Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

Nine months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
Four months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
Six months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
One year, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

3. Which types of vehicles must operate distress lights, or place a flashing yellow lamp, if forced to stand on a non-urban road during “light time”?

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg.
All vehicles, except for private vehicles and passenger transportation vehicles.
Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,000 kg and buses only.
All motor vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, buses and working vehicles.

4. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

Only security vehicles
Only private vehicles
Only vehicles with at least four passengers
Only bicycles and motorcycles

5. To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

The Ministry of the Interior.
The Ministry of transportation.
The Israel Police.
The court.

6. What traffic sign will appear following traffic sign 708?

7. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Slow down and follow the accepted right-of-way rules and the traffic signs that are placed at the intersection.
Cross the intersection quickly, while paying attention to vehicles approaching the intersection from your right.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your right only.
Always stop before the intersection and cross it when it is free of traffic only.

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

Careful, speed bumps ahead.
Careful, falling rocks.
Road works ahead.
Archeological works ahead.

9. A driver wishing to park his vehicle downhill shall:

Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to reverse gear (in automatic vehicles – P).
Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to first gear.
Turn the front wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear (in automatic vehicles – N).
Turn the back wheels towards the sidewalk and shift to neutral gear.

10. Is it obligatory to install a reverse buzzer on a bus?

No.
Yes, it is obligatory to install a buzzer, which will function automatically when shifting to reverse gear.
It is only obligatory for taxis.
It is only obligatory for public minibuses.

11. What are the risks of driving in high speeds?

Serious damage to the vehicle's front tires and steering system.
Fast wear and tear of the engine.
There is risk in driving in high speeds.
Reduced ability of stopping the vehicle in time in order to prevent an accident, and even loss of control over the vehicle.

12. Choose the only correct sentence:

The braking distance is always greater than the stopping distance.
The braking distance always equals the response distance.
The response distance is always longer than the braking distance
The stopping distance is always greater than the braking distance.

13. Which vehicle should be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

All vehicles, except for private vehicles, tractors, motorcycles and tri-motorcycles.
Every private vehicle.
A tractor.
Every vehicle with an overall weight of up to 3,500 kg.

14. What are you (vehicle no. 3) required to do when approaching the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

You have right of way because you are crossing in a straight line (3).
Enter the intersection before the garbage truck (2), as it must yield (you [3] are coming from its right).
Give right of way to the tractor coming from the right only (1).
Give right of way to the crossing tractor (1) and truck (2).

15. Where is a proper place to install plates with the details of the taxi owner and of the driver?

On the frame-head between the doors, on the right side only.
On the inner part of the taxi’s left and right door frame-heads.
Both of them should be installed to the right of the dashboard, in front of the glove compartment.
From both sides of the dashboard.

16. What is a “touring vehicle”?

A security vehicle used for border patrolling and properly equipped for this purpose.
A vehicle used as a “security” vehicle for borderline settlements, intended to patrol along a settlement’s fences.
A vehicle used by the different security forces during their regular operations.
A public vehicle designed to carry up to eight passengers besides the driver and is indicated as a touring vehicle in its registration documents.

17. Taxi meter tariff 1 is:

Day tariff from 06:30 until 21:00.
Day tariff from 07:30 until 20:00.
Day tariff from 05:30 until 22:00.
Day tariff from 05:30 until 21:00.

18. 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.

19. It is allowed to make a U-turn:

Only when there is an unbroken white line.
From every lane, unless it is prohibited by a specific road sign.
Only in an intersection with traffic lights, where a left turn is permitted.
Only in an intersection without traffic lights where a left turn is permitted.

20. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

Slow down before the level crossing, and if a train is approaching - stop.
Do not enter this lane and do not continue driving in it.
Slow down before the level crossing and pass the tracks without delay or interruption.
Stop before the tracks until the train passes.

21. The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment the driver eases off his step on the accelerator until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until he starts to apply the action he decided to take.
From the moment the driver steps on the brakes until the vehicle stops.
From the moment the driver notices the danger until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

22. Is it permitted to drive downhill on neutral gear?

It is allowed to shift to neutral gear while driving a public vehicle, a bus or a taxi downhill in a non-urban road only.
It is absolutely forbidden. the gears must always be selected and operated .
It is allowed to shift to neutral gear in any non-urban road which is moderately sloped, in order to save fuel.
It is possible to drive in neutral gear in a moderate slope, where there is no risk of brake overheating, in order to save fuel.

23. You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right of way, who should enter the intersection first?

The vehicle you are driving (3).
The motorcyclist (2).
The law offers no solution to the given situation.
The cyclist (1).

24. What is a “path”?

Part of a road, designated for pedestrians only.
Road - paved or otherwise - designated for two-wheelers only.
Part of a road, designated for bicycles only.
part of a road that is not a roadway and designated for specific users.

25. What should you do when the traffic sign in the picture appears before you?

Drive faster to prevent the car from shaking.
Adjust your speed to the road’s conditions. Don't ignore an uneven road..
You are driving on a mountain road. Drive in low gear.
Obey the instructions of Public Works Department employees.

26. Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

In case of a three-lane roadway – on the left lane
In case of a two-way roadway – on the roadway’s left side
On the right of the Central divider - unless otherwise marked
On the left of the Central Divider.

27. When driving near a group of children, the driver is required to:

Slow down and, if needed, stop the vehicle.
Make a complete stop for as long as the children are close to the roadway.
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn them.
Continue driving in normal speed, if the group of children is accompanied by a teacher or a guide.

28. Which of the following sentences is the most correct, as regards to the following picture?

The driver is not keeping to the extreme right of the road.
The driver is keeping away from the “hard shoulders” and through this prevents unnecessary risk while in distress.
The driver of the white vehicle is driving correctly on the middle of the roadway.
The marking on the roadway is not clear enough.

29. What are you required to ensure, among other things, before lifting the car in order to change a wheel?

That the handbrake is released until the wheel is taken off and a new wheel is installed.
That the handbrake is released throughout the change of the wheels.
That the car will not move.
There is no connection between the hand (parking) brake and the need to change a wheel.

30. How can we minimize the risk of brake loss while driving on a mountain road?

It is advisable to use the brakes without utilizing the engine’s braking power.
Drive in anappropriate (low) gear and avoid excessive use of the brakes.
Don’t use the brakes much and stay on high gear.
Do not change gears along the mountain road.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What is a “speed retarder”?

2. A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

3. Which types of vehicles must operate distress lights, or place a flashing yellow lamp, if forced to stand on a non-urban road during “light time”?

4. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

5. To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

6. What traffic sign will appear following traffic sign 708?

7. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

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

9. A driver wishing to park his vehicle downhill shall:

10. Is it obligatory to install a reverse buzzer on a bus?

11. What are the risks of driving in high speeds?

12. Choose the only correct sentence:

13. Which vehicle should be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

14. What are you (vehicle no. 3) required to do when approaching the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

15. Where is a proper place to install plates with the details of the taxi owner and of the driver?

16. What is a “touring vehicle”?

17. Taxi meter tariff 1 is:

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

19. It is allowed to make a U-turn:

20. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

21. The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

22. Is it permitted to drive downhill on neutral gear?

23. You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right of way, who should enter the intersection first?

24. What is a “path”?

25. What should you do when the traffic sign in the picture appears before you?

26. Where should vehicles drive in a road divided by a Central divider?

27. When driving near a group of children, the driver is required to:

28. Which of the following sentences is the most correct, as regards to the following picture?

29. What are you required to ensure, among other things, before lifting the car in order to change a wheel?

30. How can we minimize the risk of brake loss while driving on a mountain road?