Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

Overtaking is restricted due to limited field of vision.
Overtaking is restricted due to speed limit.
Overtaking is restricted for commercial vehicles only, due to traffic congestion.
The restriction is within the speed limit.

2. Driving behind the heavy vehicle in the given road conditions, obligate you to:

The road conditions do not require any special conduct.
Drive closely behind the heavy vehicle ahead.
Keeping distance is not necessary because the speed is anyway slow.
Keep your distance, drive slowly and patiently.

3. The ability to control a vehicle:

Does not depend on driving speed.
Depends on road conditions only, and not on the vehicle or the driver.
Improves the faster you drive.
Increases when driving at a suitable speed for the varying road conditions.

4. 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.

5. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?

Heating and accelerated wear of the vehicle’s tires.
Overheating of the vehicle’s engine.
It violates the insurance law.
Tiredness and risk of falling asleep at the wheel

6. How can you improve your vision when driving a motorcycle in the rain?

By driving carefully and turning on the fog lights.
By using an unscratched helmet visor and wipe it with vapor and moisture repellents.
By adding and installing on the motorcycle strong lights and using the high beam continuously.
By riding with a special winter helmet without a visor and using safety goggles intensively.

7. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

It can drive the tiredness away completely.
Yes, for a long time.
Absolutely yes, and it is even better, on the long run, than taking a rest outside the vehicle.
Yes, for a short time.

8. How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

Pass it on the right, unless otherwise indicated by a signpost.
Pass it from the left only.
Pass it according to the road’s condition.
You may pass the obstruction from either side.

9. While turning, what natural force pushes the vehicle against the direction of the turn?

Gravity.
Centrifugal force.
The force of inertia.
None of the natural forces affect the vehicle while turning.

10. When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

Next to the right “hard shoulder”.
Next to the left sidewalk.
Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.
Next to the road’s right edge.

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 when the following road sign is placed?

Whoever drives straight shall continue driving and make sure that vehicles approaching the straight roadway give him right-of-way.
Always stop before the intersection and give right-of-way to vehicles which come from the right and intend to turn left.
Give right-of-way according to the accepted right-of-way rules and to the traffic signs that are placed at the junction.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching the intersection from your front.

13. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.
No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.
Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.
No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

14. What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

The driver’s reacting time is longer and he has enough time for making the right decisions.
The driver’s reacting, braking and stopping times are all longer, and therefore safety is improved.
The drrivers quicker reaction, braking and stopping times are all shorter.
The driver’s reacting time is longer and is sufficient for stopping.

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

Slow down and follow the right-of-way rules at the crossing area.
Stop and give right-of-way to a light rail.
Continue driving normally. You have right-of-way in the crossing area.
Drive carefully and do not cross any light-rail track.

16. What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.
The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.
A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle
Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

17. Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way
The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment
Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive
Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

18. Is a policeman authorized to require a vehicle driver to undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs?

Yes. A policeman is authorized to require a blood test if he has reasonable suspicion that the driver is under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.
No. A policeman is not authorized to require the performance of any test without a court order.
No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform a blood test for determining alcohol or intoxicating-drug levels..
No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform any type of test, at any given time or place.

19. What is the meaning of the traffic sign in the following picture?

It is a speed restriction that is intended for private vehicles only.
The vehicle’s driving speed should not be lesser than 40 KPH.
It is a speed restriction that is intended for two-wheelers and trolleys.
The vehicle’s driving speed should not exceed 40 KPH.

20. 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.

21. Driving at night with the high beam can cause:

It doesn’t disturb other drivers.
The dazzling ( blinding )of other drivers.
Damage to the vehicle’s lighting system, particularly to the headlights.
There is no statutory restriction on the use of the high beam while driving.

22. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

Temporary narrow passage ahead.
Tunnel ahead.
You may drive faster, because you reached the end of the tunnel.
Beware, big tunnel ahead.

23. What is the danger of riding a motorcycle on a wet roadway?

Motorcycle skidding and roll-over, the lower the speed is.
The penetration of water into the engine, which creates rust.
Motorcycle skidding and roll-over, the greater the speed is.
Motorcycle roll-over if the driver presses the clutch handle abruptly.

24. What is the most important thing a motorcyclist should check before entering an intersection?

That no vehicle is driving in parallel to him at the same speed.
He should calculate the time needed to cross the intersection at his current speed.
In an intersection with traffic lights there is no need to check anything.
That the intersection is clear of traffic that might endanger him.

25. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness whilst driving?

By driving faster to shorten your journey and arrive home early.
Black coffee is the solution for all problems.
A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.
By having adequate rest before driving and making rest and refreshment breaks during your journey.

26. Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

When pedestrians are using a pedestrian crossing, they are not obliged to take account of drivers approaching the intersection.
Pedestrians are at no risk near an intersection.
An intersection is the most dangerous place on the roadway, as drivers take no sufficient note of pedestrians but only of traffic lights.
The safest place for pedestrians to cross is the pedestrian crossing next to the intersection, because drivers are obliged to slow down in the area of the intersection.

27. Describe the following situation:

Children playing on the roadway. I shall honk to warn them and pass them from their left.
Children playing on the roadway. In order not to disturb them, I shall pass them from their right.
Children playing on the road. I will take every necessary precaution so as not to endanger them.
I noticed children playing. I shall honk so that they clear the roadway and don’t disturb me.

28. How can we lower the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

Make sure to drive in the lowest gear.
Fill up the vehicle with a lower octane fuel than required.
Make as many strong engine accelerations as possible.
Change gear according to the correct speed and road conditions and avoid high engine revolutions.

29. Define level crossing:

A place where a road and a railroad meet on a freeway.
A place where a road and a railroad meet at different levels.
A place where a road and a railroad meet or cross at the same level.
Any place where a railroad can be crossed

30. Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?

The Owner of the vehicle is permitted to make changes in it as he pleases.
Yes, but provided that the owner of the vehicle notifies about it in advance and in writing to the vehicle’s manufacturer or agency.
Yes, but only if the change is made by a licensed garage.
Yes, but only with a written pre-approval of the Licensing Authority.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

2. Driving behind the heavy vehicle in the given road conditions, obligate you to:

3. The ability to control a vehicle:

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

5. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?

6. How can you improve your vision when driving a motorcycle in the rain?

7. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

8. How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

9. While turning, what natural force pushes the vehicle against the direction of the turn?

10. When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

11. When is it allowed to use the horn?

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

13. When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

14. What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

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

16. What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

17. Define “built dividing area”:

18. Is a policeman authorized to require a vehicle driver to undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs?

19. What is the meaning of the traffic sign in the following picture?

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

21. Driving at night with the high beam can cause:

22. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

23. What is the danger of riding a motorcycle on a wet roadway?

24. What is the most important thing a motorcyclist should check before entering an intersection?

25. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness whilst driving?

26. Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

27. Describe the following situation:

28. How can we lower the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

29. Define level crossing:

30. Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?