Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Is a bus used for driving instruction purposes permitted to enter where the following road sign is placed?

No, except if it belongs to a bus company that won permission.
Yes.
No.
Yes, except for vehicles with an all up weight that exceeds 10,000 kg.

2. What are the “blind spots”?

Elements obstructing the driver’s rear view.
The areas around a vehicle in which its driver cannot notice other road users – neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors.
The area in front of the vehicle only in which the driver can spot pedestrians.
The area behind the vehicle only in which the driver cannot notice other vehicles - neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors or by any other means.

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

In the intersection ahead only left U-turn is permitted.
Give right-of-way to traffic crossing your path within the roundabout and pass the roundabout from its right side.
You have right-of-way in the roundabout, and pass the roundabout from its right.
Pass the place that is marked in the signpost from its left only.

4. What is tariff 2?

Taxi ride tariff from 21:00 until 05:29, excluding Sabbath and holidays.
Tariff for both week days and holidays.
Tariff on Sabbath and mid-holiday periods, from 07:00hrs until 21:00hrs.
Taxi ride tariff from 21:01hrs. until 05:29hrs and during the Sabbath and Holydays

5. 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.

6. A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

May be driven at a low speed of less than 40 Kmh.
Is prohibited from carrying passengers.
Is prohibited to be driven..
Is prohibited from carrying cargo.

7. When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration
It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.
When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature
Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

8. 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.

9. Is it permitted for a vehicle other than a taxi to load passengers within the limits of the following road sign?

No. The sign marks a place in which only taxi-passenger loading and unloading is permitted.
Yes. The sign marks a place in which passenger loading and unloading is permitted for taxis and rouse service buses.
Yes. The sign marks a place in which only taxis are permitted to unload passengers.
No. The sign marks a place in which all other vehicles are permitted to load and unload passengers.

10. 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.

11. Who is required to certify that the meter is properly functioning if its seal is disconnected?

Only a qualified service provider.
The taxi owner, who is required to sign the certification.
The Licensing Office near the driver’s place of residence.
The Controller of Road Traffic.

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop six meters before the crossing.
A distance of about 170 meters to an approaching level crossing.
A distance of approx. 100 meters on approach to a level crossing.
A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.

13. What is a zotobus?

A taxi that weighs 2,200 – 3,500 kg and is permitted to carry up to 10 passengers.
A big taxi weighing 6,000 kg.
A private bus on a route service.
A small public bus weighing up to 2,000 kg.

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

Continue driving, pay attention to vehicles merging from your left.
Change lane and allow approaching vehicles from the right to merge.
Give right-of-way to vehicles merging from your right.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles merging from your right.

15. Where are you required to stop when the following traffic sign is placed?

At the center of the intersection, where the best field of view is located.
If a stop line is marked – stop immediately after the line.
Stop wherever you want before the intersection.
If a stop line is marked – stop before and close to the line. If a stop line is not marked – stop at the line of the junction.

16. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

Many and various contact points between the different types of vehicle through the intersection.
Crossing the intersections takes a long time; an upsetting fact for drivers.
The fact that vehicles approach the intersection from different directions causes no problem. The problem is only with pedestrians.
Specific risks and problems are present only in intersections with traffic lights.

17. Which seats are reserved for security personnel on a route service bus?

When driving on a non urban road - the two front seats on either side of the passageway.
The double seat behind the driver partition.
The seat after the front door and the seat after the rear door.
In a city bus, across from the rear door.

18. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

Through the braking of the front wheels only.
Through the pressure created between the engine and the clutch.
By turning the engine opposite to its normal direction of turning.
Through the friction between the brake disc and the brake pads.

19. Define “Junction”:

A meeting point of two roads or more.
The area formed by the junction of two or more roads at different levels.
The area formed by the junction of a railroad and a roadway
The junction of two urban roadways, provided that they are both asphalt-paved.

20. The higher is the vehicle’s center of gravity:

The higher is the vehicle’s stability on wet roads.
The lesser is the vehicle’s stability in turns and curves.
The easier it is for the vehicle to make turns
The higher is the vehicle’s stability in curves.

21. What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

A suspended bridge or a tunnel designated for roadway crossing by pedestrians.
Every place on the roadway in which pedestrians usually cross.
A place in which school children cross.
A roadway section that is designated, by marking or by traffic sign, to permit pedestrian to cross the road. .

22. The following road sign remains valid until:

The nearest intersection or the end of the tracks.
The nearest bus station.
The nearest intersection with traffic lights or the end of the tracks.
The beginning of the freeway that is indicated in the sign.

23. What types of vehicles are permitted to park in a bus station, besides the bus itself?

Private vehicles, on Sabbaths and holidays only, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed at the bus station.
Private vehicles, during night time, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.
All types of vehicles, during night time, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.
Motorcycles, on Sabbaths and holidays only, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.

24. The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

From the floor of the box until the highest point of the truck.
From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is loaded)..
From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is not loaded).
From the road’s surface until the roof of the driver's compartment.

25. A policeman may stop a vehicle and have it checked:

After the vehicle involuntarily swerved from its lane.
Due to the level of pollution emitted from the vehicle’s engine.
If he wants to esure that the vehicle’s oil consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.
If he wants to ensure that the vehicle’s fuel consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.

26. The all up weight of a minibus shall not exceed:

5,000 kg.
3,500 kg.
6,000 kg.
4,000 kg.

27. 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.

28. What is the meaning of the road-sign?

Number of a main road.
Number of a Motorway (Freeway).
Distance to the nearest Junction.
Distance to the nearest road.

29. 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

30. Is a bus driver permitted to stop at a place other than a station in order to disembark the Inspector?

Yes, in designated bus parking places.
He is only permitted to stop at a station that is indicated within the route service license.
Yes, where stopping is permitted for all other types of vehicles.
No, he should only stop at a station.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. Is a bus used for driving instruction purposes permitted to enter where the following road sign is placed?

2. What are the “blind spots”?

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

4. What is tariff 2?

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

6. A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

7. When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

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

9. Is it permitted for a vehicle other than a taxi to load passengers within the limits of the following road sign?

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

11. Who is required to certify that the meter is properly functioning if its seal is disconnected?

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

13. What is a zotobus?

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

15. Where are you required to stop when the following traffic sign is placed?

16. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

17. Which seats are reserved for security personnel on a route service bus?

18. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

19. Define “Junction”:

20. The higher is the vehicle’s center of gravity:

21. What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

22. The following road sign remains valid until:

23. What types of vehicles are permitted to park in a bus station, besides the bus itself?

24. The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

25. A policeman may stop a vehicle and have it checked:

26. The all up weight of a minibus shall not exceed:

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

28. What is the meaning of the road-sign?

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

30. Is a bus driver permitted to stop at a place other than a station in order to disembark the Inspector?