Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.
Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.
No, it is not obligatory to obey
Yes, except for directions which contradict a no-entry sign.

2. The correctional measures which may be imposed by the Licensing Authority, based on the point system:

Are merely recommendations. Only a court of law is authorized to impose correctional measures, based on the point system.
Come to replace traffic offence related convictions..
Do not include driver’s license revocation (Only a police officer is permitted to revoke a driver’s license).
Are additional to any other sanction that is imposed on a driver by a court of law due to traffic offenses.

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

The road is becoming wider.
The number of lanes on the road is increasing.
Left or right turn ahead.
It is permitted to stop on the left side of the road.

4. What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

A suspended bridge or a tunnel designated for roadway crossing by pedestrians.
Every place on the roadway in which pedestrians usually cross.
A place in which school children cross.
A roadway section that is designated, by marking or by traffic sign, to permit pedestrian to cross the road. .

5. How would you handle the following situation?

Slow down and overtake the cyclist, whilst maintaining proper lateral distance from him and observing his movements.
Drive behind the cyclist until after the intersection and then honk and pass him quickly.
Honk to the cyclist until he clears away from your driving lane, and pass him as quickly as possible.
Drive faster and overtake the cyclist before entering the intersection in which overtaking is prohibited.

6. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle with a malfunctioning lighting system?

Yes, if one light is not functioning.
Yes, when the parking lights are malfunctioning.
No.
Yes, during day time only.

7. When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

Only vehicles driving on more than two wheels are permitted to make the U-turn.
Only when the turn can be made from the right side of the road, and can be completed without stopping.
Only when the vehicle is directed by another person.
When no obstruction to traffic is caused, field of vision is clear and there is no prohibiting road sign.

8. When you squeeze the motorcycle’s clutch lever:

You disconnect the engine from the gearbox.
You connect between the engine and the gearbox.
The motorcycle stops on the place.
The engine’s fuel consumption increases.

9. What is a reasonable and safe motorcycle riding speed?

The speed in which the rider exceeds the motorcycle’s driving limits or the road’s designated speed limit.
The statutory speed limit.
It depends on the motorcycle’s mechanical condition, age and safety systems.
A speed in which the rider can identify all road details and in which he has full control of the motorcycle.

10. 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.

11. The following road sign remains valid until:

A sign that indicates a non-urban road. .
Only until the nearest intersection with traffic lights.
A sign that permits driving at a restricted speed.
The nearest intersection or until a road sign that cancels it or until a “vehicle parking area” sign.

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

13. 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.

14. What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s tires?

The tire air pressure is not so important.
According to the instructions of the garage or licensing facility.
A pressure that provides for the most comfortable driving.
The pressure should be according to the manufacturer’s manual.

15. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.
Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority
Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements
A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

16. 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.

17. When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

Slow down and drive cautiously at a low speed.
Honk and overtake the vehicle from its left side.
Pull into the “hard shoulders” and pass the vehicle from its right side.
Overtake it quickly to reduce danger.

18. Is the message conveyed in the following yellow traffic sign considered legal?

The sign is not a traffic sign; hence the message is not legal.
The message in the traffic sign is limited to an urban road only.
The yellow sign is an advertisement sign of a party having interest.
The traffic sign is legal for all matters.

19. What does the following traffic sign symbolize?

Rest point for drivers.
KKL (Jewish National Fund) memorial
Camping site or night parking lot.
Archeological excavation site.

20. 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.

21. Mark the correct sentence:

It is prohibited to park a vehicle on a pedestrian crossing or within a distance of 12 meters before it.
It is permitted to park vehicles on a pedestrian crossing on a non-urban road only.
It is prohibited to park vehicles within a distance of 20 meters before and after a pedestrian crossing.
It is prohibited to park vehicles on a pedestrian crossing and within a distance of 20 meters before it.

22. When you arrive with your vehicle to the place that is illustrated in the following picture, you must:

Slow down.
Honk.
Accelerate.
Stop.

23. 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.

24. What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

A parking space for two-wheelers.
Stopping is permitted for certain types of vehicles, as indicated in the signpost in place.
Stopping in the marked area is permitted for all types of vehicles.
A place where stopping is permitted for non-motor vehicles only.

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

Give right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians.
Slow down and shift into neutral gear.
Cross this road-section quickly.
Slow down and be very cautious. Prepare for a possible sudden braking.

26. During the vehicle’s annual test, the licensing facility shall register:

The number of kilometers traveled by the vehicle, as indicated on its odometer.
The number of traffic offenses perpetrated within the vehicle.
The number of seatbelts in the vehicle.
The number of head-rests in the vehicle.

27. What is the difference between the following traffic signs?

There is no difference between them.
Traffic sign 306 alerts about a pedestrian crossing ahead, while traffic sign 135 marks the place of the crossing.
Traffic sign 135 is placed in non-urban roads, while traffic sign 306 is placed in freeways.
Traffic sign 135 alerts about a pedestrian crossing ahead, while traffic sign 306 marks the place of the crossing.

28. When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

When driving behind another vehicle and his high beam hits the rear part of the vehicle in front.
When the vehicle’s “fog light” is also turned-on.
Only while driving inside a tunnel.
When driving behind another vehicle and his “fog light” and “high beam” are turned-on at the same time.

29. Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

In case of a three-lane roadway – on the left lane
In case of a two-way roadway – on the roadway’s left side
On the right of the Central divider - unless otherwise marked
On the left of the Central Divider.

30. How is a driver supposed to deal with a situation in which pedestrians are crossing his driving lane on a crossing whilst he is making a right turn?

He should continue driving, because vehicles have priority of passage in intersections and therefore pedestrians must wait.
Slow down and even stop, and allow the pedestrians to cross at the pedestrian crossing.
Honk to warn the pedestrians and continue driving into the intersection.
Continue driving into the intersection, regardless of the pedestrians.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

2. The correctional measures which may be imposed by the Licensing Authority, based on the point system:

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

4. What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

5. How would you handle the following situation?

6. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle with a malfunctioning lighting system?

7. When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

8. When you squeeze the motorcycle’s clutch lever:

9. What is a reasonable and safe motorcycle riding speed?

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

11. The following road sign remains valid until:

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

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

14. What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s tires?

15. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

16. It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

17. When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

18. Is the message conveyed in the following yellow traffic sign considered legal?

19. What does the following traffic sign symbolize?

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

21. Mark the correct sentence:

22. When you arrive with your vehicle to the place that is illustrated in the following picture, you must:

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

24. What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

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

26. During the vehicle’s annual test, the licensing facility shall register:

27. What is the difference between the following traffic signs?

28. When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

29. Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

30. How is a driver supposed to deal with a situation in which pedestrians are crossing his driving lane on a crossing whilst he is making a right turn?