Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. A driver wishing to park his vehicle downhill shall:

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to reverse gear (in automatic vehicles – P).
Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to first gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear (in automatic vehicles – N).
Turn the back wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear.

2. It is prohibited to start overtaking without verifying

Is it permitted? Will I manage to complete it safely, without any doubt?.
Does the road have a “hard shoulder”.
Does the insurance cover the damages in case of an accident?
What is the penalty for prohibited overtaking?

3. When is it obligatory to operate the speed retarder while driving downhill?

Only when the slope rate is indicated in the “steep descent” sign.
In every downhill road section.
When the slope rate of the descent exceeds 6% and the length of the descent exceeds one kilometer.
When a “dangerous descent” sign is posted.

4. 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.

5. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

Stop – don't continue driving for as long as the red light is on.
You may continue driving after verifying that the intersection is clear.
Continue driving: Green light will appear shortly.
Drive faster before the intersection with the traffic lights, in order to cross it before the light changes.

6. What is a zotobus?

A taxi that weighs 2,200 – 3,500 kg and is permitted to carry up to 10 passengers.
A big taxi weighing 6,000 kg.
A private bus on a route service.
A small public bus weighing up to 2,000 kg.

7. When are you obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

When a “railway crossing” sign is placed.
When a “right of way for crossing traffic” sign is placed.
You don’t have to stop. Stop at your own discretion when a train is seen and is approaching.
When the train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal.

8. When driving on a narrow downhill road, you should give right of way to vehicles driving uphill in the following instances:

Only on an urban road.
Only if a dangerous descent sign is placed.
When the road section is too narrow to allow both vehicles to pass each other at the same time.
Only if the weight of the vehicle driving uphill is more than four tons.

9. Is it permitted to push a vehicle, while its engine is shut-off, into a roadway to which vehicle entry is prohibited?

Yes, when the engine works on neutral gear.
Yes, but it should be lifted to the sidewalk.
No. pushing It is the same as driving.
Yes, when the engine is not working.

10. How can we avoid danger when we start driving and when we merge with traffic?

Danger can be prevented by turning on all the distress signals and warn other drivers while merging with traffic.
Danger can be prevented by driving diagonally and at a higher speed while merging with traffic.
By quickly entering the lane in which traffic is flowing.
By giving an appropriate signal with the winker, looking in all directions and waiting until no one is obstructed.before driving.

11. How would you conduct yourself according to the picture:

Drive faster and move to the left lane.
The pedestrian is not using a pedestrian crossing. Signal to him in whichever way to clear the roadway.
Honk loudly to the pedestrian so that he clears the roadway quickly.
Slow down and even stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to cross the road.

12. During “lighting up time”, when weather conditions are good – from which distance is the yellow flashing light of the portable lamp supposed to be seen?

150 meters.
30 meters.
100 meters.
75 meters.

13. What are the terms for operating a taxi at the “Ben-Gurion” airport?

The taxi will only operate in coordination with the passenger in need of a ride, including relevant arrival and departure times.
Every taxi driver is permitted to transport passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport.
No permit is required for transporting passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport. Picking up time should be accurately coordinated in advance with passengers.
Only a taxi having a permit from the Licensing Authority can operate in the Ben-Gurion Airport, and only in accordance with the permit’s terms, including taxi stopping and parking.

14. Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

Yes, when you drive in a bus lane.
Yes, when your driving speed is faster than that of the other vehicle.
Yes, when the other vehicle driving in front gives a right-turn signal.
Yes, when the other vehicle drives slowly.

15. A freeway is designated for:

Only Vehicles which are capable and permitted to drive at a speed of 55 k.p.h .
Motor vehicles which are able to drive at a speed of at least 90 k.p.h.
Private passenger cars, taxis and buses only.
Motor vehicles and bicycles.

16. 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.

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

No stopping or parking on the road-side where the sign is placed.
No stopping for vehicles on both sides of the road.
Stopping is permitted but parking is prohibited.
It is allowed to stop and park, except on Saturdays and holidays.

18. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

Keep to the right of the road and enter the curve with cautions.
Keep to the right without changing your driving speed.
Drive in high gear.
Slow down considerably and keep driving on the left side of the roadway.

19. “Student transport” in a bus is:

Any transportation of children on a bus, including on a route service.
Student transport to school or to a school's organized activity, other than on a route service.
Any transportation of children or the transportation of students.
The transportation of children under 16 yrs.

20. Define an “axle” of a vehicle:

The vehicle’s back beam to which the vehicle’s spare wheel is connected.
A shaft which transmits the rotary motion from the gearbox to the engine.
Shaft or system of shafts running the width of the vehicle attached to the wheels.
The vehicle’s front part, designed to absorb the impact of low-speed collisions

21. When a white unbroken separation line is marked on the roadway, is it permitted to overtake a vehicle that is lawfully driving on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Yes, but provided that the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.
No, it is prohibited to overtake.
Yes, but provided that the overtaking vehicle doesn’t cross the unbroken white line with any of its wheels.
Yes, but only if the overtaking vehicle is slow.

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

23. Why is a driver required to adjust his sitting position before starting to drive?

To prevent unnecessary leg pains that are a result of prolonged sitting in the driver’s seat.
To have good control of the vehicle’s operation, instruments and field of vision.
Only pregnant women are required to adjust their sitting position.
To have easier access to the radio or cellular phone.

24. To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

The Ministry of the Interior.
The Ministry of transportation.
The Israel Police.
The court.

25. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

Quick wear of the clutch and of the gearbox.
When the braking forces or the vehicle's inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.
Excessive change of gears.
When the engine is worn out and cannot stabilize the vehicle.

26. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

Honk. Blink your headlights and continue driving.
Swerve to the opposite lane and continue driving normally.
Slow down and prepare to stop (2).
Block the silver vehicle’s driving lane and allow the red vehicle to get out.

27. What is the difference between the following signs?

Sign 505 indicates a stop for private buses. Sign 506 indicates a Tramway stop.
Sign 505 indicates a Tramway Stop. Sign 506 indicates a stop for Public bus transport.
Sign 505 indicates a stop for Public Transport (Buses). Sign 506 indicates a stop for a Public Tramway.
Sign 505 indicates a public transport stop on a Motorway (Freeway). Sign 506 indicates a public transport stop.

28. Which traffic sign should appear after traffic sign 705?

29. 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. .

30. What is the speed limit in an area where the following road sign is placed (and no other road sign indicates otherwise)?

60 k.p.h.
50 k.p.h
30 k.p.h.
There is no speed limit.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. A driver wishing to park his vehicle downhill shall:

2. It is prohibited to start overtaking without verifying

3. When is it obligatory to operate the speed retarder while driving downhill?

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

5. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

6. What is a zotobus?

7. When are you obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

8. When driving on a narrow downhill road, you should give right of way to vehicles driving uphill in the following instances:

9. Is it permitted to push a vehicle, while its engine is shut-off, into a roadway to which vehicle entry is prohibited?

10. How can we avoid danger when we start driving and when we merge with traffic?

11. How would you conduct yourself according to the picture:

12. During “lighting up time”, when weather conditions are good – from which distance is the yellow flashing light of the portable lamp supposed to be seen?

13. What are the terms for operating a taxi at the “Ben-Gurion” airport?

14. Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

15. A freeway is designated for:

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

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

18. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

19. “Student transport” in a bus is:

20. Define an “axle” of a vehicle:

21. When a white unbroken separation line is marked on the roadway, is it permitted to overtake a vehicle that is lawfully driving on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

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

23. Why is a driver required to adjust his sitting position before starting to drive?

24. To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

25. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

26. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

27. What is the difference between the following signs?

28. Which traffic sign should appear after traffic sign 705?

29. What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

30. What is the speed limit in an area where the following road sign is placed (and no other road sign indicates otherwise)?