Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is a “speed retarder”?

An electric or hydraulic mechanism, independent of the vehicle’s braking system, which decelerates the vehicle when operated.
An electronic system which automatically operates the brakes while driving on a steep decent, thus preventing brake overheating and brake loss.
A system installed in the vehicle that assists in emergency braking and stops the vehicle on the spot.
An electric mechanism installed in the braking system that shuts-off the engine and helps the vehicle to maintain constant speed on all roads.

2. According to the law, what is the maximum allowed length of the bus in the following picture?

13.5 meters.
18.5 meters.
11 meters.
12 meters.

3. 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.

4. When the vehicle in front of you signals about its intention to turn left:

It is prohibited to pass the vehicle from its rights side.
You may overtake it from the left side only.
It is prohibited to pass it from either side.
It is permitted to pass the vehicle on its right side.

5. Is the driver of a route service bus obliged to announce the stations along the route?

No. The driver is only obliged to announce about the arrival to the last station.
Yes, but only when entering secluded settlements.
Yes, but only on city rides.
Yes, if the bus doesn’t have a map of its route.

6. What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

Give right-of-way on a narrow road.
The number of lanes on the road is decreasing.
Careful! One-way traffic ahead.
Entrance to a single lane one-way road.

7. The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

The stop lines on each of the roads that meet in the intersection
The place in which traffic signs are posted before the intersection
The imaginary line drawn between the pavements or kerbs of each road meeting the junction.
The meeting of two or more pedestrian crossings in the intersection

8. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle while one of the doors is open?

No, unless the air-conditioning is out of order.
Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.
Yes, when carrying oversized cargo.
It is absolutely forbidden.

9. The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.
Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.
All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.
Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.

10. The higher is the vehicle’s center of gravity:

The higher is the vehicle’s stability on wet roads.
The lesser is the vehicle’s stability in turns and curves.
The easier it is for the vehicle to make turns
The higher is the vehicle’s stability in curves.

11. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

Yes, but pnly in order to board passengers.
Yes, but only in order to drop passengers.
Yes, but only at the side of the road, for driver refreshment purposes.
No, except for stopping on the “hard shoulder” when the vehicle malfunctions and it is impossible to continue driving,

12. 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.

13. Is a driver permitted to send an S.M.S message from his phone while driving?

The driver is permitted to send and read S.M.S messages, provided that he does it with care.
He is permitted to send S.M.S messages but not to read ones.
It is absolutely prohibited, and dangerous.
He is permitted to read S.M.S messages but not to send ones.

14. Traffic changes are taking place ahead, how would you prepare for these changes?

You are driving on the right lane, pay attention to the vehicles merging into your lane from the right only.
The number of lanes is decreasing; move to the left lane without interrupting the vehicles in that lane.
The number of lanes is increasing; stay on the right lane and keep to your right.
You are driving in the right lane, pay attention to the vehicles merging into your lane, from left and right.

15. When a rear camera is installed in a vehicle:

It displays the dead spots behind the vehicle.
It displays the dead spots around the vehicle.
It displays the dead spots in the vehicle’s front side.
It displays the dead spots behind the vehicle, while driving forward only.

16. From the answers before you, where especially should a driver slow down?

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road with a built centre divider.
Whilst driving on an inter-urban road without a built centre divider.
At the entrance to and whilst driving through a tunnel.
Whilst driving on an inter-urban road.

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. When driving behind a slow vehicle on a roadway while a continuous centre white line is marked to your left:

You are only permitted to overtake if the slow vehicle is a non-motor one.
You are permitted to overtake if the vehicle in front drives slow for a long time
You are permitted to overtake, unless a prohibitory sign is placed.
You are permitted to overtake, providing you do not cross the continuous centre line..

19. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

Start overtaking only when the road is clear in a sufficient distance, and verify while overtaking that the road is still clear.
Overtake only when a sign permitting overtaking is placed.
Overtake in a speed that exceeds speed limit, in order to clear the road way.
Always overtake at a slow speed and with patience.

20. When is it prohibited to stop or park a vehicle?

Besides blue-white painted curbstones?.
When the vehicle is parked in the left lane of a one-way urban road.
When the vehicle obstructs the traffic or blocks a road sign.
When the vehicle is not locked.

21. Which seats are reserved for security personnel on a route service bus?

When driving on a non urban road - the two front seats on either side of the passageway.
The double seat behind the driver partition.
The seat after the front door and the seat after the rear door.
In a city bus, across from the rear door.

22. What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

Make a complete abrupt stop in the right lane.
Deviate as far as possible to the right and do not increase your speed.
Honk to warn the overtaking driver.
Drive faster to exit the danger area.

23. In a student transport minibus, student boarding and dropping is performed:

From the front right door or from another door at the vehicle’s front.
From the rear door only.
From any door.
When there are 2 doors at the vehicle’s front – from the front right door only.

24. What is a meter-based tariff?

Tariff 2 on mid-holiday periods.
Tariff 1 plus 15% at night.
The tariff from the taxi’s location until the location of the person ordering the ride.
Tariff 1 on mid-holiday periods.

25. What is the correct way for pulling onto a “hard shoulder” which is lower than the road?

Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and quickly stopping after a very short distance.
Slowing down to a low speed and gradually moving onto the “hard shoulder”.
There is no "correct way": It is prohibited to pull onto a lower hard shoulder.
Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and then slowing down gradually.

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

Path for bicycles and motorcycles.
Path for bicycles only.
One-way lane for bicycle.
No entrance for bicycles.

27. How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

Pass it on the right, unless otherwise indicated by a signpost.
Pass it from the left only.
Pass it according to the road’s condition.
You may pass the obstruction from either side.

28. 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.

29. What vehicle features should be adjusted in order to ensure a comfortable and safe sitting position?

The side mirrors and the radio stations.
The seat’s position, the angle of the back rest, and the steering wheel position.
The head rests and the position of the pedals.
The seat’s position and the air flow direction from the vents.

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

A marking of a narrow part of the road or for an obstacle.
The road is widening.
Direction posts: End of the road.
Wide bridge ahead.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What is a “speed retarder”?

2. According to the law, what is the maximum allowed length of the bus in the following picture?

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

4. When the vehicle in front of you signals about its intention to turn left:

5. Is the driver of a route service bus obliged to announce the stations along the route?

6. What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

7. The boundary of the intersection / junction is determined by:

8. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle while one of the doors is open?

9. The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

10. The higher is the vehicle’s center of gravity:

11. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle on a freeway?

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

13. Is a driver permitted to send an S.M.S message from his phone while driving?

14. Traffic changes are taking place ahead, how would you prepare for these changes?

15. When a rear camera is installed in a vehicle:

16. From the answers before you, where especially should a driver slow down?

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

18. When driving behind a slow vehicle on a roadway while a continuous centre white line is marked to your left:

19. In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

20. When is it prohibited to stop or park a vehicle?

21. Which seats are reserved for security personnel on a route service bus?

22. What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

23. In a student transport minibus, student boarding and dropping is performed:

24. What is a meter-based tariff?

25. What is the correct way for pulling onto a “hard shoulder” which is lower than the road?

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

27. How should one pass a structure or a post that obstructs a two-way road?

28. How should we behave whilst driving downhill?

29. What vehicle features should be adjusted in order to ensure a comfortable and safe sitting position?

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