Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. In a vehicle with a manual (regular) gearbox, it is important to adjust the gears:

In old vehicles only.
In order to protect the tires.
In long descents.
In order to determine the driving speed.without strain on the engine.

2. During “light time”, when are you permitted to use the vehicle’s high beam?

Only on a freeway.
On a non-urban road, when driving within a row of vehicles.
On an urban road with street lights and on a non-urban road.
On an inter-urban roadway, when allowed by traffic conditions and there is no vehicle ahead of you.

3. Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.
A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

4. 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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5. Is a taxi driver permitted to take an additional passenger during a taxi ride that was ordered by another passenger?

Only at night, according to the definition of tariff 2.
Yes, but only with the consent of the passenger that ordered the ride and without extra payment until the destination that was determined.
Yes, but without payment.
Yes, provided that the additional passenger pays half of the fare.

6. What is the meaning of alternating red-white colored curbstones?

It is permitted to stop but prohibited to park along the red-white marked area.
The marking is intended to emphasize separation areas, sidewalks and traffic islands, and it has no restrictive meaning.
Arranged parking space by means of parking tickets.
No stopping besides the curbstones, except for public transport that load or unload passengers.

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7. When is it permitted to use floodlights?

Only when the vehicle stops, provided that they are not directed at another vehicle or along the length of the road.
For security purposes only and during “light time”.
Only by a security vehicle during fence patrol.
It is forbidden to use floodlights on the road, except for fire fighting vehicles.

8. 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”.

9. What effect does keeping distance have on the driver’s field of vision?

Keeping distance has no connection to the driver’s field of vision.
Keeping distance affects the driver’s field of vision while driving in high speeds and during stormy weather conditions only.
The greater is the distance we keep from the vehicle in front, the better is our field of vision.
Keeping distance affects the driver’s field of vision during traffic congestion only (“traffic jams”).

10. 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.

11. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Slow down and follow the accepted right-of-way rules and the traffic signs that are placed at the intersection.
Cross the intersection quickly, while paying attention to vehicles approaching the intersection from your right.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your right only.
Always stop before the intersection and cross it when it is free of traffic only.

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12. Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

The owner of the vehicle even if he is not the current driver.
The driver.
The person guiding the driver while he drives backwards.
Everybody near a vehicle that drives backwards.

13. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

Use the horn for as long as you are passing him. It is important that he doesn't ignore you.
You are permitted, if it is necessary, to use the horn briefly before passing, .
During day light, turn on the vehicle’s parking lights.
If required, signal to him with the vehicle’s four direction indicators.

14. 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.

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15. 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 1 or from lane 2 to lane 6.
From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 5.
From lane 2 to lane 5.
From lane 2 to lane 3.

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16. How should you behave in the situation described in the following picture?

Turn on all four winkers to alert the driver coming from the opposite direction.
Turn on the high beam to extend the range of your field of vision.
Turn on the high beam and stay at the center of the roadway, so that the vehicle coming in your direction can notice you.
Dip the lights, keep to the right and slow down to enable stopping if necessary.

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17. 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.

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

Avoid driving on the right lane.
Give right of way to all vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
Drive faster to cross this section quickly.
Continue driving in normal speed, you have right of way.

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19. When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

When it is required from a traffic-related point of view.
When it is required for personal reasons, even if driving in reverse is not essential.
Only when the roadway is wider than 4 meters.
It is always permitted, as long as we are always seen by other drivers.

20. How would you conduct yourself in a vehicle with automatic transmission, when driving down a continuous steep road?

Apply the brake pedal intermittently to slow the vehicle down and shift into a lower gear, depending on the slope.
Shift into high gear according to the slope and step continuously on the brake pedal to slow down.
On a steep and continuous downhill road, use the brake system only, without shifting into an adjusted gear.
On a steep and continuous downhill road, shift into an appropriate gear and continue driving.

21. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

Yes, it is a legitimate road sign.
No, because it was not authorized by the Road Safety Authority.
No, because its smaller in size than normal traffic signs
No, it is not a legitimate road sign, but merely a recommendation.

22. Where are wastebaskets required to be installed in a taxi?

On both sides of the back seats.
Besides the driver’s seat and besides the back seat.
Besides all taxi windows.
Besides the left doors.

23. What does the law state regarding the operation of a radio on a bus?

The driver should adjust the radio station according to the wish of the majority of passengers.
The driver must turn off the passenger loudspeakers and turn down the radio’s volume at the request of any passenger.
The driver must turn off the speakers on an urban road only.
The driver should comply with the request of the majority of passengers.

24. 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.

25. According to the following road signs, what are we expected to come across following the next left turn?

A pedestrian crossing.
An intersection with traffic lights.
An entrance to an urban road.
A level crossing.

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

Proceed carefully (hand held sign).
Drive fast.
Drive without stopping. Stopping is prohibited.
Stop and wait for the instructions of the traffic flagger.

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27. How long after a change is made in the size of certain parts in the drive system, should the taxi meter be calibrated?

Within forty eight hours.
Twenty four hours only.
Not more than half a year before the date of the periodic adjustment of the meter.
One week from the date in which the repair was finished.

28. What conduct can be expected from the vehicles in the following picture?

To slow down at the entry to the sharp curve and keep driving on the far right of the roadway.
Only the dark vehicle is obliged to slow down before entering the curve.
The white vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and give right of way to the dark vehicle.
The dark vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and allow the white vehicle to proceed.

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29. In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the stop line.
Within twenty meters before the stop line.
Within fifteen meters after the stop line.
Within twenty meters after the stop line.

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30. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a municipal inspector in uniform?

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to parking directions within city limits
No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license
Usually not
Yes, if the directions are related to traffic control.

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