Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

It can drive the tiredness away completely.
Yes, for a long time.
Absolutely yes, and it is even better, on the long run, than taking a rest outside the vehicle.
Yes, for a short time.

2. Within which distance from a tunnel is it prohibited to overtake?

Fifty meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to fifty meters after the exit from the tunnel.
There is no overtaking restriction around a tunnel.
100 meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to 100 meters after the exit from the tunnel.
From the entry until the exit of the tunnel.

3. Braking distance is the distance the vehicle passes?

From the moment the driver notices danger until he starts to brake.
During the driver’s response time.
From the moment of applying the brakes until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.
From the moment the driver notices danger until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.

4. How is a driver required to conduct himself when the braking system’s check lamp lights-up on the dashboard?

Drive slowly until the garage – not faster than 10 KPH..
Ignore it and continue driving normally. The light in the check lamp doesn’t serve as proof for any malfunction.
Wait for the vehicle’s periodic maintenance treatment, and only then check this problem.
Stop and discontinue driving.

5. When entering a curve and driving through it a driver is required to:

Accelerate at the entry to the curve and slow down in the middle of it.
Accelerate to ensure smooth turning.
Slow down and maintain a constant speed
Stay close to the middle of the roadway to ensure vehicle stability.

6. For how long should a bus stop in a bus stop?

It is permitted to stop for an unrestricted period of time.
For as long as it takes to load passengers – this always takes more time than unloading.
For as llong as it takes for passengers to get on the bus with their luggage.
For as long as it takes to load and unload passengers.

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

Caution, bicycle traffic ahead.
Path for bicycles only.
One-way lane for bicycles.
End of bicycle lane.

8. When is it obligatory to place a warning triangle?

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left unsupervised.
Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing for more than 24 hours.
Whenever it is necessary to abandon a vehicle on the road.
Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing on an urban road.

9. In the following picture, the response of the drivers to the vehicle that comes out of parking is unclear. How is the truck driver required to respond to this situation?

Slow down and stop if necessary, to verify that the drivers in front of him conduct themselves safely.
Stop his vehicle and allow the other vehicle to continue driving.
Continue driving and ignore the other exiting vehicle, because the truck has right of passage.
Continue driving while honking continuously to alert about an approaching truck.

10. Is a taxi owner or driver permitted to change the taxi’s ride fare?

Yes, after due notice of 26 days in advance.
Yes, up to 15% above the determined tariff.
Yes, 24 hours before the new tariff enters into force.
No.

11. What are the terms for operating a taxi at the “Ben-Gurion” airport?

The taxi will only operate in coordination with the passenger in need of a ride, including relevant arrival and departure times.
Every taxi driver is permitted to transport passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport.
No permit is required for transporting passengers from the Ben-Gurion airport. Picking up time should be accurately coordinated in advance with passengers.
Only a taxi having a permit from the Licensing Authority can operate in the Ben-Gurion Airport, and only in accordance with the permit’s terms, including taxi stopping and parking.

12. Do you (vehicle no. 3) have to give right-of-way to the cyclist (2) in the roundabout?

No, because the cyclist always yields to other vehicles.
No, it depends on my good will.
Yes, always
No, the rules of right-of-way in a roundabout do not apply to cyclists.

13. When driving in reverse:

You must use another person to guide you.
You must use another person to guide you on highways..
You must use another person to guide you during "lighting up time".
You are permitted to use another person to guide you.

14. Define “play street”:

A main road joined by side roads.
A road designed for children’s games, pedestrians and vehicles, sign posted at the entrance with the “play street” sign.
A street designated for children’s games, into which only pedestrians and two wheeled vehicles are permitted to enter.
A street in which different types of vehicles may drive side by side

15. When a vehicle is disqualified from use on the road:

It is forbidden to be on the road without authorization from the licensing authority.
It is forbidden to get back on the road without authorization of the insurance company
It is allowed to stay on the road for a period of up to seven days after being taken off the road.
It is allowed to stay on the road unlimitedly, as long as it doesn’t pose any traffic safety risk

16. “restricted (Calm) zone” is a zone:

With a sign posted speed limit of 25 k.p.h.
With a sign posted speed limit of 40 k.p.h.
Designed for slow vehicles only.
With a sign posted speed limit of 30 k.p.h.

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

Internal road in a Kibbutz or Moshav only.
End of urban area.
Entrance to an urban area.
Careful! public institutions.

18. Is the message conveyed in the following yellow traffic sign considered legal?

The sign is not a traffic sign; hence the message is not legal.
The message in the traffic sign is limited to an urban road only.
The yellow sign is an advertisement sign of a party having interest.
The traffic sign is legal for all matters.

19. 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.

20. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Absolutely not, unless it is indicated otherwise in the medication’s prescription.
Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.
It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.
Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

21. A 17yr. old Israeli born citizen applies for a driving license.Which physician is certified to perform a medical examination for his application?

A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least five years.
A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least two years.
A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least seven years.
A physician who has been treating the applicant for at least three years.

22. What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.
The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.
A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle
Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

23. Which of these traffic signs permits bicycle entry?

24. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that continue driving straight.
No, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to public vehicles only.
No, you should only give right-of-way according to the lawful right-of-way rules or to the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.
Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that come from the right only.

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

End of 30 k.p.h zone.
Recommended speed of at least 50 k.p.h.
Beginning of 30 k.p.h zone.
An area of at least 30 k.p.h.

26. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

Keep to the right of the road and enter the curve with cautions.
Keep to the right without changing your driving speed.
Drive in high gear.
Slow down considerably and keep driving on the left side of the roadway.

27. Is a driver obliged to show a policeman the vehicle’s original documents?

Yes, at a time and place to be determined by the policeman
No, a certified photocopy is sufficient
No, a photocopy signed by the vehicle’s owner is sufficient
Yes, at the time determined by the vehicle’s driver

28. In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

Only when these vehicles are turning right.
Always.
Only when these vehicles are turning left.
Only when theses vehicles continue driving straight.

29. When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?

It is permitted in a straight and level roadway only, and prohibited in any other type of road.
Never: You are lawfully obliged to overtake only one vehicle during an overtaking maneuver, and to return to the right lane.
When overtaking is not restricted, and there is enough space in the overtaking lane for safe completion of the overtaking maneuver.
It is permitted when you overtake small vehicles only, and prohibited when you overtake big vehicles.

30. When is a driver obliged to signal?

When he approaches a level crossing with a barrier.
When he intends to change his driving lane.
When he arrives to a long uphill drive.
When he arrives to a steep descent.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

2. Within which distance from a tunnel is it prohibited to overtake?

3. Braking distance is the distance the vehicle passes?

4. How is a driver required to conduct himself when the braking system’s check lamp lights-up on the dashboard?

5. When entering a curve and driving through it a driver is required to:

6. For how long should a bus stop in a bus stop?

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

8. When is it obligatory to place a warning triangle?

9. In the following picture, the response of the drivers to the vehicle that comes out of parking is unclear. How is the truck driver required to respond to this situation?

10. Is a taxi owner or driver permitted to change the taxi’s ride fare?

11. What are the terms for operating a taxi at the “Ben-Gurion” airport?

12. Do you (vehicle no. 3) have to give right-of-way to the cyclist (2) in the roundabout?

13. When driving in reverse:

14. Define “play street”:

15. When a vehicle is disqualified from use on the road:

16. “restricted (Calm) zone” is a zone:

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

18. Is the message conveyed in the following yellow traffic sign considered legal?

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

20. Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

21. A 17yr. old Israeli born citizen applies for a driving license.Which physician is certified to perform a medical examination for his application?

22. What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

23. Which of these traffic signs permits bicycle entry?

24. Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

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

26. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

27. Is a driver obliged to show a policeman the vehicle’s original documents?

28. In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

29. When is it permitted to pass more than one vehicle during one overtaking maneuver?

30. When is a driver obliged to signal?