Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. For what reason do the following road signs have a different shape than other signs?

To enable pedestrians to notice road signs that are posted opposite their direction of walking.
Because these two road signs are less important than other signs.
To make them more recognisable to drivers, and so that they can also be seen and interpreted correctly even under poor visibility conditions.
Because these two road signs are more important than other signs.

2. What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

Any driving speed of a reasonable driver.
Any speed that is determined at the discretion of a reasonable driver.
Statutory speed, which takes account of the road condition, the surroundings and the traffic, and in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.
Any speed in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

3. Which of the following three vehicles is not in the correct lane, according to the traffic sign?

All three are driving according to the law.
The light (private) vehicle (1).
The fire-engine (2).
The purple pickup truck (3).

4. Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

The vehicle’s driver.
The vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle's owner.
The garage that treats the vehicle.

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

Beware! Dead spots.
Beware! Speed restriction bumps on the road ahead.
Beware ! Rough road.
Beware ! Obstacles on the road. .

6. What’s the correct manner for braking whilst riding a motorcycle?

The front and rear brakes should be operated together in order to slow-down and stop.
The rear brake should be operated and the engine used for slowing down.
Only the rear brake should be operated intermittently. The front brake should not be used.
The front and rear brakes should be operated intermittently.

7. What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

That the vehicle doesn't carry any hazardous material.
That he starts turning from the farthest right lane.
That the turn is not made before a hill on the road.
That he starts turning from the farthest left lane.

8. In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the stop line.
Within twenty meters before the stop line.
Within fifteen meters after the stop line.
Within twenty meters after the stop line.

9. According to the traffic sign that is placed at the bus station, parking at the bus station is permitted on Saturdays and holidays:

For private vehicles only.
For motorcycles only.
For slow vehicles only.
For commercial vehicles only.

10. Under what condition is it permitted to drive a motorcycle?

Wearing a standard helmet that is secured to the rider’s head and will not fall-off whist driving.
The motorcyclist should have a rescue kit in case of an accident.
The motorcyclist should ensure that the fuel tank is full and secured before beginning to drive.
The rider must wear a helmet, even if it is not secured to the rider’s head.

11. 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.

12. What might be the consequence of excessive brake use?

Overcooling of the brakes and increase of braking efficiency.
Overheating of the brakes and decrease of braking efficiency.
Excessive use of the brakes should cause no concern.
The power of the engine might be decreased and it might even stop working.

13. What is the meaning of the road sign?

Early warning to destinations before an Inter urban junction.
Early warning to destinations before a junction in an urban area.
Early warning to destination before leaving an Urban area.
Early warning to destinations before a motor –way (Freeway).

14. Which of the following traffic signs requires drivers to stop and give right-of-way to other approaching vehicles from either direction?

15. At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the pedestrian crossing and twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.
Within twenty meters before and after the pedestrian crossing.
On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters after it.
On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters before it.

16. What is the minimal gap that you should legally maintain from the vehicle in front of you?

The distance traveled in at least three second of driving (the 21…22…23 count system)
At least twenty two meters.
The distance traveled in two seconds of driving.
The distance traveled in one second of driving.

17. What are the permitted driving directions according to the traffic signs in the following intersection?

Straight and left for busses only.
Straight in the direction of the arrow only for non-public vehicles.
All vehicles approaching will continue in the direction of the arrow.
Straight, for public transport only.

18. The following road sign remains valid:

Until the nearest intersection or until a road sign that cancels it or until a “vehicle parking” sign.
Until a speed limit sign.
Until the nearest intersection with traffic lights.
Until a bus station sign.

19. Where would you stand your vehicle after being required to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

Across the canal that is adjacent to the road’s edge.
No more than 40cm from the road’s edge.
With its two left wheels on the road.
As far as possible from the edge of the road.

20. How is the required distance for overtaking determined?

It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaken vehicle and not of the overtaking one.
It depends on the driving speeds of the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles
It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaking vehicle and not of the overtaken one.
It corresponds to the speed limit in that road section.

21. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Whoever drives straight shall continue driving and make sure that vehicles approaching the straight roadway give him right-of-way.
Always stop before the intersection and give right-of-way to vehicles which come from the right and intend to turn left.
Give right-of-way according to the accepted right-of-way rules and to the traffic signs that are placed at the junction.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching the intersection from your front.

22. You are driving in vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles are you required to give right-of-way?

To the blue vehicle (1).
To the red vehicle (2).
To the red vehicle (2) first and then to the blue vehicle (1).
To neither of them: You have right-of-way over all the rest (3).

23. Traffic sign 424 remains valid until the following sign is posted:

24. What reason justifies an unexpected pull from the roadway into the “hard shoulder”?

Sudden appearance of an undesirable element in the driving lane.
When another vehicle stops in the opposite lane without giving an appropriate signal.
Ringing of the vehicle's cellular phone.
Technical malfunction in the vehicle’s air conditioning system.

25. A passenger is not permitted on a motorcycle unless:

A permit is given by the motorcycle’s manufacturer.
it is listed on the vehicle’s license .
He is listed in the insurance policy.
A permit is given by the vehicle’s importer.

26. Can a temporary sign, which is posted under the direction of a police officer, be regarded as a legitimate traffic sign?

No, it is not a legitimate traffic sign
Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign
Yes, it is regarded as a legitimate traffic sign
Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign

27. Why are you required to be more careful while driving after dark?

The duty of care only applies under conditions of fog and rain.
The duty of care applies only in case of blinding.
Because visibility (seeing and being seen) is limited.
You are not required to be extra cautious during the dark.

28. 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.

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

No entry for tractors.
Give right of way to tractors driving in this road section,
Beware! Work vehicles and tractors crossing.
Stop! Only agricultural vehicles are permitted to go through.

30. Wearing a seat belt as required:

Keeps the driver in an upright sitting position;
Reduces the extent of injury during an accident.
Keeps the driver alert.
Reduces the driver’s movement in his seat and prevents accidents.

Theory Exam - Motorcycles Exam (A)

1. For what reason do the following road signs have a different shape than other signs?

2. What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

3. Which of the following three vehicles is not in the correct lane, according to the traffic sign?

4. Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

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

6. What’s the correct manner for braking whilst riding a motorcycle?

7. What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

8. In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

9. According to the traffic sign that is placed at the bus station, parking at the bus station is permitted on Saturdays and holidays:

10. Under what condition is it permitted to drive a motorcycle?

11. What should a driver do when there’s a change in his health condition?

12. What might be the consequence of excessive brake use?

13. What is the meaning of the road sign?

14. Which of the following traffic signs requires drivers to stop and give right-of-way to other approaching vehicles from either direction?

15. At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

16. What is the minimal gap that you should legally maintain from the vehicle in front of you?

17. What are the permitted driving directions according to the traffic signs in the following intersection?

18. The following road sign remains valid:

19. Where would you stand your vehicle after being required to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

20. How is the required distance for overtaking determined?

21. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

22. You are driving in vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles are you required to give right-of-way?

23. Traffic sign 424 remains valid until the following sign is posted:

24. What reason justifies an unexpected pull from the roadway into the “hard shoulder”?

25. A passenger is not permitted on a motorcycle unless:

26. Can a temporary sign, which is posted under the direction of a police officer, be regarded as a legitimate traffic sign?

27. Why are you required to be more careful while driving after dark?

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

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

30. Wearing a seat belt as required: