Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. You are driving on a two-way road and in front of you drives a vehicle that signals with its left indicator:

You may immediately overtake it from its right, by pulling into the “hard shoulder”.
You should take into consideration that the vehicle before you might deviate to the left and you should allow it to do so.
You shouldn’t overtake it on a narrow roadway, but you may overtake it from its left side on a wide road.
You may overtake after using the horn to warn him. The signal he gives doesn’t oblige you.

2. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Drive! You have right-of-way in the intersection ahead.
Give right of way to vehicles crossing from all directions.
Make a complete stop, look to the right and to the left and evaluate the incoming traffic.
You should stop and then continue driving: You have right-of-way in the intersection.

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3. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

The tractor (2) always enters the intersection last.
The tractor (2), you, as the vehicle making a left turn (3), the blue vehicle (1).
The vehicle turning left (3), the blue vehicle (1), the tractor (2).
You, as the vehicle making a left turn (3), followed by the tractor (2), and then the blue vehicle (1).

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4. What are you required to do when during a night drive you are confronted with a vehicle that doesn’t dip its lights and blinds you?

Slow down and keep as much as possible to the right.
Turn on the high beam to overcome the blinding effect of the other vehicle.
Drive faster to shorten the duration of being blinded.
Keep driving with a low beam at your current course and speed

5. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness whilst driving?

By driving faster to shorten your journey and arrive home early.
Black coffee is the solution for all problems.
A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.
By having adequate rest before driving and making rest and refreshment breaks during your journey.

6. What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.
Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.
The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).

7. When a driver approaches a narrow bridge, he should:

Cross the bridge as quickly as possible, to allow vehicles coming from the opposite direction to pass it without delays.
Slow down while approaching and crossing the bridge.
Stop before the bridge for safety reasons and then cross it quickly.
Drive faster only while approaching the bridge, and drive slowly on the bridge – in order to enhance safety.

8. Is a policeman permitted to demand of a vehicle driver to perform a “Breathalyzer test”?

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform an “alcohol test”, except under a court order.
Yes, a policeman may ask a driver to perform a "Breathalyzer test" at any time.
No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform any type of tests, except for an alcohol breath test.
Yes, but only if the policeman reasonably suspects that the vehicle driver’s health condition is not well.

9. 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.

10. Is it permitted to repair a vehicle on the road?

Only if it close to a garage.
Only if the repair is related to the vehicle’s electricity system.
The type of repair is not important, as long as the vehicle is not left standing there for more than 12 hours.
Only a simple repair, provided that no inconvenience is caused to other road users, and the vehicle should not be left standing there for more than 24 hours.

11. “Reasonable speed” is a speed:

That is adjusted to the road conditions and circumstances and does not exceed the speed limit.
The speed limit on that road, under all circumstances.
That the vehicle passengers wish to drive at. The passengers are always right.
That is adjusted to the conditions and circumstances, and always exceeds speed limit.

12. What is a “pedestrian crossing”?

A part of the pavement that is marked for pedestrian crossing
A part of the road designated and marked for pedestrians to cross.
A part of the road edge that is marked for pedestrian crossing
A part of the road that is marked for pedestrian crossing, including the pavement

13. What is the most important principle when turning right in an intersection?

To start and to complete the turn close to the right edge of the road.
To stay away from the road’s right edge.
To turn as far as possible from the right sidewalk.
To enter and exit the intersection in a wide arc to the center of the roadway.

14. 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.

15. What is the correct way for pulling onto a “hard shoulder” which is lower than the road?

Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and quickly stopping after a very short distance.
Slowing down to a low speed and gradually moving onto the “hard shoulder”.
There is no "correct way": It is prohibited to pull onto a lower hard shoulder.
Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and then slowing down gradually.

16. What should a driver do when there’s a change in his health condition?

Report it to the Licensing Authority.
Report it to the Licensing Office if it is a result of a road accident only.
Report it immediately to the Ministry of Health.
Report about it to the Licensing Office within 20 days.

17. When driving on a narrow downhill road, you should give right of way to vehicles driving uphill in the following instances:

Only on an urban road.
Only if a dangerous descent sign is placed.
When the road section is too narrow to allow both vehicles to pass each other at the same time.
Only if the weight of the vehicle driving uphill is more than four tons.

18. According to the “point system”:

Only the traffic court is entitled to revoke a driver’s license.
Only a police officer is entitled to revoke a driver’s license and to require a driver to undergo examinations.
The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke a driver’s license.
The Licensing Authority is entitled to require a driver that incurred demerit points to undergo examinations, and it is also entitled to revoke his license.

19. What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.
If he doesn’t drive the vehicle, he bears no responsibility.
The vehicle owner is only held responsible if he is present in the vehicle while another person is driving it.
The vehicle owner is responsible for it even if the vehicle is stolen.

20. Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

The owner of the vehicle even if he is not the current driver.
The driver.
The person guiding the driver while he drives backwards.
Everybody near a vehicle that drives backwards.

21. 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.

22. How should a motorcyclist cross an oil slick on the road?

Continue driving fast.
Brake strongly with both brakes.
Drive straight without braking.
Drive straight, accelerate and cross the stain quickly.

23. 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.

24. What is the meaning of the following road marking (white broken line)?

Never drive on the left side of the line.
Two-way road.
The road’s direction or the line of a driving lane.
Overtaking is permitted at all times.

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25. Are the vehicles within the sharp curve positioned correctly?

Yes, all vehicles are keeping to the right as required in this sort of situation.
Both vehicles are not keeping eye contact between them as required.
The wide side-distance enables a third vehicle to enter between them.
You should enter a sharp curve when you are close to the middle of the roadway.

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26. What is the correct manner of making a right-turn?

From the right lane to the right lane of the road you enter While driving in a reasonable speed and without causing any disturbance or danger
In a wide arc, from the road's right to any lane of the road you enter
From any lane to the far right lane of the road you enter
On any type of road - after giving an appropriate signal.

27. How are you required to conduct yourself when a traffic light displays a green light but the intersection is blocked by vehicles?

It is prohibited to enter an intersection when the exit is blocked.
Cross the intersection as quickly as possible.
Follow the green light and enter the intersection.
Enter the intersection anyway.

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

Entry is permitted for driving-instruction vehicles during the course of a driving lesson..
No entry for driving-instruction vehicles during the course of a driving lesson.
No entry for new drivers.
Entry is only permitted for two-wheelers used for driving-instruction purposes.

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29. Under which conditions is it permitted to make a U-turn?

Making a U-turn is only allowed in a roadway that has at least three lanes.
It is permitted everywhere, but the turn must be made without any maneuvering.
When no traffic disturbance is caused and no passerby is at risk, provided that there is no road sign that prohibits making a U-turn.
A U-turn is permitted in an intersection only.

30. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?

Continue driving normally, while paying attention to the other vehicles in your direction of driving.
Slow down and allow vehicles to quickly bypass you from the left in order to merge into the left lane.
Drive on the right lane and prepare to move to the left lane as soon as the number of lanes increases.
Move to the left lane, because the right lane is about to terminate.

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