Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When is it permitted to drive on a pavement?

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when one wants to cross it in order to enter/exit a yard or building.
It is absolutely prohibited to drive on the sidewalk.
It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when it is free of pedestrians.
It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when the road is blocked or obstructed

2. What is indicated by the following traffic sign?

Roundabout ahead.
Active fountain.
It is also permitted to drive against the direction of traffic.
The driver must make a U-turn.

3. Which vehicle may be used to transport school children?

Every public or private vehicle.
Only a vehicle defined as a public bus.
Every private or commercial vehicle with at least 8 seats.
A vehicle that was authorized to do so, as indicated in its registration documents.

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

Level crossing 300 meters ahead.
Direction and warning posts at the side of the road.
Guardrail marking.
Railway barrier ahead at a work-site

5. Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

No. Only instruction signs refer to the giving of right-of-way.
No. The sign belongs to the instruction signs group and is not, as far as right-of-way rules are concerned, obligatory.
Yes. You should give right-of-way to vehicle traffic on the road ahead.
No. This is a warning sign which doesn’t come to replace any right-of-way sign.

6. What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

A gap of thirty meters, in order to allow safe stoppage.
A gap of forty meters, in order to prevent an accident.
A gap of at least three seconds.
A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..

7. How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

Only by means of a “hands free device” that is installed in the vehicle and can be used without being held.
When the driver holds the phone with the right hand
Only by using earphones that are connected to both ears
It is absolutely forbidden to use a phone while driving

8. What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

It allows the driver to engage in other activities while driving straight.
It allows you to plan your drive according to the road’s condition and to avoid being surprised by other road users.
There are no advantages in looking far ahead. The important thing is what’s happening close to the vehicle.
It has no advantages. Only looking to the sides assists the driver.

9. How would you mark a vehicle that was forced to be left standing in the road?

Place a blinking flashlight to be seen to a distance of 30 meters.
Turn on the two front winkers.
Turn on the headlights during “light time”.
Place a warning triangle behind the vehicle that can be seen from at least 100mtrs.

10. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a two-way road?

You should continue driving according to size of the structure, post or closed area.
You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side
You should pass the place from its left side
You should pass on the right side, unless otherwise marked

11. 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.

12. While driving during “lighting up time” in a vehicle with an overall width of 220 cm, is it obligatory to turn-on the “Extremity“ side lights?

Yes.
No, the side lights are to be used for warning when the vehicle malfunctions and stands on the road.
Yes, but only from November 1st until March 31st of the following year
No, the side lights should only be turned-on while the vehicle is standing for any reason.

13. On a sharp curve, slow down:

When you exit the curve.
Straight after entering the curve.
All along the curve.
Before entering the curve.

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

Prepare for a possible braking, deviation or stopping due to falling rocks.
Dangerous descent, shift to low gear.
Stop and take another (alternative) road.
Drive faster to avoid falling rocks.

15. 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.

16. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

Slow down and adjust the driving speed to allow him to control the vehicle – .
He should avoid driving on roads with side winds, or he should otherwise stop on the “hard shoulders” until the wind fades.
Turn on the fog lights and continue driving normally.
Drive faster to avoid the side wind.

17. Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

Yes, when you drive in a bus lane.
Yes, when your driving speed is faster than that of the other vehicle.
Yes, when the other vehicle driving in front gives a right-turn signal.
Yes, when the other vehicle drives slowly.

18. 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

19. ?What road sign would be placed following sign 135 in the picture>

20. What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

That the foot brake is pressed, the parking brake secured, the gear handle is in Neutral (N) and the clutch is pressed (in automatic vehicles – Parking (P))
The parking brake is released, the gear handle is in first gear and the clutch is pressed.
The parking brake is released, the gear handle is on Neutral (in automatic vehicles – N) and the clutch is pressed.
The parking brake is secured, the gear handle is on first gear (in automatic vehicles – D) and the clutch is pressed.

21. Who is obliged to obey the “stop” sign in the following picture?

A driver wanting to make a left U-turn.
A driver wanting to turn left only.
A driver wanting to continue driving straight.
Any driver approaching an intersection.

22. When is a vehicle affected by centrifugal force?

While driving in a straight line, even when the road is horizontal.
While driving around curves and turns.
While driving straight in steep uphill climbs.
While driving straight in steep descents.

23. How is the required distance for overtaking determined?

It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaken vehicle and not of the overtaking one.
It depends on the driving speeds of the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles
It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaking vehicle and not of the overtaken one.
It corresponds to the speed limit in that road section.

24. When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

You should signal with the winker when you are 150 meters before the turn.
You should only signal before making right-hand and left-hand turns.
You should only signal when other passersby are near.
In such place and time that other road users can notice the given signal.

25. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

80 cm.
50 cm.
60 cm.
40 cm.

26. What are the terms for operating a taxi at the “Ben-Gurion” airport?

The taxi will only operate in coordination with the passenger in need of a ride, including relevant arrival and departure times.
Every taxi driver is permitted to transport passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport.
No permit is required for transporting passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport. Picking up time should be accurately coordinated in advance with passengers.
Only a taxi having a permit from the Licensing Authority can operate in the Ben-Gurion Airport, and only in accordance with the permit’s terms, including taxi stopping and parking.

27. Where is it permitted to park LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) fuelled vehicles?

In LPG-Vehicle permitted parking lots, according to the directions of the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
In regular parking lots designated for gasoline vehicles.
In parking lots designated for private passenger cars only.
In LPG-Vehicle permitted parking lots, according to the directions of the Vehicle’s importer.

28. On an inter-urban route service bus, who is designated to sit in the two front seats either side of the aisle?

Security personnel.
Parents riding with children under five years.
Soldiers in uniform only.
Handicapped and elderly people only.

29. What is the meaning of the following road sign (the yellow colored left arrow)?

It is permitted to drive to the right of the yellow line on the road.
Follow the direction of the yellow arrow only.
Public transportation vehicles are prohibited to pass the signpost on its left.
Only public transportation vehicles are permitted to pass the signpost on its left.

30. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

Drive in low gear, steep climb ahead.
Drive in high gear, to prevent engine overheating.
Slow down, drive in low gear and maintain the engine’s temperature.
Slow down and keep to the right of the roadway, due to the limited field of vision.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. When is it permitted to drive on a pavement?

2. What is indicated by the following traffic sign?

3. Which vehicle may be used to transport school children?

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

5. Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

6. What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

7. How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

8. What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

9. How would you mark a vehicle that was forced to be left standing in the road?

10. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a two-way road?

11. 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:

12. While driving during “lighting up time” in a vehicle with an overall width of 220 cm, is it obligatory to turn-on the “Extremity“ side lights?

13. On a sharp curve, slow down:

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

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

16. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

17. Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

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

19. ?What road sign would be placed following sign 135 in the picture>

20. What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

21. Who is obliged to obey the “stop” sign in the following picture?

22. When is a vehicle affected by centrifugal force?

23. How is the required distance for overtaking determined?

24. When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

25. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

26. What are the terms for operating a taxi at the “Ben-Gurion” airport?

27. Where is it permitted to park LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) fuelled vehicles?

28. On an inter-urban route service bus, who is designated to sit in the two front seats either side of the aisle?

29. What is the meaning of the following road sign (the yellow colored left arrow)?

30. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?