Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Is a public minibus without passengers permitted to use a designated bus lane?

Yes.
Yes, but only on Saturdays and holidays.
No.
Dotted lines mark the approach of a separation line. The driver should move to the left lane before the beginning of the separation line.

2. 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.

3. When a white unbroken separation line is marked on the roadway, is it permitted to overtake a vehicle that is lawfully driving on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Yes, but provided that the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.
No, it is prohibited to overtake.
Yes, but provided that the overtaking vehicle doesn’t cross the unbroken white line with any of its wheels.
Yes, but only if the overtaking vehicle is slow.

4. Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

The measured pressure at the tips of the chassis connected springs.
The own weight of each vehicle axle, including the wheels installed on it.
The overall weight of all the wheels installed on one axle against the road.
The own weight of the rear axle that includes the differential system.

5. When are we not obligated to drive on the far right side of the right lane?

When turning right.
When approaching an intersection.
When turning left from a single-lane, two-way road.
Before a roundabout.

6. How does driving on the right side of the road affect drivers' field of vision?

Keeping to the right improves the field of vision of the drivers in the vehicles behind you.
Driving on the right reduces the view angle of those driving behind you.
There is no connection between driving on the right and the field of view.
The field of vision is not affected: A comfortable field of view can only be created by doubling the required distance between vehicles.

7. Is it permitted to smoke in a bus?

Yes – within the limits of urban roads only.
Yes – but only in the back of the bus.
No – and it is even obligatory to place a “no smoking” sign inside the bus.
Yes – but only when the air-conditioning system doesn’t work.

8. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands, and by driving at a similar speed to that of other vehicles on the road.
By driving reasonably and using the brakes in a gentle manner.
By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.
By turning the steering wheel right, to stabilize the vehicle.

9. What does the law state about carrying wheelchairs on taxis?

It is permitted, but the price for carrying a wheelchair is half the fare of a regular ride.
No fee is to be charged for carrying the wheelchair. However, a taxi driver is permitted to refuse carrying more than one wheelchair.
The Controller of Road Transport determines the price and terms for carrying wheelchairs.
The service station determines the terms and price for carrying wheelchairs.

10. If the roadway is marked with an unbroken separation line accompanied by a dotted line to its left:

An unbroken line with a dotted line to its left mark a separation area.
It is forbidden to cross these lines.
A dotted line may only appear on the right side of a white separation line.
It is permitted to cross the unbroken line for overtaking only.

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

Information sign: Entry of non-motor vehicles is prohibited in both directions.
No entry for all vehicles (one way street Oncoming traffic).
Warning sign: Entry of motor vehicles is prohibited in both directions.
Two-way street ahead.

12. What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

Signal with your left hand, as stated by law.
You may continue driving until the closest garage without giving signals - even where signaling is obligatory.
You may continue driving during “light time”. At any other time you may not.
Stop driving.

13. How should you make a left turn according to the following marking?

From each of the marked lanes.
Absolutely no turning left.
From the right lane only.
From the left lane in your direction of driving.

14. When a no stopping sign (433) is placed on the right side of a two-way highway:

Stopping is prohibited on both sides of the vehicle.
Stopping is prohibited on the right side of the roadway and on the hard shoulder.
Stopping is prohibited on the roadway only.
Stopping is prohibited on the hard shoulder only.

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

Narrow bridge. Give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
You have right-of-way on the narrow road.over oncoming traffic
One-way traffic ahead.
Driving backwards is prohibited.

16. What is the effect of driving at a high speed during an accident?

The driver’s response time is significantly shortened, and safety is enhanced.
High speed does not influence the outcome of the accident.
It causes greater force of collision and a more severe impact on humans and damage to property.
The driver’s response time is lengthened, and safety is thus enhanced.

17. What are the tedious driving conditions described in the following picture?

Wet road, poor visibility and heavy traffic.
Due to the weather conditions the traffic sign is not clear.
A camera is installed in the intersection; therefore it is not permitted to cross when the light is red.
The traffic congestion in the intersection does not oblige us to be overly careful.

18. According to the law, what is the maximum allowed length of the bus in the following picture?

13.5 meters.
18.5 meters.
11 meters.
12 meters.

19. A vehicle driver must slow down when he:

Overtakes on a two-way road.
Arrives to the beginning of a steep uphill climb.
Overtakes on a one-way road.
Drives down a steep or long descent.

20. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

Yes, but pnly in order to board passengers.
Yes, but only in order to drop passengers.
Yes, but only at the side of the road, for driver refreshment purposes.
No, except for stopping on the “hard shoulder” when the vehicle malfunctions and it is impossible to continue driving,

21. What should a driver do when the road has bumps and cracks?

Slow down and adjust his drving speed to the road’s conditions.
Drive faster and on the “hard shoulder”
Continue driving normally.
Drive as much as possible in the middle of the road.

22. What does the law state as regards to fueling a vehicle which carries more than 11 passengers?

It is allowed to fuel the vehicle, provided that a fire extinguisher is located close by.
It is forbidden to fuel the vehicle while passengers are still on board.
It is allowed to fuel the vehicle when it stands next to a fire extinguishing station.
It is allowed by means of self-fueling.

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

Cross the roundabout from its left.
The drivers inside the roundabout should yield when you enter it.
Roundabout ahead.
No right-of-way in the next square.

24. What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

The controller of the vehicle must not permit the vehicle’s driver to exceed statutory work hours.
The controller of the vehicle is not responsible for the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver. The driver is solely responsible for it.
The controller of the vehicle may, under the approval of the safety officer, instruct the driver to exceed statutory driving hours.
The controller of the vehicle is responsible, yet the safety officer of a vehicle fleet may adjust the work and rest hours to meet the requirements, regardless of the law.

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

Accelerate at the entry to the curve, and slow down within it and when coming out of it.
Slow down and keep to the right of the road, due to the limited field of vision.
Turn in a small radius and adjust your speed.
Turn in a bigger radius to maintain reasonable speed.

26. How should a driver conduct himself when noticing a “security vehicle”?

Slow down, divert to the road’s right edge and continue driving normally.
Divert his vehicle to the right, as close as possible to the road’s edge, give right-of-way and stop if necessary a distance from an intersection.
Mount the sidewalk and stop there.
Drive closely behind the security vehicle and keep a constant distance of two seconds from it.

27. 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.

28. What is the certified “authority” for issuing bus operation permits?

The district licensing authority.
The Israel Police Commissioner.
The Director of the Vehicle Department in the Ministry of Transportation.
The Inspector of Transport.

29. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The cyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1), the vehicle you are driving (3).
The vehicle you are driving (3), the motorcyclist (2), the blue vehicle (1).
The vehicle that continues driving straight will go first into the intersection.
The blue vehicle (1), the motorcyclist (2), the vehicle you are driving (3).

30. What are you always obliged to do while driving in reverse?

Drive in low gear, according to the road’s conditions, in a steep descent only.
Operate an external reverse-drive buzzer in all types of vehicles, including private cars.
Place a person to guide the driver, in a spot where the driver can see him.
Take care as well as appropriate measures to prevent danger, impact, nuisance or disturbance.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. Is a public minibus without passengers permitted to use a designated bus lane?

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

3. When a white unbroken separation line is marked on the roadway, is it permitted to overtake a vehicle that is lawfully driving on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

4. Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

5. When are we not obligated to drive on the far right side of the right lane?

6. How does driving on the right side of the road affect drivers' field of vision?

7. Is it permitted to smoke in a bus?

8. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

9. What does the law state about carrying wheelchairs on taxis?

10. If the roadway is marked with an unbroken separation line accompanied by a dotted line to its left:

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

12. What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

13. How should you make a left turn according to the following marking?

14. When a no stopping sign (433) is placed on the right side of a two-way highway:

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

16. What is the effect of driving at a high speed during an accident?

17. What are the tedious driving conditions described in the following picture?

18. According to the law, what is the maximum allowed length of the bus in the following picture?

19. A vehicle driver must slow down when he:

20. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

21. What should a driver do when the road has bumps and cracks?

22. What does the law state as regards to fueling a vehicle which carries more than 11 passengers?

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

24. What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

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

26. How should a driver conduct himself when noticing a “security vehicle”?

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

28. What is the certified “authority” for issuing bus operation permits?

29. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

30. What are you always obliged to do while driving in reverse?