Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

The vehicle’s treating garage.
The driver and the vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle’s driver.
The owner of the gas station that sold the fuel.

2. When a white unbroken separation line is marked on the roadway, is it permitted to overtake a vehicle that is lawfully driving on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Yes, but provided that the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.
No, it is prohibited to overtake.
Yes, but provided that the overtaking vehicle doesn’t cross the unbroken white line with any of its wheels.
Yes, but only if the overtaking vehicle is slow.

3. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop anyway.
Always accelerate when entering the intersection, in order to avoid traffic disturbance.
Cross it safely.
Slow down and even stop if necessary in order to give right-of-way.

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4. On a single lane two-way road, when the lanes are divided by an unbroken separation line:

Stopping and parking are unrestricted, unless any appropriate road sign is placed.
Parking and stopping are prohibited, even on the “hard shoulder”.
Stopping and parking are permitted in parallel to the sidewalk only.
Stopping is permitted for buses only.

5. How can you reduce the effect of being blinded by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

By properly adjusting the headlights beam, and flickering to the driver in front.
By not looking into the blinding light, and by slowing down and driving on the right of the road.
By turning on the windshield wipers.
By adjusting the inside mirror to "night" position.

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 it permitted to make changes in the vehicle or driver’s documentation?

It is permitted only to highlight writings that were erased or made unclear over time
It is permitted only to add or change an address, in the main post office branch
It is permitted only to add the zip code of a residence address, in the main post office branch
No. Only the Licensing Authority is allowed to change details in these documents.

8. 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”.

9. When you are overtaking another vehicle on a two-lane two-way roadway:

Don’t worry: The overtaken vehicle should deviate to the right and allow you to overtake it easily.
You are commiting a traffic violation! This type of overtaking is illegal.
You take a risk of another vehicle appearing in the opposite lane.
This type of overtaking usually last 30 seconds.

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10. When are we required to keep a more-than-customary distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

When driving in low speed on an urban road.
When trucks or other heavy vehicles are in front of us.
Never: A distance of two seconds is always sufficient.
When visibility is poor, when driving on a slippery road or when we are tired.

11. Is a motorcyclist permitted to park in a bus station?

It is prohibited to park within a distance of 12 meters before the station and 15 meters after it.
Yes, if he parks the motorcycle on the sidewalk.
It is prohibited to park within the limits of a marked bus station.
Yes, if he parks the motorcycle in parallel to the sidewalk.

12. When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

When the accident’s impact is mild and the damage caused to the vehicle or to the property is not serious.
When a car assessor, which is recognized for this purpose by the police, is called.
When the incident is informed to the insurance company within the lawfully stated date and time.
When a policeman happens to arrive to the scene and is informed about the incident’s details.

13. What are we required to ensure before starting to drive?

That the fuel and oil types are those required for the proper operation of the vehicle.
That we can operate and use the vehicle proficiently.
That the vehicle has spare bulbs and fuses.
That the vehicle received all the treatment necessary for its current maintenance.

14. What would you do when driving at night and you are dazzled )blinded) by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

Slow down, keep to the right and look at the yellow line or at the right edge of the road.
Honk strongly to alert the other driver that he is blinding you.
Stop on the right of the road and turn on the parking lights until the blinding vehicle passes.
Turn on the high beam to improve your field of vision.

15. Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.
Yes, but on urban roads only.
Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.
No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

16. What does it mean when a yellow arrow pointing straight ahead is marked on the road?

All vehicles are permitted to drive straight, but right-of-way should be given to buses.
Every vehicle carrying at least six passengers is permitted to continue straight forward.
Only public vehicles are permitted to continue driving straight ahead at the coming intersection.
Private vehicles are permitted to carefully drive straight.

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17. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, for public transport only.
It is a square information sign.
It is a warning, instruction or prohibitory sign, which conveys a message that is not covered by the provisions of the road sign table.
It is an unofficial road sign, which conveys various optional guidances.

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18. 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

19. When visibility conditions are impaired:

Stay close to the vehicle in front, to be assisted by its lights.
Keep to the right of the road and drive faster until visibility conditions improve.
Drive slower and maintain a wider gap from the vehicle in front.
Maintain normal speed, but remain constantly alert in case an emergency brake is required.

20. A certain restriction is shown in the following picture. What is the reason for the restriction?

Overtaking is restricted due to limited field of vision.
Overtaking is restricted due to speed limit.
Overtaking is restricted for commercial vehicles only, due to traffic congestion.
The restriction is within the speed limit.

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

No overtaking for buses
No overtaking of private vehicles.
No overtaking for commercial vehicles.
End of road section with an overtaking restriction.

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22. When you are driving behind another vehicle:

While driving uphill – keep a small distance; while driving downhill – keep double distance.
Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, to prevent an accident.
Keep a smaller distance from the vehicle in front of you.
Keep a larger distance from the vehicle in front of you only when a “general danger” road sign is placed.

23. The risk of skidding on a wet road is greater:

The slower you drive.
The faster you drive.
The risk of skidding on a wet road is identical to the risk of skidding on a dry road.
The newer are the tires.

24. How should you conduct yourself when detecting an oily and slippery area on the roadway while making a turn?

You should always try to straighten the motorcycle as much as possible, even if you swerve from your lane as a result.
Brake sharply with both brakes and avoid brake-lock.
Accelerate to improve the road grip of the tires.
You should brake sharply even after entering the slippery area. At such a situation you have nothing to lose.

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

First aid station.
Old age home.
Five star hotel
Hospital.

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26. According to the following picture, is it permitted to deviate to the opposite lane?

Yes, the driver already looked at the mirror and nobody came behind him.
Yes, you can deviate to the opposite lane after glancing at the mirror, because no one drives behind.
Yes, if the winker is turned on, there is no need to glance at the mirror.
No, due to the double continuous separation line on the roadway.

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

210
212
303
209

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28. When driving behind a slow vehicle on a roadway while a continuous centre white line is marked to your left:

You are only permitted to overtake if the slow vehicle is a non-motor one.
You are permitted to overtake if the vehicle in front drives slow for a long time
You are permitted to overtake, unless a prohibitory sign is placed.
You are permitted to overtake, providing you do not cross the continuous centre line..

29. Which of the following signs means: Barrier before a level crossing?

404
403
113
511

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

You may pass the marked place from either its right or left.
Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right.
No right or left turn.
It is prohibited to drive forward.

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