Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is the main problem a driver faces when he approaches an intersection?

Many tasks he needs to perform simultaneously, in a short period of time.
The speed limit changes in an intersection.
Part of the intersection is always designated for public transportation.
The driver’s main problem is how to cross the intersection quickly.

2. 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.

3. When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

Slow down and drive cautiously at a low speed.
Honk and overtake the vehicle from its left side.
Pull into the “hard shoulders” and pass the vehicle from its right side.
Overtake it quickly to reduce danger.

4. What might be the consequence of excessive brake use?

Overcooling of the brakes and increase of braking efficiency.
Overheating of the brakes and decrease of braking efficiency.
Excessive use of the brakes should cause no concern.
The power of the engine might be decreased and it might even stop working.

5. Select the correct sentence:

Keeping distance is only required to keep distance while driving in high speeds, and when a heavy vehicle or a bus drives in front.
Keeping distance is only required when the driver is very tired and his responses are not quick enough.
Keeping distance prevents traffic congestion which damages road infrastructures.
By keeping proper distance, an overtaking vehicle can enter the space in front.

6. What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.
The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.
A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle
Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

7. What are the actions you are required to take, before intentionally pulling onto the “hard shoulder” of a non-urban road?

Apart from giving a right signal on time, nothing else is required.
Slowing down and turning on the four winkers.
Good observations mainly to the rear, signaling appropriately and slowing down.
Slowig down and turning the steering wheel towards the “hard shoulder” as quickly as possible.

8. Which of the following traffic signs means “pedestrians in the vicinity”?

9. Is a taxi owner or driver permitted to change the taxi’s ride fare?

Yes, after due notice of 26 days in advance.
Yes, up to 15% above the determined tariff.
Yes, 24 hours before the new tariff enters into force.
No.

10. What is the correct manner of making a right-turn?

From the right lane to the right lane of the road you enter While driving in a reasonable speed and without causing any disturbance or danger
In a wide arc, from the road's right to any lane of the road you enter
From any lane to the far right lane of the road you enter
On any type of road - after giving an appropriate signal.

11. Which of the following vehicles must be equipped with a reverse-drive buzzer?

All commercial vehicles must be equipped with this buzzer.
Vehicles with an all up weight of 12,000 kg or less.
Vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.
Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all up weight of more than 15,000 kg, tractors and buses.

12. How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to enter or cross the road?

Give way to the vehicles that are driving away from you in the road you are about to enter.
The rules for giving “right-of-way” in such an exit are identical to those that apply in the case of an intersection.
You must give way to vehicles coming from the right only.
Give-way to the approaching vehicles in the road you are about to enter.

13. The following road sign remains valid until:

A sign that indicates a non-urban road. .
Only until the nearest intersection with traffic lights.
A sign that permits driving at a restricted speed.
The nearest intersection or until a road sign that cancels it or until a “vehicle parking area” sign.

14. When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

When his driver’s license states that he must wear them while driving.
Only when he is driving during lighting up time, and provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
Only when he is driving during night time, provided that this requirement is stated on his driver’s license
While driving in limited visibility and when he is dazzeled.

15. Can a bus driver prevent a passenger from entering the bus if he is wearing clothes that might contaminate the bus seats?

No. Only the company manager shall determine who is prohibited to enter the bus.
No. Only the dispatcher is permitted to do so.
No. Only the police can authorize to prevent a person from entering the bus.
Yes.

16. For how long is it permitted to leave a broken-down vehicle on a road or in a public place?

It should be cleared away as soon as possible, no later than 48 hours.
Until the rescue vehicle arrives, provided that it doesn’t exceed a period of one week.
It should be moved away as soon as possible, no later than 24 hours.
For the period in which it is being repaired, provided that it doesn’t exceed 72 hours.

17. Can a temporary sign, which is posted under the direction of a police officer, be regarded as a legitimate traffic sign?

No, it is not a legitimate traffic sign
Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign
Yes, it is regarded as a legitimate traffic sign
Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign

18. What is a one-way street?

A street in which traffic movement is permitted in one direction only.
A road with only one lane.
A roadway in which one direction of traffic is open for all vehicles while the opposite direction is limited to public vehicles only.
A dead-end road.

19. How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

Dirt might damage the safety systems.
A clean vehicle helps to improve the driver’s concentration and general feeling.
A dirty vehicle endangers and pollutes its close environment.
They impair the driver’s vision.

20. 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.

21. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

Through the braking of the front wheels only.
Through the pressure created between the engine and the clutch.
By turning the engine opposite to its normal direction of turning.
Through the friction between the brake disc and the brake pads.

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

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a manager of an authorized garage, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman, a car assessor or a driving examiner due to a malfunction of the vehicle or damage caused by an accident.
A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a driving examiner, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle
A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman when the driver commits a traffic offence

23. Is a minibus permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

Yes, under its definition as a bus and according to the provisions of the sign.
Yes, because all vehicles are permitted to drive on that road.
No, because it doesn’t carry the number of passengers required by the sign.
No, because a minibus without passengers does not serve as a bus.

24. When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

You are allowed to overtake in a one way road.
Do not overtake and do not try to overtake any other vehicle before the crossing.
You are allowed to overtake if there are no pedestrians on the crossing.
You are allowed to overtake before the pedestrian crossing in an urban road only.

25. It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

Only from the farthest left lane in which you are permitted to drive.
From a left-turn lane or from any other lane which doesn’t have a prohibiting sign.
From every lane that is marked with left or right-turn arrows.
From a left-turn lane only.

26. What is the maximum number of passengers permitted to ride a minibus?

As indicated in the vehicle’s registration documents.
As the number of seatbelts installed in the vehicle.
As the number of seats in the vehicle.
20 passengers besides the driver.

27. Under which conditions is it permitted to drive in reverse

Only with the condition that the driver is guided by a person that stands behind the car and is visible to him.
Only if the vehicle is close to the sidewalk.
Provided it is necessary and that no risk, interruption or disturbance is caused to any other road-user.
Driving in reverse is absolutely forbidden.

28. 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.

29. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness while driving?

Have an adequate rest before driving and take rest breaks during the journey.
A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.
Drive slowly until the tiredness passes away.
Physical exercise will drive the tiredness away for many hours.

30. Is a bus driver permitted to stop at a place other than a station in order to disembark the Inspector?

Yes, in designated bus parking places.
He is only permitted to stop at a station that is indicated within the route service license.
Yes, where stopping is permitted for all other types of vehicles.
No, he should only stop at a station.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What is the main problem a driver faces when he approaches an intersection?

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

3. When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

4. What might be the consequence of excessive brake use?

5. Select the correct sentence:

6. What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

7. What are the actions you are required to take, before intentionally pulling onto the “hard shoulder” of a non-urban road?

8. Which of the following traffic signs means “pedestrians in the vicinity”?

9. Is a taxi owner or driver permitted to change the taxi’s ride fare?

10. What is the correct manner of making a right-turn?

11. Which of the following vehicles must be equipped with a reverse-drive buzzer?

12. How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to enter or cross the road?

13. The following road sign remains valid until:

14. When is a driver obliged to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses?

15. Can a bus driver prevent a passenger from entering the bus if he is wearing clothes that might contaminate the bus seats?

16. For how long is it permitted to leave a broken-down vehicle on a road or in a public place?

17. Can a temporary sign, which is posted under the direction of a police officer, be regarded as a legitimate traffic sign?

18. What is a one-way street?

19. How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

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

21. How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

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

23. Is a minibus permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

24. When you approach a pedestrian crossing:

25. It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

26. What is the maximum number of passengers permitted to ride a minibus?

27. Under which conditions is it permitted to drive in reverse

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

29. How can we overcome the problem of tiredness while driving?

30. Is a bus driver permitted to stop at a place other than a station in order to disembark the Inspector?