Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Which traffic sign should be placed about 300 meters before a level crossing?

128
130
133
131

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2. Whom should a taxi driver approach when his taxi meter malfunctions?

The Licensing Office.
An appropriate garage.
A certified taxi-meter repair service provider.
The taxi owner.

3. How would you conduct yourself when a “stop” sign is placed on the right side of a two-lane one-way roadway?

Stop on either of the two lanes.
Stop if you intend to turn left only.
Stop if you are on the right lane only.
Stop if you are on the left lane only.

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

Drive faster when yellow light is displayed by the sign.
Always stop before the intersection with traffic lights.
Continue driving carefully and obey the traffic light.
Ignore this sign, as it obligates public vehicle drivers only.

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5. The risk of skidding on a wet road is greater:

The slower you drive.
The faster you drive.
The risk of skidding on a wet road is identical to the risk of skidding on a dry road.
The newer are the tires.

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

You are approaching a train station.
Level-crossing with train traffic in both directions.
Careful! railway barrier.
Level crossing, more than one track.

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7. Is it obligatory for a route service bus driver to allow any person into the bus?

No. If a passenger refuses to identify himself, the driver may refuse taking him.
Yes, but only during the day.
No, but he should provide an explanation for each refusal.
Yes, unless other statutory restrictions apply.

8. What sign signifies a station for changing a battery of an electric vehicle?

ס-131
ס-31
ס-130
פ-151

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

301
307
303
121

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10. 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.

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11. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.
To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.
To prevent tire wear.
To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

12. 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.

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13. Is a policeman allowed to detain without a warrant a driver who committed an offence in front of him?

Not under any condition
Yes, but only under a court certificate
Yes, if the driver doesn’t give his name and address or doesn’t present his license as required
Yes, only if the driver committed an offence that actually endangered road users

14. Under what conditions can a person be denied the right to obtain or renew his driver’s license?

If the applicant for a driver’s license is illiterate.
If he served a prison term of one year due to drunk driving prior to the submission of his license application.
If he is a new immigrant from a country which doesn’t have customary traffic rules.
If he is disqualified from driving or if he suffers from health problems which might endanger himself or others..

15. “Beer is not considered as an alcoholic drink”:

Correct. Beer is regarded as an alcoholic drink, but it doesn’t influence driving at all.
Incorrect. The influence of beer is similar to that of any other alcoholic drink.
Correct. Beer is not regarded as an alcoholic drink.
Correct, but the influence of beer is different than that of other alcoholic drinks.

16. A taxi driver that is obliged to wear eyeglasses or any other optical instrument:

Must hold an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses at the taxi station.
Must ensure that he carries on him a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving during the night.
Must ensure that he carries on him a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving during the day.
Must carry with him an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving.

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

Slow down and follow the right-of-way rules at the crossing area.
Stop and give right-of-way to a light rail.
Continue driving normally. You have right-of-way in the crossing area.
Drive carefully and do not cross any light-rail track.

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18. The reaction distance depends on:

The vehicle’s speed only.
The driver’s response only.
The driver’s reaction time and the vehicle’s speed.
The proper function of the vehicle's brakes.

19. Until where do the following road signs remain valid?

Until the nearest traffic light, provided that the light is green.
Until the nearest bus station.
The validity of the sign expires when approaching a densely populated area.
Until the nearest junction or until another “speed limit” or “end of speed limit” sign is placed.

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20. What is the imminent danger when a vehicle skids whilst driving?

Loss of steering ability and loss of control over the vehicle.
That the clutch and the driving wheels stop to function.
Heating and wear of the vehicle’s brakes.
Heating and wear of the vehicle’s tires.

21. Following a “level crossing” sign that is placed about a 100 meters before the crossing, how would you conduct yourself when a slow vehicle is driving before you?

You are permitted to overtake it.
You are permitted to overtake it only when the road ahead is clear.
You are prohibited from overtaking until after the level crossing.
You are permitted to overtake it only when its speed doesn’t exceed 35 k.p.h.

22. Explain the term “independent brake”:

A device which causes the braking system to operate each wheel independently.
It is a device operated by the driver during continuous and steep descents.
A device within the braking system that brakes each wheel independently when the vehicle is slipping.
A spring loaded device that operates the braking system independently, and that starts operating when the air pressure in the braking system drops below its required level.

23. Which accessories reduce the severity of injury in a road accident?

Rear wipers and head rests.
Seat-belts, head-rests and air bags.
Fog lights and orthopedic seats.
The brake and clutch pedals.

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

A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.
It is prohibited to stop within a distance of 120 meters before the railway tracks.
A distance of about 70 meters to an approaching level crossing.
Approach to a level crossing. Approx 200metres before the crossing

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25. Define “private Autobus”:

An Autobus not for the general use of the public.
A public minibus.
Any vehicle driving passengers privately for hire.
A private vehicle which is a bus.

26. Can a minibus be regarded as a taxi?

A minibus is regarded as a taxi only when there is room for two passengers next to the driver.
A minibus is a taxi with all it implies.
A minibus is regarded as a taxi only when it is equipped with a meter.
A minibus is not regarded as a taxi.

27. What should a driver do when he approaches a road section on which oil was spilled?

Drive faster and avoid stepping on the brake pedal.
Slow down as moderately as possible, and avoid heavy l braking.
Move the wheel left and right intermittently while driving on the oil.
Continue driving normally, because the oil helps to increase tire-road friction.

28. What is a one-way street?

A street in which traffic movement is permitted in one direction only.
A road with only one lane.
A roadway in which one direction of traffic is open for all vehicles while the opposite direction is limited to public vehicles only.
A dead-end road.

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

Crossroad ahead.
T-junction to the left.
Driving is permitted to the right only.
No through road (cul-de-sac) on the right.

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30. When a continuous separation line is marked to your left, accompanied by a broken line to its left:

You are permitted to cross the lines. However, vehicle traffic from the opposite direction is not permitted to cross them.
You are permitted to cross the lines. However, vehicle traffic from the opposite direction has right of way.
You are permitted to cross the lines because the driver has right of way.
You are forbidden to cross the lines. However, a vehicle from the opposite direction is permitted to cross them when the road is clear.

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