Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What are the risks of driving in high speeds?

Serious damage to the vehicle's front tires and steering system.
Fast wear and tear of the engine.
There is risk in driving in high speeds.
Reduced ability of stopping the vehicle in time in order to prevent an accident, and even loss of control over the vehicle.

2. It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

Only when there is a “danger” road sign.
When your field of vision is limited or obstructed.
Only when there is a “no overtaking” road sign.
Overtaking is permitted, provided that the weight of your car exceeds 4 tons.

3. “Drinking alcohol impairs the driver’s ability to estimate distances and speeds”: Correct or incorrect?

It is only correct for drivers wearing eyeglasses.
It is only correct for women
Drinking alcohol impairs the judgment of young drivers only.
Correct.

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

Promenade ahead.
Path for cyclists only.
Path for cyclists and pedestrians only.
Crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.

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5. What basic equipment and clothing are required for a safe ride?

Full helmet, rigid-cloth pants, high shoes, gloves and a basic riding jacket.
Half helmet, long trousers, shoes, gloves, a basic riding jacket and a back belt.
Full helmet, safety goggles, pants, sandals and a basic riding jacket with body protectors.
Half helmet, safety goggles, pants, shoes and a basic riding jacket with shoulder and elbow protectors.

6. “restricted (Calm) zone” is a zone:

With a sign posted speed limit of 25 k.p.h.
With a sign posted speed limit of 40 k.p.h.
Designed for slow vehicles only.
With a sign posted speed limit of 30 k.p.h.

7. Is a motorcycle or a motorcycle with sidecar permitted to drive by the side of another motorcycle in the same lane?

Yes, on an urban road only.
Yes, but only on a freeway and when they are in the same lane.
Yes, only for the purpose of lawfully overtaking or passing another vehicle.
Absolutely not, even whilst overtaking.

8. Whilst driving, it is permitted to take one hand off the wheel for the following purpose only:

Receiving a mobile phone call.
Change gears.
Reading or sending an SMS Message.
Adjusting the passenger seat besides the driver.

9. Is it permitted to drive a motor vehicle on an urban road while its high-beam headlights are on?

Yes.
No, unless the road is not properly lit and provided that other drivers are not blinded.
No.
Only during day time.

10. What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.
It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.
The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.
It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

11. Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

815
512
819
513

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12. Are motorcycles permitted to enter a road before which the following traffic sign is placed?

Yes.
Yes, entry is permitted for all motor vehicles.
No.
Yes, except for tri-motorcycles.

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13. How can we avoid danger when we start driving and when we merge with traffic?

Danger can be prevented by turning on all the distress signals and warn other drivers while merging with traffic.
Danger can be prevented by driving diagonally and at a higher speed while merging with traffic.
By quickly entering the lane in which traffic is flowing.
By giving an appropriate signal with the winker, looking in all directions and waiting until no one is obstructed.before driving.

14. How would you avoid hitting the pedestrian in the picture?

Warn him by honking loudly and continuously.
In the given situation there is no way to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
Brake strongly and honk early to drive the pedestrian away to the sidewalk.
Drive slowly and identify the pedestrian as early as possible on the road.

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15. Is it obligatory for vehicles to have a properly functioning speedometer?

No. It is not obligatory to have it functioning properly. It is enough if you drive according to speed limit.
Not always, only when a Techograph is installed in the vehicle.
No, it depends on the driver’s own discretion.
Yes, always.

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16. What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

A gap of thirty meters, in order to allow safe stoppage.
A gap of forty meters, in order to prevent an accident.
A gap of at least three seconds.
A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..

17. Until where does the following road sign remain valid?

Until the next intersection.
Until an “entrance to an urban road” road sign.
Until 150 meters following the place of the sign.
Until the nearest pedestrian crossing.

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18. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.
An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.
Any manager of a licensed garage.
The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

19. What is signified when a traffic light displays red and yellow lights simultaneously?

Cross the intersection quickly.
Prepare to drive when the green light appears.
When turning right give right-of-way to pedestrians.
The traffic light will shortly display red light only.

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20. 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.

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

When driving towards another vehicle that is driving on the same road or in an adjacent road.
When driving in a steep slope only.
When the vehicle in front of him turns right.
When the vehicle behind him turns right.

22. Is it permitted to perform an emergency brake for any reason other than to prevent a road accident?

Yes, in a dirt road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.
Yes, after signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you.
Yes, for brake-testing, provided that it does not disturb or endanger any other road user.
Yes, in a paved road only, at a distance of 200 meters from buildings.

23. A freeway is designated for:

Only Vehicles which are capable and permitted to drive at a speed of 55 k.p.h .
Motor vehicles which are able to drive at a speed of at least 90 k.p.h.
Private passenger cars, taxis and buses only.
Motor vehicles and bicycles.

24. How should we react to the centrifugal force created while the motorcycle turns?

Accelerate upon entering the turn and slowing down when coming out of it.
Accelerate strongly before the turn, in order to cancel the centrifugal force.
Lean the motorcycle into the turn.
Brake intermittently.

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

U-Turn is permitted.
Sharp bend to the right.
Drive left only.
Winding road.

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26. What is the most important measure a motorcyclist can take while driving besides or nearby other vehicles?

Adjust his speed to the speed of the vehicles around him – even if it exceeds speed limit.
Pay strict attention to the movements of other vehicles in good time.
Reduce his response space and distance.
Ride with legs close to the ground to improve stability.

27. How is the required distance for overtaking determined?

It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaken vehicle and not of the overtaking one.
It depends on the driving speeds of the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles
It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaking vehicle and not of the overtaken one.
It corresponds to the speed limit in that road section.

28. 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.

29. Where in the vehicle should the fluorescent vest be kept (except for motor-cycles)?

In the driver compartment.
Next to the spare (reserve) wheel.
In the vehicle’s trunk.
In the vehicle’s engine.

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

It is a speed restriction that is intended for private vehicles only.
The vehicle’s driving speed should not be lesser than 40 KPH.
It is a speed restriction that is intended for two-wheelers and trolleys.
The vehicle’s driving speed should not exceed 40 KPH.

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