Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Which vehicles are permitted to pass other vehicles on their right side?

Vehicles driving on a bus lane.
It is only permitted when the roadway’s width exceeds 12 meters.
Only slow vehicles on an urban road.
Only motorcycles, when the roadway’s width exceeds 6 meters.

2. What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

Ease off the accelerator and shift to lower gear.
Check if there is a vehicle behind by glancing at the mirrors.
Step on the clutch pedal, to reduce the engine’s fuel consumption.
Signal and turn the wheel to the “hard shoulder”, to avoid rear-end collision.

3. In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

Only when these vehicles are turning right.
Always.
Only when these vehicles are turning left.
Only when theses vehicles continue driving straight.

4. 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.

5. How are you required to conduct yourself when a traffic light displays a green light but the intersection is blocked by vehicles?

It is prohibited to enter an intersection when the exit is blocked.
Cross the intersection as quickly as possible.
Follow the green light and enter the intersection.
Enter the intersection anyway.

6. Which of the following road signs permits U-turns only?

7. 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.

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

Pick-up station. No stopping of commercial vehicles.
Parking for soldier transportation vehicles.
Soldier pick-up station. Only military vehicles are permitted to stop.
Pick-up station for soldiers. Picking up or letting down only (waiting at the station is prohibited).

9. How is the term “lighting up time” defined by law?

The night time or any other time when visibility is poor.
The night time or any other time in which visibility is normal.
The time period from sunset to sunrise only.
The time period from sunrise to sunset.

10. What is the function of the vehicle’s starter?

To turn the engine and cause it to ignite..
Connect the engine to the wheels.
Control the engine’s operation.
Disconnect the engine from the wheels.

11. How should an additional passenger sit on a motorcycle?

The passenger should sit with both legs on the right side of the motorcycle.
The passenger should sit with both legs on the left side of the motorcycle.
The passenger should sit astride the motorcycle with his feet supported by the foot pedals..
The passenger can sit on the motorcycle however he chooses to.

12. When traffic sign 401 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

13. Under what condition is it permitted to drive a motorcycle?

Wearing a standard helmet that is secured to the rider’s head and will not fall-off whist driving.
The motorcyclist should have a rescue kit in case of an accident.
The motorcyclist should ensure that the fuel tank is full and secured before beginning to drive.
The rider must wear a helmet, even if it is not secured to the rider’s head.

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

Road closed in both directions for all vehicles.
No entry for motor vehicles (one-way street ahead).
No entry for non-motor vehicles (one-way street ahead).
No entry to the lane beneath the sign.

15. Which of the following traffic signs instructs to pass a given place from its left side only?

16. What is the meaning of red-yellow painted curbstones?

A marking to emphasize and indicate sidewalks of different heights,
Absolutely no stopping, except for the vehicle types that are permitted by the sign.
Parking is permitted with parking tickets.
Unrestricted parking for public vehicles is permitted.

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

No left turn.
No U-turn to the left during night time only.
A "u" turn at the nearest left turn is forbidden.
No U-turn to the left and no left turn.

18. When there is a “no left turn” sign in an intersection:

It is permitted to make a U-turn when there is an arrow pointing to the right only.
It is permitted to make a U-turn from any lane.
It is permitted to make a U-turn when no traffic disturbance is caused and when the U-turn is not prohibited by any traffic sign or marking.
It is permitted to make a U-turn for private vehicles only.

19. What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.
To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.
To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.
To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

20. 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.

21. It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Always.
Only on a non-urban road.
Only on a two-way urban road.
Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” sign is placed.

22. What should a driver do when he approaches a road section on which oil was spilled?

Drive faster and avoid stepping on the brake pedal.
Slow down as moderately as possible, and avoid heavy l braking.
Move the wheel left and right intermittently while driving on the oil.
Continue driving normally, because the oil helps to increase tire-road friction.

23. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

Keep driving straight or right only.
You may continue driving in the direction of the arrow only.
Only public vehicles are permitted to turn in the direction of the arrow.
Cross the intersection and clear it quickly, in every direction you want to go.

24. Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

Drivers that do not display the handicap card showing the same sign as The road sign, even if they are free at the moment cannot use the parking spaces
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as they leave a phone number in which they can be reached at any moment.
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a short while, as long as at least half of these spaces are free.
Non-handicapped drivers are permitted to use the handicapped parking spaces for a moment, as long as they stay in the vehicle while it is parked.

25. “Drinking a large quantity of alcohol disrupts the driver’s peripheral vision and field of vision”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect.
Correct.
Correct, but it depends on the type of vehicle driven.
It is correct for young drivers only.

26. Is it permitted to change the size of tires on a vehicle?

Only if it is approved in advance by the Licensing Authority in the Ministry of Transportation.
Yes, to any size the driver wants, provided that all the vehicle’s wheels are replaced with new ones.
Yes, if the change is approved by the insurance company.
Absolutely not.

27. What is the danger caused by fueling the vehicle while its engine is running?

There is no danger in keeping the engine running during vehicle fueling.
Combustion of fuel fumes by a spark.
When the engine is kept running, fuel consumption is increased.
Engine overheating might flare-up the fuel.

28. When you are driving behind a “security vehicle”, you should:

Drive at a distance of at least 50 meters behind it.
Drive at a distance of at least 100 meters behind it.
Drive at a distance of at least 200 meters behind it.
Drive at a distance of at least 150 meters behind it.

29. 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.

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

Prepare for a possible braking, deviation or stopping due to falling rocks.
Dangerous descent, shift to low gear.
Stop and take another (alternative) road.
Drive faster to avoid falling rocks.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. Which vehicles are permitted to pass other vehicles on their right side?

2. What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

3. In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

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

5. How are you required to conduct yourself when a traffic light displays a green light but the intersection is blocked by vehicles?

6. Which of the following road signs permits U-turns only?

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

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

9. How is the term “lighting up time” defined by law?

10. What is the function of the vehicle’s starter?

11. How should an additional passenger sit on a motorcycle?

12. When traffic sign 401 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

13. Under what condition is it permitted to drive a motorcycle?

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

15. Which of the following traffic signs instructs to pass a given place from its left side only?

16. What is the meaning of red-yellow painted curbstones?

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

18. When there is a “no left turn” sign in an intersection:

19. What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

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

21. It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

22. What should a driver do when he approaches a road section on which oil was spilled?

23. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

24. Four parking spaces for handicapped drivers are marked, one next to the other, in Herzel Street. All four spaces are currently free:

25. “Drinking a large quantity of alcohol disrupts the driver’s peripheral vision and field of vision”: Correct or incorrect?

26. Is it permitted to change the size of tires on a vehicle?

27. What is the danger caused by fueling the vehicle while its engine is running?

28. When you are driving behind a “security vehicle”, you should:

29. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

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