Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Which of the following traffic signs means “pedestrians in the vicinity”?

2. What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.
To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.
To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.
To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

3. Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

The parking brake cannot be used as an emergency brake.
Because its handle or lever is not convenient to operate.
Because its life span is short and shouldn’t be wasted on regular braking.
Because the parking brake doesn’t work on all the wheels and it doesn’t have much power.

4. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands, and by driving at a similar speed to that of other vehicles on the road.
By driving reasonably and using the brakes in a gentle manner.
By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.
By turning the steering wheel right, to stabilize the vehicle.

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

No through road (cul-de sac) to your right.
Vehicle exit from a parking lot on the right.
Give right-of-way to incoming vehicles and to vehicles turning left.
Give right-of-way while making a right turn.

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

Drive faster when yellow light is displayed by the sign.
Always stop before the intersection with traffic lights.
Continue driving carefully and obey the traffic light.
Ignore this sign, as it obligates public vehicle drivers only.

7. In the following picture, the response of the drivers to the vehicle that comes out of parking is unclear. How is the truck driver required to respond to this situation?

Slow down and stop if necessary, to verify that the drivers in front of him conduct themselves safely.
Stop his vehicle and allow the other vehicle to continue driving.
Continue driving and ignore the other exiting vehicle, because the truck has right of passage.
Continue driving while honking continuously to alert about an approaching truck.

8. What is the proven and recommended method for keeping proper distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

Drive as similarly as possible to the drivers in the adjacent right and left lanes,.
The “two-second count” method.
Vehicle length and engine volume method.
Estimating a reasonable distance between yourself and the vehicle driving in front.

9. Which of the following traffic signs requires giving right of way in a roundabout?

10. 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.

11. What is the correct sentence?

The braking distance is always longer than the reaction distance.
The reaction distance is always longer than the braking distance.
The braking distance is always longer that the stopping distance.
The stopping distance is always longer than the braking distance.

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

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a manager of an authorized garage, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman, a car assessor or a driving examiner due to a malfunction of the vehicle or damage caused by an accident.
A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a driving examiner, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman when the driver commits a traffic offence

13. What will be the result of moderate driving, without performing heavy engine accelerations?

Savings in the vehicle’s electricity consumption.
Engine fuel consumption savings.
Driving becomes longer than necessary.
Engine oil consumption savings.

14. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

Objects which might disturb or endanger passersby or their vehicles should not be placed or left on a road.
Objects that are left on a road should be cleared away within 12 hours.
It is allowed to leave objects, but the Ministry of Environmental Protection should be immediately informed about every object that is placed on a road.
It is allowed to leave any object on a road, provided that it is marked with a reflector during “light time”.

15. 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.

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

Slow down and be ready to brake or turn to avoid the pedestrians in the vicinity.
Give right-of-way to traffic from the opposite direction.
Drive faster and cross the place quickly.
Honk continuously before the road sign.

17. What are the risks of driving continuously for many hours?

Engine power decreases, and that reduces the braking capacity.
Severe tiredness and a tendency to fall asleep.
A healthy driver faces no danger in driving continuously for many hours.
Heating and accelerated wear and tear of the front tires.

18. 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.

19. When a vehicle stops before a level crossing:

It is permitted to overtake it, unless there is an unbroken separation line,
It is permitted to overtake it, unless the roadway’s width is less than 6 meters.
It is forbidden to overtake it.
It is only permitted to overtake it in case of a level crossing with a barrier.

20. 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.

21. What should you do when approaching a railway crossing and a warning signal is given before you reached the crossing:

Stop and don’t continue driving.
Slow down only when a signaler turns on a warning signal.
Slow down only if you see an approaching train.
Ignore the signal and continue driving. You were there before the signal.

22. Define “path”:

Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.
A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.
Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.
A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.

23. It is prohibited to make a U-turn:

When he drives a vehicle longer than eight meters.
When the turn cannot be seen by a driver from any other direction.
When he is in a two-way roadway.
If a road sign prohibiting left turn is placed.

24. 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.

25. According to the picture, who of those involved should take measures to prevent an accident?

The vehicle and the pedestrian are far from each other; hence no measures should be taken.
The pedestrian should stop and allow the vehicle to continue driving.
The driver should slow down and even stop if necessary.
The pedestrian should walk faster and finish crossing.

26. 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.

27. When the motorcycle’s high beam malfunctions during a day drive:

It is permitted to drive until nightfall only.
It is prohibited by law to continue riding.
It is only permitted to drive on a properly lit urban road and at a slow speed.
It is only permitted to drive behind vehicles with properly functioning lights.

28. On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

Right of way is given to a vehicle transporting more than 8 passengers.
Whoever arrives first has right of way.
The faster vehicle has right of way.
Both vehicles must keep as much as possible to the right and even pull into the “hard shoulders”.

29. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

Honk. Blink your headlights and continue driving.
Swerve to the opposite lane and continue driving normally.
Slow down and prepare to stop (2).
Block the silver vehicle’s driving lane and allow the red vehicle to get out.

30. 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.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. Which of the following traffic signs means “pedestrians in the vicinity”?

2. What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

3. Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

4. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

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

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

7. In the following picture, the response of the drivers to the vehicle that comes out of parking is unclear. How is the truck driver required to respond to this situation?

8. What is the proven and recommended method for keeping proper distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

9. Which of the following traffic signs requires giving right of way in a roundabout?

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

11. What is the correct sentence?

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

13. What will be the result of moderate driving, without performing heavy engine accelerations?

14. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

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

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

17. What are the risks of driving continuously for many hours?

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

19. When a vehicle stops before a level crossing:

20. How would you drive on a wet road?

21. What should you do when approaching a railway crossing and a warning signal is given before you reached the crossing:

22. Define “path”:

23. It is prohibited to make a U-turn:

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

25. According to the picture, who of those involved should take measures to prevent an accident?

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

27. When the motorcycle’s high beam malfunctions during a day drive:

28. On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

29. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

30. What is a “security vehicle”?