Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.
To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.
To prevent tire wear.
To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

2. During “light time”, when are you permitted to use the vehicle’s high beam?

Only on a freeway.
On a non-urban road, when driving within a row of vehicles.
On an urban road with street lights and on a non-urban road.
On an inter-urban roadway, when allowed by traffic conditions and there is no vehicle ahead of you.

3. Can a person drive a vehicle immediately after taking medications which have effect on his fitness to drive?

No, unless 4 hours pass from the time he takes the medication
Yes, if these medications do not affect his level of driving
No.
Yes, when the medication has a lasting harmful effect

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

Slow down and obey the instructions of the workers and of all the road signs in the area.
Drive carefully, rough road ahead.
Cross the place quickly without disturbing passersby.
Driving permit should be obtained from the operating contractor.

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5. How should one drive on a flooded road?

Drive fast on high gear.
Drive slowly in low gear.
Drive fast on low gear.
Drive slowly on high gear.

6. Under what conditions can a person drive a motor vehicle?

The driver must have a valid license for the same class of vehicle.
According to the conditions, laid down in the annual test.
The driver should be the registered owner or have legal control.
According to the conditions laid down in the Manufacturer’s manual.

7. When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

When driving backwards.
When entering a premises.
While searching for a parking spot.
When the vehicle is standing.

8. Are cyclists permitted to enter a road, when the following traffic sign is placed at the entrance to the road?

No.
Yes, in inter-urban roads.
Yes, in an urban road only.
Yes, always.

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9. 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.

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

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, provided that the sidewalk is wider than six meters.
Parking on the sidewalk is permitted for all vehicles, according to the sidewalk’s marking.
No parking on the sidewalk.
Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, according to the sidewalk’s marking, for private and commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 2,200 kg.

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11. What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

Use the engine’s braking power by shifting to a lower gear and make only partial use of the brakes
It is not recommended to drive in a sharp descent for a long time.
You should rely solely on the engine’s braking power.
You should step on the brake pedal firmly and continuously to maintain the desirable speed.

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

T-Intersection ahead.
Railway crossing.
Cross road.
Junction in a freeway.

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13. The lawful “point system for traffic offenses” is:

A system for issuing demerit points to drivers who are convicted of committing traffic offences once every five years.
A system for issuing demerit points to drivers who were convicted of committing offences against the traffic regulations.
A system through which courts are notified about vehicle improper functioning.
A system for registering convictions in criminal offences.

14. 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.

15. When are we not obligated to drive on the right hand side of the road?

When overtaking.
When turning right.
Before a roundabout.
When approaching an intersection.

16. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road conditions?

Stay in low gear while keeping to the right.
Turn on the high beam, because of the shadow on the roadway.
Enter the curve carefully and increase speed when going downhill.
Honk, because of the obstructed field of vision in the curve.

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17. 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).

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18. It is prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Anywhere, neither in urban roads nor in inter-urban roads.
In any type of road, except in urban two-lane roads.
When a “pedestrian crossing” blue sign is at place.
Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” road sign is placed.

19. How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

Stop completely for as long as the children are near the road.
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that the pavements are wide.
Slow down, be prepared to stop and even stop if necessary..
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn the children.

20. What is the correct sentence according to the following picture?

The road tanker driver doesn’t keep to the right of the roadway, even though he can not see the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
The road tanker driver is driving far from the “soft shoulders” and in this way avoids risks.
The marking on the roadway is not clear enough.
The road tanker driver is driving correctly in the middle of the road, so that he can see better the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

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21. Define “motor vehicle”:

A vehicle propelled by a diesel engine only
A vehicle propelled by a gasoline engine only.
A vehicle, propelled by any power or mechanical means.
A vehicle with at least two wheels.

22. 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.

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

Play street. No parking.
End of play street.
An area in which children are allowed to play when accompanied by an adult only.
Speed limit beyond this point is 30 k.p.h.

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24. What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.
The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.
A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle
Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

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25. Is it permitted to re- fuel a vehicle while its motor is running?

Absolutely not.
Yes, in case of self-fueling.
Yes, if the vehicle is equipped with a fire extinguisher.
Yes, when the vehicle stands next to a fire extinguishing station.

26. 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.

27. ?What road sign would be placed following sign 135 in the picture>

136
220
149
306

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28. Does drinking alcohol cause sleepiness?

Drinking alcohol causes sleepiness among young drivers only.
No.
Yes.
Only while driving during daytime.

29. What is a hybrid vehicle?

A vehicle which had two regular engines.
A vehicle which has an electric engine next to its regular engine.
A vehicle which has two electric engines instead of the regular engine.
A vehicle which has a solar engine (powered by the sun's energy) besides its regular engine.

30. What is the risk of driving a motorcycle while its kick-stand is down?

Damage would be caused to the roadway and other infrastructures.
The motorcycle would be unbalanced.
The kick-stand will hit the roadway and might cause the motorcycle to roll-over.
The kick-stand would wear out and cause the motorcycle to fall.

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