Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Which of the following traffic signs requires drivers to stop and give right-of-way to other approaching vehicles from either direction?

2. What is a driver required to do when one of his two headlights malfunctions during “light time”?

He must stop. It is forbidden to continue driving.
He should keep driving. It is permitted to continue driving slowly until the nearest garage.
It is forbidden to continue driving only if the high beam malfunctions.
It is forbidden to continue driving only if the low beam malfunctions.

3. Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.
It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.
Provided that they comply with the new European standard.
Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

4. What does the following road marking (double yellow broken line) indicate?

Bicycle lane.
Separation between the roadway and its “hard shoulder”.
Road works in place.
Public transport lane.

5. If traffic sign 118 is placed at an intersection, which sign should be placed about 150 meters before the intersection?

6. What is a driver required to do when approaching the following traffic sign?

Slow down before the intersection and proceed in the directions indicated by the Chevrons in the sign only.
Slow down in the place where road works take place and continue driving.
Stop before the sign and turn right or left.
Overtake the sign from left or right and continue driving.

7. What is a bus driver obliged to do once he reaches his final destination?

Once the destination stop is announced he is permitted to leave the bus immediately, .without waiting.
He should stay on the bus until the last passenger comes off.
He may leave the bus, provided that he leaves the air-conditioning on.
He should leave the bus straight after shutting off the engine.

8. What is the correct sentence?

The braking distance is always longer than the reaction distance.
The reaction distance is always longer than the braking distance.
The braking distance is always longer that the stopping distance.
The stopping distance is always longer than the braking distance.

9. When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

When the driver approaches speed limit.
Before completing an overtaking maneuver in a two-way road.
Reduction of speed is required when there is imminent danger to life or property.
When the driver is tired.

10. When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle speed retarders?

When driving in a road section before which a “hairpin curve” sign is placed.
When driving in a road section before which a “danger of sliding” sign is placed.
When driving in a road section where a “dangerous descent” sign is placed.
When driving in a road section before which a “sharp curve” sign is placed.

11. Parking at a bus stop

Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for commercial vehicles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for all types of vehicles.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for private vehicles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for motorcycles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.

12. 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.

13. When a public vehicle lets off passengers - is it regarded as stopping?

At first it is regarded as stopping and later on as parking.
Yes, it is regarded as stopping.
No, it is not regarded as stopping.
No, it is regarded as parking.

14. Whilst driving, it is permitted to take one hand off the wheel for the following purpose only:

Receiving a mobile phone call.
Change gears.
Reading or sending an SMS Message.
Adjusting the passenger seat besides the driver.

15. Is the Authority permitted to suspend a taxi license?

No. The Authority is not permitted to suspend any license.
Yes, if the license holder does not attend after being summoned by the Authority.
No, only a court of law is permitted to suspend a taxi license.
Yes. The Authority is permitted to do so, but only by force of a court order.

16. Which identifying details must be provided by a vehicle driver involved in a road accident with casualties?

His name. ID card number and telephone number,
If the vehicle’s number plates are intact and readable, there’s no need to provide any details.
His name, address, driver’s license number, vehicle’s registered number and name of vehicle’s owner.
Driver’s license number and vehicle’s registered number only.

17. What is a reasonable speed on a freeway(Motorway)?

A speed that takes into account traffic conditions, and that doesn’t exceed the permitted speed limit on that road.
In any case, not less that the allowed speed limit.
A speed that gives you maximum drive range, provided that it doesn’t exceed the speed limit.
At the driver’s discretion, provided that it doesn’t exceed the allowed speed limit.

18. What is the order of actions the driver needs to take before slowing down?

Step firmly on the brake pedal, to inform the driver behind you began to slow down.
Give a hand signal to the driver behind, glance at the mirror to see his response and slow down.
Turn your head backwards, step on the brake pedal to slow down and finally take a quick look at the mirrors.
Glance at the mirrors, ease off the accelerator pedal and use the brakes or gears.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of sixty days:

When the driver commits a traffic offence which doesn’t cause a road accident
When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of being responsible for causing injury or causing damage to property.
When the driver is caught speeding
When the driver commits a traffic offence in which a person is killed

22. What are you required to do when you see that the overtaking silver vehicle intends to return to the right lane?

Deviate to the left lane and overtake the vehicle in front.
Allow it to return safely and without disturbance.
Drive faster in the right lane and overtake the driver before he deviates to the right.
Honk to warn and deter the driver who deviates to the right.

23. The following picture shows a pavement. Which of the following sentences is correct?

Motorcycles are permitted to use the pavement instead of the road.
The pavement is designed for pedestrians only.
Private passenger vehicles are always permitted to park temporarily on the pavement, when there is no parking space on the road.
Bicyclists are permitted to ride on the pavement as well.

24. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Give right of way to the motorcycle only (2).
Give right of way to the motorcyclist (2) and to the yellow bus (1).
Give right of way to the yellow bus only (1).
Drive forward carefully. The other drivers (of vehicles 1 and 2) must yield.

25. Is it permitted to drive a heavy vehicle when the air pressure in the braking system is below the required minimum?

Yes, but only under permission of a policeman or an officer.
Yes, but only if the vehicle properly brakes.
Yes, if definitely no leak is detected.
No.

26. Which body authorizes and performs taxi license change of ownership?

The Licensing Authority.
The Controller of Road Transport.
The Public Transportation and Railway Authority.
There is no need for a license-conveyance permit, as it contradicts the freedom of occupation choice.

27. Which of the following traffic signs requires giving right of way in a roundabout?

28. What is the meaning of the following road marking (a continuous separation line)?

Separation area on a one-way roadway.
Separation between motor and non-motor vehicles.
Driving on the left of the line is prohibited.
Separation between a public transportation lane and other lanes.

29. In the illustration you see a wide road. What number illustrates a hard shoulder. 103

30. Which of the following vehicles must be equipped with a reverse-drive buzzer?

All commercial vehicles must be equipped with this buzzer.
Vehicles with an all up weight of 12,000 kg or less.
Vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.
Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all up weight of more than 15,000 kg, tractors and buses.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. Which of the following traffic signs requires drivers to stop and give right-of-way to other approaching vehicles from either direction?

2. What is a driver required to do when one of his two headlights malfunctions during “light time”?

3. Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

4. What does the following road marking (double yellow broken line) indicate?

5. If traffic sign 118 is placed at an intersection, which sign should be placed about 150 meters before the intersection?

6. What is a driver required to do when approaching the following traffic sign?

7. What is a bus driver obliged to do once he reaches his final destination?

8. What is the correct sentence?

9. When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

10. When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle speed retarders?

11. Parking at a bus stop

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

13. When a public vehicle lets off passengers - is it regarded as stopping?

14. Whilst driving, it is permitted to take one hand off the wheel for the following purpose only:

15. Is the Authority permitted to suspend a taxi license?

16. Which identifying details must be provided by a vehicle driver involved in a road accident with casualties?

17. What is a reasonable speed on a freeway(Motorway)?

18. What is the order of actions the driver needs to take before slowing down?

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

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

21. A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of sixty days:

22. What are you required to do when you see that the overtaking silver vehicle intends to return to the right lane?

23. The following picture shows a pavement. Which of the following sentences is correct?

24. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

25. Is it permitted to drive a heavy vehicle when the air pressure in the braking system is below the required minimum?

26. Which body authorizes and performs taxi license change of ownership?

27. Which of the following traffic signs requires giving right of way in a roundabout?

28. What is the meaning of the following road marking (a continuous separation line)?

29. In the illustration you see a wide road. What number illustrates a hard shoulder. 103

30. Which of the following vehicles must be equipped with a reverse-drive buzzer?