Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is a special taxi ride?

A ride under tariff 2 – holidays - plus 25%.
A ride under tariff 1.
Any ride on a route service.
An exclusive taxi ride for the individual who ordered it.

2. A “school-children transport vehicle” is:

Any public bus or public vehicle on a route service.
Any bus listed in a transportation company.
A private bus or a public vehicle used for transporting school children.
Any vehicle transporting school children.

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

Winding road ahead.
Narrow and winding road ahead.
Bend to the right and then bend to the left.
Hairpin curve ahead.

4. Is it permitted to make a right U-turn where the following road sign is placed?

No.
Yes, when no other sign is placed to prohibit it.
It is permitted, even when a “no U-turn” sign is placed.
Yes, in daylight only.

5. It is obligatory to fit Extremity (width) side lights:

On a 210cm-or-more wide vehicle.
Only on connected vehicles or semi-trailers.
On all commercial vehicles.
On vehicles with an all up width of 180cm or less.

6. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands, and by driving at a similar speed to that of other vehicles on the road.
By driving reasonably and using the brakes in a gentle manner.
By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.
By turning the steering wheel right, to stabilize the vehicle.

7. 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.

8. According to the picture, what limitation is faced by the green (commercial) pick-up truck that wishes to turn right?

The motor scooter intends to drive straight; hence there is no danger in turning right.
The pick-up truck is permitted to turn right even though the motorcycle is on his right because the law does not forbid it
The driver of the pick-up truck should be careful, because there is another vehicle driving in a “blind spot” to his right.
The pick-up truck is statutory prohibited to turn right.

9. 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.

10. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

It can drive the tiredness away completely.
Yes, for a long time.
Absolutely yes, and it is even better, on the long run, than taking a rest outside the vehicle.
Yes, for a short time.

11. What is the speed limit after this traffic sign?

50 k.p.h.
20 k.p.h.
30 k.p.h.
60 k.p.h.

12. Mark the correct sentence:

It is prohibited to park a vehicle on a pedestrian crossing or within a distance of 12 meters before it.
It is permitted to park vehicles on a pedestrian crossing on a non-urban road only.
It is prohibited to park vehicles within a distance of 20 meters before and after a pedestrian crossing.
It is prohibited to park vehicles on a pedestrian crossing and within a distance of 20 meters before it.

13. Is it permitted to stand a vehicle less than twelve meters from a junction?

Yes, provided that the vehicle stands opposite to the direction of traffic.
Yes, in a two-lane road.
No, unless it is permitted by the Local Traffic Sign Authority, by means of an appropriate signpost or marking.
Yes, unless otherwise marked.

14. Who is allowed to drive against traffic in a one-way street?

It is prohibited, except for a security vehicle on duty, or in accordance with a policeman’s directions
It is allowed for cyclists only
It is unconditionally prohibited, even when a policeman directs otherwise
It is allowed on holidays, when traffic is light and no disturbance is caused

15. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Whoever drives straight shall continue driving and make sure that vehicles approaching the straight roadway give him right-of-way.
Always stop before the intersection and give right-of-way to vehicles which come from the right and intend to turn left.
Give right-of-way according to the accepted right-of-way rules and to the traffic signs that are placed at the junction.
Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching the intersection from your front.

16. How would you respond to the situation depicted in the following picture?

Drive faster and pass the children before they start crossing the roadway.
Slow down, follow the children movement and prepare to stop.
Continue driving. The children would not cross the road when noticing an approaching vehicle.
Honk to the children and warn them that you are approaching and that they should not get on the roadway.

17. Which vehicles are permitted to pass other vehicles on their right side?

Vehicles driving on a bus lane.
It is only permitted when the roadway’s width exceeds 12 meters.
Only slow vehicles on an urban road.
Only motorcycles, when the roadway’s width exceeds 6 meters.

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

Honk continuously to warn the tractor drivers.
Give right-of-way to an agricultural vehicle on a freeway.
Turn-on the lights and stay on the right of the road.
Slow down as you may encounter a heavy and slow agricultural vehicle.

19. 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.

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

Drive in the middle of the road and turn-on the winker before each turn.
Drive faster in order to pass the place.
Slow down and move to the road’s left in the left curve.
Slow down, adjust your speed to the road’s conditions and keep to the right of the road.

21. Is a bus driver permitted to drive with one of its doors open?

It is only permitted when the air-conditioning system malfunctions.
It is only permitted when there are no passengers on the bus.
It is only permitted when approaching a level crossing.
Driving with an open door is forbidden.

22. 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.

23. What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

The driver’s reacting time is longer and he has enough time for making the right decisions.
The driver’s reacting, braking and stopping times are all longer, and therefore safety is improved.
The drrivers quicker reaction, braking and stopping times are all shorter.
The driver’s reacting time is longer and is sufficient for stopping.

24. Which traffic sign should be placed about 300 meters before a level crossing?

25. In order to start driving, what is the action the driver has to take before releasing the hand-brake in a vehicle with automatic transmission?

Apply the foot brake pedal, to prevent the vehicle from moving.
Shifting the gear handle from parking (P) to neutral (N).
Pushing the gearbox’s lock button while in parking (P).
Shifting the gear handle to neutral (N).

26. Is a “restricted vehicle” permitted to use a road in which the following traffic sign is placed?

Yes, driving at a minimum speed of 55 k.p.h.
Yes, driving at a maximum speed of 55 k.p.h.
Yes, on a freeway only.
No.

27. Under which conditions is it permitted to cross railway tracks?

You are only permitted to cross after giving right-of-way to the vehicles that drive away from the crossing, and without causing any disturbance to them.
When a “stop” sign or a “red” traffic light are placed in your direction of driving.
When the barrier starts to lift..
When the railway-crossing is free, with its barrier lifted, and you can be cross it safely.

28. When is it permitted to turn on the fog lights?

Only in the dark.
Only in a condition of pouring rain, fog or snow.
Only during the winter.
Whenever the driver deems it fit.

29. Which traffic sign should appear after traffic sign 705?

30. How is the required distance for overtaking determined?

It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaken vehicle and not of the overtaking one.
It depends on the driving speeds of the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles
It only depends on the driving speed of the overtaking vehicle and not of the overtaken one.
It corresponds to the speed limit in that road section.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What is a special taxi ride?

2. A “school-children transport vehicle” is:

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

4. Is it permitted to make a right U-turn where the following road sign is placed?

5. It is obligatory to fit Extremity (width) side lights:

6. How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

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

8. According to the picture, what limitation is faced by the green (commercial) pick-up truck that wishes to turn right?

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

10. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

11. What is the speed limit after this traffic sign?

12. Mark the correct sentence:

13. Is it permitted to stand a vehicle less than twelve meters from a junction?

14. Who is allowed to drive against traffic in a one-way street?

15. What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

16. How would you respond to the situation depicted in the following picture?

17. Which vehicles are permitted to pass other vehicles on their right side?

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

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

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

21. Is a bus driver permitted to drive with one of its doors open?

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

23. What is the advantage of driving at a low speed during dangerous situations?

24. Which traffic sign should be placed about 300 meters before a level crossing?

25. In order to start driving, what is the action the driver has to take before releasing the hand-brake in a vehicle with automatic transmission?

26. Is a “restricted vehicle” permitted to use a road in which the following traffic sign is placed?

27. Under which conditions is it permitted to cross railway tracks?

28. When is it permitted to turn on the fog lights?

29. Which traffic sign should appear after traffic sign 705?

30. How is the required distance for overtaking determined?