Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 1 to lane 3.
From lane 2 to lane 3.
From lane 2 to lane 5.
From lanes 1 or 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

2. Define “motor vehicle”:

A vehicle propelled by a diesel engine only
A vehicle propelled by a gasoline engine only.
A vehicle, propelled by any power or mechanical means.
A vehicle with at least two wheels.

3. How would you conduct yourself on the following road section?

Stop before the container in case pedestrians are crossing from its other side.
Drive faster to avoid a possibility of pedestrians crossing after the container.
Slow down and honk a few times before passing the line of the container.
The close garbage container obstructs your field of vision; hence you have to slow down.

4. After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

You should verify that the passenger sitting in the left back seat gets out very carefully from the car to the road.
You should verify that the maximal distance between the car and the pavement is one meter.
Before getting out of the car, you should verify that this will not disturb any road user.
If the street is not lit, you should turn on the parking lights.

5. How would we pass a road obstacle while riding a motorcycle?

Accelerate and quickly cross the obstacle.
Brake by shifting to neutral gear until we finish crossing the obstacle.
Slow down before the obstacle.
Avoid braking and continue driving normally.

6. Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

The speed limit in that road section.
The vehicle’s speed, considering traffic condition, road condition and visibility.
When driving uphill, there is no consideration whether to shift to higher or lower gear.
The only affecting factor is the cumulative driving distance.

7. Which of the following signs means: Barrier before a level crossing?

8. Is it permitted to stop any type of vehicle where the following signpost is placed?

Yes, during day time only.
Yes, when there are many available parking spaces.
It is forbidden, except for a vehicle with a tag, as stated on the sign.
Any vehicle having a regular handicapped pass is allowed to park there when the spot is available.

9. 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.

10. The danger of skidding on a wet road is greater:

The deeper are the grooves in the tires.
The more worn-out are the tires.
The higher is the tire air pressure.
The heavier is the vehicle.

11. How would you drive on a wet road?

Accelerate until the end of the wet section – in order to enhance safety.
Step on the clutch pedal intermittently.
Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, according to the road conditions.
The same as on a dry road. There is no difference.

12. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

Yes, it is a legitimate road sign.
No, because it was not authorized by the Road Safety Authority.
No, because its smaller in size than normal traffic signs
No, it is not a legitimate road sign, but merely a recommendation.

13. Regular vehicle maintenance, in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual, will:

Annuls the need for an annual test.
Reduce fuel consumption as well as wear and tear of vehicle parts.
Is only required if the vehicle is frequently used.
In a new model vehicle, maintenance is not required at all.

14. The reaction distance depends on:

The vehicle’s speed only.
The driver’s response only.
The driver’s reaction time and the vehicle’s speed.
The proper function of the vehicle's brakes.

15. When you are standing with your vehicle before an intersection while the red light is on, and you notice a security vehicle behind you, with its siren on and its lights flashing:

You should get on the sidewalk (pavement) in order to clear the way for the security vehicle.
You are permitted to enter the intersection while the red light is on as well.
You are not allowed to enter the intersection while the red light is on.
You should enter the intersection while the red light is on.

16. 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.

17. What are the preliminary actions a driver must perform while getting back up to the road from the “hard shoulder”?

Observing all traffic on the road, signaling appropriately and gradually moving back on the road.
Signaling appropriately and getting back to the road as quickly as possible.
Getting back to the road diagonally, as quickly as possible..
Putting the vehicle in a diagonal position and turning on the vehicle’s distress lights.

18. Which of the following sentences is the most correct, as regards to the following picture?

The driver is not keeping to the extreme right of the road.
The driver is keeping away from the “hard shoulders” and through this prevents unnecessary risk while in distress.
The driver of the white vehicle is driving correctly on the middle of the roadway.
The marking on the roadway is not clear enough.

19. Which of the following traffic signs prohibit a left U-turn?

All of the following signs prohibit a U-turn.
205
203
202

20. When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

It is only allowed to use an air horn.
It is always allowed to use the horn, provided that the signal is given in a continuous and uniform manner.
It is only allowed to use the horn in order to avoid imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.
It is always allowed to use the horn in an urban road.

21. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.
Not stopping next to a “stop” sign before an intersection.
Not placing a warning triangle while his malfunctioning vehicle was left standing on the road.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

22. 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.

23. What is the order of actions the driver needs to take before slowing down?

Step firmly on the brake pedal, to inform the driver behind you began to slow down.
Give a hand signal to the driver behind, glance at the mirror to see his response and slow down.
Turn your head backwards, step on the brake pedal to slow down and finally take a quick look at the mirrors.
Glance at the mirrors, ease off the accelerator pedal and use the brakes or gears.

24. “You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. The determining factor is the level of alcohol in the blood in relation to the legally allowed level.
Correct. You can drink quite a lot of one type of intoxicating drink without becoming drunk.
Correct. Alcohol affects driving only when different drinks are mixed.
Correct. You should not mix different types of drinks before driving.

25. 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.

26. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman in uniform?

No, only for the purpose of stopping a vehicle
Yes, equally to a civil policeman
No, only as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license
Usually not

27. On a single lane two-way road, when the lanes are divided by an unbroken separation line:

Stopping and parking are unrestricted, unless any appropriate road sign is placed.
Parking and stopping are prohibited, even on the “hard shoulder”.
Stopping and parking are permitted in parallel to the sidewalk only.
Stopping is permitted for buses only.

28. What is a vehicle’s “stopping distance”?

The distance covered by the vehicle as of the moment in which the driver reacts to the risk until he steps on the brake pedal.
The required distance for stopping at a certain speed.
The distance covered by the vehicle from the beginning of braking until the vehicle stops.
The distance covered by the vehicle from the time that the driver identifies the risk ahead of him until the vehicle stops.

29. 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.

30. When is a vehicle affected by centrifugal force?

While driving in a straight line, even when the road is horizontal.
While driving around curves and turns.
While driving straight in steep uphill climbs.
While driving straight in steep descents.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

2. Define “motor vehicle”:

3. How would you conduct yourself on the following road section?

4. After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

5. How would we pass a road obstacle while riding a motorcycle?

6. Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

7. Which of the following signs means: Barrier before a level crossing?

8. Is it permitted to stop any type of vehicle where the following signpost is placed?

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

10. The danger of skidding on a wet road is greater:

11. How would you drive on a wet road?

12. Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

13. Regular vehicle maintenance, in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual, will:

14. The reaction distance depends on:

15. When you are standing with your vehicle before an intersection while the red light is on, and you notice a security vehicle behind you, with its siren on and its lights flashing:

16. What is the meaning of this sign?

17. What are the preliminary actions a driver must perform while getting back up to the road from the “hard shoulder”?

18. Which of the following sentences is the most correct, as regards to the following picture?

19. Which of the following traffic signs prohibit a left U-turn?

20. When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

21. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

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

23. What is the order of actions the driver needs to take before slowing down?

24. “You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

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

26. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a military policeman in uniform?

27. On a single lane two-way road, when the lanes are divided by an unbroken separation line:

28. What is a vehicle’s “stopping distance”?

29. Mark the correct sentence:

30. When is a vehicle affected by centrifugal force?