Theory Exam - Meteoria

1. Which of the following traffic signs instructs to pass a given place from its left side only?

2. When a driver is approaching a high point or a place in which his field of vision is obstructed, he should:

Continue driving in normal speed.
Turn on the four winkers (distress lights) to warn other drivers.
Drive faster and use the road’s “hard shoulders”.
Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, which corresponds with his field of vision.

3. According to the “point system”:

Only the traffic court is entitled to revoke a driver’s license.
Only a police officer is entitled to revoke a driver’s license and to require a driver to undergo examinations.
The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke a driver’s license.
The Licensing Authority is entitled to require a driver that incurred demerit points to undergo examinations, and it is also entitled to revoke his license.

4. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

It can drive the tiredness away completely.
Yes, for a long time.
Absolutely yes, and it is even better, on the long run, than taking a rest outside the vehicle.
Yes, for a short time.

5. 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.

6. What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

The vehicle should be placed in a licensed garage.
The Local Authority should be informed.
The Police should be informed.
The Licensing Authority should be informed.

7. Who is responsible for displaying information and fare lists in a taxi?

The dispatcher and the driver.
The owner should display the route map, briefing and fare, as instructed by the Licensing Authority.
The driver should display the route map, briefing and fare, as instructed by the Licensing Authority.
The owner and the driver are responsible to display the route map, and fare, as instructed by the Controller of Road Transport.

8. Who is obliged to check the proper function of the following bus systems: brakes, steering wheel, horn, windshield wipers, and the opening and closing of the bus doors?

The driver, before every ride.
The licensing facility during the annual test.
The security officer, once every half a year.
The check should be authorized by the dispatcher.

9. 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.

10. When driving on a two-way road and visibility is poor:

You should horn while overtaking to warn the overtaken vehicle.
It is permitted to overtake, unless a “no overtaking” sign is placed.
You should turn on the parking lights while overtaking.
It is forbidden to overtake.

11. How would you mark a bus that needs to be left standing at night on an Inter-urban road?

Same as any other vehicle.
Marking is not obligatory, but it must be immediately towed away from the place.
By placing a warning triangle seen by approaching vehicles from a distance of at least 100 meters, as well as by operating the distress flashers (double indicators).
By placing a warning triangle seen by approaching vehicles from a distance of at least 50 meters, accompanied by a flickering yellow light seen from a distance of 100 meters.

12. Is it obligatory to turn-on the bus headlights during the day as well?

Yes, but only during winter, autumn and spring.
Yes, on city routes, when there are passengers on the vehicle.
No, except on intercity routes.
Yes, every year between November 1st and March 31st.

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

Winding road ahead.
Narrow and winding road ahead.
Bend to the right and then bend to the left.
Hairpin curve ahead.

14. Where are wastebaskets required to be installed in a taxi?

On both sides of the back seats.
Besides the driver’s seat and besides the back seat.
Besides all taxi windows.
Besides the left doors.

15. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle when its front field of vision is restricted?

Yes, but during the day time.
No, unless the restriction is only negligible.
Yes, provided that the field of vision is restricted from the front side only.
It is forbidden during rainy weather and permitted at any other time.

16. What is a “speed retarder”?

An electric or hydraulic mechanism, independent of the vehicle’s braking system, which decelerates the vehicle when operated.
An electronic system which automatically operates the brakes while driving on a steep decent, thus preventing brake overheating and brake loss.
A system installed in the vehicle that assists in emergency braking and stops the vehicle on the spot.
An electric mechanism installed in the braking system that shuts-off the engine and helps the vehicle to maintain constant speed on all roads.

17. 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.

18. What is the imminent danger when a vehicle skids whilst driving?

Loss of steering ability and loss of control over the vehicle.
That the clutch and the driving wheels stop to function.
Heating and wear of the vehicle’s brakes.
Heating and wear of the vehicle’s tires.

19. Which of the following traffic signs shall be placed in addition to traffic sign 216?

20. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Slow down and follow the right-of-way rules at the crossing area.
Stop and give right-of-way to a light rail.
Continue driving normally. You have right-of-way in the crossing area.
Drive carefully and do not cross any light-rail track.

21. Which of the following traffic signs means “pedestrians in the vicinity”?

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

The notice above or below the road sign is only intended for vehicles turning in the direction of the arrow.
Right turn is permitted for restricted vehicles only.
Right turn is to a one-way street.
No right turn.

23. Which of the following road signs indicates a pedestrian crossing?

24. 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.

25. “You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. The determining factor is the level of alcohol in the blood in relation to the legally allowed level.
Correct. You can drink quite a lot of one type of intoxicating drink without becoming drunk.
Correct. Alcohol affects driving only when different drinks are mixed.
Correct. You should not mix different types of drinks before driving.

26. How should a driver conduct himself if one of his tires punctures while driving?

Release his grip of the steering wheel and gradually brake the vehicle.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually brake the vehicle.
Release his grip of the steering wheel and strongly brake the vehicle.
Hold the steering wheel firmly and strongly brake the vehicle.

27. Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.
A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.
Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

28. One of the equipment requirements for a School bus is:

The installation of flickering lights that must flicker during the entire course of a school-children transportation ride.
The installation of flickering lights, operated whenever the emergency lights are on.
The installation of special flashing lights in the front and back, operated when the doors open.
The installation of flickering lights, operated only when the bus stops.

29. When driving on a narrow downhill road, you should give right of way to vehicles driving uphill in the following instances:

Only on an urban road.
Only if a dangerous descent sign is placed.
When the road section is too narrow to allow both vehicles to pass each other at the same time.
Only if the weight of the vehicle driving uphill is more than four tons.

30. What problem faces a vehicle driver who is driving at a high speed?

His response time is decreased, and thus his driving becomes more dangerous.
There is no problem at all: Research work has proven that in high speeds driving is more calm and relaxed.
The driver has very little time to properly respond to road events.
The driver's response time is significantly lengthened.

Theory Exam - Public Service Vehicles Exam (D)

1. Which of the following traffic signs instructs to pass a given place from its left side only?

2. When a driver is approaching a high point or a place in which his field of vision is obstructed, he should:

3. According to the “point system”:

4. Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

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

6. What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

7. Who is responsible for displaying information and fare lists in a taxi?

8. Who is obliged to check the proper function of the following bus systems: brakes, steering wheel, horn, windshield wipers, and the opening and closing of the bus doors?

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

10. When driving on a two-way road and visibility is poor:

11. How would you mark a bus that needs to be left standing at night on an Inter-urban road?

12. Is it obligatory to turn-on the bus headlights during the day as well?

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

14. Where are wastebaskets required to be installed in a taxi?

15. Is it permitted to drive a vehicle when its front field of vision is restricted?

16. What is a “speed retarder”?

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

18. What is the imminent danger when a vehicle skids whilst driving?

19. Which of the following traffic signs shall be placed in addition to traffic sign 216?

20. What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

21. Which of the following traffic signs means “pedestrians in the vicinity”?

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

23. Which of the following road signs indicates a pedestrian crossing?

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

25. “You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

26. How should a driver conduct himself if one of his tires punctures while driving?

27. Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

28. One of the equipment requirements for a School bus is:

29. When driving on a narrow downhill road, you should give right of way to vehicles driving uphill in the following instances:

30. What problem faces a vehicle driver who is driving at a high speed?