Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is the main risk of driving in reverse?

Causing damage to the vehicle’s tires, when approaching the sidewalk or sharp objects.
The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.
Lack of control over a slow and steady driving speed due to gear restrictions.
Causing damage to the steering system, because the wheel is used oppositely to its normal use while driving forward.

2. “Drinking alcohol disrupts the coordination between limbs”: Correct or incorrect?

It depends on the driver.
Incorrect.
Correct.
It is sometimes correct.

3. According to the traffic sign that is placed at the bus station, parking at the bus station is permitted on Saturdays and holidays:

For private vehicles only.
For motorcycles only.
For slow vehicles only.
For commercial vehicles only.

4. Where should you stop according to the following picture:

Before and close to the stop line.
You can stop anywhere, as long as you stop before entering the intersection.
Before the signpost.
After the pedestrian crossing, but before the intersection.

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5. When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

When the accident’s impact is mild and the damage caused to the vehicle or to the property is not serious.
When a car assessor, which is recognized for this purpose by the police, is called.
When the incident is informed to the insurance company within the lawfully stated date and time.
When a policeman happens to arrive to the scene and is informed about the incident’s details.

6. 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

7. Which of the following traffic signs prohibit a left U-turn?

All of the following signs prohibit a U-turn.
205
203
202

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8. How would you keep your vehicle balanced when approaching a curve in the roadway?

You should slow down before entering the curve, and accelerate when coming out of it.
You should shift into high gear.
You should shift into neutral gear.
You should drive faster before entering the curve.

9. Which of the following traffic signs requires giving right of way in a roundabout?

301
307
303
121

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10. How should one drive while inside a “play street”?

The driver should avoid entering a play street while children are playing
Always in low gear and never driving in reverse.
The driver should honk and alert pedestrians that a vehicle has entered the street
The driver should allow pedestrians and children to carry on with their activities without endangering them

11. What should you do to reduce the effect of dazzle (blinding) during the dark?

Pull down the sunshade.
Keep the windshield clean.
Blind back the driver approaching from the opposite direction.
Wear dark sunglasses.

12. Is it permitted to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass a road obstacle?

Yes. It is permitted to bypass the obstacle only through the sidewalk, if it is simpler.
Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk very carefully and in first gear.
No. It is prohibited to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass an obstacle.
Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk, but only if the roadway is in a bad condition.

13. When visibility on the road is poor, the driver should:

Slow down, adjust his speed to the visibility conditions and turn-on his dipped beam.
On a two-way road – slow down; and on a one-way road – continue driving normally.
Accelerate and turn-on the rear lights, to prevent collision with the vehicle driving behind.
Turn-on the high beam to extend the field of vision and warn the incoming traffic from your opposite direction.

14. Where is it permitted to park LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) fuelled vehicles?

In LPG-Vehicle permitted parking lots, according to the directions of the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
In regular parking lots designated for gasoline vehicles.
In parking lots designated for private passenger cars only.
In LPG-Vehicle permitted parking lots, according to the directions of the Vehicle’s importer.

15. 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.

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16. In your opinion, why was a continuous line marked on the roadway?

Because of the limited field of vision ahead.
Because of the tree lines on both sides of the roadway.
Because there is a bus-stop bay on the right side of the roadway.
Because the roadway is narrow.

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17. Which of the following signs means: Barrier before a level crossing?

404
403
113
511

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18. Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to the transportation of passengers carrying loaded weapons?

It is only permitted for soldiers wearing uniform.
It is absolutely forbidden to enter loaded weapons into buses.
It is prohibited to drive passengers carrying loaded weapons, except for personnel on official duty.
It is only permitted for policemen on duty.

19. What would you do when driving at night and you are dazzled )blinded) by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

Slow down, keep to the right and look at the yellow line or at the right edge of the road.
Honk strongly to alert the other driver that he is blinding you.
Stop on the right of the road and turn on the parking lights until the blinding vehicle passes.
Turn on the high beam to improve your field of vision.

20. What are the provisions for driving in a straight line, without swerving?

Glancing at the separation line and keeping a constant distance from it.
Focusing on the furthest possible object you can see.
Driving while constantly following the roadway’s delineating yellow line.
Keeping to the right of the road, while maintaining a constant distance from the right yellow line.

21. What is the normal pressure in a vehicle’s pneumatic (compressed air) braking system?

The maximum pressure the vehicle can generate.
As determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
The pressure in which the vehicle brakes efficiently.
As determined by local laws.

22. 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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23. Which warning sign is sometimes placed before traffic sign 302?

135
301
139
150

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24. What effect does keeping distance have on the driver’s field of vision?

Keeping distance has no connection to the driver’s field of vision.
Keeping distance affects the driver’s field of vision while driving in high speeds and during stormy weather conditions only.
The greater is the distance we keep from the vehicle in front, the better is our field of vision.
Keeping distance affects the driver’s field of vision during traffic congestion only (“traffic jams”).

25. How is a driver required to conduct himself when the braking system’s check lamp lights-up on the dashboard?

Drive slowly until the garage – not faster than 10 KPH..
Ignore it and continue driving normally. The light in the check lamp doesn’t serve as proof for any malfunction.
Wait for the vehicle’s periodic maintenance treatment, and only then check this problem.
Stop and discontinue driving.

26. What is a meter-based tariff?

Tariff 2 on mid-holiday periods.
Tariff 1 plus 15% at night.
The tariff from the taxi’s location until the location of the person ordering the ride.
Tariff 1 on mid-holiday periods.

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. 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.

29. Is every taxi required to have an ABS anti-lock braking system?

No, only buses and private passenger cars must have it.
No, only buses and commercial vehicles must have it.
No, only city cabs must have it.
Yes.

30. What is the meaning of the following traffic light (intermittently flashing red light)?

Prepare to stop before the intersection with the traffic lights.
It is a special traffic light before a level crossing. Stop before the crossing and don’t proceed for as long as the light is flashing.
Stop before the intersection with the traffic lights.
Drive faster before the crossing.

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