Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Who is allowed to drive against traffic in a one-way street?

It is prohibited, except for a security vehicle on duty, or in accordance with a policeman’s directions
It is allowed for cyclists only
It is unconditionally prohibited, even when a policeman directs otherwise
It is allowed on holidays, when traffic is light and no disturbance is caused

2. How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

Dirt might damage the safety systems.
A clean vehicle helps to improve the driver’s concentration and general feeling.
A dirty vehicle endangers and pollutes its close environment.
They impair the driver’s vision.

3. What is “wheel locking”?

Preventing the wheel from turning while releasing the screw nuts that hold it.
It is a device attached to one of the vehicle’s wheels, to prevent movement while parking on a very steep slope.
”Booting” one of the vehicle’s wheels by a certified authority.
The vehicle’s wheels stop turning as a result of strong and continuous braking.

4. When is it required to check the vehicle’s air polluting emissions?

Vehicles cause no pollution; hence there is no need to perform a check.
Once a month, in every garage specializing in car electronics only.
Once every half a year, at the treating garage.
In the vehicle’s annual test at a licensing facility.

5. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

Only security vehicles
Only private vehicles
Only vehicles with at least four passengers
Only bicycles and motorcycles

6. Who is held responsible for safety in a vehicle that drives in reverse?

The owner of the vehicle even if he is not the current driver.
The driver.
The person guiding the driver while he drives backwards.
Everybody near a vehicle that drives backwards.

7. How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

By taking the foot off the brake pedal without giving gas, in order to get the right speed.
By a sharp and quick pressure (“kick down”) on the accelerator, or by applying a designated electric switch.
By stepping firmly on the brake pedal.
By gradually stepping on the accelerator, until getting the desired result.

8. Which of the roads in the following illustration is a one-way road?

Street A and street C.
Street B and street C.
Only street C.
Street A.

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9. When you are standing with your vehicle before an intersection while the red light is on, and you notice a security vehicle behind you, with its siren on and its lights flashing:

You should get on the sidewalk (pavement) in order to clear the way for the security vehicle.
You are permitted to enter the intersection while the red light is on as well.
You are not allowed to enter the intersection while the red light is on.
You should enter the intersection while the red light is on.

10. In which cases are you obliged to slow down?

You are only obliged to slow down in case of busy traffic.
When encountering or overtaking an animal.
There is no obligation to slow down. There is an obligation to drive carefully.
You are obliged to slow down in an urban road only.

11. The speed limit for an commercial tractor (mule) on an inter-urban road is:

According to the manufacturer’s manual.
According to road conditions and traffic signs.
50 k.p.h.
40 k.p.h.

12. 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. .

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13. What are you required to do when the following traffic light is placed (and is flashing)?

Stop and do not continue driving until the blinking yellow light turns off.
Proceed carefully and allow pedestrians to cross the road safely.
Ignore it. It is intended for pedestrians only.
Always stop before a pedestrian crossing, even if no one is crossing.

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14. On a narrow roadway, when two vehicles from opposite directions cannot pass together at the same time:

Right of way is given to a vehicle transporting more than 8 passengers.
Whoever arrives first has right of way.
The faster vehicle has right of way.
Both vehicles must keep as much as possible to the right and even pull into the “hard shoulders”.

15. 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.

16. How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to cross the sidewalk (pavement)?

Stop always and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are come from the left and approaching the exit.
Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow pedestrians to cross safely.
Stop always and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the road.
The rule “first to come, first to go” applies to an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house. The pedestrians will wait.

17. When driving near a group of children, the driver is required to:

Slow down and, if needed, stop the vehicle.
Make a complete stop for as long as the children are close to the roadway.
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn them.
Continue driving in normal speed, if the group of children is accompanied by a teacher or a guide.

18. 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.

19. What is an “Interchange”?

The area that is formed by the meeting of at least three roadways, at the same level.
A meeting of at least two roadways at the same level in a freeway.
A meeting point of roads at different levels, in which it is possible to drive and pass from one road to the other
A junction of roads at the same level in an urban area.

20. It is prohibited to drive too close to the vehicle in front of you:

During the dark only.
Only when the weight of the vehicle in front is more than 4 tons.
On a steep descent and only after a “dangerous descent” sign.
Because it might brake suddenly.

21. Assuming that the vehicles in the following picture are functioning properly – Which traffic offence was committed according to the picture?

Standing and stopping between two lanes.
Not driving on the designated lane for your direction of driving.
Standing in a position that is unparallel to the separation area.
Standing and stopping on a traffic island and preventing the free flow of traffic.

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22. What is a driver required to do after driving through a puddle and dampening the brakes?

He shouldn’t do anything. There is no connection between water and the braking system.
Drive fast to dry the brakes.
Tow the vehicle to the nearest garage.
Drive very slowly until the brakes dry out and resume normal functioning.

23. Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?

Not under any condition
Yes, but only under a court certificate
Yes, if the driver doesn’t give his name and address or doesn’t present his license as required
Yes, only if the driver committed an offence that actually endangered road users

24. How would you conduct yourself in the following situation?

Honk and bypass the children as if you are overtaking a parked vehicle.
Slightly swerve to the right and bypass the children quickly.
Glance at the mirrors, slow down and stop if required..
Don’t disturb the children, you are driving in a play street.

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25. The shape of warning signs are:

Usually triangular with its top pointing upwards.
Almost always round.
Square or rectangle.
Usually triangular with its top pointing downwards.

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

Stay away from the right edge of the road.
Slow down as you may encounter cyclists crossingn the road ahead.
Drive on the left of the road to avoid endangering anybody.
You have right-of-way. You can continue driving fast.

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27. What is the function of the vehicle’s dashboard( Control panel)

To control and receive information from the vehicle’s different systems.
The dashboard regulates the engine systems, and prevents tire wear.
To serve as an additional security measure during frontal collisions.
To control the sound system in the driver’s compartment only.

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

Paint tests on the roadway.
It is permitted to park on the side of the road with the broken line.
An unbroken separation line is about to start.
It is only permitted to cross the lines if the broken lines are marked on the right side of the continuous line.

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29. 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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30. What is the problem in the following picture?

The bus cannot enter the bay and will disturb traffic when stopping.
The presence of the florist in the station makes the passengers’ stay in it more pleasant and it causes no problem.
The presence of the florist causes the bus to linger too much time in the station.
The flowers placed at the station block the view of the passengers waiting in it.

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