Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. In what types of buses is it obligatory to have a speed retarder?

Every bus in which a techograph was installed.
Buses with a minimum all up weight of 10,000 kg.
Every bus in which a retarder was installed during its manufacturing process.
Every bus that is permitted to carry more than 20 passengers.

3. What is a hybrid vehicle?

A vehicle which had two regular engines.
A vehicle which has an electric engine next to its regular engine.
A vehicle which has two electric engines instead of the regular engine.
A vehicle which has a solar engine (powered by the sun's energy) besides its regular engine.

4. In a school bus, it is prohibited to:

Carry students without an escorting adult.
Carry students without at least one escorting adult.
Carry adults standing up.
Carry children standing up.

5. What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?

Short distance reduces the field of vision and increases the risk in overtaking.
The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the safer is the deviation while overtaking.
The distance between vehicles has no effect on the safety of overtaking.
The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the shorter and safer is the overtaking distance.

6. What is the meaning of the road sign?

Early warning to destinations before an Inter urban junction.
Early warning to destinations before a junction in an urban area.
Early warning to destination before leaving an Urban area.
Early warning to destinations before a motor –way (Freeway).

7. 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.

8. Is it permitted to park a vehicle besides a pedestrian safety guardrail?

Yes, in order to load or unload passengers only.
Yes, for a short time only.
Yes, provided that there are no pedestrians besides the safety guardrail.
No, unless there is a signpost indicating otherwise.

9. How is the term “lighting up time” defined by law?

The night time or any other time when visibility is poor.
The night time or any other time in which visibility is normal.
The time period from sunset to sunrise only.
The time period from sunrise to sunset.

10. When you approach an intersection and the a traffic light starts flashing green.

It is a sign that the traffic light is out of order and you should follow the instructions of the road signs that are placed there.
There is no difference between flickering-green and green light; hence, there is no need to pay special attention to it.
It is a sign that the green light is about to change in three seconds.
It is a sign that the light turned green a short time ago and you can continue driving.

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

12. 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.

13. What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

The identity of the vehicle’s owner and that the vehicle is not stolen.
That he is proficient in operating and using the controls of the vehicle.
That there are work tools, proper spare (reserve) tire, warning triangle and air compressor.
That the vehicle had gone through proper servicing on time.

14. Parking at an angle on a roadway:

Is allowed when there are designated markings on the road.
Is forbidden, except for motor scooters and motorcycles.
Is forbidden, except for vehicles in a length of 3.5 meters or less.
Is only allowed in a wide roadway.

15. Who is a “road user”?

A person who uses the road for standing or running only
A person who uses the road for riding a motor vehicle only
A person who uses the road for bicycle riding only
A person who uses the road for driving, traveling, riding, walking, standing or any other purpose

16. Is it permitted to use any other means for signaling when the electric signaling system is not functioning?

It is required to give signal by hand, but only in good weather conditions.
It is required under these circumstances to give signal by hand.
No. You must use the direction indicator for signaling.
It is required to give signal by hand, but only at night.

17. A round shaped traffic-sign is:

An instruction sign.
A direction sign.
A warning sign.
An information sign.

18. When are we required to keep a more-than-customary distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

When driving in low speed on an urban road.
When trucks or other heavy vehicles are in front of us.
Never: A distance of two seconds is always sufficient.
When visibility is poor, when driving on a slippery road or when we are tired.

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

Play street. No parking.
End of play street.
An area in which children are allowed to play when accompanied by an adult only.
Speed limit beyond this point is 30 k.p.h.

20. What is the maximum number of passengers permitted to ride a minibus?

As indicated in the vehicle’s registration documents.
As the number of seatbelts installed in the vehicle.
As the number of seats in the vehicle.
20 passengers besides the driver.

21. 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).

22. What is the maximum permitted length of a dual axle bus?

There is no length restriction, but the length of its rear extension should not exceed 3.5 meters.
13 meters; and for an articulated bus – 18 meters.
15.5 meters; and for an articulated bus – 18.75 meters.
13.5 meters.

23. 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.

24. When should the taxi roof-sign give an “Available” signal?

Only during the winter and when there are passengers in the taxi.
Only during the day and when there are passengers in the taxi.
Only on holidays
Whenever there are no passengers in the taxi.

25. Is it obligatory for vehicles to have a properly functioning speedometer?

No. It is not obligatory to have it functioning properly. It is enough if you drive according to speed limit.
Not always, only when a Techograph is installed in the vehicle.
No, it depends on the driver’s own discretion.
Yes, always.

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

Promenade ahead.
Path for cyclists only.
Path for cyclists and pedestrians only.
Crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.

27. 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.

28. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

Keep driving straight or right only.
You may continue driving in the direction of the arrow only.
Only public vehicles are permitted to turn in the direction of the arrow.
Cross the intersection and clear it quickly, in every direction you want to go.

29. 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.

30. How would you conduct yourself according to the situation depicted in the following picture?

Drive faster and honk to keep the children away from the roadway so you don’t hit them.
A pedestrian crossing is not marked on the roadway and no “play street” sign is posted. Continue driving normally.
Continue driving. The children shall act responsibly and avoid crossing the road when noticing an approaching vehicle.
Glance at the mirrors, slow down, follow the children movement on both sides of the roadway and – if required – stop to avoid endangering them.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

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

2. In what types of buses is it obligatory to have a speed retarder?

3. What is a hybrid vehicle?

4. In a school bus, it is prohibited to:

5. What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?

6. What is the meaning of the road sign?

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

8. Is it permitted to park a vehicle besides a pedestrian safety guardrail?

9. How is the term “lighting up time” defined by law?

10. When you approach an intersection and the a traffic light starts flashing green.

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

12. How should you behave at the following intersection?

13. What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

14. Parking at an angle on a roadway:

15. Who is a “road user”?

16. Is it permitted to use any other means for signaling when the electric signaling system is not functioning?

17. A round shaped traffic-sign is:

18. When are we required to keep a more-than-customary distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

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

20. What is the maximum number of passengers permitted to ride a minibus?

21. 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?

22. What is the maximum permitted length of a dual axle bus?

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

24. When should the taxi roof-sign give an “Available” signal?

25. Is it obligatory for vehicles to have a properly functioning speedometer?

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

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

28. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

29. Can a minibus be regarded as a taxi?

30. How would you conduct yourself according to the situation depicted in the following picture?