Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Define “one way street”

Any path in which vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only
Any roadway in which vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only
Any roadway in which only motor vehicle traffic is allowed in one direction only
Any roadway in which vehicle traffic is allowed in both directions

2. What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.
It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.
The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.
It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

3. According to the law, what is the length limit of the bus in the following picture?

12 meters.
13.5 meters.
15 meters.
18.5 meters.

4. Within what distance of a bus stop is it forbidden to stop a vehicle?

Within a distance of twelve meters before the station’s signpost and twelve meters after the signpost, unless otherwise marked.
Within a distance of twenty meters after the bus station’s signpost only.
Within twenty meters before and twenty meters after the bus stop’s sign, unless otherwise marked.
Within a distance of twenty meters before the bus station’s signpost only.

5. 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.

6. During the vehicle’s annual test, the licensing facility shall register:

The number of kilometers traveled by the vehicle, as indicated on its odometer.
The number of traffic offenses perpetrated within the vehicle.
The number of seatbelts in the vehicle.
The number of head-rests in the vehicle.

7. When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle’s different types of decelerators or retarders ?

When driving on a road section before which a “sharp curve” sign is placed.
When driving on a road section before which a “danger of slipping” sign is placed.
When driving on a road section before which a “hairpin curve” sign is placed.
When driving on a road section before which a “dangerous descent” sign is placed.

8. What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

That the foot brake is pressed, the parking brake secured, the gear handle is in Neutral (N) and the clutch is pressed (in automatic vehicles – Parking (P))
The parking brake is released, the gear handle is in first gear and the clutch is pressed.
The parking brake is released, the gear handle is on Neutral (in automatic vehicles – N) and the clutch is pressed.
The parking brake is secured, the gear handle is on first gear (in automatic vehicles – D) and the clutch is pressed.

9. A 17yr. old Israeli born citizen applies for a driving license.Which physician is certified to perform a medical examination for his application?

A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least five years.
A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least two years.
A physician who has been treating the license applicant for at least seven years.
A physician who has been treating the applicant for at least three years.

10. When are we not obligated to drive in the right lane?

Whilst overtaking another vehicle.
When another vehicle overtakes us from the left on a two-lane roadway.
When we pass another vehicle from its right side.
When another vehicle in front of us signals about its intention to start driving on the roadway’s left side.

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

Nature reserve.
Licensed night parking lot.
Rural hotel ahead.
Youth hostel.

12. 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.

13. When is it permitted to use floodlights?

Only when the vehicle stops, provided that they are not directed at another vehicle or along the length of the road.
For security purposes only and during “light time”.
Only by a security vehicle during fence patrol.
It is forbidden to use floodlights on the road, except for fire fighting vehicles.

14. What is a lane?

A roadway designated for motor-vehicle traffic only.
Part of a road’s width, designed to accommodate one line of vehicles, not including two-wheelers.
Any marking of two parallel lines on the roadway.
A passage in a private road in which vehicle traffic is prohibited.

15. 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.

16. What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?

Driving too fast and not wearing seatbelts.
Driving too fast, lack of vigilance and being unfamiliar with the vehicle.
Driving too fast and having non-functional head rests.
Driving at a reasonable speed and being unfamiliar with the vehicle’s mechanisms only.

17. What is the maximum number of passengers a minibus driver is permitted to carry?

6 adults and two children.
As stated in the vehicle’s registration documents and not more than ten.
8 passengers besides the driver.
As the number of seats.

18. A warning triangle must be carried by:

Commercial vehicles only.
All motor vehicles, including trailers and semi-trailers, but excluding motorcycles.
Buses only.
Two-wheelers only.

19. When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

When the driver is involved in a car accident in which only property damage was caused
When the driver disobeys a stop sign
When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of causing the death of a person.
When the driver fails to give right of way.

20. Which road sign would follow road sign 716?

21. How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?

Swerve left and accelerate to avoid hitting passengers that are about to get out of the vehicle.
Continue driving normally.
Slow down and be prepared to stop, in order to avoid hitting the open door.
Honk loudly and continuously and swerve left, to avoid hitting the opening door.

22. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

The fruits on the road are of no significance to you.
The vehicle might slip while braking, as a result of the fruits on the road, only when the roadway is wet from rain; hence, you don’t need to slow down.
The fruits on the roadway cannot cause the vehicle to lose its grip of the roadway; hence, you don’t need to slow down.
Slow down and drive carefully. The road’s conditions, e.g. the fruits on the road, prevent a good grip on the road.

23. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

Temporary narrow passage ahead.
Tunnel ahead.
You may drive faster, because you reached the end of the tunnel.
Beware, big tunnel ahead.

24. Is the Authority permitted to suspend a taxi license?

No. The Authority is not permitted to suspend any license.
Yes, if the license holder does not attend after being summoned by the Authority.
No, only a court of law is permitted to suspend a taxi license.
Yes. The Authority is permitted to do so, but only by force of a court order.

25. What is the meaning of the following symbol?

Paid parking lot for buses only.
Bus-repair parking lot.
Night parking lot for buses only.
"Park and go".

26. What are you required to do when you come across this traffic sign?

Pass the signpost on the left only.
You are permitted to pass the place marked by the signpost on the right or left.
Pass the signpost from the right. Only public transportation drivers are permitted to pass the signpost on the left.
Give right-of-way to crossing traffic in the roundabout.

27. Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

No. Only instruction signs refer to the giving of right-of-way.
No. The sign belongs to the instruction signs group and is not, as far as right-of-way rules are concerned, obligatory.
Yes. You should give right-of-way to vehicle traffic on the road ahead.
No. This is a warning sign which doesn’t come to replace any right-of-way sign.

28. The license of a “new driver” shall not be renewed as a regular driver's license if he is convicted of the following offence:

Not obeying a red light or not giving right of way.
Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.
Not stopping by the stop line besides a traffic light.
Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.

29. 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.

30. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?

Heating and accelerated wear of the vehicle’s tires.
Overheating of the vehicle’s engine.
It violates the insurance law.
Tiredness and risk of falling asleep at the wheel

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. Define “one way street”

2. What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

3. According to the law, what is the length limit of the bus in the following picture?

4. Within what distance of a bus stop is it forbidden to stop a vehicle?

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

6. During the vehicle’s annual test, the licensing facility shall register:

7. When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle’s different types of decelerators or retarders ?

8. What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

9. A 17yr. old Israeli born citizen applies for a driving license.Which physician is certified to perform a medical examination for his application?

10. When are we not obligated to drive in the right lane?

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

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

13. When is it permitted to use floodlights?

14. What is a lane?

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

16. What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?

17. What is the maximum number of passengers a minibus driver is permitted to carry?

18. A warning triangle must be carried by:

19. When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

20. Which road sign would follow road sign 716?

21. How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?

22. How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

23. What is the meaning of this traffic sign?

24. Is the Authority permitted to suspend a taxi license?

25. What is the meaning of the following symbol?

26. What are you required to do when you come across this traffic sign?

27. Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

28. The license of a “new driver” shall not be renewed as a regular driver's license if he is convicted of the following offence:

29. Driving on a wet road creates:

30. What are the dangers of driving continuously for many hours?