Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. A “central divider” is:

An area in which parking is prohibited, unless a traffic sign only directs otherwise
An area allowing escape at a time of danger, marked by a specific traffic sign
An area intended for two-wheeler parking on an urban way, without requiring any specific traffic sign
An area intended for parking on an urban way

2. What is the order of actions the driver needs to take before slowing down?

Step firmly on the brake pedal, to inform the driver behind you began to slow down.
Give a hand signal to the driver behind, glance at the mirror to see his response and slow down.
Turn your head backwards, step on the brake pedal to slow down and finally take a quick look at the mirrors.
Glance at the mirrors, ease off the accelerator pedal and use the brakes or gears.

3. 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.

4. How is a driver supposed to deal with a situation in which pedestrians are crossing his driving lane on a crossing whilst he is making a right turn?

He should continue driving, because vehicles have priority of passage in intersections and therefore pedestrians must wait.
Slow down and even stop, and allow the pedestrians to cross at the pedestrian crossing.
Honk to warn the pedestrians and continue driving into the intersection.
Continue driving into the intersection, regardless of the pedestrians.

5. In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.
In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).
When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.
No, the truck driver is not keeping to the right of the road and his position presents a risk to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

6. Is it permitted to let off passengers on a freeway?

Yes.
Yes, but only during lighting up time.
Yes, but only on the "hard shoulders" and during day time.
No.

7. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

The tractor (2) always enters the intersection last.
The tractor (2), you, as the vehicle making a left turn (3), the blue vehicle (1).
The vehicle turning left (3), the blue vehicle (1), the tractor (2).
You, as the vehicle making a left turn (3), followed by the tractor (2), and then the blue vehicle (1).

8. When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

When the accident’s impact is mild and the damage caused to the vehicle or to the property is not serious.
When a car assessor, which is recognized for this purpose by the police, is called.
When the incident is informed to the insurance company within the lawfully stated date and time.
When a policeman happens to arrive to the scene and is informed about the incident’s details.

9. 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.

10. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

The fruits on the road are of no significance to you.
The vehicle might slip while braking, as a result of the fruits on the road, only when the roadway is wet from rain; hence, you don’t need to slow down.
The fruits on the roadway cannot cause the vehicle to lose its grip of the roadway; hence, you don’t need to slow down.
Slow down and drive carefully. The road’s conditions, e.g. the fruits on the road, prevent a good grip on the road.

11. Is a “restricted vehicle” permitted to use a road in which the following traffic sign is placed?

Yes, driving at a minimum speed of 55 k.p.h.
Yes, driving at a maximum speed of 55 k.p.h.
Yes, on a freeway only.
No.

12. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a municipal inspector in uniform?

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to parking directions within city limits
No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license
Usually not
Yes, if the directions are related to traffic control.

13. A minibus is designed to transport up to:

16 passengers apart from the driver.
12 passengers besides the driver.
16 passengers including the driver.
8 passengers besides the driver.

14. One of the conditions justifying an overtaking of a driving vehicle is:

That the overtaking vehicle is delayed as a result of the slow driving of the vehicle in front.
There are no conditions that justify an overtaking.
That the difference in speed between the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles is sufficient to complete the manouver.
That the overtaken vehicle drives slower than the maximum statutory speed.

15. Which road sign would follow road sign 710?

16. Non adjusted headlights:

Do not affect driving in the dark.
Cause self-blinding when driving in the dark.
Do not iluminate the road as required by law.
Increase the driver’s alertness – especially during the night.

17. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.
An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.
Any manager of a licensed garage.
The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. What sign warns drivers about an approaching tunnel?

633
127p.
138
634

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

4-wheeled vehicles only are permitted to use the roadway or the lane.
Designated lane for trams, buses, taxis and vehicles that transport at least the number of passengers that is indicated in the sign.
All vehicles are permitted to use the roadway or the lane, except for trams and electric buses.
A lane prohibited for public transportation.

22. 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.

23. When parking a vehicle, is it necessary to operate the parking brake (handbrake)?

Only when the vehicle is parked in a steep descent.
Only when the vehicle is parked uphill.
Always.
Only on a wet road.

24. How should those involved in a road accident, which resulted in property damage only, conduct themselves?

Exchange identifying details and wait for the rescue forces without moving any of the involved vehicles.
Clear their vehicles away from the roadway, without delay, and exchange identifying details.
Report to the police and wait for its instructions.
Call the rescue forces and wait at the place of the accident without moving any of the involved vehicles.

25. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

80 cm.
50 cm.
60 cm.
40 cm.

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

No entry for vehicle carriers.
No entry for vehicles, including trolleys.
No entry for horse drawn vehicles and non-harnessed animals.
Entry is permitted for horsemen only.

27. What is the meaning of the following symbol?

Paid parking lot for buses only.
Bus-repair parking lot.
Night parking lot for buses only.
"Park and go".

28. 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.

29. Is a policeman authorized to require a vehicle driver to undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs?

Yes. A policeman is authorized to require a blood test if he has reasonable suspicion that the driver is under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.
No. A policeman is not authorized to require the performance of any test without a court order.
No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform a blood test for determining alcohol or intoxicating-drug levels..
No. A policeman is not authorized to require a driver to perform any type of test, at any given time or place.

30. 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.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. A “central divider” is:

2. What is the order of actions the driver needs to take before slowing down?

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

4. How is a driver supposed to deal with a situation in which pedestrians are crossing his driving lane on a crossing whilst he is making a right turn?

5. In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

6. Is it permitted to let off passengers on a freeway?

7. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

8. When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

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

10. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

11. Is a “restricted vehicle” permitted to use a road in which the following traffic sign is placed?

12. Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a municipal inspector in uniform?

13. A minibus is designed to transport up to:

14. One of the conditions justifying an overtaking of a driving vehicle is:

15. Which road sign would follow road sign 710?

16. Non adjusted headlights:

17. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

18. Define “Junction”:

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

20. What sign warns drivers about an approaching tunnel?

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

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

23. When parking a vehicle, is it necessary to operate the parking brake (handbrake)?

24. How should those involved in a road accident, which resulted in property damage only, conduct themselves?

25. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

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

27. What is the meaning of the following symbol?

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

29. Is a policeman authorized to require a vehicle driver to undergo a blood test for the presence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs?

30. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?