Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. In a roadway having at least two lanes in the same direction of driving, which of the following vehicles must enter an intersection from the right of the two lanes?

Commercial vehicles with an all-up weight of 10,000 kg or less.
Commercial vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 4,000 kg.
Motor commercial vehicles with an all-up weight of 6,000 kg or more.
Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 10,000 kg.

2. When there is a “no left turn” sign in an intersection:

It is permitted to make a U-turn when there is an arrow pointing to the right only.
It is permitted to make a U-turn from any lane.
It is permitted to make a U-turn when no traffic disturbance is caused and when the U-turn is not prohibited by any traffic sign or marking.
It is permitted to make a U-turn for private vehicles only.

3. 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.

4. What is the legal definition of a trailer?

A motor vehicle that is intended to be towed behind a motor vehicle.
A motorized trailer with a frontal part resting against the support surface of a towing vehicle.
A non-motorized vehicle that is intended to be towed behind a motor vehicle.
The legal definitions of a trailer and a semit-trailer are identical.

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

A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.
You should always stop at a distance of one meter before the level crossing.
Slow down and stop. Railway tracks 50 meters ahead.
Slow down and prepare to stop before the level crossing, if necessary.

6. When you are driving a truck down a steep descent:

Drive down on high gear and stop the vehicle every few kilometers.
Drive down on neutral gear and use the brakes according to need.
Drive in an appropriate low gear and make sure that the vehicle’s special deceleration mechanisms are operating.
The use of gears to brake the vehicle is of no significance.

7. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

Honk. Blink your headlights and continue driving.
Swerve to the opposite lane and continue driving normally.
Slow down and prepare to stop (2).
Block the silver vehicle’s driving lane and allow the red vehicle to get out.

8. Which vehicles are permitted to enter a freeway?

Only private motor vehicles.
Every motor and non-motor vehicle.
A motor vehicle which is permitted and capable of driving at the speed that is indicated on the road sign.
Every motor vehicle, except for heavy trucks which might disturb traffic due to their low speed.

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

Entry is permitted for all commercial motor vehicles that have an all up weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.
No entry for any vehicle that has an all up weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.
No entry only for commercial motor vehicles that have an all up weight which exceeds the weight indicated in the sign.
No entry only for public vehicles that have a lesser all up weight than what is indicated in the sign.

10. What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

Serve as an alternative to the service brakes (foot brake), in order to stop the vehicle when it is under imminent danger during an emergency.
Assist the parking brake (hand brake) while parking on a steep descent.
Balance the engine’s function and regulate the motor rotations,
To reduce the vehicle speed, without using the vehicle’s braking system, e.g. during a long descent.

11. What are we required to ensure before starting to drive?

That the fuel and oil types are those required for the proper operation of the vehicle.
That we can operate and use the vehicle proficiently.
That the vehicle has spare bulbs and fuses.
That the vehicle received all the treatment necessary for its current maintenance.

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. The auxiliary (parking/hand) brake may also be used:

To reduce wear and tear of the braking system.
As an emergency brake .
To prevent the vehicle from moving only.
To assist drivers while driving in reverse.

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

The number of a regional road.
The distance to the nearest roadway (in k.p.h).
The number of a freeway. (Motorway)
The distance to the nearest intersection (in k.p.h).

15. 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.

16. Under what conditions can a person drive a motor vehicle?

The driver must have a valid license for the same class of vehicle.
According to the conditions, laid down in the annual test.
The driver should be the registered owner or have legal control.
According to the conditions laid down in the Manufacturer’s manual.

17. The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment the driver eases off his step on the accelerator until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until he starts to apply the action he decided to take.
From the moment the driver steps on the brakes until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

18. What is the meaning of this sign?

Steep downhill slope about 2,500 meters ahead.
In 2,500 meters a steep uphill climb begins.
Steep downhill slope for 2,500 meters begins here.
The end of a 2,500-meters downhill slope section.

19. What is the function of the vehicle’s auxiliary (parking/hand) brake?

To secure the vehicle from moving or going downhill..
To assist the driver during a “hill start” only.
Its use prevents wear of the service brakes (foot brake)?
To enhance the braking force of the vehicle’s brakes.

20. Who is permitted to repair vehicle safety part failures?

Every driver having know-how and experience in the field of vehicle mechanics.
Every professional in any vehicle repair garage.
Every driver, as long as he follows the manufacturer’s manual.
A qualified mechanic at a licensed garage only.

21. Which traffic sign should appear after traffic sign 701?

22. Which changes in health condition must be reported to the Licensing Authority?

The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority, but only to the Ministry of Health
Any detection of the following conditions: heart disease or any limitation of the nervous system, bones, eye-sight and hearing
The driver doesn’t have to report anything to the Licensing Authority. The report shall be made by the treating physician of the driver
A driver doesn’t have to report about changes in his health, except in case of a neurological problem

23. Is a taxi permitted to stop and load or unload passengers within the limits of the following traffic sign?

Yes, but on an urban road only, and provided that no traffic disturbance is caused.
No.
No, except during the night.
Yes, when a “bus station” sign is placed.

24. A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

To vehicles approaching from his left only.
To vehicles driving fast.
To all approaching vehicles on the roadway, from all directions.
To vehicles approaching from his right only.

25. What is the correct way to stand or leave an over-210-centimeters-wide motor vehicle during “light time”?

The four indicator lights and the portable lamp should be turned on and a warning triangle should be placed.
The vehicle’s side and width projection light should be turned on, unless the road’s lighting is sufficient for observing the vehicle.
The vehicle’s side light should be turned on, and the portable lamp should be flickering.
There is no provision of law for this type of vehicle, but only for over-280-centimeters-wide vehicles.

26. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop anyway.
Always accelerate when entering the intersection, in order to avoid traffic disturbance.
Cross it safely.
Slow down and even stop if necessary in order to give right-of-way.

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

It is forbidden to turn left from the left lane.
You have right-of-way on the narrow road over opposite traffic.
Only driving forward is permitted.
Left lane reverts to turning left only.

28. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

Objects which might disturb or endanger passersby or their vehicles should not be placed or left on a road.
Objects that are left on a road should be cleared away within 12 hours.
It is allowed to leave objects, but the Ministry of Environmental Protection should be immediately informed about every object that is placed on a road.
It is allowed to leave any object on a road, provided that it is marked with a reflector during “light time”.

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

Enter the roundabout carefully since you have right-of-way.
Pay attention to traffic coming from your right within the roundabout.
Stop before entering the roundabout and cross it quickly.
Slow down before the roundabout.

30. Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

The vehicle’s treating garage.
The driver and the vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle’s driver.
The owner of the gas station that sold the fuel.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. In a roadway having at least two lanes in the same direction of driving, which of the following vehicles must enter an intersection from the right of the two lanes?

2. When there is a “no left turn” sign in an intersection:

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

4. What is the legal definition of a trailer?

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

6. When you are driving a truck down a steep descent:

7. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

8. Which vehicles are permitted to enter a freeway?

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

10. What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

11. What are we required to ensure before starting to drive?

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

13. The auxiliary (parking/hand) brake may also be used:

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

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

16. Under what conditions can a person drive a motor vehicle?

17. The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

18. What is the meaning of this sign?

19. What is the function of the vehicle’s auxiliary (parking/hand) brake?

20. Who is permitted to repair vehicle safety part failures?

21. Which traffic sign should appear after traffic sign 701?

22. Which changes in health condition must be reported to the Licensing Authority?

23. Is a taxi permitted to stop and load or unload passengers within the limits of the following traffic sign?

24. A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

25. What is the correct way to stand or leave an over-210-centimeters-wide motor vehicle during “light time”?

26. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

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

28. What does the law state regarding the placing or leaving of objects on a road?

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

30. Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?