Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

That the vehicle doesn't carry any hazardous material.
That he starts turning from the farthest right lane.
That the turn is not made before a hill on the road.
That he starts turning from the farthest left lane.

2. Which identifying details must be provided by a vehicle driver involved in a road accident with casualties?

His name. ID card number and telephone number,
If the vehicle’s number plates are intact and readable, there’s no need to provide any details.
His name, address, driver’s license number, vehicle’s registered number and name of vehicle’s owner.
Driver’s license number and vehicle’s registered number only.

3. 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.

4. Which type of "city policing" vehicle is permitted to emit a blue light with a flashing yellow light?

Rescue vehicles.
Ambulances.
Integrated policing vehicles.
Fire fighting vehicles.

5. Can a minibus be regarded as a taxi?

A minibus is regarded as a taxi only when there is room for two passengers next to the driver.
A minibus is a taxi with all it implies.
A minibus is regarded as a taxi only when it is equipped with a meter.
A minibus is not regarded as a taxi.

6. Which of the roads in the following illustration is a one-way road?

Street A and street C.
Street B and street C.
Only street C.
Street A.

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

Tunnel entrance.
Barrier ahead.
Vehicle height restriction. No entry for a vehicle that exceeds, with its cargo, the height that is indicated in the sign.
Narrow and low roadway.

8. 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.

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

End of overtaking restriction.
From here on parking is prohibited.
End of urban area.
Stopping and parking is permitted.

10. How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

Only by means of a “hands free device” that is installed in the vehicle and can be used without being held.
When the driver holds the phone with the right hand
Only by using earphones that are connected to both ears
It is absolutely forbidden to use a phone while driving

11. How frequently should a bus be disinfected?

Once every two years.
It must be disinfected shortly before its annual test.
Following its annual test.
Once a year.

12. What types of vehicles are permitted to park in a bus station, besides the bus itself?

Private vehicles, on Sabbaths and holidays only, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed at the bus station.
Private vehicles, during night time, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.
All types of vehicles, during night time, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.
Motorcycles, on Sabbaths and holidays only, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.

13. The traffic light in your direction of driving is green. To what are you required to pay attention when approaching it?

Ignore the handicap vehicle parked on the right.
Pay attention only to the light shown in the traffic light.
Approach and cross the intersection quickly.
The sudden appearance of pedestrians emerging from between the parked vehicles.

14. What is the certified “authority” for issuing bus operation permits?

The district licensing authority.
The Israel Police Commissioner.
The Director of the Vehicle Department in the Ministry of Transportation.
The Inspector of Transport.

15. When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration
It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.
When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature
Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

16. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light (non-flashing yellow)?

Continue driving, because the light is about to change to green.
Stop before the intersection, unless you cannot stop safely.
Continue driving, because the traffic light is about to turn green.
You are permitted to drive straight, right and left.

17. How many passengers is a bus driver allowed to carry?

Up to 50 passengers sitting and 10 standing.
Up to 70 passengers.
According to the number indicated in the bus registration documents (if such a number is indeed indicated).
Up to 70 children.

18. What does the following traffic sign indicate?

Play street.
No parking zone.
Area in which children are not allowed to play.
End of play street.

19. Which documents should a driver be in possession of whilst driving?

Valid driving license, vehicle registration, compulsory insurance certificate and any other lawfully issued certificate
Driving license and vehicle registration only
Identity card, driving license, comprehensive insurance certificate and a certification of a towing arrangement for the vehicle
Identity card, driving license and a certificate testifying about the vehicle’s proper functioning signed by a manager of a garage

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

The road is open for cyclists and pedestrians.
Crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.
Separate paths for cyclists and pedestrians only.
Path for cyclists only. No entry for pedestrians.

21. How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the left only.
The “right-of-way” rules in such an exit are identical to those that apply to an intersection.
You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the right only.
Give right of way to any vehicles approaching the road you are entering and pedestrians on the pavement.

22. It is prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Anywhere, neither in urban roads nor in inter-urban roads.
In any type of road, except in urban two-lane roads.
When a “pedestrian crossing” blue sign is at place.
Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” road sign is placed.

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

Dangerous descent ahead.
Right curve followed by left curve ahead.
Winding road.
Instruction sign – hairpin curve.

24. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.
Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.
Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.
Slow down and become more alert.

25. What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

Use the engine’s braking power by shifting to a lower gear and make only partial use of the brakes
It is not recommended to drive in a sharp descent for a long time.
You should rely solely on the engine’s braking power.
You should step on the brake pedal firmly and continuously to maintain the desirable speed.

26. 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.

27. What is “night time”?

The period of time in which it is required to turn on the vehicle’s parking lights
A period of heavy fog only
The period of time that starts 15 minutes following sunset and ends 15 minutes before sunrise
The period of time between sunset and the following sunrise.

28. What is the largest banknote a bus driver is obliged to change for a fare?

For every note.
Only for notes lesser than 20 Nis.
From any note given by a passenger to pay for the ride.
Up to ten times the price of the fare.

29. Can lawful roadway marking be considered as a road sign?

Always.
Only if it is accompanied by another sign.
Only within the limits of an urban road.
Only if it is colored white.

30. What shoukd a driver check after driving through deep water on the road?

If the brakes work efficiently.
If the lights work.
If the engine works.
No need of any of the cheks.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

2. Which identifying details must be provided by a vehicle driver involved in a road accident with casualties?

3. What is the correct sentence?

4. Which type of "city policing" vehicle is permitted to emit a blue light with a flashing yellow light?

5. Can a minibus be regarded as a taxi?

6. Which of the roads in the following illustration is a one-way road?

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

8. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

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

10. How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

11. How frequently should a bus be disinfected?

12. What types of vehicles are permitted to park in a bus station, besides the bus itself?

13. The traffic light in your direction of driving is green. To what are you required to pay attention when approaching it?

14. What is the certified “authority” for issuing bus operation permits?

15. When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

16. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light (non-flashing yellow)?

17. How many passengers is a bus driver allowed to carry?

18. What does the following traffic sign indicate?

19. Which documents should a driver be in possession of whilst driving?

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

21. How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

22. It is prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

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

24. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

25. What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

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

27. What is “night time”?

28. What is the largest banknote a bus driver is obliged to change for a fare?

29. Can lawful roadway marking be considered as a road sign?

30. What shoukd a driver check after driving through deep water on the road?