Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. You are driving in the left lane of a one-way road. The driver in the right lane before you slowed down due to a pedestrian crossing the road from right to left. You are close to the pedestrian crossing, and therefore:

You should accelerate and quickly pass the crossing before the pedestrian arrives.
Use the horn to warn the passenger and quickly pass before him.
Continue driving normally; the pedestrian should make sure not to do anything risky and not to disturb you.
You should slow down and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing.

2. Who is responsible for cleaning the interior of the bus?

The bus driver.
The owner of the vehicle.
The bus company’s dispatcher.
The holder of the vehicle.

3. When are you obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

When a “railway crossing” sign is placed.
When a “right of way for crossing traffic” sign is placed.
You don’t have to stop. Stop at your own discretion when a train is seen and is approaching.
When the train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal.

4. What are we required to see in the inner mirror of the vehicle?

The surrounding that is seen from the rear windshield and, as much as possible, from both its sides.
The passengers in the back seats.
The view from the right and left sides of the vehicle.
The rear view and the “blind spots” within it.

5. If traffic sign 118 is placed at an intersection, which sign should be placed about 150 meters before the intersection?

6. In a hybrid vehicle:

Tire wear is greater than that of regular vehicles because of the second engine.
Braking is harder because of the second engine.
Fuel consumption is higher than that of regular vehicles, because of the second engine.
Fuel consumption is lower than that of regular vehicles.

7. When you are driving in a roadway and there is an unbroken separation line marked to your left accompanied by a broken line to its left:

You are forbidden to cross the separation line.
You are allowed to cross the lines, but vehicle traffic from the opposite side is forbidden to cross.
You are allowed to cross the lines with two wheels only.
You are allowed to cross the lines carefully.

8. Is the Authority permitted to suspend a taxi license?

No. The Authority is not permitted to suspend any license.
Yes, if the license holder does not attend after being summoned by the Authority.
No, only a court of law is permitted to suspend a taxi license.
Yes. The Authority is permitted to do so, but only by force of a court order.

9. 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.

10. What is the meaning of the following road marking (a continuous separation line)?

Separation area on a one-way roadway.
Separation between motor and non-motor vehicles.
Driving on the left of the line is prohibited.
Separation between a public transportation lane and other lanes.

11. Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

The speed limit in that road section.
The vehicle’s speed, considering traffic condition, road condition and visibility.
When driving uphill, there is no consideration whether to shift to higher or lower gear.
The only affecting factor is the cumulative driving distance.

12. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

It indicates that the flashing yellow light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the flashing green light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the red light is about to appear. You should prepare to stop or clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the stable (not flashing) green light is about to appear and you would be able to continue driving.

13. What does the following road marking (double yellow broken line) indicate?

Bicycle lane.
Separation between the roadway and its “hard shoulder”.
Road works in place.
Public transport lane.

14. During “light time”, when are you permitted to use the vehicle’s high beam?

Only on a freeway.
On a non-urban road, when driving within a row of vehicles.
On an urban road with street lights and on a non-urban road.
On an inter-urban roadway, when allowed by traffic conditions and there is no vehicle ahead of you.

15. Is it permitted to get on or off a moving vehicle?

It is absolutely forbidden.
No, except if it doesn’t cause any risk.
Yes, as part of a sports activity, and only for adults passengers.
Yes, with the approval of a police officer.

16. What should you do when your vehicle makes unreasonable noise?

A vehicle making unreasonable noise should not be driven.
It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise under the approval of the local authority.
It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise in a freeway.
It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise unrestrictedly.

17. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.
Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority
Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements
A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

18. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

Only security vehicles
Only private vehicles
Only vehicles with at least four passengers
Only bicycles and motorcycles

19. 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.

20. When is it allowed to use the horn?

Only to prevent imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.
Only in an urban road, to prevent danger.
In every type of road, only for public vehicles, to prevent danger.
Only in a non-urban road, to prevent danger.

21. Is it permitted, in an urban road, to stop, stand or park a vehicle on the roadway or on the hard shoulder?

It is prohibited in any case to park on the hard shoulder.
Yes, provided that the vehicle remains under supervision.
Yes, when it is not prohibited by law or by any road sign, and when traffic is not disturbed.
Yes, always.

22. Traffic sign 424 remains valid until the following sign is posted:

23. When visibility conditions are impaired:

Stay close to the vehicle in front, to be assisted by its lights.
Keep to the right of the road and drive faster until visibility conditions improve.
Drive slower and maintain a wider gap from the vehicle in front.
Maintain normal speed, but remain constantly alert in case an emergency brake is required.

24. Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.
A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

25. What sign signifies a charging point for electric vehicles?

ס-130
ס-31
ס-131
ס-55

26. What does the law state regarding the sale of tickets or change-giving by the driver of a public vehicle?

It is permitted to sell tickets or give change while the bus or taxi is moving.
It is forbidden to sell tickets or give change while the bus or taxi is moving.
It is permitted to sell tickets or give change, but only if the driver has an automatic ticket sale machine.
It is permitted to give change to passengers while the vehicle is moving.

27. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

On an urban road - from either its right or left side; on a highway – always from its right side.
You should pass the place from its left side
You should pass the place from its right side only
You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side, unless otherwise marked

28. What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

You should use the horn and cross the obstacle in front.
Go! You have “right of way” in the road that is in front of you.
You should pass through the sidewalk, if it is free.
You should give right-of-way to vehicles that are coming from the opposite side.

29. Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

The vehicle’s treating garage.
The driver and the vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle’s driver.
The owner of the gas station that sold the fuel.

30. What is required by the following road sign?

Stop and be given right-of-way by traffic in the road that crosses.
The drivers in the road that crosses should give right-of-way.
Give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your right only.
Give right-of-way to traffic crossing on the road ahead.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. You are driving in the left lane of a one-way road. The driver in the right lane before you slowed down due to a pedestrian crossing the road from right to left. You are close to the pedestrian crossing, and therefore:

2. Who is responsible for cleaning the interior of the bus?

3. When are you obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

4. What are we required to see in the inner mirror of the vehicle?

5. If traffic sign 118 is placed at an intersection, which sign should be placed about 150 meters before the intersection?

6. In a hybrid vehicle:

7. When you are driving in a roadway and there is an unbroken separation line marked to your left accompanied by a broken line to its left:

8. Is the Authority permitted to suspend a taxi license?

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

10. What is the meaning of the following road marking (a continuous separation line)?

11. Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

12. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

13. What does the following road marking (double yellow broken line) indicate?

14. During “light time”, when are you permitted to use the vehicle’s high beam?

15. Is it permitted to get on or off a moving vehicle?

16. What should you do when your vehicle makes unreasonable noise?

17. Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

18. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

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

20. When is it allowed to use the horn?

21. Is it permitted, in an urban road, to stop, stand or park a vehicle on the roadway or on the hard shoulder?

22. Traffic sign 424 remains valid until the following sign is posted:

23. When visibility conditions are impaired:

24. Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

25. What sign signifies a charging point for electric vehicles?

26. What does the law state regarding the sale of tickets or change-giving by the driver of a public vehicle?

27. What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

28. What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

29. Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

30. What is required by the following road sign?