Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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

2. “You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. The determining factor is the level of alcohol in the blood in relation to the legally allowed level.
Correct. You can drink quite a lot of one type of intoxicating drink without becoming drunk.
Correct. Alcohol affects driving only when different drinks are mixed.
Correct. You should not mix different types of drinks before driving.

3. When is it forbidden for a person to drive any type of vehicle?

When he did not rest at least 8 hours before driving
When his physical or mental state might endanger other road-users
Before taking a medication and during the following 24 consecutive hours
As long as the driver holds a valid driver’s license, there is no law that prohibits him from driving

4. A passenger bus is required, among other things, to have:

A wheel pump.
Approved waste basket next to every door.
A drinking dispenser with plastic glasses.
A jack stand.

5. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street B?

From lane 2 to lane 4.
From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.
From lane 1 to lane 4.
From lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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6. Define “Junction”:

A meeting point of two roads or more.
The area formed by the junction of two or more roads at different levels.
The area formed by the junction of a railroad and a roadway
The junction of two urban roadways, provided that they are both asphalt-paved.

7. How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

Stop completely for as long as the children are near the road.
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that the pavements are wide.
Slow down, be prepared to stop and even stop if necessary..
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn the children.

8. What is the meaning of this sign?

Taxi rank. No entry to the street in which the sign is placed.
The end of the Taxi Rank.
The beginning of a public bus station.
Taxi rank. Parking and stopping is forbidden to all other vehicles.

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9. What limitations does a driver experience while driving in reverse?

Limited field of vision and uncomfortable vehicle operation.
An experienced driver has no limitations while driving in reverse.
It is hard to control the braking system while driving fast and needing to operate many systems.
Driving in reverse takes more time.

10. Which body authorizes and performs taxi license change of ownership?

The Licensing Authority.
The Controller of Road Transport.
The Public Transportation and Railway Authority.
There is no need for a license-conveyance permit, as it contradicts the freedom of occupation choice.

11. When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.
Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.
In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.
Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

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

Slow down, rough road ahead.
Slow down because of road-works.
Slow down and cross the speed bumps With caution.
Slow down and prepare to bypass obstacles on the road.

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13. What does the following road sign signify?

A place in which taxi-passenger loading and unloading is prohibited.
A place in which taxi-passenger loading and unloading is permitted, without waiting.
A place in which the loading and unloading of public vehicle passengers is permitted, without waiting.
A place for loading and unloading, as well as for waiting, for taxi passengers.

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14. Why are you required to be more careful while driving after dark?

The duty of care only applies under conditions of fog and rain.
The duty of care applies only in case of blinding.
Because visibility (seeing and being seen) is limited.
You are not required to be extra cautious during the dark.

15. How would you conduct yourself when a “stop” sign is placed on the right side of a two-lane one-way roadway?

Stop on either of the two lanes.
Stop if you intend to turn left only.
Stop if you are on the right lane only.
Stop if you are on the left lane only.

16. Driving on a wet road creates:

A danger of skidding and turning-over, as speed increases
A danger of sliding and rolling-over, which can be prevented by driving faster.
A longer response distance.
Vehicle roll-over due to slow speed.

17. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 2 to lane 3.
From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3.
From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.
From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

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

No entry for all motor vehicles.
Entry of motorcycles is permitted. .
No entry for bicycles.
No entry for motorcycles.

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19. Which of the following vehicles are permitted to drive on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Only taxis, in order to bypass vehicles that stand in an intersection.
No one is allowed, in to use the “hard shoulders”.
Non-motor vehicles, tractors and speed-restricted vehicles.
Only private vehicles and motorcycles are permitted to drive on the “hard shoulder”, and only in order to give right-of-way to buses.

20. Is it permitted to park a bus that is designed to transport at least 20 passengers in a parking place designed for private vehicles?

Yes, but only with a parking ticket.
Yes, in designated stations for passenger loading and unloading.
No.
Yes, but only if it doesn’t cause any traffic disturbance.

21. What are we required to see in the inner mirror of the vehicle?

The surrounding that is seen from the rear windshield and, as much as possible, from both its sides.
The passengers in the back seats.
The view from the right and left sides of the vehicle.
The rear view and the “blind spots” within it.

22. What road sign permits entry to pedetrians?

226
413
All the signs.
414

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

Entry is permitted for all commercial motor vehicles that have an all up weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.
No entry for any vehicle that has an all up weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.
No entry only for commercial motor vehicles that have an all up weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.
No entry only for public vehicles that have a lesser all up weight than what is indicated in the sign.

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24. 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.

25. 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.

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26. From which lane is it permitted to perform a U-turn to the left?

From a left-hand lane or from any other lane, provided that there is no road marking or road sign that prohibit turning from this lane.
Only from the left lane.
Only from a lane in which a straight (forward) arrow is marked on the roadway.
From the lane in which a straight (forward) arrow is marked, that is closest to the separation area.

27. The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.
Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.
All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.
Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.

28. On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

Both vehicles should pull into the “hard shoulders”.
Right of way should be given to commercial vehicles weighing more than 4 tons.
The vehicle driving uphill should stop.
The vehicle driving downhill should give way and stop if necessary.

29. Which of the following road signs directs traffic to an interchange leading to a Freeway ( motorwat)

616
617
615
613

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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.

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