Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What are the risks in making a U-turn?

Delaying vehicles that are coming from the opposite direction or from behind
Colliding with vehicles coming from the opposite direction or from behind.
All the answers are correct.
Causing an approaching vehicle to make a sudden brake.

2. Is it obligatory to install a mirror on a motorcycle?

No, except for motorcycles and a side-car.
Yes, it is lawfully required on all types of motorcycles.
No, the driver can decide at his own discretion whether or not to install a mirror.
Yes, but only on motorcycles with a sidecar.

3. How should you use the gearbox while driving on a continuous descent?

The gearbox should be in high gear.
The gearbox selector should be in a low gear.
The gear used while driving on a continuous descent is of no importance, as long as the brakes function properly.
The gearbox handle should be in neutral gear.

4. Who is expected to approach from your opposite direction when the color of the arrow in the sign is yellow?

Only tour buses.
Vehicles transporting more than 2 passengers.
Only trains.
Public transportation vehicle or any other vehicle that is permitted according to the sign.

5. What risk do riders of two-wheelers face while passing between two rows of moving cars before an intersection?

Being hit by a car that suddenly swerves from its lane to the passage in which the motorcycle is proceeding.
There is no risk, as there is always enough space for two-wheelers to pass comfortably and safely.
The rider might scare drivers who are short-tempered anyway.
The risk is that at the beginning of the row, next to the intersection, there is no more space left because there are many two-wheelers standing there.

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

7. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop 12 meters before the pedestrian crossing and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.
The pedestrian noticed you and therefore he should stop and allow you to cross the intersection safely.
The pedestrian doesn’t notice you. Honk gently to signal him that you wish to continue driving.
Slow down and even stop if needed, and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.

8. It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

Only when there is a “danger” road sign.
When your field of vision is limited or obstructed.
Only when there is a “no overtaking” road sign.
Overtaking is permitted, provided that the weight of your car exceeds 4 tons.

9. When a driving license includes certain restrictions:

These restrictions concern the motorcycle’s standard and not the manner of riding it.
The driver must obey these restrictions.
The restriction is just a recommendation which doesn’t obligate the driver.
The driver shall decide at his own discretion which restrictions should be taken into consideration.

10. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

A fine of 80,000 NIS
6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.
None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days
Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.

11. What is the correct way for changing lanes?

Lane change should be done in two stages: First deviating and then signaling with the hand.
Lane change should be done in two stages: First deviating and then communicating with the other drivers.
You should pass to the other lane through the shortest diagonal distance and as quickly as possible.
First perform a check and glance at the mirrors, then check the lane you want to pass to, verify that you can pass to it and then deviate moderately (diagonally) to the other lane.

12. Which of the following traffic signs should be placed where parking and stopping at the side of the road are prohibited?

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

Begining of traffic restriction zone.
The minimum permitted speed is 30 k.p.h.
Beginning of 30 k.p.h zone.
The maximum permitted speed is 30 k.p.h.

14. When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

It is only allowed to use an air horn.
It is always allowed to use the horn, provided that the signal is given in a continuous and uniform manner.
It is only allowed to use the horn in order to avoid imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.
It is always allowed to use the horn in an urban road.

15. What is the relation between the vehicles speed and the vehicle’s stopping distance?

The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the shorter is its stopping distance.
There is no relation between them. The stopping distance is constant and does not depend on the vehicle’s speed.
The slower the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is the braking distance.
The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is its stopping distance.

16. Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

The vehicle’s treating garage.
The driver and the vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle’s driver.
The owner of the gas station that sold the fuel.

17. What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing barrier which is marked by a traffic light?

Turn off the vehicle’s radio only.
Act normally. The driver must drive carefully only when he sees or hears an approaching train.
Act normally. When a railway crossing is protected by a barrier, the driver is allowed to be less alert.
He must always slow down.

18. What is the speed limit after this traffic sign?

50 k.p.h.
20 k.p.h.
30 k.p.h.
60 k.p.h.

19. What is a lane?

A roadway designated for motor-vehicle traffic only.
Part of a road’s width, designed to accommodate one line of vehicles, not including two-wheelers.
Any marking of two parallel lines on the roadway.
A passage in a private road in which vehicle traffic is prohibited.

20. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.
Yes, but on urban roads only.
Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.
No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

21. Is it permitted to park a vehicle within an intersection?

It is permitted to park two-wheelers only.
Yes, in an intersection of two lanes or more.
No, unless parking is permitted by a traffic sign.
It is permitted for no more than 5 minutes.

22. 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.

23. Is a motorcyclist permitted to park in a bus station?

It is prohibited to park within a distance of 12 meters before the station and 15 meters after it.
Yes, if he parks the motorcycle on the sidewalk.
It is prohibited to park within the limits of a marked bus station.
Yes, if he parks the motorcycle in parallel to the sidewalk.

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

No left turn for public vehicles only.
A turn at the nearest left or nearest right turn is not permitted.
No left or U-turn.
No left U-turn only.

25. 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.

26. How can we minimize the risk of brake loss while driving on a mountain road?

It is advisable to use the brakes without utilizing the engine’s braking power.
Drive in anappropriate (low) gear and avoid excessive use of the brakes.
Don’t use the brakes much and stay on high gear.
Do not change gears along the mountain road.

27. How would you drive on a wet road?

Accelerate until the end of the wet section – in order to enhance safety.
Step on the clutch pedal intermittently.
Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, according to the road conditions.
The same as on a dry road. There is no difference.

28. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

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

29. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.
There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

30. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.
Not stopping next to a “stop” sign before an intersection.
Not placing a warning triangle while his malfunctioning vehicle was left standing on the road.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. What are the risks in making a U-turn?

2. Is it obligatory to install a mirror on a motorcycle?

3. How should you use the gearbox while driving on a continuous descent?

4. Who is expected to approach from your opposite direction when the color of the arrow in the sign is yellow?

5. What risk do riders of two-wheelers face while passing between two rows of moving cars before an intersection?

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

7. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

8. It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

9. When a driving license includes certain restrictions:

10. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

11. What is the correct way for changing lanes?

12. Which of the following traffic signs should be placed where parking and stopping at the side of the road are prohibited?

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

14. When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

15. What is the relation between the vehicles speed and the vehicle’s stopping distance?

16. Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

17. What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing barrier which is marked by a traffic light?

18. What is the speed limit after this traffic sign?

19. What is a lane?

20. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

21. Is it permitted to park a vehicle within an intersection?

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

23. Is a motorcyclist permitted to park in a bus station?

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

25. Define “Junction”:

26. How can we minimize the risk of brake loss while driving on a mountain road?

27. How would you drive on a wet road?

28. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

29. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

30. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of: