Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Wheels that are installed on the same axle must be:

Of the same manufacture date always.
Of the same size and in compliance with the manufacturer’s manual.
Of the same color.
Of the same manufacturer.

2. What is a driver required to do after driving through a puddle and dampening the brakes?

He shouldn’t do anything. There is no connection between water and the braking system.
Drive fast to dry the brakes.
Tow the vehicle to the nearest garage.
Drive very slowly until the brakes dry out and resume normal functioning.

3. What risks are expected when the bus driver makes a sudden brake?

Being hit by a parked vehicle.
Injuring the bus passengers.
Over heating of the brakes.
Skidding and rolling over while driving uphill.

4. What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

Serve as an alternative to the service brakes (foot brake), in order to stop the vehicle when it is under imminent danger during an emergency.
Assist the parking brake (hand brake) while parking on a steep descent.
Balance the engine’s function and regulate the motor rotations,
To reduce the vehicle speed, without using the vehicle’s braking system, e.g. during a long descent.

5. Is a taxi permitted to stop and load or unload passengers within the limits of the following traffic sign?

Yes, but on an urban road only, and provided that no traffic disturbance is caused.
No.
No, except during the night.
Yes, when a “bus station” sign is placed.

6. How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

Stop completely for as long as the children are near the road.
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that the pavements are wide.
Slow down, be prepared to stop and even stop if necessary..
Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn the children.

7. What is an “Interchange”?

The area that is formed by the meeting of at least three roadways, at the same level.
A meeting of at least two roadways at the same level in a freeway.
A meeting point of roads at different levels, in which it is possible to drive and pass from one road to the other
A junction of roads at the same level in an urban area.

8. What are you required to do when the following marking appears on the roadway?

You are prohibited to turn right on the roadway.
You are permitted to overtake very carefully on the left of the line.
No stopping in this road section, except for the “hard shoulders”.
Drive on the right side of the line, without crossing it.

9. The minimum age to obtain a driver’s license for a Public Service Vehicle is:

23 yrs.
21 yrs.
22 yrs.
20 yrs.

10. How does driving on the right side of the road affect drivers' field of vision?

Keeping to the right improves the field of vision of the drivers in the vehicles behind you.
Driving on the right reduces the view angle of those driving behind you.
There is no connection between driving on the right and the field of view.
The field of vision is not affected: A comfortable field of view can only be created by doubling the required distance between vehicles.

11. When is the driver of a private vehicle exempt from wearing a seat belt?

While moving forward during parking maneuvering.
While driving in reverse.
While exiting a roofed parking.
While exiting a premises.

12. To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

The Ministry of the Interior.
The Ministry of transportation.
The Israel Police.
The court.

13. When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

When driving towards another vehicle that is driving on the same road or in an adjacent road.
When driving in a steep slope only.
When the vehicle in front of him turns right.
When the vehicle behind him turns right.

14. What is the meaning of alternating blue colored curbstones?

To indicate and emphasize sidewalks and built traffic islands.
Parking space for vehicles according to conditions laid down by the local authority . usually for payment.
No parking or stopping besides the curbstones, except for taxis on an urban road.
Arranged parking space for public vehicles only.

15. How can you manage to keep your braking distance within the range of your vehicle’s lights while driving at night?

By using an additional spot light to detect road hazards.
By using the rear fog light to reinforce your head lights beam.
By turning on the long-distance high beam and driving at a high speed accordingly.
By adjusting your driving speed to your field of vision at all times.

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

Maintain your current speed.
Drive faster in order to clear the intersection.
Portable traffic sign ahead.
Caution, traffic light ahead.

17. While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

No force of nature affects the vehicle while it is braking or slowing down.
The force of inertia, i.e. the force which causes the vehicle to continue moving.
The centrifugal force, i.e. the force applied on the vehicle when it is turning.
The lift force, i.e. the force that pulls the vehicle upwards.

18. Which type of "city policing" vehicle is permitted to emit a blue light with a flashing yellow light?

Rescue vehicles.
Ambulances.
Integrated policing vehicles.
Fire fighting vehicles.

19. On the road is sign 405 and a motorcycle overtakes a car?

According to the sign both vehicles are prohibited from entering this road.
According to the sign a motor-cycle is prohibited to overtake a car.
According to the sign a car is prohibited to overtake a motor-cycle.
According to the sign overtaking is prohibited.

20. What is the correct order of actions while reducing the vehicle’s speed?

Slowing down by stepping on the clutch pedal and shifting to higher gear.
Slowing down and shifting to lower gear.
The order of actions is of no importance during vehicle deceleration.
Shifting to lower gear and stepping on the clutch pedal.

21. 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.

22. When a no stopping sign (433) is placed on the right side of a two-way highway:

Stopping is prohibited on both sides of the vehicle.
Stopping is prohibited on the right side of the roadway and on the hard shoulder.
Stopping is prohibited on the roadway only.
Stopping is prohibited on the hard shoulder only.

23. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.
To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.
The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.
To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

24. The following picture contains several road elements. How should a driver respond when approaching these elements?

Slow down and keep to the right.
He should make a warning honk, continue driving in normal speed, glance at the mirrors and then drive faster to quickly cross the curve.
Approaching a curve in high speed is dangerous on a rough road only.
In the absence of a road sign warning about an incoming curve, there is no need to slow down. He should continue driving at normal speed.

25. 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.

26. What risk is a driver facing while making a right turn?

There is no risk because all road users are aware of the law and know that it is prohibited to be on the right side of a vehicle that makes a right turn.
There is no problem because pedestrians and two-wheeler drivers should not enter into a gap created on the right of a vehicle that makes a right turn.
There is no risk during the turn, because the law permits two-wheelers and other vehicles to turn at the same time.
Two-wheelers might enter the gap to his right during the turn.

27. Wearing a seat belt as required:

Keeps the driver in an upright sitting position;
Reduces the extent of injury during an accident.
Keeps the driver alert.
Reduces the driver’s movement in his seat and prevents accidents.

28. 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.

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

Proceed carefully (hand held sign).
Drive fast.
Drive without stopping. Stopping is prohibited.
Stop and wait for the instructions of the traffic flagger.

30. Continuous braking on a winding descent can cause:

Over heating and weaker braking than normal.
Over heating and stronger braking than normal.
Cooling of the breaks and weak braking.
Continuous braking has no negative affect.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. Wheels that are installed on the same axle must be:

2. What is a driver required to do after driving through a puddle and dampening the brakes?

3. What risks are expected when the bus driver makes a sudden brake?

4. What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

5. Is a taxi permitted to stop and load or unload passengers within the limits of the following traffic sign?

6. How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

7. What is an “Interchange”?

8. What are you required to do when the following marking appears on the roadway?

9. The minimum age to obtain a driver’s license for a Public Service Vehicle is:

10. How does driving on the right side of the road affect drivers' field of vision?

11. When is the driver of a private vehicle exempt from wearing a seat belt?

12. To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

13. When is a driver of a motor vehicle required to dip the vehicle’s lights?

14. What is the meaning of alternating blue colored curbstones?

15. How can you manage to keep your braking distance within the range of your vehicle’s lights while driving at night?

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

17. While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

18. Which type of "city policing" vehicle is permitted to emit a blue light with a flashing yellow light?

19. On the road is sign 405 and a motorcycle overtakes a car?

20. What is the correct order of actions while reducing the vehicle’s speed?

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

22. When a no stopping sign (433) is placed on the right side of a two-way highway:

23. What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

24. The following picture contains several road elements. How should a driver respond when approaching these elements?

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

26. What risk is a driver facing while making a right turn?

27. Wearing a seat belt as required:

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

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

30. Continuous braking on a winding descent can cause: