Theory Exam - Meteoria

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

“Stop” sign ahead.
“Right-of-way” sign ahead.
Give right-of-way in the roundabout before you.
A distance of about 150 meters to an approaching roundabout.

2. A “new driver” that has not yet completed 2years or has not yet turned 21 years will not carry in a private passenger car:

More than one passenger besides himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.
Any passengers for as long as he is a “new driver”.
More than two passengers apart from himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.
More than four passengers besides himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.

3. While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

No force of nature affects the vehicle while it is braking or slowing down.
The force of inertia, i.e. the force which causes the vehicle to continue moving.
The centrifugal force, i.e. the force applied on the vehicle when it is turning.
The lift force, i.e. the force that pulls the vehicle upwards.

4. When we want to verify that the vehicle’s tire air pressure is correct:

We should take the vehicle to a licensed garage, which is the only place allowed to check tire air pressure.
We check the air pressure with a tire pressure gauge.
It is enough to just look at the tires.
We should take the vehicle to a licensed tire repairman, which is the only one allowed to check tire air pressure.

5. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

You should stop before the railway crossing until the train passes.
If the train is far, you should quickly cross the rails.
You should accelerate and cross the rails before the train arrives, in a careful and watchful manner.
You should carefully cross the rails, in any fitting speed.

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

No left turn for public vehicles only.
A turn at the nearest left or nearest right turn is not permitted.
No left or U-turn.
No left U-turn only.

7. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The cyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1), the vehicle you are driving (3).
The vehicle you are driving (3), the motorcyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1).
The vehicle that continues driving straight will go first into the intersection.
The blue vehicle (1), the motorcyclist (2), the vehicle you are driving (3).

8. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

Slow down and adjust the driving speed to allow him to control the vehicle – .
He should avoid driving on roads with side winds, or he should otherwise stop on the “hard shoulders” until the wind fades.
Turn on the fog lights and continue driving normally.
Drive faster to avoid the side wind.

9. How should you behave at the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

Enter the intersection. You have right of way in the intersection (3)
Give right of way to the private vehicle (1), and to the truck (2).
Give right of way to the private vehicle (1).
Allow the big vehicle to drive (2). Big vehicles always get right of way.

10. When the vehicle in front of you signals about its intention to turn left:

It is prohibited to pass the vehicle from its rights side.
You may overtake it from the left side only.
It is prohibited to pass it from either side.
It is permitted to pass the vehicle on its right side.

11. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.
Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.
Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.
Slow down and become more alert.

12. The following road sign remains valid until:

Until the nearest intersection or until an urban area entry sign.
An “end of urban road” sign.
A road sign that cancels it.
Until the nearest intersection with traffic lights.

13. 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.

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

Entry for bicycles only.
No entry for bicycles.
No entry for bicycles and motorcycles.
No entry for four-wheeled motor vehicles.

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

You are approaching a train station.
Level-crossing with train traffic in both directions.
Careful! railway barrier.
Level crossing, more than one track.

16. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

Quick wear of the clutch and of the gearbox.
When the braking forces or the vehicle's inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.
Excessive change of gears.
When the engine is worn out and cannot stabilize the vehicle.

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

Enter curve in high speed and exit it slowly.
Drive normally. The speed at the curve’s entry and exit is insignificant.
Reduce speed before entering the curve and gradually increase speed coming out of it.
Honk before entering the curve.

18. A policeman may stop a vehicle and have it checked:

After the vehicle involuntarily swerved from its lane.
Due to the level of pollution emitted from the vehicle’s engine.
If he wants to esure that the vehicle’s oil consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.
If he wants to ensure that the vehicle’s fuel consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.

19. The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

Is additional to any other punishment that is imposed by a court of law on a driver that committed a traffic offense
Allows a police officer to disqualify a driver’s license following any traffic offense that is committed by the driver.
Can only be exercised by a court of law.
Is exercised only if no punishment was imposed on the driver by a court of law/

20. 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).

21. What should a driver do when he intends to turn right?

The driver should honk and continue turning without any further note. The cyclist is the one that should be careful.
Take into account the chance that there will be a cyclist to his right during the turn, and take measures to avoid hitting him.
The driver should plan his turn according to the traffic rules, without taking note of the cyclist.
The driver should stop his vehicle before the turn and wait until the cyclist signals that he can pass.

22. What characterizes the following road?

It is a play street. You should adjust your speed appropriately, up to a maximum of 40 k.p.h.
The absence of pedestrians on the roadway; hence there is no risk of being surprised by them. All is in order.
It is an urban road with parked vehicles, and pedestrians might emerge from between the parked vehicles.
The roadway looks very wide and no surprises are expected.

23. What is the effect of driving at a high speed during an accident?

The driver’s response time is significantly shortened, and safety is enhanced.
High speed does not influence the outcome of the accident.
It causes greater force of collision and a more severe impact on humans and damage to property.
The driver’s response time is lengthened, and safety is thus enhanced.

24. Is it permitted, in an urban road, to stop, stand or park a vehicle on the roadway or on the hard shoulder?

It is prohibited in any case to park on the hard shoulder.
Yes, provided that the vehicle remains under supervision.
Yes, when it is not prohibited by law or by any road sign, and when traffic is not disturbed.
Yes, always.

25. What should a driver do when he approaches a road section on which oil was spilled?

Drive faster and avoid stepping on the brake pedal.
Slow down as moderately as possible, and avoid heavy l braking.
Move the wheel left and right intermittently while driving on the oil.
Continue driving normally, because the oil helps to increase tire-road friction.

26. Which of the following traffic signs instructs to pass a given place from its left side only?

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

End of overtaking restriction.
From here on parking is prohibited.
End of urban area.
Stopping and parking is permitted.

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

29. What is the maximum permitted distance for standing a vehicle parallel to the kerb?

seventy centimeters.
fifty centimeters.
forty centimeters.
sixty centimeters.

30. Apart from a driving instructor, who may escort a “new driver”?

Any holder of a valid driving license for the same class of vehicle, and aged at least 24 yrs old.
A holder of a driving license for the same class of vehicle for at least 3 years and aged at least 30 yrs old, or a holder of a license for at least 2 yrs and aged at least 35 yrs old.
Any person who has not been convicted for any traffic offence during the past two years.
A holder of a driving license for the same class of vehicle for at least 5 years and aged at least 24 yrs old, or a holder of a license for at least 3 yrs and aged at least 30 yrs old.

Theory Exam - Private Vehicles Exam (B)

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

2. A “new driver” that has not yet completed 2years or has not yet turned 21 years will not carry in a private passenger car:

3. While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

4. When we want to verify that the vehicle’s tire air pressure is correct:

5. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

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

7. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

8. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

9. How should you behave at the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

10. When the vehicle in front of you signals about its intention to turn left:

11. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

12. The following road sign remains valid until:

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

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

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

16. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

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

18. A policeman may stop a vehicle and have it checked:

19. The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

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

21. What should a driver do when he intends to turn right?

22. What characterizes the following road?

23. What is the effect of driving at a high speed during an accident?

24. Is it permitted, in an urban road, to stop, stand or park a vehicle on the roadway or on the hard shoulder?

25. What should a driver do when he approaches a road section on which oil was spilled?

26. Which of the following traffic signs instructs to pass a given place from its left side only?

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

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

29. What is the maximum permitted distance for standing a vehicle parallel to the kerb?

30. Apart from a driving instructor, who may escort a “new driver”?