Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. When there is a “no left turn” sign in an intersection:

It is permitted to make a U-turn when there is an arrow pointing to the right only.
It is permitted to make a U-turn from any lane.
It is permitted to make a U-turn when no traffic disturbance is caused and when the U-turn is not prohibited by any traffic sign or marking.
It is permitted to make a U-turn for private vehicles only.

2. 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

3. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

The only important condition is that it is permitted to stop on the “hard shoulder”.
That the hard shoulder and the road are in the same height and that the hard shoulder is wide enough.
That the hard shoulder is paved with asphalt or concrete.
That there are no color markings on the hard shoulder.

4. 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.

5. Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to the transportation of passengers carrying loaded weapons?

It is only permitted for soldiers wearing uniform.
It is absolutely forbidden to enter loaded weapons into buses.
It is prohibited to drive passengers carrying loaded weapons, except for personnel on official duty.
It is only permitted for policemen on duty.

6. A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

Nine months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
Four months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
Six months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority
One year, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

7. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

Quick wear of the clutch and of the gearbox.
When the braking forces or the vehicle's inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.
Excessive change of gears.
When the engine is worn out and cannot stabilize the vehicle.

8. What is the meaning of this sign?

Taxi rank. No entry to the street in which the sign is placed.
The end of the Taxi Rank.
The beginning of a public bus station.
Taxi rank. Parking and stopping is forbidden to all other vehicles.

9. 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.

10. What are the risks in making a U-turn?

Delaying vehicles that are coming from the opposite direction or from behind
Colliding with vehicles coming from the opposite direction or from behind.
All the answers are correct.
Causing an approaching vehicle to make a sudden brake.

11. What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

It allows the driver to engage in other activities while driving straight.
It allows you to plan your drive according to the road’s condition and to avoid being surprised by other road users.
There are no advantages in looking far ahead. The important thing is what’s happening close to the vehicle.
It has no advantages. Only looking to the sides assists the driver.

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

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.
Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.
It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.
Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.

13. What is the correct sentence according to the following picture?

The road tanker driver doesn’t keep to the right of the roadway, even though he can not see the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
The road tanker driver is driving far from the “soft shoulders” and in this way avoids risks.
The marking on the roadway is not clear enough.
The road tanker driver is driving correctly in the middle of the road, so that he can see better the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

14. Is a bus driver permitted to refuse entry of children trolleys into the bus?

Yes, in the event that the bus is crowded and there is not enough space.
Yes, when there is no more space in the luggage compartment of the bus.
The driver is always obliged to let children trolleys on the bus.
Yes, but only when the trolley is designed to carry one baby (not when it is a trolley for twins).

15. Where is a route service bus driver supposed to stop?

In any place requested by one of the passengers.
In any place which is close to the passenger's requested destination, but only on the "hard shoulder".
In the stations that were approved by the Controller of Road Transport within the route service license.
In every station along the road, provided that it is a station of the route service provider.

16. How should you use the gearbox while driving on a continuous descent?

The gearbox should be in high gear.
The gearbox selector should be in a low gear.
The gear used while driving on a continuous descent is of no importance, as long as the brakes function properly.
The gearbox handle should be in neutral gear.

17. Before starting to drive, what action needs to be taken by the driver before moving the automatic transmission selector?

Release the clutch pedal, to connect between the engine and the gear box.
Step on the accelerator, to start driving immediately.
Release the parking brake, to release the gearbox lock.
Apply the foot-brake, to prevent the vehicle from moving.

18. 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

19. “Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect: The distance has no influence on vehicle wear or fuel consumption.
Correct: Keeping distance prevents brake wear and excessive fuel consumption due to frequent acceleration and braking.
Incorrect: Using the breaks and the accelerator in order to regulate wind flow is important for increasing the driver’s alertness.
Incorrect: Keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front of you causes brake wear.

20. When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

After signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you only.
In order to prevent a road accident that cannot be prevented in any other way.
When the driving speed doesn’t fit with the road conditions.
When the road is distorted.

21. Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

No, In legal terms, the instructions of a traffic light and the instructions of traffic signs are of equal effect
No, but a stop sign has priority over a green light for traffic moving in the same direction
Yes, traffic light instructions have priority over any type of traffic sign, except for a flashing yellow light
Sometimes. Traffic light instructions have priority in an urban way only

22. 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.

23. How many glass breaking hammers must be placed on a bus?

Four hammers.
One hammer must be placed on the frame-head to the left of each door.
It varies according to the size of the bus.
At least two.

24. A bus lane may also be used by vehicles of:

Holders of a handicap tag issued by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
Handicapped people, even when they are not inside the vehicle.
Paraplegic (wheel chair) tag holders.
Any handicapped person having a regular handicap tag.

25. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

The driver should not cross the separation line, but he is permitted to make a left U-turn.
The driver of the marked vehicle should drive on the right of the lines, and he is prohibited from crossing the continuous separation line.
The marked vehicle is permitted to cross the unbroken separation line.
The marked vehicle should drive on the left side of the unbroken line.

26. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

Honk. Blink your headlights and continue driving.
Swerve to the opposite lane and continue driving normally.
Slow down and prepare to stop (2).
Block the silver vehicle’s driving lane and allow the red vehicle to get out.

27. What is a driver always required to do when another vehicle “sits on his tail”?

Step on the brake pedal abruptly and continuously.
Verify that the distance he keeps from the vehicle driving in front will allow him to brake moderately and avoid the risk of a collision from behind.
You have nothing to do. The one driving behind is always found guilty in case of an accident.
Accelerate immediately and increase the distance from the vehicle behind.

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

Begining of traffic restriction zone.
The minimum permitted speed is 30 k.p.h.
Beginning of 30 k.p.h zone.
The maximum permitted speed is 30 k.p.h.

29. What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

A gap of thirty meters, in order to allow safe stoppage.
A gap of forty meters, in order to prevent an accident.
A gap of at least three seconds.
A gap which always allows us to stop and prevent a collision..

30. When driving behind a big truck:

When a “general danger” sign is placed, and due to the size of the truck, you should keep from it a distance that is thrice bigger than the statutory distance. .
Keep a safe distance for safe braking – The law requires a gap of not less than one second.
Keep a small as possible distance from the vehicle in front.
Due to the vehicle’s size - Keep a distance that doubles the statutory gap.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. When there is a “no left turn” sign in an intersection:

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

3. What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

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

5. Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to the transportation of passengers carrying loaded weapons?

6. A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

7. What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?

8. What is the meaning of this sign?

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

10. What are the risks in making a U-turn?

11. What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

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

13. What is the correct sentence according to the following picture?

14. Is a bus driver permitted to refuse entry of children trolleys into the bus?

15. Where is a route service bus driver supposed to stop?

16. How should you use the gearbox while driving on a continuous descent?

17. Before starting to drive, what action needs to be taken by the driver before moving the automatic transmission selector?

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

19. “Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?

20. When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

21. Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

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

23. How many glass breaking hammers must be placed on a bus?

24. A bus lane may also be used by vehicles of:

25. What is the marked vehicle required to do when the following marking appears on the road?

26. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

27. What is a driver always required to do when another vehicle “sits on his tail”?

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

29. What gap should be maintained from the vehicle that is driving in front of us?

30. When driving behind a big truck: