Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is an “Interchange”?

The area that is formed by the meeting of at least three roadways, at the same level.
A meeting of at least two roadways at the same level in a freeway.
A meeting point of roads at different levels, in which it is possible to drive and pass from one road to the other
A junction of roads at the same level in an urban area.

2. 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.

3. The license of a “new driver” shall not be renewed as a regular driver's license if he is convicted of the following offence:

Not obeying a red light or not giving right of way.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.
Not stopping by the stop line besides a traffic light.
Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.

4. From which side are we permitted to overtake another vehicle?

It is permitted from either its right or left side.
From its right side, provided that we maintain reasonable speed.
Only from its right side.
Only from its left side.

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

Camping spot.
Hotel ahead.
Restaurant.
Refreshment station.

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6. When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

When the other vehicle drives in the right lane and signals left.
When the other vehicle indicates and positions itself to turn left.
When there is an open lane to the right of the other vehicle.
When the other vehicle is in the central lane and signals right.

7. “Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect: The distance has no influence on vehicle wear or fuel consumption.
Correct: Keeping distance prevents brake wear and excessive fuel consumption due to frequent acceleration and braking.
Incorrect: Using the breaks and the accelerator in order to regulate wind flow is important for increasing the driver’s alertness.
Incorrect: Keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front of you causes brake wear.

8. What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?

Vehicle skidding, due to reduced friction between the tires and the road.
Tire overheating, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
Better braking force, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
It might conceal important road signs.

9. “Beer is not considered as an alcoholic drink”:

Correct. Beer is regarded as an alcoholic drink, but it doesn’t influence driving at all.
Incorrect. The influence of beer is similar to that of any other alcoholic drink.
Correct. Beer is not regarded as an alcoholic drink.
Correct, but the influence of beer is different than that of other alcoholic drinks.

10. Is a public vehicle permitted to drive on all the marked lanes?

No, it may only drive on bus lanes.
No, it may only drive on the right lane.
No, only on the left side of the road.
Yes, it may also drive on lanes that are not marked as bus lanes.

11. How would you keep your vehicle balanced when approaching a curve in the roadway?

You should slow down before entering the curve, and accelerate when coming out of it.
You should shift into high gear.
You should shift into neutral gear.
You should drive faster before entering the curve.

12. Is any taxi driver permitted to make sightseeing / touring rides?

Yes, provided that he is listed in a travel agency.
Yes, any driver that is listed in a recognized taxi station may do so.
Yes, provided that he has a permit from the Ministry of Tourism.
Yes, every taxi driver is permitted to do so.

13. Parking at an angle on a roadway:

Is allowed when there are designated markings on the road.
Is forbidden, except for motor scooters and motorcycles.
Is forbidden, except for vehicles in a length of 3.5 meters or less.
Is only allowed in a wide roadway.

14. When is a blue warning light displayed on the dashboard?

All answers are correct.
When the high beam is turned on.
When the low beam is turned on.
When the parking lights are turned on.

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

A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.
You should always stop at a distance of one meter before the level crossing.
Slow down and stop. Railway tracks 50 meters ahead.
Slow down and prepare to stop before the level crossing, if necessary.

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

Entry for bicycles only.
No entry for bicycles.
No entry for bicycles and motorcycles.
No entry for four-wheeled motor vehicles.

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

Dead-end street ahead.
Give right-of-way to crossing vehicles.
Instruction road sign: Drive right only.
T-junction ahead.

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18. A road accident is an incident

Unintentional, resulting in injury, including the driver, or property damage, or both.
An incident that characterizes young drivers only.
An incident that can always be prevented.
A premeditated incident resulting in property and infrastructure damage only.

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19. Under what conditions can a person be denied the right to obtain or renew his driver’s license?

If the applicant for a driver’s license is illiterate.
If he served a prison term of one year due to drunk driving prior to the submission of his license application.
If he is a new immigrant from a country which doesn’t have customary traffic rules.
If he is disqualified from driving or if he suffers from health problems which might endanger himself or others..

20. How would a strong side-wind affect the movement of the tall truck?

The wind pushes to divert the truck, and the truck driver would be forced to slow down and overcome the lateral force that pushes him to the side.
It would have no effect. A commercial vehicle carrying a heavy load is not affected at all by side winds.
Side winds do not affect heavy vehicles.
It would have no effect. The truck, without cargo, is not affected by the force of side winds.

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

You have right-of-way on the narrow road.
Give right-of-way in a narrow road to traffic from the opposite direction.
Traffic restrictions on the right of the road.
Two-way traffic ahead.

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22. The law allows driving in summer:

All the answers are incorrect.
When the lights dont work.
With no windscreen wipers.
When the treads of the tires are less than 1 mm deep.

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

You are merging with a roadway from the left. Give right-of-way and don’t turn left.
T-Intersection. It is allowed to turn to the side road.
Dead-end road ahead. Entry to this road is forbidden.
It is always required to make a complete stop and give right-of-way to merging traffic from the right.

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24. The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment the driver eases off his step on the accelerator until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until he starts to apply the action he decided to take.
From the moment the driver steps on the brakes until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

25. Are cyclists and pedestrians permitted to enter according to the following traffic signs?

Yes, provided that they act very carefully.
No.
Yes.
Yes, on the “hard shoulders” only.

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

Making a right turn is forbidden.
Information road sign – T- junction to the right and then T-junction to the left
T-junction to the right.
In the intersection drive right only.

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27. What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.
The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).

28. Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

Yes, provided that it is parked close to the sidewalk.
It is forbidden.
Yes - in a street with at least three lanes.
Yes - in a street that is wider than 8 meters.

29. As far as the law prohibiting smoking in public places is concerned, is a bus considered to be a public place?

No.
Yes, but only when carrying more than 10 passengers.
Yes.
Only when carrying more than 15 passengers.

30. It is prohibited to park a vehicle less than a distance of:

15 meters after a stop sign.
15 meters after the intersection.
12 meters before a pedestrian crossing.
30 meters after a level crossing.

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