Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. While overtaking or passing by another vehicle:

It is permitted to pass the speed limit for a moment, if necessary.
You should drive precisely at the same speed as the overtaken vehicle.
It is prohibited to drive over the speed limit.
You should drive 10 k.p.h slower than the overtaken vehicle.

2. Is it permitted to let off passengers on a freeway?

Yes.
Yes, but only during lighting up time.
Yes, but only on the "hard shoulders" and during day time.
No.

3. What should we do when driving behind a vehicle that is giving a direction indicator signal?

Stay close to the right of the road.
Continue driving without slowing down. It has nothing to do with you.
Continue driving at an accelerated speed, to minimize the conflict period.
We should allow the driver of the vehicle in front to perform the action he signaled for, by slowing down and stop if required.

4. Driving on a wet road creates:

A danger of skidding and turning-over, as speed increases
A danger of sliding and rolling-over, which can be prevented by driving faster.
A longer response distance.
Vehicle roll-over due to slow speed.

5. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop anyway.
Always accelerate when entering the intersection, in order to avoid traffic disturbance.
Cross it safely.
Slow down and even stop if necessary in order to give right-of-way.

6. How should you use the gearbox while driving on a continuous descent?

The gearbox should be in high gear.
The gearbox selector should be in a low gear.
The gear used while driving on a continuous descent is of no importance, as long as the brakes function properly.
The gearbox handle should be in neutral gear.

7. Which vehicles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

Only private passenger cars.
All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors and motorcycles.
All motor vehicles.
Only two-wheelers.

8. What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

Give right-of-way on a narrow road.
The number of lanes on the road is decreasing.
Careful! One-way traffic ahead.
Entrance to a single lane one-way road.

9. Parking at a bus stop

Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for commercial vehicles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for all types of vehicles.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for private vehicles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.
Is permitted on Sabbath and holidays for motorcycles only, in accordance with the instructions on the sign that is posted in the bus station.

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

You are approaching a train station.
Level-crossing with train traffic in both directions.
Careful! railway barrier.
Level crossing, more than one track.

11. 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.

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

Refreshment station.
First aid station.
Private ambulance station.
Ambulance parking only.

13. You are driving vehicle no. 3. In what order will vehicles enter the following intersection?

The vehicle on the left will go first (2), the vehicle on the right will go next (1), and you will go last (3).
You go first (3), the vehicle on the left is next (2), and the vehicle on the right is last (1).
The vehicle on the right (1), you go next (3), and the vehicle on the left is last (2).
You go first (3), the vehicle on the right is next (1), and the vehicle on the left is last (2).

14. What does it mean when a “stop” sign is placed on the left side of the roadway only?

That it only applies to those turning left or making a u-turn. To the left
Stop and give right-of-way to incoming traffic from your opposite direction only.
Stop and give right of way to traffic coming from your left only.
Stop and give right of way to traffic coming from your right only.

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

Yes, in an urban road only.
It is absolutely forbidden.
Yes, during “light time” only.
Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

18. The following road sign remains valid until:

The nearest intersection or the end of the tracks.
The nearest bus station.
The nearest intersection with traffic lights or the end of the tracks.
The beginning of the freeway that is indicated in the sign.

19. To which of the following should you give right-of-way when making a left turn in an intersection where no road sign is placed?

To a vehicle coming from the left only.
To a vehicle coming from in front of you only.
To the fastest vehicle.
To a vehicle coming from the front and from the right.

20. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following road signs?

It is prohibited to drive slower than the speed indicated in the sign.
Slow down and keep to the right before entering the curve.
The last road sign is the determining one; drive 90 k.p.h.
Drive normally. The placement of the road signs is unlawful.

21. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

Slow down before the level crossing, and if a train is approaching - stop.
Do not enter this lane and do not continue driving in it.
Slow down before the level crossing and pass the tracks without delay or interruption.
Stop before the tracks until the train passes.

22. Which of the following vehicles are permitted to drive on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Only taxis, in order to bypass vehicles that stand in an intersection.
No one is allowed, in to use the “hard shoulders”.
Non-motor vehicles, tractors and speed-restricted vehicles.
Only private vehicles and motorcycles are permitted to drive on the “hard shoulder”, and only in order to give right-of-way to buses.

23. Which measures would you take in the following situation?

Slow down and stop if necessary.
Slow down and honk, to make the pedestrian stop.
There is no need to do anything special, because the pedestrian is far away from you.
Drive faster and move to the left lane.

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

Entrance to a one-way street.
Freeway ahead.
Follow the direction of the arrow. No entry for bicycles.
One-lane roadway ahead.

25. Explain the term “independent brake”:

A device which causes the braking system to operate each wheel independently.
It is a device operated by the driver during continuous and steep descents.
A device within the braking system that brakes each wheel independently when the vehicle is slipping.
A spring loaded device that operates the braking system independently, and that starts operating when the air pressure in the braking system drops below its required level.

26. When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

After signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you only.
In order to prevent a road accident that cannot be prevented in any other way.
When the driving speed doesn’t fit with the road conditions.
When the road is distorted.

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

Dangerous ascent.
Steep ascent.
Dead-end roadway.
Steep descent.

28. Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

Yes, if the malfunction doesn’t involve the vehicle’s brake system
It is forbidden to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle that cannot be fully controlled
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s lighting system only
Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s steering system only

29. What does the following traffic sign indicate?

Play street.
No parking zone.
Area in which children are not allowed to play.
End of play street.

30. 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.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. While overtaking or passing by another vehicle:

2. Is it permitted to let off passengers on a freeway?

3. What should we do when driving behind a vehicle that is giving a direction indicator signal?

4. Driving on a wet road creates:

5. How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

6. How should you use the gearbox while driving on a continuous descent?

7. Which vehicles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

8. What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

9. Parking at a bus stop

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

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

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

13. You are driving vehicle no. 3. In what order will vehicles enter the following intersection?

14. What does it mean when a “stop” sign is placed on the left side of the roadway only?

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

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

17. Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

18. The following road sign remains valid until:

19. To which of the following should you give right-of-way when making a left turn in an intersection where no road sign is placed?

20. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following road signs?

21. What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

22. Which of the following vehicles are permitted to drive on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

23. Which measures would you take in the following situation?

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

25. Explain the term “independent brake”:

26. When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

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

28. Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

29. What does the following traffic sign indicate?

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