Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

The vehicle’s driver.
The vehicle’s manufacturer.
The vehicle's owner.
The garage that treats the vehicle.

2. What is a zotobus?

A taxi that weighs 2,200 – 3,500 kg and is permitted to carry up to 10 passengers.
A big taxi weighing 6,000 kg.
A private bus on a route service.
A small public bus weighing up to 2,000 kg.

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

T-Intersection ahead.
Railway crossing.
Cross road.
Junction in a freeway.

4. How will a dirty front lamp influence night driving?

It will affect the field of vision.
The field of vision will grow.
It will cause a dazzeling (blinding).
Dirt will have no affect on the rider ability to recognize problems.

5. 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.

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

Parking area for public vehicles.
A marked traffic island in the center of the roadway.
No parking.in this area
A place where parking is permitted for a short time.

7. How should you conduct yourself, from the place of the following sign until after the railway tracks?

Stop after the signpost and look left and right.
Slow down and cross the railway tracks at a constant speed. Don’t stop whilst on the tracks.
Give right-of-way to traffic coming from your opposite direction.
Cross the railway tracks quickly.

8. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.
To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.
To prevent tire wear.
To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

9. The reaction distance depends on:

The vehicle’s speed only.
The driver’s response only.
The driver’s reaction time and the vehicle’s speed.
The proper function of the vehicle's brakes.

10. What does the law state as regards to fueling a vehicle which carries more than 11 passengers?

It is allowed to fuel the vehicle, provided that a fire extinguisher is located close by.
It is forbidden to fuel the vehicle while passengers are still on board.
It is allowed to fuel the vehicle when it stands next to a fire extinguishing station.
It is allowed by means of self-fueling.

11. Is a taxi with passengers permitted to use a designated bus lane?

Dotted lines mark the approach of a separation line. The driver should move to the right lane before the beginning of the separation line.
Yes, but only during traffic rush hour, from 06:00 until 09:00.
No.
Yes.

12. 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.

13. What should a driver do when one of the vehicle’s two headlights is malfunctioning during the night?

He shouldn’t continue driving, and he cannot continue driving before the malfunction is fixed.
He shouldn’t continue driving only if the low beam is malfunctioning.
He shouldn’t continue driving only if the high beam is malfunctioning.
He can continue driving until the nearest garage.

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

Drive normally. The drivers from the opposite direction should give you right-of-way.
Stay on the right of road and pay attention to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.
Stay on the right lane because overtaking is prohibited.
Drive faster in the narrow road section.

15. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

The motorcycle (2), the red vehicle (1), your vehicle (3).
The red vehicle (1), your vehicle (3), the motorcycle (2).
The motorcycle (2), your vehicle (3), the red vehicle (1).
The red vehicle (1), the motorcycle (2), your vehicle (3).

16. A warning triangle must be carried by:

Commercial vehicles only.
All motor vehicles, including trailers and semi-trailers, but excluding motorcycles.
Buses only.
Two-wheelers only.

17. What is a “U-turn”?

Any turn not in a right angle is called a U-turn.
A turn in which the driver turns back to the direction he came from (turns and drives to the opposite direction)
Only a turn in which the driver drives in a roundabout and returns to the direction he came from.
A turn in which the driver makes a 360 degrees round.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

It indicates that the flashing yellow light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the flashing green light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the red light is about to appear. You should prepare to stop or clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the stable (not flashing) green light is about to appear and you would be able to continue driving.

21. A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of sixty days:

When the driver commits a traffic offence which doesn’t cause a road accident
When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of being responsible for causing injury or causing damage to property.
When the driver is caught speeding
When the driver commits a traffic offence in which a person is killed

22. What is the risk in braking while being forced to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

The Vehicle may spin as a result of braking on different types of road surfaces that have different grades of friction.
Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive air pressure in the tires.
Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive brake use.
Vehicle spinning, because its front wheels become locked.

23. Which driver related ability is impaired during fog?

Vehicle acceleration.
Braking.
Steering.
Vision

24. Define “private Autobus”:

An Autobus not for the general use of the public.
A public minibus.
Any vehicle driving passengers privately for hire.
A private vehicle which is a bus.

25. 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.

26. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

Only security vehicles
Only private vehicles
Only vehicles with at least four passengers
Only bicycles and motorcycles

27. What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.
It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.
The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.
It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

28. What is required in order to change lanes without causing any disturbance or risk?

The driver should only verify that he gives a signal with the winker while changing lanes.
The driver should give a timely signal from a sufficient distance, perform a peripheral check in all directions, and glance at the mirrors, before starting to change lanes.
The driver should communicate with other drivers and give a signal 3km before changing lanes.
The driver should give a signal with the winker and with the headlights while changing lanes.

29. How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

By taking the foot off the brake pedal without giving gas, in order to get the right speed.
By a sharp and quick pressure (“kick down”) on the accelerator, or by applying a designated electric switch.
By stepping firmly on the brake pedal.
By gradually stepping on the accelerator, until getting the desired result.

30. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?

Many and various contact points between the different types of vehicle through the intersection.
Crossing the intersections takes a long time; an upsetting fact for drivers.
The fact that vehicles approach the intersection from different directions causes no problem. The problem is only with pedestrians.
Specific risks and problems are present only in intersections with traffic lights.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

2. What is a zotobus?

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

4. How will a dirty front lamp influence night driving?

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

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

7. How should you conduct yourself, from the place of the following sign until after the railway tracks?

8. Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

9. The reaction distance depends on:

10. What does the law state as regards to fueling a vehicle which carries more than 11 passengers?

11. Is a taxi with passengers permitted to use a designated bus lane?

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

13. What should a driver do when one of the vehicle’s two headlights is malfunctioning during the night?

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

15. According to the law, in what order should vehicles enter the following intersection?

16. A warning triangle must be carried by:

17. What is a “U-turn”?

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

19. What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

20. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

21. A police officer may revoke a driver’s license for a period of sixty days:

22. What is the risk in braking while being forced to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

23. Which driver related ability is impaired during fog?

24. Define “private Autobus”:

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

26. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

27. What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

28. What is required in order to change lanes without causing any disturbance or risk?

29. How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

30. What are the specific risks and problems in crossing intersections?