Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. Is a minibus permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

Yes, under its definition as a bus and according to the provisions of the sign.
Yes, because all vehicles are permitted to drive on that road.
No, because it doesn’t carry the number of passengers required by the sign.
No, because a minibus without passengers does not serve as a bus.

3. Can a person drive a vehicle immediately after taking medications which have effect on his fitness to drive?

No, unless 4 hours pass from the time he takes the medication
Yes, if these medications do not affect his level of driving
No.
Yes, when the medication has a lasting harmful effect

4. How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

Dirt might damage the safety systems.
A clean vehicle helps to improve the driver’s concentration and general feeling.
A dirty vehicle endangers and pollutes its close environment.
They impair the driver’s vision.

5. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop anyway.
Always accelerate when entering the intersection, in order to avoid traffic disturbance.
Cross it safely.
Slow down and even stop if necessary in order to give right-of-way.

6. What is the main risk of driving in reverse?

Causing damage to the vehicle’s tires, when approaching the sidewalk or sharp objects.
The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.
Lack of control over a slow and steady driving speed due to gear restrictions.
Causing damage to the steering system, because the wheel is used oppositely to its normal use while driving forward.

7. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

Slow down and adjust the driving speed to allow him to control the vehicle – .
He should avoid driving on roads with side winds, or he should otherwise stop on the “hard shoulders” until the wind fades.
Turn on the fog lights and continue driving normally.
Drive faster to avoid the side wind.

8. 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

9. The ability to control a vehicle:

Does not depend on driving speed.
Depends on road conditions only, and not on the vehicle or the driver.
Improves the faster you drive.
Increases when driving at a suitable speed for the varying road conditions.

10. The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

From the floor of the box until the highest point of the truck.
From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is loaded)..
From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is not loaded).
From the road’s surface until the roof of the driver's compartment.

11. What is the correct sentence?

The braking distance is always longer than the reaction distance.
The reaction distance is always longer than the braking distance.
The braking distance is always longer that the stopping distance.
The stopping distance is always longer than the braking distance.

12. The purpose of information road signs is to:

Instruct vehicle drivers what to do.
Provide information about places and directions.
Determine prohibitions.
Alert passersby about road hazards ahead.

13. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle when its front field of vision is restricted?

Yes, but during the day time.
No, unless the restriction is only negligible.
Yes, provided that the field of vision is restricted from the front side only.
It is forbidden during rainy weather and permitted at any other time.

14. What are you required to do according to the following traffic sign?

Give right-of-way to traffic crossing your path on the roundabout,
Drive right or left. A yellow arrow shows the direction of driving for public transportation only.
When you are driving in the roundabout, give right-of way to vehicles that approach the roundabout from its different ‘arms’.
Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its left only.

15. 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.

16. “Reasonable speed” is a speed:

That is adjusted to the road conditions and circumstances and does not exceed the speed limit.
The speed limit on that road, under all circumstances.
That the vehicle passengers wish to drive at. The passengers are always right.
That is adjusted to the conditions and circumstances, and always exceeds speed limit.

17. What limitations occur on the road ahead of you?

Driving is on an urban road.
(1) Road works ahead (2) a speed limit and (3) no overtaking.
Limited field of vision.
Congested traffic on the roadway.

18. 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.

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

A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.
It is prohibited to stop within a distance of 120 meters before the railway tracks.
A distance of about 70 meters to an approaching level crossing.
Approach to a level crossing. Approx 200metres before the crossing

20. It is prohibited to start overtaking without verifying

Is it permitted? Will I manage to complete it safely, without any doubt?.
Does the road have a “hard shoulder”.
Does the insurance cover the damages in case of an accident?
What is the penalty for prohibited overtaking?

21. How can we minimize the risk of brake loss while driving on a mountain road?

It is advisable to use the brakes without utilizing the engine’s braking power.
Drive in anappropriate (low) gear and avoid excessive use of the brakes.
Don’t use the brakes much and stay on high gear.
Do not change gears along the mountain road.

22. What limitations does a driver experience while driving in reverse?

Limited field of vision and uncomfortable vehicle operation.
An experienced driver has no limitations while driving in reverse.
It is hard to control the braking system while driving fast and needing to operate many systems.
Driving in reverse takes more time.

23. What is the difference between the two signs?

Both signs belong to the group of obligatory signs and warn the driver of animals on the road.
Sign 146 warns of wild animals in the area. Sign 411 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed.
Both signs belong to the information group and warn the driver of animals on the road.
Sign 146 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed. 411 warns of wild animals on the road.

24. Wearing a seat belt as required:

Keeps the driver in an upright sitting position;
Reduces the extent of injury during an accident.
Keeps the driver alert.
Reduces the driver’s movement in his seat and prevents accidents.

25. What types of vehicles are permitted to park in a bus station, besides the bus itself?

Private vehicles, on Sabbaths and holidays only, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed at the bus station.
Private vehicles, during night time, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.
All types of vehicles, during night time, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.
Motorcycles, on Sabbaths and holidays only, according to the instructions of the road sign that is placed in the bus station.

26. How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?

Swerve left and accelerate to avoid hitting passengers that are about to get out of the vehicle.
Continue driving normally.
Slow down and be prepared to stop, in order to avoid hitting the open door.
Honk loudly and continuously and swerve left, to avoid hitting the opening door.

27. While turning, what natural force pushes the vehicle against the direction of the turn?

Gravity.
Centrifugal force.
The force of inertia.
None of the natural forces affect the vehicle while turning.

28. 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.

29. When a driver is blinded by the sun, he should:

Look as low as possible to the roadway, to avoid blinding.
Overtake the vehicle in front because it is better to drive on an open roadway.
Stay close to the vehicle in front, so it can block the sun for him.
Slow down in accordance with his range of vision and use the sunshade.

30. Explain the term “independent brake”:

A device which causes the braking system to operate each wheel independently.
It is a device operated by the driver during continuous and steep descents.
A device within the braking system that brakes each wheel independently when the vehicle is slipping.
A spring loaded device that operates the braking system independently, and that starts operating when the air pressure in the braking system drops below its required level.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

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

2. Is a minibus permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

3. Can a person drive a vehicle immediately after taking medications which have effect on his fitness to drive?

4. How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

5. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

6. What is the main risk of driving in reverse?

7. What should a vehicle driver do in case of a strong side wind?

8. Define “play street”:

9. The ability to control a vehicle:

10. The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

11. What is the correct sentence?

12. The purpose of information road signs is to:

13. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle when its front field of vision is restricted?

14. What are you required to do according to the following traffic sign?

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

16. “Reasonable speed” is a speed:

17. What limitations occur on the road ahead of you?

18. Define “built dividing area”:

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

20. It is prohibited to start overtaking without verifying

21. How can we minimize the risk of brake loss while driving on a mountain road?

22. What limitations does a driver experience while driving in reverse?

23. What is the difference between the two signs?

24. Wearing a seat belt as required:

25. What types of vehicles are permitted to park in a bus station, besides the bus itself?

26. How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?

27. While turning, what natural force pushes the vehicle against the direction of the turn?

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

29. When a driver is blinded by the sun, he should:

30. Explain the term “independent brake”: