Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When is it forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle?

In a distance of 300 meters before a railway crossing.
When visibility is poor or when the field of vision is obstructed or limited.
During night time.
When driving uphill.

2. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

Slow down before the level crossing, and if a train is approaching - stop.
Do not enter this lane and do not continue driving in it.
Slow down before the level crossing and pass the tracks without delay or interruption.
Stop before the tracks until the train passes.

3. How should a driver of a vehicle that was involved in a road accident with casualties conduct himself?

Drive to the police station and provide his Identifying details.
Inform the police about the accident within 72 hours.
Exchange identifying details with the rest of the people involved in the accident, and then there is no need to inform the police about the accident.
Provide casualties with first-aid to the best of his ability and training, call the rescue forces and wait in place until they arrive.

4. You are driving vehicle no.3. to whom will you give the right of way?

To the bus (2) only.
To the Motor-cyclist (1) and the Bus (2).
To none. You (3) have right of way.
To the vehicle that is closest to the intersection.

5. What is a lane?

A roadway designated for motor-vehicle traffic only.
Part of a road’s width, designed to accommodate one line of vehicles, not including two-wheelers.
Any marking of two parallel lines on the roadway.
A passage in a private road in which vehicle traffic is prohibited.

6. 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.

7. What is the meaning of alternating red-white colored curbstones?

It is permitted to stop but prohibited to park along the red-white marked area.
The marking is intended to emphasize separation areas, sidewalks and traffic islands, and it has no restrictive meaning.
Arranged parking space by means of parking tickets.
No stopping besides the curbstones, except for public transport that load or unload passengers.

8. Driving down a long steep hill on a n Inter-urban road

Go to a higher gear to complete the gradient quickly.
Travel in Neutral.
Brake for a few seconds so as not to drive too fast
Sow down, change down to a lower gear according to the gradient

9. When is it permitted to turn on the “fog lights”?

Only while driving freeways.
Only when it is raining.
Only while driving in reverse.
In case of fog, heavy rain and snow only.

10. One of the conditions justifying an overtaking of a driving vehicle is:

That the overtaking vehicle is delayed as a result of the slow driving of the vehicle in front.
There are no conditions that justify an overtaking.
That the difference in speed between the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles is sufficient to complete the manouver.
That the overtaken vehicle drives slower than the maximum statutory speed.

11. 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.

12. What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.
Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.
A Red Magen David Ambulance only.
Any Israel Police vehicle.

13. When is a driver obliged to signal?

When he approaches a level crossing with a barrier.
When he intends to change his driving lane.
When he arrives to a long uphill drive.
When he arrives to a steep descent.

14. Is it permitted to drive a motor vehicle on an urban road while its high-beam headlights are on?

Yes.
No, unless the road is not properly lit and provided that other drivers are not blinded.
No.
Only during day time.

15. 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.

16. What is the purpose of the “hard shoulder” on freeways?

It is an escape place in case of danger.
It is a place to stop and talk on the cellular phone,
It is a place for parking and stopping for the purpose of driver refreshment.
It is a lane used for overtaking restricted vehicles, which illegally drive in the right lane

17. Which changes in health condition must be reported to the Licensing Authority?

The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority, but only to the Ministry of Health
Any detection of the following conditions: heart disease or any limitation of the nervous system, bones, eye-sight and hearing
The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority. The report shall be made by the treating physician of the driver
A driver doesn’t have to report about changes in his health, except in case of a neurological problem

18. Which of the following vehicles may enter the intersection first?

The cyclist (2).
The closest vehicle to the intersection.
The yellow bus (1)
The vehicle turning left (3).

19. When a driving license includes certain restrictions:

These restrictions concern the motorcycle’s standard and not the manner of riding it.
The driver must obey these restrictions.
The restriction is just a recommendation which doesn’t obligate the driver.
The driver shall decide at his own discretion which restrictions should be taken into consideration.

20. Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

No, In legal terms, the instructions of a traffic light and the instructions of traffic signs are of equal effect
No, but a stop sign has priority over a green light for traffic moving in the same direction
Yes, traffic light instructions have priority over any type of traffic sign, except for a flashing yellow light
Sometimes. Traffic light instructions have priority in an urban way only

21. What is the minimal gap that you should legally maintain from the vehicle in front of you?

The distance traveled in at least three second of driving (the 21…22…23 count system)
At least twenty two meters.
The distance traveled in two seconds of driving.
The distance traveled in one second of driving.

22. What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

The vehicle should be placed in a licensed garage.
The Local Authority should be informed.
The Police should be informed.
The Licensing Authority should be informed.

23. A vehicle that is approved for transporting children is:

A private bus or a public vehicle that has been licensed by the Ministry of transport .
Any motor vehicle that is driving children.
Any bus listed in a transportation company.
Any public bus on service route.

24. The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

The stop lines on each of the roads that meet in the intersection
The place in which traffic signs are posted before the intersection
The imaginary line drawn between the pavements or kerbs of each road meeting the junction.
The meeting of two or more pedestrian crossings in the intersection

25. A “Private bus” is defined as:

A bus that is not operated on a fixed route.
A bus that is not a public service vehicle.
A privately owned bus.
A bus for touring and traveling purposes only,

26. When you use the vehicle’s horn for signaling:

The signal shall be given at a fast and unchanging pace.
You are lawfully required to honk at least three times.
The signal should not be longer than needed.
The signal shall be given in a long and continuous manner.

27. What risks are caused when you deviate abruptly between lanes?

The deviation might delay other drivers.
You might end up in a lane that you are not allowed to be in.
Risk of hitting a vehicle that you didn’t see before deviating.
It is risky when the deviation takes too long.

28. What is the legal definition of “lighting up time”

The time period of natural lighting conditions, when there is no need to have the vehicle lights turned on
The night time or any other time of the day in which visibility conditions are poor due to weather conditions.
The time period in which the vehicle’s lights must be turned on while driving in a freeway
The night time period, between sunset and sunrise

29. When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

It is only allowed to use an air horn.
It is always allowed to use the horn, provided that the signal is given in a continuous and uniform manner.
It is only allowed to use the horn in order to avoid imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.
It is always allowed to use the horn in an urban road.

30. Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

Only if it close to a garage.
Only if the repair is related to the vehicle’s electricity system.
The type of repair is not important, as long as the vehicle is not left standing there for more than 12 hours.
Only a simple repair, provided that no inconvenience is caused to other road users, and the vehicle should not be left standing there for more than 24 hours.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. When is it forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle?

2. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

3. How should a driver of a vehicle that was involved in a road accident with casualties conduct himself?

4. You are driving vehicle no.3. to whom will you give the right of way?

5. What is a lane?

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

7. What is the meaning of alternating red-white colored curbstones?

8. Driving down a long steep hill on a n Inter-urban road

9. When is it permitted to turn on the “fog lights”?

10. One of the conditions justifying an overtaking of a driving vehicle is:

11. An efficient Braking System with ABS:

12. What is a “security vehicle”?

13. When is a driver obliged to signal?

14. Is it permitted to drive a motor vehicle on an urban road while its high-beam headlights are on?

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

16. What is the purpose of the “hard shoulder” on freeways?

17. Which changes in health condition must be reported to the Licensing Authority?

18. Which of the following vehicles may enter the intersection first?

19. When a driving license includes certain restrictions:

20. Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

21. What is the minimal gap that you should legally maintain from the vehicle in front of you?

22. What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

23. A vehicle that is approved for transporting children is:

24. The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

25. A “Private bus” is defined as:

26. When you use the vehicle’s horn for signaling:

27. What risks are caused when you deviate abruptly between lanes?

28. What is the legal definition of “lighting up time”

29. When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

30. Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?