Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. According to the law, what measures should a bus driver lawfully take before entering the bus?

Cleaning the mirrors and the rear windshield.
Cleaning the mirrors and the front and back windshields.
Checking if there are road users nearby only.
Performing a security check and a safety check.

2. When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

You should signal with the winker when you are 150 meters before the turn.
You should only signal before making right-hand and left-hand turns.
You should only signal when other passersby are near.
In such place and time that other road users can notice the given signal.

3. How can you be safe while driving on a congested road?

By sticking close to the vehicle in front.
By keeping distance from your front only.
When driving on a congested road, no special attention should be given to the issue of safety.
Make sure to make a peripheral check, keep a safe distance in all directions and drive at a reasonable speed.

4. During “light time”, when are you permitted to use the vehicle’s high beam?

Only on a freeway.
On a non-urban road, when driving within a row of vehicles.
On an urban road with street lights and on a non-urban road.
On an inter-urban roadway, when allowed by traffic conditions and there is no vehicle ahead of you.

5. You are driving a vehicle that approaches the cyclist in the picture from behind. What risk might be posed by the cyclist ?

There is no risk. Pass the cyclist quickly.
The cyclist might pull onto the roadway or otherwise trip and fall into it.
The cyclist rides on the sidewalk (pavement) and therefore the bicycles pose no risk.
The cyclist is an adult and poses no risk.

6. What is a “U-turn”?

Any turn not in a right angle is called a U-turn.
A turn in which the driver turns back to the direction he came from (turns and drives to the opposite direction)
Only a turn in which the driver drives in a roundabout and returns to the direction he came from.
A turn in which the driver makes a 360 degrees round.

7. When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

You are allowed to overtake, but you must finish the overtaking after the intersection.
You are allowed to overtake carefully vehicles with more than two wheels.
You are only allowed to overtake a slow vehicle.
It is prohibited to overtake and it is prohibited to try to overtake within the intersection’s boundaries, except if you are overtaking a two-wheeler.

8. What are you always obliged to do while driving in reverse?

Drive in low gear, according to the road’s conditions, in a steep descent only.
Operate an external reverse-drive buzzer in all types of vehicles, including private cars.
Place a person to guide the driver, in a spot where the driver can see him.
Take care as well as appropriate measures to prevent danger, impact, nuisance or disturbance.

9. Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

Yes, when you drive in a bus lane.
Yes, when your driving speed is faster than that of the other vehicle.
Yes, when the other vehicle driving in front gives a right-turn signal.
Yes, when the other vehicle drives slowly.

10. How would you conduct yourself in the following situation?

Honk and bypass the children as if you are overtaking a parked vehicle.
Slightly swerve to the right and bypass the children quickly.
Glance at the mirrors, slow down and stop if required..
Don’t disturb the children, you are driving in a play street.

11. According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?

A disruption in the field of vision can only be a result of blinding by another vehicle driving in the opposite direction.
The disruption is caused because the distance between the two vehicles is too small.
The fog caused the poor field of vision.
The disruption shown in the picture is inevitable, regardless of its cause.

12. Is it permitted to load suitcases onto the passenger deck of a bus?

Yes, but only when there is no more space in the luggage compartment of the bus.
Yes, at the driver’s discretion, and only in a place that will not cause disturbance and allow clear passage for passengers.
No.
Yes, it is obligatory to load suitcases onto the passenger deck.

13. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

Driving at a speed that allows the driver to perform other actions, which are not essential to driving.
Driving in a similar speed to that of the other drivers around you.
Taking account of road and traffic conditions, in a manner that the driver maintains absolute control of the vehicle and can stop safely at all times.
When the driving speed is determined at the driver’s own discretion, and provided that it doesn’t exceed the statutory speed limit.

14. Is it permitted to re- fuel a vehicle while its motor is running?

Absolutely not.
Yes, in case of self-fueling.
Yes, if the vehicle is equipped with a fire extinguisher.
Yes, when the vehicle stands next to a fire extinguishing station.

15. What are you required to ensure, among other things, before lifting the car in order to change a wheel?

That the handbrake is released until the wheel is taken off and a new wheel is installed.
That the handbrake is released throughout the change of the wheels.
That the car will not move.
There is no connection between the hand (parking) brake and the need to change a wheel.

16. While turning, what natural force pushes the vehicle against the direction of the turn?

Gravity.
Centrifugal force.
The force of inertia.
None of the natural forces affect the vehicle while turning.

17. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

Honk. Blink your headlights and continue driving.
Swerve to the opposite lane and continue driving normally.
Slow down and prepare to stop (2).
Block the silver vehicle’s driving lane and allow the red vehicle to get out.

18. Is a taxi driver exempt from wearing a seat belt while driving?

Yes, but only on urban roads, also when there are no passengers in the taxi.
Yes, but only on interurban roads.
Yes, but only on urban roads, when there are passengers in the taxi.
Yes, but only if it is specifically indicated by a traffic sign.

19. When is a driver obliged to signal?

When he approaches a level crossing with a barrier.
When he intends to change his driving lane.
When he arrives to a long uphill drive.
When he arrives to a steep descent.

20. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road conditions?

Stay in low gear while keeping to the right.
Turn on the high beam, because of the shadow on the roadway.
Enter the curve carefully and increase speed when going downhill.
Honk, because of the obstructed field of vision in the curve.

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

Internal road in a Kibbutz or Moshav only.
End of urban area.
Entrance to an urban area.
Careful! public institutions.

22. Is it permitted to smoke in a bus?

Yes – within the limits of urban roads only.
Yes – but only in the back of the bus.
No – and it is even obligatory to place a “no smoking” sign inside the bus.
Yes – but only when the air-conditioning system doesn’t work.

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

A marking of a narrow part of the road or for an obstacle.
The road is widening.
Direction posts: End of the road.
Wide bridge ahead.

24. Is it permitted to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a freeway (motorway)?

Yes, provided that the road edge is wide enough.
No, unless otherwise specifically sign-posted.
No, except for two-wheelers.
No, except for a public vehicle.

25. On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

Both vehicles should pull into the “hard shoulders”.
Right of way should be given to commercial vehicles weighing more than 4 tons.
The vehicle driving uphill should stop.
The vehicle driving downhill should give way and stop if necessary.

26. What impossible situation is depicted in the following picture?

the road signs contradict each other.
A “one-way road” sign should be placed on both sides of the roadway.
A “right of way” sign must be placed on both sides of the roadway.
A “one-way road” sign should be placed on the left side of the roadway.

27. What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

The controller of the vehicle must not permit the vehicle’s driver to exceed statutory work hours.
The controller of the vehicle is not responsible for the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver. The driver is solely responsible for it.
The controller of the vehicle may, under the approval of the safety officer, instruct the driver to exceed statutory driving hours.
The controller of the vehicle is responsible, yet the safety officer of a vehicle fleet may adjust the work and rest hours to meet the requirements, regardless of the law.

28. What is tariff 2?

Taxi ride tariff from 21:00 until 05:29, excluding Sabbath and holidays.
Tariff for both week days and holidays.
Tariff on Sabbath and mid-holiday periods, from 07:00hrs until 21:00hrs.
Taxi ride tariff from 21:01hrs. until 05:29hrs and during the Sabbath and Holydays

29. 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.

30. Assuming that the vehicles in the following picture are functioning properly – Which traffic offence was committed according to the picture?

Standing and stopping between two lanes.
Not driving on the designated lane for your direction of driving.
Standing in a position that is unparallel to the separation area.
Standing and stopping on a traffic island and preventing the free flow of traffic.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. According to the law, what measures should a bus driver lawfully take before entering the bus?

2. When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

3. How can you be safe while driving on a congested road?

4. During “light time”, when are you permitted to use the vehicle’s high beam?

5. You are driving a vehicle that approaches the cyclist in the picture from behind. What risk might be posed by the cyclist ?

6. What is a “U-turn”?

7. When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

8. What are you always obliged to do while driving in reverse?

9. Are you permitted to pass another vehicle on its right side?

10. How would you conduct yourself in the following situation?

11. According to the following picture, what caused the poor field of vision?

12. Is it permitted to load suitcases onto the passenger deck of a bus?

13. What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

14. Is it permitted to re- fuel a vehicle while its motor is running?

15. What are you required to ensure, among other things, before lifting the car in order to change a wheel?

16. While turning, what natural force pushes the vehicle against the direction of the turn?

17. The silver vehicle (1) exits from parking while driving in reverse. What would be your reaction?

18. Is a taxi driver exempt from wearing a seat belt while driving?

19. When is a driver obliged to signal?

20. How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road conditions?

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

22. Is it permitted to smoke in a bus?

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

24. Is it permitted to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a freeway (motorway)?

25. On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

26. What impossible situation is depicted in the following picture?

27. What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

28. What is tariff 2?

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

30. Assuming that the vehicles in the following picture are functioning properly – Which traffic offence was committed according to the picture?