Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

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

You have reached a section where fast vehicles should drive on the right lane and slow vehicles should drive on the left lane.
You have reached the end of a special speed section.
You have reached a section where parking is permitted on both sides of the road.
You have reached a section where speed limit is temporarily changed from 50 k.p.h to 30 k.p.h.

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3. You step on the brake pedal and feel that the service brake (foot brake) is not working. What will you do?

Try to brake using the hand break.
Turn the stirring wheel quickly to the right to break by changing the direction of the wheels.
Use the horn and turn-on the lights to warn the driver in front of me.
Try to break by stepping on the clutch pedal.

4. Whom should a taxi driver approach when his taxi meter malfunctions?

The Licensing Office.
An appropriate garage.
A certified taxi-meter repair service provider.
The taxi owner.

5. 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.

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6. Is it obligatory to use an appropriate lower gear on every steep descent?

No.
Only on steep descents of at least one kilometer.
Yes.
Only when a “descent ahead” sign is placed at the beginning of the descent.

7. Explain the term “gross axle weight”:

The measured pressure at the tips of the chassis connected springs.
The own weight of each vehicle axle, including the wheels installed on it.
The overall weight of all the wheels installed on one axle against the road.
The own weight of the rear axle that includes the differential system.

8. 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.

9. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

Drive in low gear, steep climb ahead.
Drive in high gear, to prevent engine overheating.
Slow down, drive in low gear and maintain the engine’s temperature.
Slow down and keep to the right of the roadway, due to the limited field of vision.

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10. Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

Yes, provided that we take all the required precautions to avoid hitting children that might run into the roadway.
Yes, provided that we make warning honks during overtaking, before and while we pass the bus.
Overtaking is absolutely prohibited.
It is prohibited to overtake a bus which stops to load children.

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11. During the vehicle’s annual test, the licensing facility shall register:

The number of kilometers traveled by the vehicle, as indicated on its odometer.
The number of traffic offenses perpetrated within the vehicle.
The number of seatbelts in the vehicle.
The number of head-rests in the vehicle.

12. A cement mixer is:

There is no proper definition for cement mixers.
An off-road vehicle.
a commercial truck.
A special-purpose vehicle.

13. Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

815
512
819
513

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14. 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

15. It is prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Anywhere, neither in urban roads nor in inter-urban roads.
In any type of road, except in urban two-lane roads.
When a “pedestrian crossing” blue sign is at place.
Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” road sign is placed.

16. 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.

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17. Which of the following signs indicate a single track level crossing?

130
128
133
134

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18. According to the traffic signs appearing in the picture, the road that turns to the right is:

A freeway.(motorway)
An urban road.
A dead-end road.
A road that is neither a freeway nor an urban road

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19. When is there a danger of vehicle skidding?

During fog only.
On a narrow road, during a steep uphill climb.
On a dry and hot road.
During the first rain or when there is mud or oil on the road.

20. Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.
Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.
No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.
Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

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

You have right-of-way in the narrow road.
Give right-of-way on the narrow road to vehicles coming from the opposite side.
No turning at the end of the road section.
No through road (cul-de-sac) ahead.

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22. Which sign warns of the presence of wild animals ahead?

146.
411.
414.
635.

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23. Define an “axle” of a vehicle:

The vehicle’s back beam to which the vehicle’s spare wheel is connected.
A shaft which transmits the rotary motion from the gearbox to the engine.
Shaft or system of shafts running the width of the vehicle attached to the wheels.
The vehicle’s front part, designed to absorb the impact of low-speed collisions

24. Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way
The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment
Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive
Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

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

Driving in the direction marked with a yellow arrow is permitted for public transportation only.
You have right of way on the narrow road.
Give right-of-way to opposite motor traffic on a narrow and steep road.
Drive only forward. Turning is prohibited.

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

Traffic directions for the lanes of the next intersection.
One-way road ahead.
Public transportation is prohibited to proceed forward.
Vehicles on the right lane are prohibited to deviate to another lane.

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27. In a properly functioning traffic light – how many times does the green light blinks before it turns yellow?

Four times.
Three times.
One time.
It varies according to traffic loads.

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28. The vehicle coming from your opposite direction (1) started to turn to his left. How would you respond?

Turn right to avoid collision.
Maintain your current speed and take right of way.
Honk to warn the driver and maintain your driving speed.
Slow down or stop and allow the white vehicle in the intersection to complete the turn..

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29. When a bus driver obeys a stop sign and stops before a level crossing, he is also obliged:

To use the horn and turn off the radio.
To open the front door.
To open the rear door to enable passenger escape.
To wait until at least one train passes.

30. Who is allowed to drive against traffic in a one-way street?

It is prohibited, except for a security vehicle on duty, or in accordance with a policeman’s directions
It is allowed for cyclists only
It is unconditionally prohibited, even when a policeman directs otherwise
It is allowed on holidays, when traffic is light and no disturbance is caused

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