Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Explain the term “axle” in a vehicle:

Shaft or system of drive shafts running the width of the vehicle, on which the wheels are installed.
The drive shaft that transmits the rotary motion from the gearbox to the differential.
A line along the vehicle, from bumper to bumper, which runs parallel to the vehicle's longitudinal axis.
The back beam of the chassis, to which the towing pin of the truck tractor is connected.

2. How can you reduce the effect of being blinded by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

By properly adjusting the headlights beam, and flickering to the driver in front.
By not looking into the blinding light, and by slowing down and driving on the right of the road.
By turning on the windshield wipers.
By adjusting the inside mirror to "night" position.

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

Two-way traffic ahead.
Entrance to a one-way street.
Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right.
Drive straight ahead only.

4. Which road sign informs about a change in the number of road lanes?

5. You are driving vehicle no. 3. In what order will vehicles enter the following intersection?

The vehicle on the left will go first (2), the vehicle on the right will go next (1), and you will go last (3).
You go first (3), the vehicle on the left is next (2), and the vehicle on the right is last (1).
The vehicle on the right (1), you go next (3), and the vehicle on the left is last (2).
You go first (3), the vehicle on the right is next (1), and the vehicle on the left is last (2).

6. What safety measures should be taken before lifting the vehicle with a jack stand?

You should prevent vehicle movement (by putting on the hand brake and placing blocks under the wheels) and loosen wheel retaining/screw nuts.
You should verify that the vehicle stands on a straight and horizontal surface.
You should shift the gear handle to neutral and release the parking brake.
You should first lift the vehicle from another corner, to verify that the jack stand is functioning properly.

7. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

Use the horn for as long as you are passing him. It is important that he doesn't ignore you.
You are permitted, if it is necessary, to use the horn briefly before passing, .
During day light, turn on the vehicle’s parking lights.
If required, signal to him with the vehicle’s four direction indicators.

8. The traffic light in your direction of driving is green. To what are you required to pay attention when approaching it?

Ignore the handicap vehicle parked on the right.
Pay attention only to the light shown in the traffic light.
Approach and cross the intersection quickly.
The sudden appearance of pedestrians emerging from between the parked vehicles.

9. You step on the brake pedal and feel that the service brake (foot brake) is not working. What will you do?

Try to brake using the hand break.
Turn the stirring wheel quickly to the right to break by changing the direction of the wheels.
Use the horn and turn-on the lights to warn the driver in front of me.
Try to break by stepping on the clutch pedal.

10. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness while driving?

Have an adequate rest before driving and take rest breaks during the journey.
A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.
Drive slowly until the tiredness passes away.
Physical exercise will drive the tiredness away for many hours.

11. What are the “blind spots”?

Elements obstructing the driver’s rear view.
The areas around a vehicle in which its driver cannot notice other road users – neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors.
The area in front of the vehicle only in which the driver can spot pedestrians.
The area behind the vehicle only in which the driver cannot notice other vehicles - neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors or by any other means.

12. 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.

13. When are we not obligated to drive in the right lane?

Whilst overtaking another vehicle.
When another vehicle overtakes us from the left on a two-lane roadway.
When we pass another vehicle from its right side.
When another vehicle in front of us signals about its intention to start driving on the roadway’s left side.

14. According to the “point system”, when a driver incurs 12 to 22 points:

He shall be summoned to attend a corrective driving course and to undergo an exam.
He shall be required to undergo a medical check-up and a theory examination.
His driver’s license shall be revoked for a period of thirty days.
He shall be required to undergo a theory examination and his driver’s license shall be revoked.

15. Where inside a vehicle should the reflective traffic vest be placed?

In the trunk.
The law doesn’t refer to the vest’s holding place.
In the driver’s compartment, except for motorcycles.
Only on the driver’s seat rest.

16. In order to avoid hitting a vehicle that makes a sudden stop in front of you:

Keep your foot on the brake pedal so that you can also stop if needed.
Try to overtake it so it will be behind you.
Always keep sufficient distance from the vehicle in front .
Stop immediately upon noticing the brake lights of the vehicle in front, regardless of your distance from him.

17. It is prohibited to stop, park or stand a vehicle on or before a pedestrian crossing, within a distance of:

20 meters from the crossing.
15 meters from the crossing.
12 meters from the crossing.
24 meters from the crossing.

18. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.
Not stopping next to a “stop” sign before an intersection.
Not placing a warning triangle while his malfunctioning vehicle was left standing on the road.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

19. A warning triangle must be carried by:

Commercial vehicles only.
All motor vehicles, including trailers and semi-trailers, but excluding motorcycles.
Buses only.
Two-wheelers only.

20. How can you avoid collision according to the indications in the following picture?

Honk loudly and continuously.
Keep a proper distance from parked vehicles.
Stop and don’t continue driving.
Flash the high beam.

21. How can we avoid danger when we start driving and when we merge with traffic?

Danger can be prevented by turning on all the distress signals and warn other drivers while merging with traffic.
Danger can be prevented by driving diagonally and at a higher speed while merging with traffic.
By quickly entering the lane in which traffic is flowing.
By giving an appropriate signal with the winker, looking in all directions and waiting until no one is obstructed.before driving.

22. What law is applied to a driver of a hand propelled vehicle?

Only two-wheelers are allowed to be powered by persons who don’t have a driver’s license.
Same as that applying to a vehicle driver.
Only private passenger vehicles are allowed to be powered by persons who don’t have a driver’s license.
Only all-terrain vehicles are allowed to be powered by persons who don’t have a driver’s license.

23. Which sign denotes a lane for Cyclists only. Cycle in the direction of the arrow?

804.
821.
720.
802.

24. What is the maximum allowed speed in a “play street”?

10 KPH.
20 KPH.
40 KPH.
30 KPH.

25. What will be the result of moderate driving, without performing heavy engine accelerations?

Savings in the vehicle’s electricity consumption.
Engine fuel consumption savings.
Driving becomes longer than necessary.
Engine oil consumption savings.

26. What is the correct order of actions while reducing the vehicle’s speed?

Slowing down by stepping on the clutch pedal and shifting to higher gear.
Slowing down and shifting to lower gear.
The order of actions is of no importance during vehicle deceleration.
Shifting to lower gear and stepping on the clutch pedal.

27. In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.
In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).
When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.
No, the truck driver is not keeping to the right of the road and his position presents a risk to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

28. Under what terms is it permitted to transport hazardous materials?

The transportation should be approved by the Ministry of Internal Security.
The driver must have an adequate permit, and the vehicle must be new (less than four years).
A vehicle transporting a hazardous material must have a gasoline engine only.
The driver and the vehicle must have adequate permits to transport hazardous materials from the Licensing Authority.

29. When driving on a narrow downhill road, you should give right of way to vehicles driving uphill in the following instances:

Only on an urban road.
Only if a dangerous descent sign is placed.
When the road section is too narrow to allow both vehicles to pass each other at the same time.
Only if the weight of the vehicle driving uphill is more than four tons.

30. What system helps to stabilize the vehicle when it is skidding or in danger of rolling over?

The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System
The engine’s fuel consumption control system.
The signaling system.
The speed control system.

Theory Exam - Trucks Exam (C1)

1. Explain the term “axle” in a vehicle:

2. How can you reduce the effect of being blinded by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

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

4. Which road sign informs about a change in the number of road lanes?

5. You are driving vehicle no. 3. In what order will vehicles enter the following intersection?

6. What safety measures should be taken before lifting the vehicle with a jack stand?

7. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

8. The traffic light in your direction of driving is green. To what are you required to pay attention when approaching it?

9. You step on the brake pedal and feel that the service brake (foot brake) is not working. What will you do?

10. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness while driving?

11. What are the “blind spots”?

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

13. When are we not obligated to drive in the right lane?

14. According to the “point system”, when a driver incurs 12 to 22 points:

15. Where inside a vehicle should the reflective traffic vest be placed?

16. In order to avoid hitting a vehicle that makes a sudden stop in front of you:

17. It is prohibited to stop, park or stand a vehicle on or before a pedestrian crossing, within a distance of:

18. Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

19. A warning triangle must be carried by:

20. How can you avoid collision according to the indications in the following picture?

21. How can we avoid danger when we start driving and when we merge with traffic?

22. What law is applied to a driver of a hand propelled vehicle?

23. Which sign denotes a lane for Cyclists only. Cycle in the direction of the arrow?

24. What is the maximum allowed speed in a “play street”?

25. What will be the result of moderate driving, without performing heavy engine accelerations?

26. What is the correct order of actions while reducing the vehicle’s speed?

27. In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

28. Under what terms is it permitted to transport hazardous materials?

29. When driving on a narrow downhill road, you should give right of way to vehicles driving uphill in the following instances:

30. What system helps to stabilize the vehicle when it is skidding or in danger of rolling over?