Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

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

You are approaching a train station.
Level-crossing with train traffic in both directions.
Careful! railway barrier.
Level crossing, more than one track.

3. In which cases are you legally obliged to slow down?

When the road is obstructed, or having poor visibility or sharp bends.
Before and during overtaking, for increased safety.
In a place that is shaded by a boulevard of high trees.
When you approach a place in which delinquent activity might take place.

4. What sign denotes the number of kilometers of the road?

629p.
611
612
630

5. How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

The rule “first to come, first to go” should be exercised at an exit from a premises or from a gas station. The pedestrians will wait.
Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross safely.
Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the intersection.
Stop and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are coming from the left and approaching the exit.

6. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

The driver should not cross the separation line, but he is permitted to make a left U-turn.
The driver of the marked vehicle should drive on the right of the lines, and he is prohibited from crossing the continuous separation line.
The marked vehicle is permitted to cross the unbroken separation line.
The marked vehicle should drive on the left side of the unbroken line.

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

No entry for private vehicles.
No entry for all motor vehicles, except for motorcycles without a side-car.
No parking for all vehicles.
No entry for all vehicles, except for private passenger vehicles.

8. What risks are caused when you deviate abruptly between lanes?

The deviation might delay other drivers.
You might end up in a lane that you are not allowed to be in.
Risk of hitting a vehicle that you didn’t see before deviating.
It is risky when the deviation takes too long.

9. 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.

10. Can a person drive a vehicle immediately after taking medications which have effect on his fitness to drive?

No, unless 4 hours pass from the time he takes the medication
Yes, if these medications do not affect his level of driving
No.
Yes, when the medication has a lasting harmful effect

11. When the following road sign is placed:

Only buses are permitted to stop.
Passenger loading is permitted on holidays only.
Only taxis are permitted to stop.
Only unloading of workers is permitted.

12. During “light time”, when are you permitted to use the vehicle’s high beam?

Only on a freeway.
On a non-urban road, when driving within a row of vehicles.
On an urban road with street lights and on a non-urban road.
On an inter-urban roadway, when allowed by traffic conditions and there is no vehicle ahead of you.

13. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness while driving?

Have an adequate rest before driving and take rest breaks during the journey.
A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.
Drive slowly until the tiredness passes away.
Physical exercise will drive the tiredness away for many hours.

14. When are you obliged to signal before moving out of your lane for the purpose of overtaking?

You are not obliged to signal before deviating, if there are no other vehicles near you.
You should signal at a reasonable distance before you begin to move out.
You should signal at least five meters before deviating from your lane.
You should first change lanes and then signal.

15. Which of these traffic signs permits bicycle entry?

16. 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.

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

A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.
It is prohibited to stop within a distance of 120 meters before the railway tracks.
A distance of about 70 meters to an approaching level crossing.
Approach to a level crossing. Approx 200metres before the crossing

18. What is a “path”?

Part of a road, designated for pedestrians only.
Road - paved or otherwise - designated for two-wheelers only.
Part of a road, designated for bicycles only.
part of a road that is not a roadway and designated for specific users.

19. Is it permitted to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass a road obstacle?

Yes. It is permitted to bypass the obstacle only through the sidewalk, if it is simpler.
Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk very carefully and in first gear.
No. It is prohibited to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass an obstacle.
Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk, but only if the roadway is in a bad condition.

20. When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle on its rights side?

When there are few lanes in your direction of driving .
When the right lane is clear and you are in a hurry, and the overtaken vehicle is driving slowly.
When you can complete the overtaking maneuver quickly..
When the other vehicle is driving in a left-turn lane and giving a left signal.

21. When are we not obligated to drive on the far right side of the right lane?

When turning right.
When approaching an intersection.
When turning left from a single-lane, two-way road.
Before a roundabout.

22. Do you (vehicle no. 3) have to give right-of-way to the cyclist (2) in the roundabout?

No, because the cyclist always yields to other vehicles.
No, it depends on my good will.
Yes, always
No, the rules of right-of-way in a roundabout do not apply to cyclists.

23. The purpose of information road signs is to:

Instruct vehicle drivers what to do.
Provide information about places and directions.
Determine prohibitions.
Alert passersby about road hazards ahead.

24. Select the correct sentence:

Keeping distance is only required to keep distance while driving in high speeds, and when a heavy vehicle or a bus drives in front.
Keeping distance is only required when the driver is very tired and his responses are not quick enough.
Keeping distance prevents traffic congestion which damages road infrastructures.
By keeping proper distance, an overtaking vehicle can enter the space in front.

25. You are approaching a tunnel with a road sign displayed in front of you and want to overtake a slow vehicle driving ahead of you:

It is forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, within a distance of 100 meters before the tunnel.
If the tunnel is sufficiently lit, it is also permitted to overtake inside the tunnel.
It is forbidden to overtake,inside the tunnel or to try overtaking, within a distance of 50 meters before or after the tunnell
It is forbidden to overtake, and to try overtaking, within a distance of 250 meters before the tunnel.

26. 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.

27. 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.

28. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Warning, road works.
Slow down! Rough road ahead.
Parking zone for private passenger cars.
A stopping place for certain types of vehicles where lay-bys are absent.

29. 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.

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

No parking of vehicles, except for the purpose of passenger unloading.
End of cab rank.
No stopping and parking for any other vehicle.
Cabs are prohibited to stop and unload passengers beyond this point.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

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

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

3. In which cases are you legally obliged to slow down?

4. What sign denotes the number of kilometers of the road?

5. How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

6. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

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

8. What risks are caused when you deviate abruptly between lanes?

9. What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

10. Can a person drive a vehicle immediately after taking medications which have effect on his fitness to drive?

11. When the following road sign is placed:

12. During “light time”, when are you permitted to use the vehicle’s high beam?

13. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness while driving?

14. When are you obliged to signal before moving out of your lane for the purpose of overtaking?

15. Which of these traffic signs permits bicycle entry?

16. Define “built dividing area”:

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

18. What is a “path”?

19. Is it permitted to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass a road obstacle?

20. When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle on its rights side?

21. When are we not obligated to drive on the far right side of the right lane?

22. Do you (vehicle no. 3) have to give right-of-way to the cyclist (2) in the roundabout?

23. The purpose of information road signs is to:

24. Select the correct sentence:

25. You are approaching a tunnel with a road sign displayed in front of you and want to overtake a slow vehicle driving ahead of you:

26. What is the correct way for changing lanes?

27. 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?

28. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

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

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