Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. How would you conduct yourself according to the picture:

Drive faster and move to the left lane.
The pedestrian is not using a pedestrian crossing. Signal to him in whichever way to clear the roadway.
Honk loudly to the pedestrian so that he clears the roadway quickly.
Slow down and even stop if necessary to allow the pedestrian to cross the road.

2. What are you required to ensure, among other things, before lifting the car in order to change a wheel?

That the handbrake is released until the wheel is taken off and a new wheel is installed.
That the handbrake is released throughout the change of the wheels.
That the car will not move.
There is no connection between the hand (parking) brake and the need to change a wheel.

3. In case of a driver incurring 36 demerit points or more:

The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke his license based on the point system.
Only a court of law is allowed and authorized to revoke his license.
The Licensing Authority shall revoke his driver’s license for a period of three months and he will be required to undergo a theory exam..
The Licensing Authority may recommend a court of law to permanently revoke his license

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

Pick-up station. No stopping of commercial vehicles.
Parking for soldier transportation vehicles.
Soldier pick-up station. Only military vehicles are permitted to stop.
Pick-up station for soldiers. Picking up or letting down only (waiting at the station is prohibited).

5. What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.
It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.
The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.
It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

6. When is it lawfully required to perform a vehicle license test?

Every two years, for all vehicle types.
Every two years for commercial vehicles and every year for motorcycles.
Every two years for all types of private passenger vehicles, without any restriction on the vehicle’s age.
Every year or any other lawfully defined period.

7. 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”.

8. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

You are not preventing other vehicles from overtaking
There is no advantage in keeping to the right side while driving.
It is easier to see the incoming traffic from your opposite direction.
It allows an increased response time while overtaking.

9. Under what conditions can a person be denied the right to obtain or renew his driver’s license?

If the applicant for a driver’s license is illiterate.
If he served a prison term of one year due to drunk driving prior to the submission of his license application.
If he is a new immigrant from a country which doesn’t have customary traffic rules.
If he is disqualified from driving or if he suffers from health problems which might endanger himself or others..

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

Approx. 100 meters to railway crossing.
Approx. 300 meters to railway crossing.
Approx. 30 meters to railway crossing.
Approx. 150 meters to railway crossing.

11. 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.

12. When is it permitted to use floodlights?

Only when the vehicle stops, provided that they are not directed at another vehicle or along the length of the road.
For security purposes only and during “light time”.
Only by a security vehicle during fence patrol.
It is forbidden to use floodlights on the road, except for fire fighting vehicles.

13. Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

The speed limit in that road section.
The vehicle’s speed, considering traffic condition, road condition and visibility.
When driving uphill, there is no consideration whether to shift to higher or lower gear.
The only affecting factor is the cumulative driving distance.

14. What is a “breathalyzer test”?

A test of exhaled air by means of a device that provides information about a person’s blood alcohol level.
A stress test measuring the air quantity that enters the driver’s lungs while driving.
A test in which a person exhales into a device that gives information about his lung volume.
A test performed for new-driver applicants by a family doctor, at the requirement of the Licensing Authority.

15. You are driving in the left lane of a one-way road. The driver in the right lane before you slowed down due to a pedestrian crossing the road from right to left. You are close to the pedestrian crossing, and therefore:

You should accelerate and quickly pass the crossing before the pedestrian arrives.
Use the horn to warn the passenger and quickly pass before him.
Continue driving normally; the pedestrian should make sure not to do anything risky and not to disturb you.
You should slow down and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing.

16. Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?

A work vehicle or a tractor.
A vehicle engaged in selling fruits and vegetables to passersby.
A vehicle engaged in public works and an I.D.F vehicle - for the purpose of fulfilling their duties.
A towing vehicle and a trailer, a truck tractor and a semi-trailer, with a maximum width of three meters.

17. What action can be taken by a policeman when he finds that a commercial vehicle has an excessive cargo weight?

Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 90 days.
Order the driver to go back immediately to the cargo loading point and unload all the cargo he carries.
Bring the vehicle’s owner to the nearest Licensing Office and revoke his driver’s license for a period of 30 days.
Give the driver a notice that his vehicle is taken off the road for a period of 30 days.

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

Cab rank; no stopping and parking of other vehicles, except for unloading passengers.
Pick-up stop; no stopping and parking of other vehicles.
No stopping and parking for any vehicle within a distance of 20 meters.
Route service station for special cabs and busses.

19. When is it permitted to turn on the fog lights?

Only in the dark.
Only in a condition of pouring rain, fog or snow.
Only during the winter.
Whenever the driver deems it fit.

20. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

Start overtaking only when the road is clear in a sufficient distance, and verify while overtaking that the road is still clear.
Overtake only when a sign permitting overtaking is placed.
Overtake in a speed that exceeds speed limit, in order to clear the road way.
Always overtake at a slow speed and with patience.

21. 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.

22. Which of the vehicles displayed in the picture is not parked correctly?

The vehicle parked while the pedestrian crossing is behind it.
Both of them are not lawfully parked.
The vehicle park before the pedestrian crossing
Both vehicles are lawfully parked.

23. According to the picture, who of those involved should take measures to prevent an accident?

The vehicle and the pedestrian are far from each other; hence no measures should be taken.
The pedestrian should stop and allow the vehicle to continue driving.
The driver should slow down and even stop if necessary.
The pedestrian should walk faster and finish crossing.

24. According to the following picture you are obliged to:

Stop.
Slow down.
Accelerate.
Honk.

25. How should oversize freight be marked from the vehicle’s front or rear sides?

It is not obligatory to mark oversize freight from the vehicle’s front, and the oversize freight from the rear shall be marked with a glittering red triangle.
Oversize freight from the vehicle’s front or rear that exceeds by more than 150cm should be marked with 2 glittering red triangles from each side.
The freight shall be marked from its front with a red triangle, and from its rear with a white triangle.
The freight shall be marked from its front with white light reflecting triangle, and from its rear with a white triangle with red light-reflecting margins.

26. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

The only important condition is that it is permitted to stop on the “hard shoulder”.
That the hard shoulder and the road are in the same height and that the hard shoulder is wide enough.
That the hard shoulder is paved with asphalt or concrete.
That there are no color markings on the hard shoulder.

27. The law requires a trailer with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg to have:

An "additional license plate" to be installed on the trailer's rear.
License plates which are twice the size of regular plates.
A trailer in such a weight doesn't require license plates at all.
An "additional license plate" to be installed on the trailer's front.

28. “The law doesn’t prohibit driving under the influence of (prohibited) intoxicating drugs”:

Correct, since the law doesn’t prohibit the use of intoxicating drugs.
Incorrect. The law explicitly mentions that it is prohibited to drive under the influence of a certain quantity of intoxicating drugs in the driver’s blood.
Incorrect. It is explicitly prohibited by the law to drive under the influence of intoxicating drugs.
Correct. The law only prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol.

29. What is the maximum permitted freight height during bulk transportation?

The freight should be one meter lower than the height of the wall, to prevent freight dispersion over the road.
The freight’s height is not important as long as it is covered according to regulations.
The freight or any part of it should not be higher than the sides of the vehicle or ladders that were legally installed.
The freight’s height should not be more than 480 cm, and it should be covered.

30. Until where does the following road sign remain valid?

Until the next intersection.
Until a traffic sign that prohibits entry of vehicles with an all up weight of less than 10,000 kg.
Until the next traffic light.
Until a road sign that cancels it.

Theory Exam - Heavy Trucks Exam (C)

1. How would you conduct yourself according to the picture:

2. What are you required to ensure, among other things, before lifting the car in order to change a wheel?

3. In case of a driver incurring 36 demerit points or more:

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

5. What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

6. When is it lawfully required to perform a vehicle license test?

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

8. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

9. Under what conditions can a person be denied the right to obtain or renew his driver’s license?

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

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

12. When is it permitted to use floodlights?

13. Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

14. What is a “breathalyzer test”?

15. You are driving in the left lane of a one-way road. The driver in the right lane before you slowed down due to a pedestrian crossing the road from right to left. You are close to the pedestrian crossing, and therefore:

16. Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?

17. What action can be taken by a policeman when he finds that a commercial vehicle has an excessive cargo weight?

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

19. When is it permitted to turn on the fog lights?

20. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

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

22. Which of the vehicles displayed in the picture is not parked correctly?

23. According to the picture, who of those involved should take measures to prevent an accident?

24. According to the following picture you are obliged to:

25. How should oversize freight be marked from the vehicle’s front or rear sides?

26. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

27. The law requires a trailer with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg to have:

28. “The law doesn’t prohibit driving under the influence of (prohibited) intoxicating drugs”:

29. What is the maximum permitted freight height during bulk transportation?

30. Until where does the following road sign remain valid?