Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is the maximum number of passengers a minibus driver is permitted to carry?

6 adults and two children.
As stated in the vehicle’s registration documents and not more than ten.
8 passengers besides the driver.
As the number of seats.

2. What is a “speed retarder”?

An electric or hydraulic mechanism, independent of the vehicle’s braking system, which decelerates the vehicle when operated.
An electronic system which automatically operates the brakes while driving on a steep decent, thus preventing brake overheating and brake loss.
A system installed in the vehicle that assists in emergency braking and stops the vehicle on the spot.
An electric mechanism installed in the braking system that shuts-off the engine and helps the vehicle to maintain constant speed on all roads.

3. Sudden braking is permitted when:

It is the only way to prevent an accident.
The driver or any of the passengers suddenly want to get off the vehicle.
The driver wants to make a U-turn.
The driver realizes he is lost.

4. 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.

5. What are the components of the stopping distance?

The sum of the braking distance and the gap from the vehicle in front.
The average of the driver’s braking distance and reaction distance.
The sum of the reaction time and of the braking distance.
The sum of the decision distance and the execution distance of a reasonable driver.

6. How should you behave at the following intersection?

Honk to warn the motor-cyclist and continue driving.
Keep driving. The motor-cyclist should yield.
Give right of way to the motorcyclist
Keep driving straight and blink with the high beam headlights to warn the motorcyclist.

7. Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

Yes it may, but only within a period of two years from the date in which the driver’s license was obtained.
No, it is not permitted to do so.
Yes, it is Legally permitted to do so.
No, only the Israel Police can instruct to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course

8. The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence:

Revoking a driver’s license, prison term, fine and other lawful penalties.
Fine or only suspended prison term.
Revoking a driver’s license or only suspended prison term.
Fine, active prison term or only suspended prison term.

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

Give right-of-way to vehicles and pedestrians.
Slow down and shift into neutral gear.
Cross this road-section quickly.
Slow down and be very cautious. Prepare for a possible sudden braking.

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

Road works - drive in the direction of the appropriate arrow.
Lane is closed. No driving in the lane under the traffic sign.
Merge with the traffic in the adjacent lane, from either right or left.
A hairpin turn, either left or right.

11. What is the correct sentence according to the following picture?

The road tanker driver doesn’t keep to the right of the roadway, even though he can not see the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
The road tanker driver is driving far from the “soft shoulders” and in this way avoids risks.
The marking on the roadway is not clear enough.
The road tanker driver is driving correctly in the middle of the road, so that he can see better the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

12. Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.
A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

13. Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

Yes, if the malfunction doesn’t involve the vehicle’s brake system
It is forbidden to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle that cannot be fully controlled
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s lighting system only
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s steering system only

14. When is a driver obliged to signal?

When he approaches a level crossing with a barrier.
When he intends to change his driving lane.
When he arrives to a long uphill drive.
When he arrives to a steep descent.

15. Should every road user obey the traffic signs?

Yes, while on the sidewalk only.
Yes, every road user should obey the road signs.
No, only vehicle drivers should obey the traffic signs
Yes, while on the road way only.

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

Taxi stand in airports.
Designated waiting place for a taxi service route.
Designated waiting place for taxis.
Place for loading and unloading of taxi passengers only. Waiting for passengers is prohibited.

17. Do the driver and passengers of a public minibus need to wear seatbelts whilst driving?

Yes, but on interurban roads only.
Yes, but only on freeways.
Yes, but only on urban roads.
Yes, on every type of road.

18. The distance covered by a vehicle from the moment we step on the brake pedal until the vehicle stops becomes bigger:

The faster we drive.
The longer is the response time.
The slower we drive.
The newer is the vehicle.

19. 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.

20. When can reasonable speed exceed the maximum speed limit?

When overtaking a vehicle that is parked at the side of the road.
While overtaking a driving vehicle.
Never. It is against the law.
When overtaking a vehicle that is driving in the maximum permitted speed.

21. Which vehicles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

Only private passenger cars.
All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors and motorcycles.
All motor vehicles.
Only two-wheelers.

22. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.
Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.
Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.
Slow down and become more alert.

23. When is it permitted to turn on the “fog lights”?

Only while driving freeways.
Only when it is raining.
Only while driving in reverse.
In case of fog, heavy rain and snow only.

24. Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

Yes, provided that it is parked close to the sidewalk.
It is forbidden.
Yes - in a street with at least three lanes.
Yes - in a street that is wider than 8 meters.

25. The following road sign remains valid:

Until the nearest intersection or until a “no parking” zone.
Until a “no entry” sign.
Until an “end of urban road” sign.
Until the nearest interchange.

26. “You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. The determining factor is the level of alcohol in the blood in relation to the legally allowed level.
Correct. You can drink quite a lot of one type of intoxicating drink without becoming drunk.
Correct. Alcohol affects driving only when different drinks are mixed.
Correct. You should not mix different types of drinks before driving.

27. Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to other drivers?

You should assume that other drivers would always give you right of way.
You shouldn’t assume that other drivers will always give you right of way.
Truck drivers are professional drivers; hence they are less of a danger.
Drivers who turn-on the winker, always turn to the direction they signal to.

28. You are driving vehicle no. 2. What should you do in the following situation?

Enter the intersection together with the red vehicle.
Give right of way to the red vehicle (1).
Continue driving (2), since you are on the main road
Continue driving normally - The red vehicle (1) is turning left and therefore it has to yield.

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

Nature reserve.
Licensed night parking lot.
Rural hotel ahead.
Youth hostel.

30. Which of these traffic signs permits bicycle entry?

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What is the maximum number of passengers a minibus driver is permitted to carry?

2. What is a “speed retarder”?

3. Sudden braking is permitted when:

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

5. What are the components of the stopping distance?

6. How should you behave at the following intersection?

7. Is the Licensing Authority permitted to summon a holder of a driver’s license to attend a driving education course?

8. The following penalties may be imposed by a court of law on a driver convicted of committing a traffic offence:

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

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

11. What is the correct sentence according to the following picture?

12. Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

13. Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

14. When is a driver obliged to signal?

15. Should every road user obey the traffic signs?

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

17. Do the driver and passengers of a public minibus need to wear seatbelts whilst driving?

18. The distance covered by a vehicle from the moment we step on the brake pedal until the vehicle stops becomes bigger:

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

20. When can reasonable speed exceed the maximum speed limit?

21. Which vehicles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

22. How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

23. When is it permitted to turn on the “fog lights”?

24. Is it permitted to park a vehicle on the left side of a two-way street?

25. The following road sign remains valid:

26. “You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

27. Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to other drivers?

28. You are driving vehicle no. 2. What should you do in the following situation?

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

30. Which of these traffic signs permits bicycle entry?