Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. 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.

2. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

You should stop before the railway crossing until the train passes.
If the train is far, you should quickly cross the rails.
You should accelerate and cross the rails before the train arrives, in a careful and watchful manner.
You should carefully cross the rails, in any fitting speed.

3. What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

That the vehicle doesn't carry any hazardous material.
That he starts turning from the farthest right lane.
That the turn is not made before a hill on the road.
That he starts turning from the farthest left lane.

4. Accidents that are a result of driver fatigue might occur:

On narrow and winding roads only, and not in straight, wide and comfortable road sections.
On roads with long and steep descents only.
When the driver’s level of alertness decreases.
On roads with long and steep uphill sections only.

5. Parking at a bus stop

Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for commercial vehicles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for all types of vehicles.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for private vehicles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for motorcycles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.

6. What traffic sign will appear following traffic sign 708?

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

No entry for tractors.
Give right of way to tractors driving in this road section,
Beware! Work vehicles and tractors crossing.
Stop! Only agricultural vehicles are permitted to go through.

8. 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.

9. What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

Signal with your left hand, as stated by law.
You may continue driving until the closest garage without giving signals - even where signaling is obligatory.
You may continue driving during “light time”. At any other time you may not.
Stop driving.

10. What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?

Driving too fast and not wearing seatbelts.
Driving too fast, lack of vigilance and being unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Driving too fast and having non-functional head rests.
Driving at a reasonable speed and being unfamiliar with the vehicle’s mechanisms only.

11. When you are driving behind a “security vehicle”, you should:

Drive at a distance of at least 50 meters behind it.
Drive at a distance of at least 100 meters behind it.
Drive at a distance of at least 200 meters behind it.
Drive at a distance of at least 150 meters behind it.

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

Slow down and obey the instructions of the workers and of all the road signs in the area.
Drive carefully, rough road ahead.
Cross the place quickly without disturbing passersby.
Driving permit should be obtained from the operating contractor.

13. When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

When it is required from a traffic-related point of view.
When it is required for personal reasons, even if driving in reverse is not essential.
Only when the roadway is wider than 4 meters.
It is always permitted, as long as we are always seen by other drivers.

14. What is the certified “authority” for issuing bus operation permits?

The district licensing authority.
The Israel Police Commissioner.
The Director of the Vehicle Department in the Ministry of Transportation.
The Inspector of Transport.

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. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence depicted in the picture?

Honk loudly to warn that you are approaching.
Slow down carefully and stop if needed, because a child might be chasing the ball.
Continue driving and make short and rhythmic honks.
Accelerate and pass quickly before any child gets to the roadway.

17. Is a bus used for driving instruction purposes permitted to enter where the following road sign is placed?

No, except if it belongs to a bus company that won permission.
Yes.
No.
Yes, except for vehicles with an all up weight that exceeds 10,000 kg.

18. How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

Hoot to those standing by the vehicle, and make it clear that you intend on continuing driving without interruption.
Slow down and pull into the right “hard shoulder” until the opposite lane is cleared.
Stop at the right side of the road and wait for the rescue forces to arrive.
Slow down and stop if necessary, and give right of way to the traffic coming from the opposite direction.

19. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.
An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.
Any manager of a licensed garage.
The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

20. The following road sign remains valid until:

The nearest intersection or the end of the tracks.
The nearest bus station.
The nearest intersection with traffic lights or the end of the tracks.
The beginning of the freeway that is indicated in the sign.

21. When the roadway is divided by a broken line?

You are permitted to overtake restricted vehicles only.
You are permitted to overtake when the road is clear.
No overtaking until where the dotted line turns to an unbroken line.
No overtaking until where an “end of overtaking restriction” sign is placed.

22. Is it permitted to let off passengers on a freeway?

Yes.
Yes, but only during lighting up time.
Yes, but only on the "hard shoulders" and during day time.
No.

23. If a public bus driver runs out of tickets for a certain route – should he refuse driving a passenger who gets on the bus?

It is forbidden to let that passenger on the bus.
The driver must drive the passenger.
The driver must only drive the passenger in road sections he has tickets for.
The driver doesn’t have to drive that passenger.

24. How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

Slow down and even stop if necessary - according to the surrounding traffic.
In any case – stop before the pedestrian crossing.
Speed up before the light turns red.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your left only.

25. What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

Any driving speed of a reasonable driver.
Any speed that is determined at the discretion of a reasonable driver.
Statutory speed, which takes account of the road condition, the surroundings and the traffic, and in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.
Any speed in which the driver stays in full control of the vehicle.

26. If a vehicle is lawfully photographed while committing an offence, who of the following is held responsible for the offense?

The driver’s employer.
The driver and the passenger besides him.
The vehicle’s owner, unless he proves that the vehicle was driven by another person and he identifies this person.
It is not important. The main thing is to have the fine paid.

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

Begining of traffic restriction zone.
The minimum permitted speed is 30 k.p.h.
Beginning of 30 k.p.h zone.
The maximum permitted speed is 30 k.p.h.

28. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

Keep to the right of the road and enter the curve with cautions.
Keep to the right without changing your driving speed.
Drive in high gear.
Slow down considerably and keep driving on the left side of the roadway.

29. A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

To vehicles approaching from his left only.
To vehicles driving fast.
To all approaching vehicles on the roadway, from all directions.
To vehicles approaching from his right only.

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

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What is a “breathalyzer test”?

2. When you approach a railway crossing and an approaching train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal:

3. What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

4. Accidents that are a result of driver fatigue might occur:

5. Parking at a bus stop

6. What traffic sign will appear following traffic sign 708?

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

8. When is there a danger of vehicle skidding?

9. What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

10. What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?

11. When you are driving behind a “security vehicle”, you should:

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

13. When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

14. What is the certified “authority” for issuing bus operation permits?

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

16. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence depicted in the picture?

17. Is a bus used for driving instruction purposes permitted to enter where the following road sign is placed?

18. How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

19. Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

20. The following road sign remains valid until:

21. When the roadway is divided by a broken line?

22. Is it permitted to let off passengers on a freeway?

23. If a public bus driver runs out of tickets for a certain route – should he refuse driving a passenger who gets on the bus?

24. How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

25. What is considered to be a reasonable driving speed?

26. If a vehicle is lawfully photographed while committing an offence, who of the following is held responsible for the offense?

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

28. How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

29. A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

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