Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

Ease off the accelerator and shift to lower gear.
Check if there is a vehicle behind by glancing at the mirrors.
Step on the clutch pedal, to reduce the engine’s fuel consumption.
Signal and turn the wheel to the “hard shoulder”, to avoid rear-end collision.

2. “The law doesn’t prohibit driving under the influence of (prohibited) intoxicating drugs”:

Correct, since the law doesn’t prohibit the use of intoxicating drugs.
Incorrect. The law explicitly mentions that it is prohibited to drive under the influence of a certain quantity of intoxicating drugs in the driver’s blood.
Incorrect. It is explicitly prohibited by the law to drive under the influence of intoxicating drugs.
Correct. The law only prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol.

3. What is the main risk of approaching an intersection on a wet road?

When it rains, there are more pedestrians.
On a wet road, the road markings are concealed.
The vehicle might skid into the area of the intersection due to the wet road.
Vehicles face no risk on a wet road.

4. It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

Only when there is a “danger” road sign.
When your field of vision is limited or obstructed.
Only when there is a “no overtaking” road sign.
Overtaking is permitted, provided that the weight of your car exceeds 4 tons.

5. 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.

6. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

It prevents the vehicle behind you from overtaking you.
You create a safety distance between yourself and oncoming vehicle traffic.
There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roads only.
You Stay within the permitted distance of no more than 40cm from the road’s edge.

7. In a student transport vehicle, it is prohibited to drive students:

While they are standing.
While sitting.
Without an accompanying guide.
Unless they are all sitting and facing the driver.

8. Which traffic sign marks the final warning before a level crossing?

9. What warning measures are installed in the driver’s compartment of a vehicle with a pneumatic braking system (air pressure)?

Warning lamp, warning buzzer, and air pressure gauge.
Red warning lamp in the middle of the dashboard.
Warning lamp and emergency braking handle.
Warning lamp and independent brake.

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

Parking for non-motor vehicles only.
Soldier pick-up station, for passenger loading and unloading only.
No stopping of vehicles, except for the purpose of passenger loading and unloading.
Vehicle parking area.

11. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

80 cm.
50 cm.
60 cm.
40 cm.

12. 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.

13. Which body authorizes and performs taxi license change of ownership?

The Licensing Authority.
The Controller of Road Transport.
The Public Transportation and Railway Authority.
There is no need for a license-conveyance permit, as it contradicts the freedom of occupation choice.

14. Is it obligatory to use an appropriate lower gear on every steep descent?

No.
Only on steep descents of at least one kilometer.
Yes.
Only when a “descent ahead” sign is placed at the beginning of the descent.

15. According to the traffic sign that is placed at the bus station, parking at the bus station is permitted on Saturdays and holidays:

For private vehicles only.
For motorcycles only.
For slow vehicles only.
For commercial vehicles only.

16. How should a driver conduct himself when another vehicle suddenly emerges in his driving lane from the opposite direction, heading towards him?

Swerve to the left and drive on the opposite lane, which is currently free.
Honk and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.
Slow down, pull as far right as possible and even pull onto the “hard shoulder” if necessary.
Turn on his high beam and signal the other driver to get back to his lane.

17. What are the risks in making a U-turn?

Delaying vehicles that are coming from the opposite direction or from behind
Colliding with vehicles coming from the opposite direction or from behind.
All the answers are correct.
Causing an approaching vehicle to make a sudden brake.

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

Entry is permitted for pedestrians only.
Children are not allowed to play here.
No entry for pedestrians, including the “hard shoulders”.
Careful! Pedestrians nearby.

19. 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.

20. A panoramic mirror:

Causes the objects that reflect in it to look smaller and farther.
Is very expensive and therefore used only in buses.
Increases the size of reflecting objects.
Precisely reflects the objects mirrored in it (without increasing or decreasing their size).

21. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle in a one-lane two-way roadway that is divided by a continuous white line?

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

22. Is it permitted to stop any type of vehicle where the following signpost is placed?

Yes, during day time only.
Yes, when there are many available parking spaces.
It is forbidden, except for a vehicle with a tag, as stated on the sign.
Any vehicle having a regular handicapped pass is allowed to park there when the spot is available.

23. 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.

24. Which of the following vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher?

All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors, motorcycles and motorcycle and side-car
All commercial vehicles, public buses and tractors.
All motor vehicles with more than two wheels.
Trucks and public buses only.

25. What should be displayed on the taxi’s meter when the taxi is available to carry passengers?

Its light should be turned on and it should read “Available”.
Its light should be extinguished and it should read “Occupied”.
Its light should be turned on and it should read “Occupied”.
Its light should be extinguished and it should read “Available”.

26. Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

Yes, provided that we take all the required precautions to avoid hitting children that might run into the roadway.
Yes, provided that we make warning honks during overtaking, before and while we pass the bus.
Overtaking is absolutely prohibited.
It is prohibited to overtake a bus which stops to load children.

27. 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.

28. 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.

29. When are we not obligated to drive a private passenger car in the right lane?

When another vehicle overtakes us from the left.
When you pass another vehicle from its right side.
When the right lane is designated for another type of road users (e.g. public transportation lane).
When another vehicle that is driving on the left side of the road signals about its intention to start drive.

30. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light:

It indicates that the flashing yellow light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the flashing green light is about to appear. You should drive faster and clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the red light is about to appear. You should prepare to stop or clear the intersection immediately.
It indicates that the stable (not flashing) green light is about to appear and you would be able to continue driving.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

2. “The law doesn’t prohibit driving under the influence of (prohibited) intoxicating drugs”:

3. What is the main risk of approaching an intersection on a wet road?

4. It is prohibited to overtake on a steep hill:

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

6. What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

7. In a student transport vehicle, it is prohibited to drive students:

8. Which traffic sign marks the final warning before a level crossing?

9. What warning measures are installed in the driver’s compartment of a vehicle with a pneumatic braking system (air pressure)?

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

11. It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

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

13. Which body authorizes and performs taxi license change of ownership?

14. Is it obligatory to use an appropriate lower gear on every steep descent?

15. According to the traffic sign that is placed at the bus station, parking at the bus station is permitted on Saturdays and holidays:

16. How should a driver conduct himself when another vehicle suddenly emerges in his driving lane from the opposite direction, heading towards him?

17. What are the risks in making a U-turn?

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

19. The following road sign remains valid until:

20. A panoramic mirror:

21. Is it permitted to stop a vehicle in a one-lane two-way roadway that is divided by a continuous white line?

22. Is it permitted to stop any type of vehicle where the following signpost is placed?

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

24. Which of the following vehicles must carry a fire extinguisher?

25. What should be displayed on the taxi’s meter when the taxi is available to carry passengers?

26. Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

27. Explain the term “independent brake”:

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

29. When are we not obligated to drive a private passenger car in the right lane?

30. When a traffic light displays a stable (not flashing) yellow light: