Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is an “Interchange”?

The area that is formed by the meeting of at least three roadways, at the same level.
A meeting of at least two roadways at the same level in a freeway.
A meeting point of roads at different levels, in which it is possible to drive and pass from one road to the other
A junction of roads at the same level in an urban area.

2. According to the traffic sign placed on the right, How would you conduct yourself on the road ahead?

Pay special attention to vehicles merging from the right.
Carefully merge with the vehicles driving on your left.
Give right of way to vehicles merging from the right.
Give right of way to the vehicles on the right turn.

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

From lane 5 to lane 3.
From lane 5 to lane 4.
From lane 6 to lane 4.
From lane 5 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

4. 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.

5. What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.
Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.
A Red Magen David Ambulance only.
Any Israel Police vehicle.

6. What is the imminent danger when a vehicle skids whilst driving?

Loss of steering ability and loss of control over the vehicle.
That the clutch and the driving wheels stop to function.
Heating and wear of the vehicle’s brakes.
Heating and wear of the vehicle’s tires.

7. Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

Yes, if the malfunction doesn’t involve the vehicle’s brake system
It is forbidden to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle that cannot be fully controlled
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s lighting system only
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s steering system only

8. How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the left only.
The “right-of-way” rules in such an exit are identical to those that apply to an intersection.
You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the right only.
Give right of way to any vehicles approaching the road you are entering and pedestrians on the pavement.

9. What should you do when the traffic sign in the picture appears before you?

Drive faster to prevent the car from shaking.
Adjust your speed to the road’s conditions. Don't ignore an uneven road..
You are driving on a mountain road. Drive in low gear.
Obey the instructions of Public Works Department employees.

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

Give right-of-way on a narrow road.
The number of lanes on the road is decreasing.
Careful! One-way traffic ahead.
Entrance to a single lane one-way road.

11. When would the following vehicles be able to continue driving?

Only when the barrier is completely opened and a green light is shown by the traffic light.
You should only refer to the barrier and not to the traffic light.
When the light in the traffic light changes to a steady yellow.
Immediately as the barrier starts to open and a flickering red light is shown by the traffic light.

12. In the illustration you can see a wide road. What number in the picture illustrates a Center reservation (divider)

13. What is the most important thing a motorcyclist should check before entering an intersection?

That no vehicle is driving in parallel to him at the same speed.
He should calculate the time needed to cross the intersection at his current speed.
In an intersection with traffic lights there is no need to check anything.
That the intersection is clear of traffic that might endanger him.

14. Is it permitted to load or unload passengers on a freeway (motorway)?

Only in day light.
Only for a public vehicle.
Yes, provided that the road edges are wide.
It is absolutely forbidden.

15. A “sidecar” is:

A motorcycle with three wheels that are aligned one after the other.
A vehicle connected to the side of another vehicle with a bar that is not longer than 2.5 meters.
A fixture assembled on a wheel and connected to a motorcycle from the side, for the purpose of carrying a person or freight.
A vehicle driving next to another vehicle at the same speed.

16. The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

Is additional to any other punishment that is imposed by a court of law on a driver that committed a traffic offense
Allows a police officer to disqualify a driver’s license following any traffic offense that is committed by the driver.
Can only be exercised by a court of law.
Is exercised only if no punishment was imposed on the driver by a court of law/

17. 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.

18. What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

He should continue driving without changing his speed and driving lane.
An overtaken vehicle should take no interest in the overtaking vehicle, and should continue driving normally.
Deviate as much as possible to the road’s edge, without changing his speed.
Stop at the side of the road and allow the traffic to pass him.

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

Give right-of-way to all vehicles.
Be alert, speed camera ahead.
A hazardous place for which a specific road sign was not designated.
Careful! dangerous descent.

20. How would you operate the motorcycle while crossing an oil slick on the road?

Lean backwards and improve braking by shifting the weight to the rear wheel.
Accelerate and cross the stain as quickly as possible an in a straight line.
Release the gas handle and the brakes and press the clutch handle.
Bend forward and improve steering by shifting the driver’s weight to the front wheel.

21. A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of thirty days:

When the driver endangers the life of a person on a pedestrian crossing
An arrest warrant was issued against the vehicle’s owner
When the driver committed an offence of holding a driver’s license that has been expired for more than ten days
When the passenger on the driver’s side did not wear a seatbelt

22. How should we behave whilst driving downhill?

Shift into a high gear and keep the clutch pedal pressed for greater safety.
Shift into neutral gear, in order to save fuel.
Shift into one of the drive gears and keep the clutch pedal pressed.
Whilst driving down hill we must make sure that one of the gears is engaged.

23. What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

Slow down and try to accustom yourself to the situation and complete your drive safely.
Slow down and rely on the ABS System.
Continue driving very carefully and use the parking brake.
Stop driving immediately and ensure that the vehicle is towed to a garage and checked there.

24. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Stop before the signpost.
Give right-of-way to vehicle traffic in the roundabout.
Prepare to stop your vehicle at the nearest junction.. Stopping at the junction is obligatory
Prepare to stop the vehicle in about 300 meters.

25. 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.

26. In the illustration you see a wide road. What number illustrates a hard shoulder. 103

27. 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.

28. Is it permitted to drive a passenger on a motorcycle while both his legs are on one side of the motorcycle?

Yes, but only while driving on a non-urban roadway.
No. It is only permitted to carry a passenger that sits astride the motorcycle.
Yes, but only while driving on a freeway.
Yes, but only while driving on an urban roadway.

29. Which road sign informs about a change in the number of road lanes?

30. What is the main problem a driver faces when he approaches an intersection?

Many tasks he needs to perform simultaneously, in a short period of time.
The speed limit changes in an intersection.
Part of the intersection is always designated for public transportation.
The driver’s main problem is how to cross the intersection quickly.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. What is an “Interchange”?

2. According to the traffic sign placed on the right, How would you conduct yourself on the road ahead?

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

4. What is the correct way for changing lanes?

5. What is a “security vehicle”?

6. What is the imminent danger when a vehicle skids whilst driving?

7. Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

8. How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

9. What should you do when the traffic sign in the picture appears before you?

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

11. When would the following vehicles be able to continue driving?

12. In the illustration you can see a wide road. What number in the picture illustrates a Center reservation (divider)

13. What is the most important thing a motorcyclist should check before entering an intersection?

14. Is it permitted to load or unload passengers on a freeway (motorway)?

15. A “sidecar” is:

16. The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

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

18. What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

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

20. How would you operate the motorcycle while crossing an oil slick on the road?

21. A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of thirty days:

22. How should we behave whilst driving downhill?

23. What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

24. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

25. Describe the following situation:

26. In the illustration you see a wide road. What number illustrates a hard shoulder. 103

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

28. Is it permitted to drive a passenger on a motorcycle while both his legs are on one side of the motorcycle?

29. Which road sign informs about a change in the number of road lanes?

30. What is the main problem a driver faces when he approaches an intersection?