Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Is it permitted to carry carbon gas tanks on a certificated tour bus?

No, it is prohibited to carry any type of gas on a bus.
Yes. On an excursion only it is permitted to carry - on the bus’ roof or in the back side of the trunk - 2 cooking gas tanks in a maximum weight of 12 kg per tank.
Yes, it is permitted to carry fuel in small tanks that comply with the ASR-23 Standard.
Yes, it is permitted to carry gas tanks in any bus that has an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg only.

2. On which part of a road should a cyclist ride?

As close as possible to the road’s left edge, facing the incoming traffic.
As close as possible to the right hand side of the road.
Where all other vehicles are driving.
It is absolutely forbidden to ride bicycle on any part of a road.

3. Is a taxi driver required to help a passenger to load or unload his luggage on or off the taxi?

Yes, if needed.
Only on rides from Ben Gurion Airport.
Absolutely not.
Only if the passenger pays for the loading and unloading service.

4. What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

A parking space for two-wheelers.
Stopping is permitted for certain types of vehicles, as indicated in the signpost in place.
Stopping in the marked area is permitted for all types of vehicles.
A place where stopping is permitted for non-motor vehicles only.

5. 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.

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

Give right-of-way to the traffic that crosses ahead.
Non-specific danger.
Give right-of-way to any vehicles that approaches the intersection.
Stop and give right-of-way to approaching vehicles from your opposite direction.

7. How frequently should a bus be disinfected?

Once every two years.
It must be disinfected shortly before its annual test.
Following its annual test.
Once a year.

8. What is the main problem a driver faces when he approaches an intersection?

Many tasks he needs to perform simultaneously, in a short period of time.
The speed limit changes in an intersection.
Part of the intersection is always designated for public transportation.
The driver’s main problem is how to cross the intersection quickly.

9. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

Driving at a speed that allows the driver to perform other actions, which are not essential to driving.
Driving in a similar speed to that of the other drivers around you.
Taking account of road and traffic conditions, in a manner that the driver maintains absolute control of the vehicle and can stop safely at all times.
When the driving speed is determined at the driver’s own discretion, and provided that it doesn’t exceed the statutory speed limit.

10. When there is heavy rain,

You are entitled to put on the emergency yellow indicators..
You are permitted to turn on the fog lights.
You should drive at a speed half the speed limit
You are permitted to turn on the main(high) beam

11. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.
No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.
Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.
No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

12. How would you conduct yourself according to the following picture?

Cyclists are of no danger to vehicles. Drive normally when they are nearby.
The cyclist is not stable and is affected by the fast vehicles passing by. Slow down when approaching him.
When passing by cyclists, drive faster to reduce the period of conflict with them.
When passing by cyclists, honk a few times to have their attention.

13. Is it determined by the following road sign which rules for giving right-of-way should be applied?

Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that continue driving straight only.
Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to public vehicles only.
No, right-of-way rules are determined according to the traffic load.
No, right-of-way is determined according to lawful right-of-way rules or according to the traffic signs that are placed in the junction.

14. What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

The old age of the vehicle.
Road visibility conditions.
Every element that prevents direct contact between the tire and the roadway, such as: water, oil, mud, gravel, etc.
Any element which affects the driver's alertness.

15. Who is responsible for the entry and exit of bus passengers?

The vehicle owner.
The route service owner.
The dispatcher.
The bus driver.

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

Careful, speed bumps ahead.
Careful, falling rocks.
Road works ahead.
Archeological works ahead.

17. When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

You should signal with the winker when you are 150 meters before the turn.
You should only signal before making right-hand and left-hand turns.
You should only signal when other passersby are near.
In such place and time that other road users can notice the given signal.

18. A vehicle registration document shall not be issued for a bus or renewed for a bus:

More than 10 years after its manufacture date.
More than 15 years after its manufacture date.
More than 8 years after its manufacture date.
More than 20 years after its manufacture date.

19. What are you required to do when you come across this traffic sign?

Pass the signpost on the left only.
You are permitted to pass the place marked by the signpost on the right or left.
Pass the signpost from the right. Only public transportation drivers are permitted to pass the signpost on the left.
Give right-of-way to crossing traffic in the roundabout.

20. Where should you stop your vehicle when you are obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

In the place with the best field of view, without disturbing train traffic.
After the stop line, eight meters before the proximate rail.
Before the stop line. If there is no stop line – before the barrier.. If there is no barrier – at least four meters before the nearest rail.
Before the barrier. If there is no barrier – six meters before the nearest rail.

21. What should you do when your vehicle makes unreasonable noise?

A vehicle making unreasonable noise should not be driven.
It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise under the approval of the local authority.
It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise in a freeway.
It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise unrestrictedly.

22. Vehicles of handicapped people (paraplegic handicap tag holders) are permitted to use a bus lane:

Only in order to get to the garage.
Even when the handicapped person is not in the vehicle.
Also when an escort is driving the vehicle for the handicapped person.
Only when the handicapped person is the driver.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

80 cm.
50 cm.
60 cm.
40 cm.

26. It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

At least 30 meters.
At least 50 meters.
At least 25 meters.
At least 20 meters.

27. How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

Dirt might damage the safety systems.
A clean vehicle helps to improve the driver’s concentration and general feeling.
A dirty vehicle endangers and pollutes its close environment.
They impair the driver’s vision.

28. What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

Give right-of-way on a narrow road.
The number of lanes on the road is decreasing.
Careful! One-way traffic ahead.
Entrance to a single lane one-way road.

29. 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.

30. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?

It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, only during day light and for the purpose of loading passengers.
Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twenty meters.
Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twelve meters.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. Is it permitted to carry carbon gas tanks on a certificated tour bus?

2. On which part of a road should a cyclist ride?

3. Is a taxi driver required to help a passenger to load or unload his luggage on or off the taxi?

4. What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

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

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

7. How frequently should a bus be disinfected?

8. What is the main problem a driver faces when he approaches an intersection?

9. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

10. When there is heavy rain,

11. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

12. How would you conduct yourself according to the following picture?

13. Is it determined by the following road sign which rules for giving right-of-way should be applied?

14. What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

15. Who is responsible for the entry and exit of bus passengers?

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

17. When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

18. A vehicle registration document shall not be issued for a bus or renewed for a bus:

19. What are you required to do when you come across this traffic sign?

20. Where should you stop your vehicle when you are obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

21. What should you do when your vehicle makes unreasonable noise?

22. Vehicles of handicapped people (paraplegic handicap tag holders) are permitted to use a bus lane:

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

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

25. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

26. It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

27. How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

28. What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

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

30. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?