Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Is a motorcyclist permitted to cross a sidewalk?

Yes, but only to bypass an obstacle on the road.
Yes, but only to drop a passenger.
Yes, in order to enter a yard or a garage.
Yes, but only to pick up a passenger.

2. What in the conduct of the blue vehicle is improper?

The driver of the blue vehicle is not driving in the right-hand lane.
Although it is cloudy the driver has not turned on his lights.
the driver of the blue vehicle has not turned on his left indicator.
The driver in the blue vehicle is not keeping a sfe braking distance

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3. 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.

4. Sudden braking is permitted when:

It is the only way to prevent an accident.
The driver or any of the passengers suddenly want to get off the vehicle.
The driver wants to make a U-turn.
The driver realizes he is lost.

5. When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

When his driver’s license states that he must wear them while driving.
Only when he is driving during lighting up time, and provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
Only when he is driving during night time, provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
While driving in limited visibility and when he is dazzeled.

6. What is “preventive maintenance” of a vehicle?

Maintenance that prevents the vehicle from driving properly.
Intermittent and unplanned maintenance, at the driver’s own discretion only.
Regular and planned maintenance to ensure the proper function of the vehicle and its systems.
Maintenance of unexpected vehicle failures.

7. When visibility on the road is poor, the driver should:

Slow down, adjust his speed to the visibility conditions and turn-on his dipped beam.
On a two-way road – slow down; and on a one-way road – continue driving normally.
Accelerate and turn-on the rear lights, to prevent collision with the vehicle driving behind.
Turn-on the high beam to extend the field of vision and warn the incoming traffic from your opposite direction.

8. Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to other drivers?

You should assume that other drivers would always give you right of way.
You shouldn’t assume that other drivers will always give you right of way.
Truck drivers are professional drivers; hence they are less of a danger.
Drivers who turn-on the winker, always turn to the direction they signal to.

9. What are the main factors affecting the motorcyclist’s ability to detect obstacles on the road?

Traffic conditions around the motorcycle.
The proper functioning of the brakes and the tires.
The motorcycle’s mechanical condition.
The motorcyclist’s riding skill and sitting position.

10. What is the meaning of alternating blue colored curbstones?

To indicate and emphasize sidewalks and built traffic islands.
Parking space for vehicles according to conditions laid down by the local authority . usually for payment.
No parking or stopping besides the curbstones, except for taxis on an urban road.
Arranged parking space for public vehicles only.

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

Pedestrian crossing about 150 meters ahead.
Suspended pedestrian bridge.
Path for pedestrians only.
give right of way to pedestrians crossing on the marked area.

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12. What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.
Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.
Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

13. What should you do when driving on a narrow roadway and you are suddenly approached by a vehicle from the opposite direction?

Honk and signal with your hands for the driver to return to his lane.
Slow down and swerve as far to the right as possible, but don’t pull off the road.
Slow down, move as far to the right as possible and, if necessary, pull off the road.
Turn on your high beam and signal the other driver to return to his lane.

14. “Alcohol slows down the driver’s ability to respond”: Correct or incorrect?

Correct.
Incorrect. There is no connection between the drinking alcohol and the driver’s ability to respond.
Incorrect. Alcohol improves the ability to concentrate.
Incorrect. Alcohol improves your mood.

15. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

Many and various contact points between the different types of vehicle through the intersection.
Crossing the intersections takes a long time; an upsetting fact for drivers.
The fact that vehicles approach the intersection from different directions causes no problem. The problem is only with pedestrians.
Specific risks and problems are present only in intersections with traffic lights.

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16. What is a hybrid vehicle?

A vehicle which had two regular engines.
A vehicle which has an electric engine next to its regular engine.
A vehicle which has two electric engines instead of the regular engine.
A vehicle which has a solar engine (powered by the sun's energy) besides its regular engine.

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

T-Intersection ahead.
Railway crossing.
Cross road.
Junction in a freeway.

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18. What is the speed limit in an area where the following road sign is placed (and no other road sign indicates otherwise)?

60 k.p.h.
50 k.p.h
30 k.p.h.
There is no speed limit.

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19. Is it permitted to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a freeway (motorway)?

Yes, provided that the road edge is wide enough.
No, unless otherwise specifically sign-posted.
No, except for two-wheelers.
No, except for a public vehicle.

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20. What is a “breathalyzer test”?

A test of exhaled air by means of a device that provides information about a person’s blood alcohol level.
A stress test measuring the air quantity that enters the driver’s lungs while driving.
A test in which a person exhales into a device that gives information about his lung volume.
A test performed for new-driver applicants by a family doctor, at the requirement of the Licensing Authority.

21. When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

After signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you only.
In order to prevent a road accident that cannot be prevented in any other way.
When the driving speed doesn’t fit with the road conditions.
When the road is distorted.

22. 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.

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23. The following road sign remains valid until:

The nearest intersection or the end of the tracks.
The nearest bus station.
The nearest intersection with traffic lights or the end of the tracks.
The beginning of the freeway that is indicated in the sign.

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24. What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

It allows the driver to engage in other activities while driving straight.
It allows you to plan your drive according to the road’s condition and to avoid being surprised by other road users.
There are no advantages in looking far ahead. The important thing is what’s happening close to the vehicle.
It has no advantages. Only looking to the sides assists the driver.

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25. What impossible situation is depicted in the following picture?

the road signs contradict each other.
A “one-way road” sign should be placed on both sides of the roadway.
A “right of way” sign must be placed on both sides of the roadway.
A “one-way road” sign should be placed on the left side of the roadway.

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26. What is a driver obliged to do when an emergency vehicle on duty appears behind him?

Slow down and deviate to the right if the road has only one lane.
Stop on the right side of the road, away from the intersection, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
Slow down and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.
No action is required when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind.

27. What is the correct sentence?

The braking distance is always longer than the reaction distance.
The reaction distance is always longer than the braking distance.
The braking distance is always longer that the stopping distance.
The stopping distance is always longer than the braking distance.

28. How will you recognize brakes overheating?

Irregular shaking of the vehicle.
The engine will lose its pulling ability.
The engine’s oil pressure indicator will light up.
By a lessening of braking efficiency and a smell of burned material.

29. Which of the following traffic signs requires drivers to stop and give right-of-way to other approaching vehicles from either direction?

309
308
302
303

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30. What is the meaning of this sign?

Taxi rank. No entry to the street in which the sign is placed.
The end of the Taxi Rank.
The beginning of a public bus station.
Taxi rank. Parking and stopping is forbidden to all other vehicles.

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