Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. Which traffic sign marks the final warning before a level crossing?

3. Define “stop line”:

A line drawn on either full or half width across the road marking a stopping point for vehicles.
A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, in junctions with traffic lights only.
A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, before a railway crossing
A junction-line along the road, either full or partial, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop near a pavement

4. What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

Ease off the accelerator and shift to lower gear.
Check if there is a vehicle behind by glancing at the mirrors.
Step on the clutch pedal, to reduce the engine’s fuel consumption.
Signal and turn the wheel to the “hard shoulder”, to avoid rear-end collision.

5. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that continue driving straight.
No, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to public vehicles only.
No, you should only give right-of-way according to the lawful right-of-way rules or to the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that come from the right only.

6. When approaching a junction with no traffic signs and you wish to turn right, whilst another vehicle approaches the junction from your opposite direction, you should:

Continue driving carefully.
Stop and give right of way to the approaching vehicle.
Slow down and, if needed, stop and give right of way.
In any case, stop.

7. What is a “breathalyzer test”?

A test of exhaled air by means of a device that provides information about a person’s blood alcohol level.
A stress test measuring the air quantity that enters the driver’s lungs while driving.
A test in which a person exhales into a device that gives information about his lung volume.
A test performed for new-driver applicants by a family doctor, at the requirement of the Licensing Authority.

8. Define “to dip the lights”:

Turning off the high beam and turning on the fog lights
Changing the height of the parking beam
Reverting from low beam to high beam.
Reverting from high beam to low beam.

9. Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

Yes, provided that it is parked close to the sidewalk.
It is forbidden.
Yes - in a street with at least three lanes.
Yes - in a street that is wider than 8 meters.

10. How can you avoid collision according to the indications in the following picture?

Honk loudly and continuously.
Keep a proper distance from parked vehicles.
Stop and don’t continue driving.
Flash the high beam.

11. When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.
Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.
In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.
Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

12. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

The pedestrian crossing should be considered as two separate crossings only when a garden separates between them.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a separation area in regarded as one long crossing.
There is no difference between a divided and a non-divided pedestrian crossing. They are both regarded as one crossing.
A pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island shall be regarded as two separate pedestrian crossings.

13. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

The driver should not cross the separation line, but he is permitted to make a left U-turn.
The driver of the marked vehicle should drive on the right of the lines, and he is prohibited from crossing the continuous separation line.
The marked vehicle is permitted to cross the unbroken separation line.
The marked vehicle should drive on the left side of the unbroken line.

14. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

Through the braking of the front wheels only.
Through the pressure created between the engine and the clutch.
By turning the engine opposite to its normal direction of turning.
Through the friction between the brake disc and the brake pads.

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing and don’t try to overtake.
Overtaking is prohibited, from the signpost until after the level crossing.
Stop at a distance of one meter at least before the tracks and check whether another vehicle is trying to overtake you.
Drive faster and cross the railway tracks as quickly as possible. Complete the overtaking maneuver after the crossing.

16. Is it permitted to stand or park a vehicle on the sidewalk (pavement)?

No, except in a regulated place marked with a sign..
It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, it is permitted on an interlocking-stone-surface sidewalk.
Yes, it is permitted on a sidewalk with a minimum width of 3 meters.

17. What is a driver required to do after crossing a flooded road section?

Stop at the side of the road and wait until the braking system dries up completely.
Make a strong and sudden brake and check if the brakes are responding.
Drive slowly and press gently and intermittently on the brake pedal, to ensure that the brakes function properly.
Continue driving normally, because there is no connection between water and the braking system’s efficiency.

18. What is the speed limit in an area where the following road sign is placed (and no other road sign indicates otherwise)?

60 k.p.h.
50 k.p.h
30 k.p.h.
There is no speed limit.

19. Who is under obligation to be familiar with the traffic laws and obey them?

Only a pedestrian
Every road user.
Only a professional driver.
Only a driver.

20. What are you required to do when you see that the overtaking silver vehicle intends to return to the right lane?

Deviate to the left lane and overtake the vehicle in front.
Allow it to return safely and without disturbance.
Drive faster in the right lane and overtake the driver before he deviates to the right.
Honk to warn and deter the driver who deviates to the right.

21. What is the legal definition of “lighting up time”

The time period of natural lighting conditions, when there is no need to have the vehicle lights turned on
The night time or any other time of the day in which visibility conditions are poor due to weather conditions.
The time period in which the vehicle’s lights must be turned on while driving in a freeway
The night time period, between sunset and sunrise

22. Is it permitted to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass a road obstacle?

Yes. It is permitted to bypass the obstacle only through the sidewalk, if it is simpler.
Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk very carefully and in first gear.
No. It is prohibited to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass an obstacle.
Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk, but only if the roadway is in a bad condition.

23. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

It marks the line of the road’s edge, where curbstones are absent.
Driving is prohibited between the yellow lines.
Parking is allowed on the left side of the line, on a freeway.
Parking is allowed on the right side of the line, on a freeway.

24. Which of the following road signs permits U-turns only?

25. What does the law state as regards to a vehicle driver refusing to undergo a Breathalyzer test at the request of a policeman?

He shall not be allowed to continue holding a driver’s license without performing an alcohol test.
Actual revocation of his driver’s license for a period of at least five years.
Actual revocation of his driver’s license for a period of at least two years and a permanent suspended revocation.
He shall be considered a drunk driver.

26. How many passengers, besides the driver, is it permitted to carry on a motorcycle and a motorctcle with sidecar?

The number of passengers indicated in the driving license.
The number of passengers indicated in the motorcycle’s insurance policy.
The number of passengers approved by the Licensing Authority noted on the vehicle’s registration document.
As the number of seats suitable for additional riders.

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

Mountain road.
Road-works ahead.
Uneven road surface
Speed bumps ahead.

28. You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

To none of them. You have right-of-way on the straight road (3).
To the motorcyclist (1) and to the cyclist (2).
To the cyclist only (2).
To the motorcyclist only (1).

29. Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

Yes, provided that we take all the required precautions to avoid hitting children that might run into the roadway.
Yes, provided that we make warning honks during overtaking, before and while we pass the bus.
Overtaking is absolutely prohibited.
It is prohibited to overtake a bus which stops to load children.

30. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

It can drive the tiredness away completely.
Yes, for a long time.
Absolutely yes, and it is even better, on the long run, than taking a rest outside the vehicle.
Yes, for a short time.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

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

2. Which traffic sign marks the final warning before a level crossing?

3. Define “stop line”:

4. What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

5. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

6. When approaching a junction with no traffic signs and you wish to turn right, whilst another vehicle approaches the junction from your opposite direction, you should:

7. What is a “breathalyzer test”?

8. Define “to dip the lights”:

9. Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

10. How can you avoid collision according to the indications in the following picture?

11. When is it allowed to use the horn?

12. How should one refer to a pedestrian crossing that is divided by a traffic island?

13. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

14. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

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

16. Is it permitted to stand or park a vehicle on the sidewalk (pavement)?

17. What is a driver required to do after crossing a flooded road section?

18. What is the speed limit in an area where the following road sign is placed (and no other road sign indicates otherwise)?

19. Who is under obligation to be familiar with the traffic laws and obey them?

20. What are you required to do when you see that the overtaking silver vehicle intends to return to the right lane?

21. What is the legal definition of “lighting up time”

22. Is it permitted to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass a road obstacle?

23. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

24. Which of the following road signs permits U-turns only?

25. What does the law state as regards to a vehicle driver refusing to undergo a Breathalyzer test at the request of a policeman?

26. How many passengers, besides the driver, is it permitted to carry on a motorcycle and a motorctcle with sidecar?

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

28. You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

29. Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

30. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?