Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle?

Only when the overtaken vehicle is a slow vehicle.
Only if the driver of the overtaken vehicle gives a signal to the driver of the overtaking vehicle.
Only when the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.
When the road is clear and you can overtake safely without causing danger to any other road user.

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

Proceed carefully (hand held sign).
Drive fast.
Drive without stopping. Stopping is prohibited.
Stop and wait for the instructions of the traffic flagger.

3. Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

The vehicle’s driver.
The vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle's owner.
The garage that treats the vehicle.

4. Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

Yes it may, but only within a period of two years from the date in which the driver’s license was obtained.
No, it is not permitted to do so.
Yes, it is Legally permitted to do so.
No, only the Israel Police can instruct to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course

5. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

An area in which parking is prohibited for all vehicles.
Vehicle parking spaces – parking is permitted according to the markings only.
Parking and stopping places for two-wheelers.
Stopping places for non-motor vehicles only.

6. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.
Yes, but on urban roads only.
Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.
No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

7. Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

Yes, provided that it is parked close to the sidewalk.
It is forbidden.
Yes - in a street with at least three lanes.
Yes - in a street that is wider than 8 meters.

8. When is it obligatory to place a warning triangle?

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left unsupervised.
Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing for more than 24 hours.
Whenever it is necessary to abandon a vehicle on the road.
Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing on an urban road.

9. Whom should a taxi driver approach when his taxi meter malfunctions?

The Licensing Office.
An appropriate garage.
A certified taxi-meter repair service provider.
The taxi owner.

10. At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the pedestrian crossing and twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.
Within twenty meters before and after the pedestrian crossing.
On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters after it.
On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters before it.

11. How would you handle the following situation?

Slow down and overtake the cyclist, whilst maintaining proper lateral distance from him and observing his movements.
Drive behind the cyclist until after the intersection and then honk and pass him quickly.
Honk to the cyclist until he clears away from your driving lane, and pass him as quickly as possible.
Drive faster and overtake the cyclist before entering the intersection in which overtaking is prohibited.

12. Is it obligatory to install a reverse buzzer on a bus?

No.
Yes, it is obligatory to install a buzzer, which will function automatically when shifting to reverse gear.
It is only obligatory for taxis.
It is only obligatory for public minibuses.

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

No, only for the purpose of stopping a vehicle
Yes, equally to a civil policeman
No, only as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license
Usually not

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

Dangerous ascent.
Steep ascent.
Dead-end roadway.
Steep descent.

15. What is instructed by the following traffic signs?

Weight restriction – 60 tons.
Special speed limit: It is prohibited to drive faster that the speed limit that is indicated on the sign (in k.p.h).
Special speed: It is prohibited to drive faster than the speed that is indicated in the sign under foggy or hazy conditions.
It is prohibited to drive faster than 60 k.p.h during the night. During the day, however, it is permitted.

16. A bus route permit regulates:

Only the route in which the bus is listed.
Only the fare of the route service.
The service on that route.
The details and size of the bus.

17. 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.

18. In order to start driving, what is the action the driver has to take before releasing the hand-brake in a vehicle with automatic transmission?

Apply the foot brake pedal, to prevent the vehicle from moving.
Shifting the gear handle from parking (P) to neutral (N).
Pushing the gearbox’s lock button while in parking (P).
Shifting the gear handle to neutral (N).

19. It is permitted to park a service route bus (not for the purpose of passenger loading / unloading):

According to the provisions of the route license, if such was determined by the Authority.
In every bus station.
In any place, according to the passengers’ request.
In every public parking lot.

20. Which vehicles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

Only private passenger cars.
All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors and motorcycles.
All motor vehicles.
Only two-wheelers.

21. When a traffic light in a junction displays a flashing green light:

A blinking green light indicates the same as a regular green light; hence it shouldn’t be given any special attention.
It indicates that the green light is about to turn to yellow, in 3 seconds.
It indicates that the traffic light is out of order and you should follow the signs that are placed in the intersection.
It indicates that the light turned green a few moments ago and that you can continue driving.

22. If traffic sign 618 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?

23. 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.

24. Define “private Autobus”:

An Autobus not for the general use of the public.
A public minibus.
Any vehicle driving passengers privately for hire.
A private vehicle which is a bus.

25. Which of the following traffic signs shall be placed in addition to traffic sign 216?

26. In case of a driver incurring 36 demerit points or more:

The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke his license based on the point system.
Only a court of law is allowed and authorized to revoke his license.
The Licensing Authority shall revoke his driver’s license for a period of three months and he will be required to undergo a theory exam..
The Licensing Authority may recommend a court of law to permanently revoke his license

27. If a public bus driver runs out of tickets for a certain route – should he refuse driving a passenger who gets on the bus?

It is forbidden to let that passenger on the bus.
The driver must drive the passenger.
The driver must only drive the passenger in road sections he has tickets for.
The driver doesn’t have to drive that passenger.

28. Where is a proper place to install plates with the details of the taxi owner and of the driver?

On the frame-head between the doors, on the right side only.
On the inner part of the taxi’s left and right door frame-heads.
Both of them should be installed to the right of the dashboard, in front of the glove compartment.
From both sides of the dashboard.

29. Is a bus without passengers permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

Yes, because all vehicles are permitted to drive on that road.
Yes, according to the provisions of the sign.
No, because it doesn’t carry the number of passengers required by the sign.
No, because a bus without passengers does not serve as a bus.

30. What is the correct way for changing lanes?

Lane change should be done in two stages: First deviating and then signaling with the hand.
Lane change should be done in two stages: First deviating and then communicating with the other drivers.
You should pass to the other lane through the shortest diagonal distance and as quickly as possible.
First perform a check and glance at the mirrors, then check the lane you want to pass to, verify that you can pass to it and then deviate moderately (diagonally) to the other lane.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle?

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

3. Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

4. Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

5. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

6. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

7. Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

8. When is it obligatory to place a warning triangle?

9. Whom should a taxi driver approach when his taxi meter malfunctions?

10. At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

11. How would you handle the following situation?

12. Is it obligatory to install a reverse buzzer on a bus?

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

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

15. What is instructed by the following traffic signs?

16. A bus route permit regulates:

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

18. In order to start driving, what is the action the driver has to take before releasing the hand-brake in a vehicle with automatic transmission?

19. It is permitted to park a service route bus (not for the purpose of passenger loading / unloading):

20. Which vehicles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

21. When a traffic light in a junction displays a flashing green light:

22. If traffic sign 618 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?

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

24. Define “private Autobus”:

25. Which of the following traffic signs shall be placed in addition to traffic sign 216?

26. In case of a driver incurring 36 demerit points or more:

27. If a public bus driver runs out of tickets for a certain route – should he refuse driving a passenger who gets on the bus?

28. Where is a proper place to install plates with the details of the taxi owner and of the driver?

29. Is a bus without passengers permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

30. What is the correct way for changing lanes?