Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. A paraplegic is driving it the city and is in a hurry to a scheduled medical examination :

He is prohibited to use the bus lane as well as to exceed the speed limit.
He is permitted to exceed the speed limit.
He is permitted to exceed the speed limit while driving in a bus lane only.
He is permitted to use the bus lane, but is prohibited from exceeing the speed limit.

2. 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.

3. 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).

4. Can a minibus be regarded as a taxi?

A minibus is regarded as a taxi only when there is room for two passengers next to the driver.
A minibus is a taxi with all it implies.
A minibus is regarded as a taxi only when it is equipped with a meter.
A minibus is not regarded as a taxi.

5. On an inter-urban route service bus, who is designated to sit in the two front seats either side of the aisle?

Security personnel.
Parents riding with children under five years.
Soldiers in uniform only.
Handicapped and elderly people only.

6. Who are obliged to act cautiously?

All road users.
Driving students only.
Only drivers.
Only pedestrians.

7. At the junction marked and signposted as in the diagram, what is the correct way to turn right from road B to C?

From lane 7 to 6.
From lane 8 to 6.
From lane 7 to 6 or5.
From lane 7 or 8 to 6 or 5.

8. How many glass breaking hammers must be placed on a bus?

Four hammers.
One hammer must be placed on the frame-head to the left of each door.
It varies according to the size of the bus.
At least two.

9. 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.

10. Who is required to certify that the meter is properly functioning if its seal is disconnected?

Only a qualified service provider.
The taxi owner, who is required to sign the certification.
The Licensing Office near the driver’s place of residence.
The Controller of Road Traffic.

11. What is the meaning of the road-sign?

Number of a main road.
Number of a Motorway (Freeway).
Distance to the nearest Junction.
Distance to the nearest road.

12. How should you conduct yourself on the road ahead?

Continue driving in your lane.
Use the fastest lane.
Stop until the arrow changes to green.
Pass to the adjacent right lane.

13. 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.

14. As far as the law prohibiting smoking in public places is concerned, is a bus considered to be a public place?

No.
Yes, but only when carrying more than 10 passengers.
Yes.
Only when carrying more than 15 passengers.

15. Define “Autobus”:

A motor vehicle designed to transport at least 8 persons besides the driver and is indicated as an Autobus on its registration documents.
A commercial motor vehicle designed to transport at least 8 persons and is indicated as a bus in its registration documents.
A commercial vehicle designed to transport passengers for hire.
A motor vehicle designed to transport more than 15 persons and is indicated as a bus in its registration documents.

16. Where is a proper place to install plates with the details of the taxi owner and of the driver?

On the frame-head between the doors, on the right side only.
On the inner part of the taxi’s left and right door frame-heads.
Both of them should be installed to the right of the dashboard, in front of the glove compartment.
From both sides of the dashboard.

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 should you make a left turn according to the following marking?

From each of the marked lanes.
Absolutely no turning left.
From the right lane only.
From the left lane in your direction of driving.

19. Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.
Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.
No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.
Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

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. What is the normal pressure in a vehicle’s pneumatic (compressed air) braking system?

The maximum pressure the vehicle can generate.
As determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
The pressure in which the vehicle brakes efficiently.
As determined by local laws.

22. How is a pedestrian crossing marked?

306, 811
135, 136
901, 707
413, 226

23. When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

It is only allowed to use an air horn.
It is always allowed to use the horn, provided that the signal is given in a continuous and uniform manner.
It is only allowed to use the horn in order to avoid imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.
It is always allowed to use the horn in an urban road.

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

Prepare for a possible braking, deviation or stopping due to falling rocks.
Dangerous descent, shift to low gear.
Stop and take another (alternative) road.
Drive faster to avoid falling rocks.

25. When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

When the other vehicle drives in the right lane and signals left.
When the other vehicle indicates and positions itself to turn left.
When there is an open lane to the right of the other vehicle.
When the other vehicle is in the central lane and signals right.

26. What is a bus driver required to check before moving the bus?

Whether there are road users in his blind spots.
The steering system’s oil level.
The passenger belongings with a metal detector.
Whether he has adequate bus tickets.

27. A taxi driver that is obliged to wear eyeglasses or any other optical instrument:

Must hold an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses at the taxi station.
Must ensure that he carries on him a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving during the night.
Must ensure that he carries on him a pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving during the day.
Must carry with him an extra pair of eyeglasses or contact lenses while driving.

28. What is the maximum permitted distance for standing a vehicle parallel to the kerb?

seventy centimeters.
fifty centimeters.
forty centimeters.
sixty centimeters.

29. A freeway is designated for:

Only Vehicles which are capable and permitted to drive at a speed of 55 k.p.h .
Motor vehicles which are able to drive at a speed of at least 90 k.p.h.
Private passenger cars, taxis and buses only.
Motor vehicles and bicycles.

30. Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?

The Owner of the vehicle is permitted to make changes in it as he pleases.
Yes, but provided that the owner of the vehicle notifies about it in advance and in writing to the vehicle’s manufacturer or agency.
Yes, but only if the change is made by a licensed garage.
Yes, but only with a written pre-approval of the Licensing Authority.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. A paraplegic is driving it the city and is in a hurry to a scheduled medical examination :

2. What is a “speed retarder”?

3. 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?

4. Can a minibus be regarded as a taxi?

5. On an inter-urban route service bus, who is designated to sit in the two front seats either side of the aisle?

6. Who are obliged to act cautiously?

7. At the junction marked and signposted as in the diagram, what is the correct way to turn right from road B to C?

8. How many glass breaking hammers must be placed on a bus?

9. How is the required distance for overtaking determined?

10. Who is required to certify that the meter is properly functioning if its seal is disconnected?

11. What is the meaning of the road-sign?

12. How should you conduct yourself on the road ahead?

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

14. As far as the law prohibiting smoking in public places is concerned, is a bus considered to be a public place?

15. Define “Autobus”:

16. Where is a proper place to install plates with the details of the taxi owner and of the driver?

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

18. How should you make a left turn according to the following marking?

19. Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

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

21. What is the normal pressure in a vehicle’s pneumatic (compressed air) braking system?

22. How is a pedestrian crossing marked?

23. When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

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

25. When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

26. What is a bus driver required to check before moving the bus?

27. A taxi driver that is obliged to wear eyeglasses or any other optical instrument:

28. What is the maximum permitted distance for standing a vehicle parallel to the kerb?

29. A freeway is designated for:

30. Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?