Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

It helps to escape quickly to the “hard shoulders” in case of danger.
It allows you to stay within the permitted distance of 40cm from the road’s edge.
There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roadways.
It reduces the response distance in case of immediate danger.

2. 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.

3. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

Keep driving straight or right only.
You may continue driving in the direction of the arrow only.
Only public vehicles are permitted to turn in the direction of the arrow.
Cross the intersection and clear it quickly, in every direction you want to go.

4. How would you conduct yourself according to the picture?

Glance at the mirrors, slow down and stop if necessary.
Drive faster and honk gently.
Honk for warning and continue driving in normal speed.
Honk loudly to warn pedestrians.

5. On which part of a road should a cyclist ride?

As close as possible to the road’s left edge, facing the incoming traffic.
As close as possible to the right hand side of the road.
Where all other vehicles are driving.
It is absolutely forbidden to ride bicycle on any part of a road.

6. What is the meaning of the following road sign?

It is a direction sign to destinations on a freeway (motorway).
It is a warning sign on leaving a freeway.
It is a direction to destinations on an urban road.
It is a direction sign before an interchange on an inter-urban road.

7. Continuous braking on a winding descent can cause:

Over heating and weaker braking than normal.
Over heating and stronger braking than normal.
Cooling of the breaks and weak braking.
Continuous braking has no negative affect.

8. What is the legal definition of a “public service vehicle”?

A private passenger car that was fitted to transport passengers for hire.
All public transportation vehicles.
A vehicle used or designed to be used for transporting passengers for hire.
A publicly owned vehicle.

9. Who is exempt from paying taxi fare?

Every three children pay one ticket.
One child under 5 years that is accompanied by an adult.
Every child under 5 years.
No one. The exemption is only relevant to bus rides.

10. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

Continue driving only when the light starts blinking.
Wait and don’t cross until yellow light appears.
Start driving when yellow light appears.
You may keep driving if the intersection is clear and safe.

11. How should we behave whilst driving downhill?

Shift into a high gear and keep the clutch pedal pressed for greater safety.
Shift into neutral gear, in order to save fuel.
Shift into one of the drive gears and keep the clutch pedal pressed.
Whilst driving down hill we must make sure that one of the gears is engaged.

12. What is a “breathalyzer test”?

A test of exhaled air by means of a device that provides information about a person’s blood alcohol level.
A stress test measuring the air quantity that enters the driver’s lungs while driving.
A test in which a person exhales into a device that gives information about his lung volume.
A test performed for new-driver applicants by a family doctor, at the requirement of the Licensing Authority.

13. Which of the following items should be placed on a school transport vehicle?

Only flashing lamps and signs; and a permit of the Licensing Authority should be indicated within the vehicle’s registration documents.
Waste belts and appropriate signs in the front and in the back only. Nothing else.
Only a “children transportation” sign in the front or in the back.
Only flashing lamps; and a permit of the Licensing Authority should be indicated within the vehicle’s registration documents.

14. How should you continue driving according to the following marking?

You are permitted to drive straight (ahead) or left.
You are permitted to drive left only.
You are permitted to turn left from all lanes.
You are permitted to drive right only.

15. Are we permitted to ride or drive a vehicle when part of our body is sticking out of the vehicle?

It is forbidden, except on a motorbike.
It is only permitted for adult passengers.
Yes, when driving on dirt roads.
Yes, in a collector’s vehicle only.

16. Who is responsible for the entry and exit of bus passengers?

The vehicle owner.
The route service owner.
The dispatcher.
The bus driver.

17. It is prohibited to stop, park or stand a vehicle on or before a pedestrian crossing, within a distance of:

20 meters from the crossing.
15 meters from the crossing.
12 meters from the crossing.
24 meters from the crossing.

18. Is any taxi driver permitted to make sightseeing / touring rides?

Yes, provided that he is listed in a travel agency.
Yes, any driver that is listed in a recognized taxi station may do so.
Yes, provided that he has a permit from the Ministry of Tourism.
Yes, every taxi driver is permitted to do so.

19. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

Use the horn for as long as you are passing him. It is important that he doesn't ignore you.
You are permitted, if it is necessary, to use the horn briefly before passing, .
During day light, turn on the vehicle’s parking lights.
If required, signal to him with the vehicle’s four direction indicators.

20. Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

No. Only instruction signs refer to the giving of right-of-way.
No. The sign belongs to the instruction signs group and is not, as far as right-of-way rules are concerned, obligatory.
Yes. You should give right-of-way to vehicle traffic on the road ahead.
No. This is a warning sign which doesn’t come to replace any right-of-way sign.

21. In a vehicle with a manual (regular) gearbox, it is important to adjust the gears:

In old vehicles only.
In order to protect the tires.
In long descents.
In order to determine the driving speed.without strain on the engine.

22. What should you do when the traffic sign in the picture appears before you?

Drive faster to prevent the car from shaking.
Adjust your speed to the road’s conditions. Don't ignore an uneven road..
You are driving on a mountain road. Drive in low gear.
Obey the instructions of Public Works Department employees.

23. What is the maximum permitted distance for standing a vehicle parallel to the kerb?

seventy centimeters.
fifty centimeters.
forty centimeters.
sixty centimeters.

24. What should you do when approaching a railway crossing and a warning signal is given before you reached the crossing:

Stop and don’t continue driving.
Slow down only when a signaler turns on a warning signal.
Slow down only if you see an approaching train.
Ignore the signal and continue driving. You were there before the signal.

25. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

Driving at a speed that allows the driver to perform other actions, which are not essential to driving.
Driving in a similar speed to that of the other drivers around you.
Taking account of road and traffic conditions, in a manner that the driver maintains absolute control of the vehicle and can stop safely at all times.
When the driving speed is determined at the driver’s own discretion, and provided that it doesn’t exceed the statutory speed limit.

26. What is a taxi sightseeing ride?

A taxi ride in service of the Ministry of Defense.
Only a route service ride.
An exclusive taxi ride for the person who ordered it, for the purpose of touring, traveling or sightseeing.
A taxi ride in service of the Ministries of Tourism and Sports together.

27. According to the law, what is the length limit of the bus in the following picture?

12 meters.
13.5 meters.
15 meters.
18.5 meters.

28. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Slow down, rough road ahead.
Slow down because of road-works.
Slow down and cross the speed bumps With caution.
Slow down and prepare to bypass obstacles on the road.

29. Is a taxi driver required to help a passenger to load or unload his luggage on or off the taxi?

Yes, if needed.
Only on rides from Ben Gurion Airport.
Absolutely not.
Only if the passenger pays for the loading and unloading service.

30. Who determines the fare of a special taxi ride?

The Minister of Transport.
The Minister of Finance – in a special order.
The Minister of Industry, Trade and Labor.
The National Taxi Association.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

2. What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

3. What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

4. How would you conduct yourself according to the picture?

5. On which part of a road should a cyclist ride?

6. What is the meaning of the following road sign?

7. Continuous braking on a winding descent can cause:

8. What is the legal definition of a “public service vehicle”?

9. Who is exempt from paying taxi fare?

10. What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

11. How should we behave whilst driving downhill?

12. What is a “breathalyzer test”?

13. Which of the following items should be placed on a school transport vehicle?

14. How should you continue driving according to the following marking?

15. Are we permitted to ride or drive a vehicle when part of our body is sticking out of the vehicle?

16. Who is responsible for the entry and exit of bus passengers?

17. It is prohibited to stop, park or stand a vehicle on or before a pedestrian crossing, within a distance of:

18. Is any taxi driver permitted to make sightseeing / touring rides?

19. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

20. Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

21. In a vehicle with a manual (regular) gearbox, it is important to adjust the gears:

22. What should you do when the traffic sign in the picture appears before you?

23. What is the maximum permitted distance for standing a vehicle parallel to the kerb?

24. What should you do when approaching a railway crossing and a warning signal is given before you reached the crossing:

25. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

26. What is a taxi sightseeing ride?

27. According to the law, what is the length limit of the bus in the following picture?

28. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

29. Is a taxi driver required to help a passenger to load or unload his luggage on or off the taxi?

30. Who determines the fare of a special taxi ride?