Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. What is indicated by the following traffic sign?

End of urban area.
End of vehicle parking and stopping zone.
End of “restriction for driving-instruction".
End of freeway zone.

2. When you exit a dirt road on to a paved road.

There is no obligation to give right of way. It depends on the good will of the driver exiting the dirt road.
Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the roadway only when it is a two-way roadway.
Give right of way to vehicles coming from your right side only and then drive. Incoming traffic from your left side should yield.
Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the paved road from all directions.

3. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

The vehicle you are driving goes in first (3), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).
The cyclist will go in first (2), and the vehicle you are driving will follow (3).
The red private vehicle will go in first (1), and the cyclist will follow (2).
The cyclist enters first (2), and the red private vehicle will follow (1).

4. What is a taxi cab roof-sign?

A box in which the taxi meter is placed, and which must be lighted while the taxi is driving.
A device that registers the details of the bus ride on a disc.
A box used for storing a first aid bag.
A device installed on the roof of a taxi cab, which can be lighted, and is used for identification purposes.

5. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street C to street A?

From lane 5 to lane 3.
From lane 5 to lane 4.
From lane 6 to lane 4.
From lane 5 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

6. Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

With the approval of the Licensing Authority only.
It is allowed to install additional symmetric lamps.
Provided that they comply with the new European standard.
Provided that they are installed by a certified electrician.

7. What is the correct way to check the road when starting to drive and merging with traffic?

Glance in the mirrors and turn our head in the direction to which we intend to drive.
Look as far as possible ahead.
Glance at the rear view mirror and make sure that there are no vehicles behind us.
Plan our merging with vehicle traffic near us.

8. You are driving on a two-way road and in front of you drives a vehicle that signals with its left indicator:

You may immediately overtake it from its right, by pulling into the “hard shoulder”.
You should take into consideration that the vehicle before you might deviate to the left and you should allow it to do so.
You shouldn’t overtake it on a narrow roadway, but you may overtake it from its left side on a wide road.
You may overtake after using the horn to warn him. The signal he gives doesn’t oblige you.

9. Is a bus driver permitted to refuse entry of children trolleys into the bus?

Yes, in the event that the bus is crowded and there is not enough space.
Yes, when there is no more space in the luggage compartment of the bus.
The driver is always obliged to let children trolleys on the bus.
Yes, but only when the trolley is designed to carry one baby (not when it is a trolley for twins).

10. Is a driver permitted to drive over the speed limit while overtaking?

Yes, when it is required in order to shorten the overtaking time.
No.
Yes, but only on a non-urban road.
Yes, but only on a multi-lane road and for a short time.

11. What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.
Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.
A Red Magen David Ambulance only.
Any Israel Police vehicle.

12. Which documents should a driver be in possession of whilst driving?

Valid driving license, vehicle registration, compulsory insurance certificate and any other lawfully issued certificate
Driving license and vehicle registration only
Identity card, driving license, comprehensive insurance certificate and a certification of a towing arrangement for the vehicle
Identity card, driving license and a certificate testifying about the vehicle’s proper functioning signed by a manager of a garage

13. Which of the following traffic signs requires a vehicle to stop?

14. When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

When it is required from a traffic-related point of view.
When it is required for personal reasons, even if driving in reverse is not essential.
Only when the roadway is wider than 4 meters.
It is always permitted, as long as we are always seen by other drivers.

15. The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

From the floor of the box until the highest point of the truck.
From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is loaded)..
From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is not loaded).
From the road’s surface until the roof of the driver's compartment.

16. Is a taxi driver permitted to load passengers within the limits of signs that prohibit stopping or parking?

Yes, but only on an urban road.
He is permitted to stop only if instructed to do so by a policeman.
A taxi driver is permitted to stop on any type of road.
Only share-taxi drivers.

17. What is the legal definition of a “public service vehicle”?

A private passenger car that was fitted to transport passengers for hire.
All public transportation vehicles.
A vehicle used or designed to be used for transporting passengers for hire.
A publicly owned vehicle.

18. Is it permitted to drive a motor vehicle on an urban road while its high-beam headlights are on?

Yes.
No, unless the road is not properly lit and provided that other drivers are not blinded.
No.
Only during day time.

19. What is the penalty of a passenger who was requested by the conductor to show his bus tickets but failed to do so?

The conductor may order him to leave the bus.
He should pay the bus fare and a fine, according to the type of bus ride.
The passenger did not commit any offense. The driver is the one that violated the law, because he didn’t charge the bus fare from the passenger.
He should pay double fare.

20. 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.

21. What does the law state regarding the operation of a radio on a bus?

The driver should adjust the radio station according to the wish of the majority of passengers.
The driver must turn off the passenger loudspeakers and turn down the radio’s volume at the request of any passenger.
The driver must turn off the speakers on an urban road only.
The driver should comply with the request of the majority of passengers.

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

Promenade ahead.
Path for cyclists only.
Path for cyclists and pedestrians only.
Crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.

23. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

Only security vehicles
Only private vehicles
Only vehicles with at least four passengers
Only bicycles and motorcycles

24. 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.

25. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Give right of way to the motorcycle only (2).
Give right of way to the motorcyclist (2) and to the yellow bus (1).
Give right of way to the yellow bus only (1).
Drive forward carefully. The other drivers (of vehicles 1 and 2) must yield.

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

Follow the direction of the white arrow. Traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.
You have right of way over on-coming traffic
Driving backwards is prohibited.
Give right-of-way in a narrow road to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.

27. What is the meaning of the following road marking (white broken line)?

Never drive on the left side of the line.
Two-way road.
The road’s direction or the line of a driving lane.
Overtaking is permitted at all times.

28. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Parking lot and bicycle parking arrangements.
Authorized parking lot for public vehicles ahead.
Pedestrian crossing.
Crossing for cyclists.

29. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street B?

From lane 2 to lane 4.
From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.
From lane 1 to lane 4.
From lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

30. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

Use the horn for as long as you are passing him. It is important that he doesn't ignore you.
You are permitted, if it is necessary, to use the horn briefly before passing, .
During day light, turn on the vehicle’s parking lights.
If required, signal to him with the vehicle’s four direction indicators.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. What is indicated by the following traffic sign?

2. When you exit a dirt road on to a paved road.

3. You are driving vehicle no. 3. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should the vehicles enter the intersection?

4. What is a taxi cab roof-sign?

5. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street C to street A?

6. Under what condition is it permissible to install additional lamps to those already installed in a vehicle?

7. What is the correct way to check the road when starting to drive and merging with traffic?

8. You are driving on a two-way road and in front of you drives a vehicle that signals with its left indicator:

9. Is a bus driver permitted to refuse entry of children trolleys into the bus?

10. Is a driver permitted to drive over the speed limit while overtaking?

11. What is a “security vehicle”?

12. Which documents should a driver be in possession of whilst driving?

13. Which of the following traffic signs requires a vehicle to stop?

14. When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

15. The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

16. Is a taxi driver permitted to load passengers within the limits of signs that prohibit stopping or parking?

17. What is the legal definition of a “public service vehicle”?

18. Is it permitted to drive a motor vehicle on an urban road while its high-beam headlights are on?

19. What is the penalty of a passenger who was requested by the conductor to show his bus tickets but failed to do so?

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

21. What does the law state regarding the operation of a radio on a bus?

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

23. Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

24. Parking at a bus stop

25. How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

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

27. What is the meaning of the following road marking (white broken line)?

28. What is the meaning of the following road marking?

29. The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street B?

30. How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?