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed.
Both signs belong to the information group and warn the driver of animals on the road.
Sign 146 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed. 411 warns of wild animals on the road.

4. 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?

5. What are the rules concerning the transportation of children on a route service taxi?

Two children accompanied by an adult ride for the price of one.
Not more than two children under 5 years who sit on the knees of full-price paying adults are allowed to ride for free.
Every two children will pay 25% of tariff 2.
A child under 5 years accompanied by an adult will pay 25% of tariff 1.

6. A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

To vehicles approaching from his left only.
To vehicles driving fast.
To all approaching vehicles on the roadway, from all directions.
To vehicles approaching from his right only.

7. In a properly functioning traffic light – how many times does the green light blinks before it turns yellow?

Four times.
Three times.
One time.
It varies according to traffic loads.

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

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

9. Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?

The Owner of the vehicle is permitted to make changes in it as he pleases.
Yes, but provided that the owner of the vehicle notifies about it in advance and in writing to the vehicle’s manufacturer or agency.
Yes, but only if the change is made by a licensed garage.
Yes, but only with a written pre-approval of the Licensing Authority.

10. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

Temporary narrow passage ahead.
Tunnel ahead.
You may drive faster, because you reached the end of the tunnel.
Beware, big tunnel ahead.

11. Are passengers on the taxi’s back seat exempt from wearing a seat belt on urban roads?

Yes, but only while driving on dirt roads.
Yes, but only on urban roads with a separation area.
No.
Yes.

12. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

The only important condition is that it is permitted to stop on the “hard shoulder”.
That the hard shoulder and the road are in the same height and that the hard shoulder is wide enough.
That the hard shoulder is paved with asphalt or concrete.
That there are no color markings on the hard shoulder.

13. How would you conduct yourself when a “stop” sign is placed on the right side of a two-lane one-way roadway?

Stop on either of the two lanes.
Stop if you intend to turn left only.
Stop if you are on the right lane only.
Stop if you are on the left lane only.

14. The minimum age to obtain a driver’s license for a Public Service Vehicle is:

23 yrs.
21 yrs.
22 yrs.
20 yrs.

15. What does the law state as regards to a vehicle driver refusing to undergo a Breathalyzer test at the request of a policeman?

He shall not be allowed to continue holding a driver’s license without performing an alcohol test.
Actual revocation of his driver’s license for a period of at least five years.
Actual revocation of his driver’s license for a period of at least two years and a permanent suspended revocation.
He shall be considered a drunk driver.

16. What is the imminent danger in the following road section?

Limited field of vision while overtaking vehicles in front of you.
Engine overheating due to the steep climb.
The appearance of a vehicle coming from your opposite direction in your driving lane.
The crossing of a separation line and inability to return to the roadway’s right.

17. When are you forbidden to overtake another vehicle?

In a two-way interurban road.
When driving in a left-turn lane.
When the vehicle on your right drives slow.
When the other vehicle stops before an intersection or before a pedestrian crossing or before a railway crossing.

18. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

Accelerate at the entry to the curve, and slow down within it and when coming out of it.
Slow down and keep to the right of the road, due to the limited field of vision.
Turn in a small radius and adjust your speed.
Turn in a bigger radius to maintain reasonable speed.

19. 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.

20. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle when its front field of vision is restricted?

Yes, but during the day time.
No, unless the restriction is only negligible.
Yes, provided that the field of vision is restricted from the front side only.
It is forbidden during rainy weather and permitted at any other time.

21. Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

When a “warning sliding” sign is placed on the road.
When the slope rate of the decent exceeds 6% and the length of the decent is more than one kilometer.
When the vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder and a sign warning about a dangerous descent is placed on the road.
If a vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder, it should always be operated, also while driving on plane surfaces.

22. Can a short refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

Yes, after a break of a few minutes you can drive continuously for many hours.
Yes, a short break would drive the tiredness away completely.
No, a short break is an ineffective way to fight tiredness.
Yes, for a short time.

23. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

Yes, but pnly in order to board passengers.
Yes, but only in order to drop passengers.
Yes, but only at the side of the road, for driver refreshment purposes.
No, except for stopping on the “hard shoulder” when the vehicle malfunctions and it is impossible to continue driving,

24. In the event of a bus driving outside the traffic transportation lane – Is it allowed to overtake another overtaking vehicle?

It is permitted, provided that there are no passengers on the bus.
It is prohibited on all types of roads.
It is permitted in all types of roads.
It is permitted, provided that the all up weight of the bus does not exceed 10,000kg.

25. Is the message conveyed in the following yellow traffic sign considered legal?

The sign is not a traffic sign; hence the message is not legal.
The message in the traffic sign is limited to an urban road only.
The yellow sign is an advertisement sign of a party having interest.
The traffic sign is legal for all matters.

26. What is the correct way for pulling onto a “hard shoulder” which is lower than the road?

Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and quickly stopping after a very short distance.
Slowing down to a low speed and gradually moving onto the “hard shoulder”.
There is no "correct way": It is prohibited to pull onto a lower hard shoulder.
Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and then slowing down gradually.

27. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.
An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.
Any manager of a licensed garage.
The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

28. What should you check before beginning to make a right-turn?

That the left mirror is adjusted correctly.
That there is no vehicle driving on my right.
That no vehicle is parked on the left side of the road.
That there is no vehicle driving on my left.

29. Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

The measured pressure at the tips of the chassis connected springs.
The own weight of each vehicle axle, including the wheels installed on it.
The overall weight of all the wheels installed on one axle against the road.
The own weight of the rear axle that includes the differential system.

30. You are driving vehicle no. 3. In what order will vehicles enter the following intersection?

The vehicle on the left will go first (2), the vehicle on the right will go next (1), and you will go last (3).
You go first (3), the vehicle on the left is next (2), and the vehicle on the right is last (1).
The vehicle on the right (1), you go next (3), and the vehicle on the left is last (2).
You go first (3), the vehicle on the right is next (1), and the vehicle on the left is last (2).

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

2. Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

3. What is the difference between the two signs?

4. 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?

5. What are the rules concerning the transportation of children on a route service taxi?

6. A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

7. In a properly functioning traffic light – how many times does the green light blinks before it turns yellow?

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

9. Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?

10. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

11. Are passengers on the taxi’s back seat exempt from wearing a seat belt on urban roads?

12. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

13. How would you conduct yourself when a “stop” sign is placed on the right side of a two-lane one-way roadway?

14. The minimum age to obtain a driver’s license for a Public Service Vehicle is:

15. What does the law state as regards to a vehicle driver refusing to undergo a Breathalyzer test at the request of a policeman?

16. What is the imminent danger in the following road section?

17. When are you forbidden to overtake another vehicle?

18. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

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

20. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle when its front field of vision is restricted?

21. Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

22. Can a short refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

23. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

24. In the event of a bus driving outside the traffic transportation lane – Is it allowed to overtake another overtaking vehicle?

25. Is the message conveyed in the following yellow traffic sign considered legal?

26. What is the correct way for pulling onto a “hard shoulder” which is lower than the road?

27. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

28. What should you check before beginning to make a right-turn?

29. Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

30. You are driving vehicle no. 3. In what order will vehicles enter the following intersection?