Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. From which lane is it permitted to perform a U-turn to the left?

From a left-hand lane or from any other lane, provided that there is no road marking or road sign that prohibit turning from this lane.
Only from the left lane.
Only from a lane in which a straight (forward) arrow is marked on the roadway.
From the lane in which a straight (forward) arrow is marked, that is closest to the separation area.

2. Towing without a designated safety pin and without safety chains would cause:

Disengagement of the trailer from the towing vehicle.
Fracture of the towing pin.
Excessive wear of the towing shaft.
Faster and safer harnessing of the trailer.

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

Winding road in both directions at the next intersection.
Turn right or left.
No U-turn to the left.
Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right only.

4. Who is responsible for the proper functioning of the “speed governer” that is installed in the vehicle?

The owner of the transported freight.
The driver and the vehicle owner.
The owner of the freight office.
The owner that is stated in the vehicle’s registration document only.

5. What is the difference between the two signs?

Both signs belong to the group of obligatory signs and warn the driver of animals on the road.
Sign 146 warns of wild animals in the area. Sign 411 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed.
Both signs belong to the information group and warn the driver of animals on the road.
Sign 146 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed. 411 warns of wild animals on the road.

6. 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.

7. When driving behind a slow vehicle on a roadway while a continuous centre white line is marked to your left:

You are only permitted to overtake if the slow vehicle is a non-motor one.
You are permitted to overtake if the vehicle in front drives slow for a long time
You are permitted to overtake, unless a prohibitory sign is placed.
You are permitted to overtake, providing you do not cross the continuous centre line..

8. What does the following traffic sign symbolize?

Rest point for drivers.
KKL (Jewish National Fund) memorial
Camping site or night parking lot.
Archeological excavation site.

9. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.
To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.
The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.
To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

10. Who is responsible for keeping the vehicle roadworthy at all times?

The insurance company.
The vehicle’s manufacturer or importer.
The registered owner of the vehicle and the driver.
The Licensing Office.

11. What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?

Short distance reduces the field of vision and increases the risk in overtaking.
The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the safer is the deviation while overtaking.
The distance between vehicles has no effect on the safety of overtaking.
The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the shorter and safer is the overtaking distance.

12. When you are driving inside a tunnel which is marked with traffic sign 633:

You should turn on the front lights.
You should turn on the fog lights.
You are permitted to change lanes.
You are permitted to overtake other vehicles.

13. Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

When pedestrians are using a pedestrian crossing, they are not obliged to take account of drivers approaching the intersection.
Pedestrians are at no risk near an intersection.
An intersection is the most dangerous place on the roadway, as drivers take no sufficient note of pedestrians but only of traffic lights.
The safest place for pedestrians to cross is the pedestrian crossing next to the intersection, because drivers are obliged to slow down in the area of the intersection.

14. Define “own weight”:

The vehicle’s weight including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, excluding driver and freight.
The vehicle’s weight with freight and with the driver, including the weight of the all accessories plus fuel.
The vehicle’s volume including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, excluding driver and freight.
The vehicle’s weight including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, including driver and freight.

15. Are we permitted to ride or drive a vehicle when part of our body is sticking out of the vehicle?

It is forbidden, except on a motorbike.
It is only permitted for adult passengers.
Yes, when driving on dirt roads.
Yes, in a collector’s vehicle only.

16. What are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?

Late and sudden braking and the presence of elements that prevent traction on the road’s surface.
Roads with a high coefficient of friction.
Driver tiredness.
Tires that are not worn out cause vehicle skidding.

17. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

Temporary narrow passage ahead.
Tunnel ahead.
You may drive faster, because you reached the end of the tunnel.
Beware, big tunnel ahead.

18. Can the details specified in the bill of lading serve as proof of the freight’s weight?

Yes, the freight’s weight indication in the bill of lading serves as proof of the correct weight, within a margin of 20% above or below the indicated weight.
Yes.
No, the weight indicated in the bill of lading is not a final, solid and accepted fact.
Yes, but only for freights in a maximum weight of 10,000 kg.

19. Which types of vehicles must operate distress lights, or place a flashing yellow lamp, if forced to stand on a non-urban road during “light time”?

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg.
All vehicles, except for private vehicles and passenger transportation vehicles.
Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,000 kg and buses only.
All motor vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, buses and working vehicles.

20. How should one change lanes?

Signal with the winker and make a short diagonal deviation to the intended lane.
After checking and taking account of the position and speed of other vehicles in the intended lane.
Drive as close as possible to the desired lane, and when no vehicle drives behind you – signal with the winker and make a short diagonal deviation to the intended lane.
Deviate quickly and fearlessly in a short diagonal, and verify that you are signaling with the winker.

21. 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.

22. According to the “point system”:

Only the traffic court is entitled to revoke a driver’s license.
Only a police officer is entitled to revoke a driver’s license and to require a driver to undergo examinations.
The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke a driver’s license.
The Licensing Authority is entitled to require a driver that incurred demerit points to undergo examinations, and it is also entitled to revoke his license.

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

Avoid driving on the right lane.
Give right of way to all vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
Drive faster to cross this section quickly.
Continue driving in normal speed, you have right of way.

24. 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.

25. Is it permitted for any person, apart from the driver, to be inside a vehicle while being towed?

Passengers who were inside the car when it broke are allowed to stay inside.
No.
Yes, provided that they wear seat belts.
One accompanying person is allowed.

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

Stop and give right-of-way to traffic on the road that crosses ahead.
Stop for a moment and then continue driving.
Give right-of-way to traffic on the road that crosses ahead while road-works take place.
Stop! (Hand held road sign).Stop as long as the sign is held up.

27. Is it permitted to have an excessive cargo length from the front or from the rear of a vehicle with an overall permissible weight of more than 15,000kg?

It is allowed from the vehicle’s rear, and there is no length limit.
No, unless it is approved by a police officer.
Yes, along the vehicle’s width only, and provided that a “Warning, wide cargo” sign is placed.
Yes, provided that the cargo is one length unit and that the excessive length is up to one third of the loading platform.

28. What is the all up weight of a vehicle that is required to have a braking system check at least once every half a year?

16,000 kg or more.
8,000 kg or more.
10,000 kg or more.
12,000 kg or more.

29. 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.

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

Road for motor vehicles only.
You have right of way in the road that crosses.
No through road (cul-de-sac) to your right.
Special entrance to schools or kindergartens.

Theory Exam - Heavy Trucks Exam (C)

1. From which lane is it permitted to perform a U-turn to the left?

2. Towing without a designated safety pin and without safety chains would cause:

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

4. Who is responsible for the proper functioning of the “speed governer” that is installed in the vehicle?

5. What is the difference between the two signs?

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

7. When driving behind a slow vehicle on a roadway while a continuous centre white line is marked to your left:

8. What does the following traffic sign symbolize?

9. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

10. Who is responsible for keeping the vehicle roadworthy at all times?

11. What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?

12. When you are driving inside a tunnel which is marked with traffic sign 633:

13. Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

14. Define “own weight”:

15. Are we permitted to ride or drive a vehicle when part of our body is sticking out of the vehicle?

16. What are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?

17. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

18. Can the details specified in the bill of lading serve as proof of the freight’s weight?

19. Which types of vehicles must operate distress lights, or place a flashing yellow lamp, if forced to stand on a non-urban road during “light time”?

20. How should one change lanes?

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

22. According to the “point system”:

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

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

25. Is it permitted for any person, apart from the driver, to be inside a vehicle while being towed?

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

27. Is it permitted to have an excessive cargo length from the front or from the rear of a vehicle with an overall permissible weight of more than 15,000kg?

28. What is the all up weight of a vehicle that is required to have a braking system check at least once every half a year?

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

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