Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What does the following road marking (double yellow broken line) indicate?

Bicycle lane.
Separation between the roadway and its “hard shoulder”.
Road works in place.
Public transport lane.

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

Use the brakes only.
Slow down and shift to low gear. Refrain from prolonged brake use.
Drive faster in the ascent by shifting to high gear.
Drive faster and shift to high gear.

3. How should drivers conduct themselves while driving opposite one another in a narrow and flat road?

The driver of the bigger vehicle shall increase his speed and pass the narrow part first.
According to the accepted conduct in that road.
The driver of the bigger vehicle shall stop and allow the other vehicle to continue driving through the narrow part.
Slow down and divert their vehicle to the roadway’s edge, , to avoid collision.

4. What is a driver required to do after crossing a flooded road section?

Stop at the side of the road and wait until the braking system dries up completely.
Make a strong and sudden brake and check if the brakes are responding.
Drive slowly and press gently and intermittently on the brake pedal, to ensure that the brakes function properly.
Continue driving normally, because there is no connection between water and the braking system’s efficiency.

5. Is it required to have a stretcher in every bus?

No, except in minibuses transporting up to 20 passengers.
No, except in buses driving on excursion or sightseeing tours.
No, except in buses driving on city rides.
No, except in buses driving on intercity rides..

6. What shoukd a driver check after driving through deep water on the road?

If the brakes work efficiently.
If the lights work.
If the engine works.
No need of any of the cheks.

7. In the following illustration you can see a wide road. Which of the numbers within the illustration marks a lane?

8. How can you avoid frontal collision while driving on a narrow and winding mountain road?

Drive close to the middle line.
Slow down and honk continuously before every curve.
Drive on the far right of the roadway, turn-on the lights, and adjust your speed to the road’s conditions.
Drive in high gear and don’t use the brakes much, to avoid loss of braking ability.

9. Is a public minibus weighing 3300kilos all up weight permitted to park within the limits of the following road sign?

Yes, but only on weekdays from 21:00 until 05:30.
No.
Only on weekends.
Yes.

10. The vehicle’s braking distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment of identifying the risk until the vehicle starts to brake.
From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until the vehicle makes a complete stop.
From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until he starts stepping on the brake pedal.
From the moment the driver steps on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

11. Is a taxi without passengers permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

No, because it doesn’t carry the number of passengers required by the sign.
Yes, on an urban road providing no obstruction iis caused.
No, because a taxi without passengers does not serve as a taxi.
Yes, because all vehicles are permitted to drive on that road.

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

Road for motor vehicles only.
You have right of way in the road that crosses.
No through road (cul-de-sac) to your right.
Special entrance to schools or kindergartens.

13. Which of the following traffic signs means “pedestrians in the vicinity”?

14. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

It prevents the vehicle behind you from overtaking you.
You create a safety distance between yourself and oncoming vehicle traffic.
There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roads only.
You Stay within the permitted distance of no more than 40cm from the road’s edge.

15. How should a driver conduct himself if one of his tires punctures while driving?

Release his grip of the steering wheel and gradually brake the vehicle.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually brake the vehicle.
Release his grip of the steering wheel and strongly brake the vehicle.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and strongly brake the vehicle.

16. Traffic changes are taking place ahead, how would you prepare for these changes?

You are driving on the right lane, pay attention to the vehicles merging into your lane from the right only.
The number of lanes is decreasing; move to the left lane without interrupting the vehicles in that lane.
The number of lanes is increasing; stay on the right lane and keep to your right.
You are driving in the right lane, pay attention to the vehicles merging into your lane, from left and right.

17. A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

Nine months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
Four months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
Six months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
One year, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

18. “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.

19. On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

On all of them, regardless of weight.
On a vehicle weighing at 8,000 kg or more.
On a vehicle weighing at least 12,000 kg.
On a vehicle weighing weighing 4,500 kg or more.

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. 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.

22. Where in the vehicle should the fluorescent vest be kept (except for motor-cycles)?

In the driver compartment.
Next to the spare (reserve) wheel.
In the vehicle’s trunk.
In the vehicle’s engine.

23. When you approach an intersection and the a traffic light starts flashing green.

It is a sign that the traffic light is out of order and you should follow the instructions of the road signs that are placed there.
There is no difference between flickering-green and green light; hence, there is no need to pay special attention to it.
It is a sign that the green light is about to change in three seconds.
It is a sign that the light turned green a short time ago and you can continue driving.

24. How should you continue driving according to the following marking?

You are permitted to drive straight (ahead) or left.
You are permitted to drive left only.
You are permitted to turn left from all lanes.
You are permitted to drive right only.

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 are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?

Late and sudden braking and the presence of elements that prevent traction on the road’s surface.
Roads with a high coefficient of friction.
Driver tiredness.
Tires that are not worn out cause vehicle skidding.

27. 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.

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

Stop and allow children who started to cross a pedestrian crossing to finish crossing.
Keep driving, even if pedestrians are crossing.
Always stop and allow children and elderly people to arrive to the pedestrian crossing and to safely cross it.
Slow down and be aware of pedestrians on the zebra crossing ahead.

29. How would you avoid hitting the pedestrian in the picture?

Warn him by honking loudly and continuously.
In the given situation there is no way to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
Brake strongly and honk early to drive the pedestrian away to the sidewalk.
Drive slowly and identify the pedestrian as early as possible on the road.

30. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

Objects which might disturb or endanger passersby or their vehicles should not be placed or left on a road.
Objects that are left on a road should be cleared away within 12 hours.
It is allowed to leave objects, but the Ministry of Environmental Protection should be immediately informed about every object that is placed on a road.
It is allowed to leave any object on a road, provided that it is marked with a reflector during “light time”.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What does the following road marking (double yellow broken line) indicate?

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

3. How should drivers conduct themselves while driving opposite one another in a narrow and flat road?

4. What is a driver required to do after crossing a flooded road section?

5. Is it required to have a stretcher in every bus?

6. What shoukd a driver check after driving through deep water on the road?

7. In the following illustration you can see a wide road. Which of the numbers within the illustration marks a lane?

8. How can you avoid frontal collision while driving on a narrow and winding mountain road?

9. Is a public minibus weighing 3300kilos all up weight permitted to park within the limits of the following road sign?

10. The vehicle’s braking distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

11. Is a taxi without passengers permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

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

13. Which of the following traffic signs means “pedestrians in the vicinity”?

14. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

15. How should a driver conduct himself if one of his tires punctures while driving?

16. Traffic changes are taking place ahead, how would you prepare for these changes?

17. A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

18. “Student transport” in a bus is:

19. On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

20. Define an “axle” of a vehicle:

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

22. Where in the vehicle should the fluorescent vest be kept (except for motor-cycles)?

23. When you approach an intersection and the a traffic light starts flashing green.

24. How should you continue driving according to the following marking?

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

26. What are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?

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

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

29. How would you avoid hitting the pedestrian in the picture?

30. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?