Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

A suspended bridge or a tunnel designated for roadway crossing by pedestrians.
Every place on the roadway in which pedestrians usually cross.
A place in which school children cross.
A roadway section that is designated, by marking or by traffic sign, to permit pedestrian to cross the road. .

2. A policeman has stopped a driver on the road.and demanded of him to take a breathyalyzer tests . Is the driver obliged to perform the test

Yes, after coming out of a pub only.
No, he is not obliged to do so.
Yes, after midnight only.
Yes, otherwise he is considered a drunk driver.

3. It is allowed to make a U-turn:

Only when there is an unbroken white line.
From every lane, unless it is prohibited by a specific road sign.
Only in an intersection with traffic lights, where a left turn is permitted.
Only in an intersection without traffic lights where a left turn is permitted.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

Ease off the accelerator and shift to lower gear.
Check if there is a vehicle behind by glancing at the mirrors.
Step on the clutch pedal, to reduce the engine’s fuel consumption.
Signal and turn the wheel to the “hard shoulder”, to avoid rear-end collision.

7. When driving behind a big truck:

When a “general danger” sign is placed, and due to the size of the truck, you should keep from it a distance that is thrice bigger than the statutory distance. .
Keep a safe distance for safe braking – The law requires a gap of not less than one second.
Keep a small as possible distance from the vehicle in front.
Due to the vehicle’s size - Keep a distance that doubles the statutory gap.

8. Under what condition would a bus driver permit a passenger to carry luggage on the bus?

That it is one unit, not longer than 3 meters.
That the freight is packed in a safety wrapping.
That the freight is related to the passenger’s livelihood.
That it doesn’t disturb or harm the passengers.

9. 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.

10. Explain the term “independent brake”:

A device which causes the braking system to operate each wheel independently.
It is a device operated by the driver during continuous and steep descents.
A device within the braking system that brakes each wheel independently when the vehicle is slipping.
A spring loaded device that operates the braking system independently, and that starts operating when the air pressure in the braking system drops below its required level.

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

Freeway without interchanges.
Entrance to a freeway.
Diagonal merging with a freeway.
End of freeway (Motorway)

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12. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following road signs?

It is prohibited to drive slower than the speed indicated in the sign.
Slow down and keep to the right before entering the curve.
The last road sign is the determining one; drive 90 k.p.h.
Drive normally. The placement of the road signs is unlawful.

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13. What are the “blind spots”?

Elements obstructing the driver’s rear view.
The areas around a vehicle in which its driver cannot notice other road users – neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors.
The area in front of the vehicle only in which the driver can spot pedestrians.
The area behind the vehicle only in which the driver cannot notice other vehicles - neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors or by any other means.

14. What is the meaning of red-yellow painted curbstones?

A marking to emphasize and indicate sidewalks of different heights,
Absolutely no stopping, except for the vehicle types that are permitted by the sign.
Parking is permitted with parking tickets.
Unrestricted parking for public vehicles is permitted.

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15. An efficient Braking System with ABS:

How braking cancels the ABS.
Hard braking will cut out the engine.
Hard braking causes stopping on the spot.
Hard braking causes vibrations and noise.

16. Is it permitted for a bus, which uses a public transportation lane, to overtake an overtaking vehicle?

Yes, but only on inter-urban roads.
Yes.
Yes, but only if there are no passengers on the bus.
Yes, but only if it overtakes a commercial vehicle.

17. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street C to street A?

From lane 5 to lane 3.
From lane 5 to lane 4.
From lane 6 to lane 4.
From lane 5 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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18. The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.
Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.
All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.
Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.

19. “The law doesn’t prohibit driving under the influence of (prohibited) intoxicating drugs”:

Correct, since the law doesn’t prohibit the use of intoxicating drugs.
Incorrect. The law explicitly mentions that it is prohibited to drive under the influence of a certain quantity of intoxicating drugs in the driver’s blood.
Incorrect. It is explicitly prohibited by the law to drive under the influence of intoxicating drugs.
Correct. The law only prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol.

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

Traffic directions for the lanes of the next intersection.
One-way road ahead.
Public transportation is prohibited to proceed forward.
Vehicles on the right lane are prohibited to deviate to another lane.

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21. 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.

22. 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

23. Which vehicles are permitted to pass other vehicles on their right side?

Vehicles driving on a bus lane.
It is only permitted when the roadway’s width exceeds 12 meters.
Only slow vehicles on an urban road.
Only motorcycles, when the roadway’s width exceeds 6 meters.

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

End of overtaking-restricted section.
Private passenger vehicles should not overtake trucks.
Buses should not be overtaken.
Trucks should not overtake private passenger vehicles.

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25. When are we not obligated to drive on the right hand side of the road?

When overtaking.
When turning right.
Before a roundabout.
When approaching an intersection.

26. Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

Yes, in an urban road only.
It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, during “light time” only.
Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

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27. How should you behave on the road ahead of you?

Drive on the right lane only.
After the signposts, you may use all the lanes.
Use one of the two right hand lanes.
Stop under the green arrow.

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28. Who is obliged to obey the “stop” sign in the following picture?

A driver wanting to make a left U-turn.
A driver wanting to turn left only.
A driver wanting to continue driving straight.
Any driver approaching an intersection.

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29. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Drive normally. The drivers from the opposite direction should give you right-of-way.
Stay on the right of road and pay attention to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.
Stay on the right lane because overtaking is prohibited.
Drive faster in the narrow road section.

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30. How should vehicle drivers conduct themselves while driving on a road with a narrow and steep hill..

The driver of the descending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and make way for the ascending vehicle
The driver of the ascending vehicle shall, if required, stop his vehicle and allow the descending vehicle to continue driving.
First one to arrive is first to enter into the narrow section.
It is sufficient that they both deviate to the right, onto the roadway’s edge, to prevent collision.

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