Question:1

What should a driver verify before lifting his car to change a wheel?


  • He must ensure, in all possible ways that the vehicle cannot move.
  • That the auxiliary (parking/hand) is secured until the wheel is taken off, and then released while the new wheel is installed.
  • That the auxiliary (parking/hand) brake is released until the wheel is taken off, and then tightened while the new wheel is installed.
  • That the auxiliary (parking/hand) is free and released, and that the vehicle is in low gear during the entire course of the wheel change.
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Question:2

What are the risks of driving a vehicle with a leaking engine exhaust system?


  • Engine over-heating.
  • The penetration of burnt gases to the passenger compartment, which might cause loss of consciousness.
  • It might harm nearby vehicles.
  • There is no risk in driving a vehicle with a leaking emission system.
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Question:3

What regular vehicle maintenance check-ups should be performed by the driver?


  • Checking the vehicle’s recent mileage.
  • Fluid and oil check, tire air pressure check, and functional check of the lamps and wipers.
  • Checking the vehicle’s registrations.
  • Fluid check, trunk check, and functionality check of the lamps and wipers.
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Question:4

What are the side effects of using malfunctioning windshield wipers?


  • Damaging the vehicle’s engine.
  • Causing noises in the sound system within the driver’s compartment.
  • Impaired windshield visibility, as well as windshield damage.
  • Damaging the windshield’s sealing.
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Question:5

When air bags are installed in a vehicle:


  • It is unnecessary to install seat belts in that vehicle.
  • The seat belts must be fastened at all times when the vehicle is in motion.
  • If the airbag system malfunctions, seat belts should not be worn.
  • The seat belts should only be worn when the air big system malfunctions.
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Question:6

What is the function of the ABS System?


  • To shorten the life span of the tires.
  • To facilitate softer and milder braking on a wet roadway.
  • To maintain the vehicle’s steering and maneuvering abilities during emergency braking.
  • To facilitate softer and milder braking on a dry roadway.
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Question:7

What are you required to check when one of the vehicle’s lamps is not working?


  • The bulb and the fuse connected to it.
  • The intactness of the lamp’s lens.
  • The functionality of the lights handle.
  • The battery’s voltage.
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Question:8

What is a hybrid vehicle?


  • A vehicle which had two regular engines.
  • A vehicle which has an electric engine next to its regular engine.
  • A vehicle which has two electric engines instead of the regular engine.
  • A vehicle which has a solar engine (powered by the suns energy) besides its regular engine.
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Question:9

What is the significance of the head rests on the vehicle’s seats during an accident from behind?


  • They can prevent neck and back pains during long drives.
  • They reduce forward and backward head jolting (whiplash).
  • They can reduce and prevent passenger knee injuries during frontal collision.
  • They can reduce and prevent passenger leg injuries during vehicle roll-over.
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Question:10

What is the function of the vehicle’s auxiliary (parking/hand) brake?


  • To secure the vehicle from moving or going downhill..
  • To assist the driver during a “hill start” only.
  • Its use prevents wear of the service brakes (foot brake)?
  • To enhance the braking force of the vehicle’s brakes.
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Question:11

What might happen as a result of brake over- heating?


  • The engine will overheat.
  • The vehicle will lose its steering properties.
  • The tires will heat and wear-out more.
  • The brakes efficiency is significantly reduced.
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Question:12

What is “preventive maintenance” of a vehicle?


  • Maintenance that prevents the vehicle from driving properly.
  • Intermittent and unplanned maintenance, at the driver’s own discretion only.
  • Regular and planned maintenance to ensure the proper function of the vehicle and its systems.
  • Maintenance of unexpected vehicle failures.
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Question:13

What factor might undermine seat belt functioning and efficiency whilst driving?


  • Exaggerated backward tilting of the seat’.
  • Driving on a rough road.
  • Driving while wearing few layers of clothes which are too hot.
  • Driver tiredness and sleepiness.
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Question:14

What should a driver do when he detects a safety failure in the steering wheel or brakes while driving?


  • Continue driving carefully until the nearest garage.
  • He should stop driving only if the failure is in the ignition or fuel system.
  • Stop driving immediately.
  • Identify the source of the problem and try to overcome it.
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Question:15

Is it permitted to change the size of tires on a vehicle?


  • Only if it is approved in advance by the Licensing Authority in the Ministry of Transportation.
  • Yes, to any size the driver wants, provided that all the vehicle’s wheels are replaced with new ones.
  • Yes, if the change is approved by the insurance company.
  • Absolutely not.
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Question:16

When is it recommended to check tire pressure?


  • After driving, when the tires are hot.
  • Only before the vehicle’s annual test.
  • The manner of checking air pressure is of no significance.
  • Before driving, when the tires are cold.
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Question:17

What is considered as a proper vehicle maintenance frequency?


  • As required, and according to the pace in which malfunctions are detected in the vehicle.
  • At the discretion of the vehicle’s owner only.
  • The maintenance frequency recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
  • As recommended by the insurance company.
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Question:18

How will you recognize brakes overheating?


  • Irregular shaking of the vehicle.
  • The engine will lose its pulling ability.
  • The engine’s oil pressure indicator will light up.
  • By a lessening of braking efficiency and a smell of burned material.
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Question:19

Why is it prohibited to install stiff and protruding accessories inside the passenger compartment?


  • Because these accessories might injure the passengers and the driver during an accident.
  • To prevent any chance of damaging the vehicle’s tires.
  • To avoid undermining the passengers’ field of vision while driving backwards.
  • Because they disturb the vehicle’s reception of radio transmissions,
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Question:20

Where would you place the jack stand while changing a wheel?


  • The place is insignificant.
  • In the place that was marked by the manufacturer, or in another strong and safe place, close to the wheel you want to replace.
  • As close as possible to the vehicle’s rear.
  • At the most convenient place for the driver.
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Question:21

What is the permitted tyre size for a vehicle?


  • As determined by the tire manufacturer.
  • Any size of tire, as long as all the vehicle tires are of the same size.
  • As approved by a licensed garage.
  • As determined by the manufacturer and noted in the vehicle’s registration document.
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Question:22

How should you use the gearbox while driving on a continuous descent?


  • The gearbox should be in high gear.
  • The gearbox selector should be in a low gear.
  • The gear used while driving on a continuous descent is of no importance, as long as the brakes function properly.
  • The gearbox handle should be in neutral gear.
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Question:23

What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?


  • Slow down and try to accustom yourself to the situation and complete your drive safely.
  • Slow down and rely on the ABS System.
  • Continue driving very carefully and use the parking brake.
  • Stop driving immediately and ensure that the vehicle is towed to a garage and checked there.
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Question:24

The manufacure date of a vehicle’s tire is:


  • Noted in the vehicle book.
  • Marked on the tire.
  • Noted in the vehicle’s registration document.
  • Noted in the vehicle’s insurance policy.
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Question:25

What are you required to do after changing a wheel?


  • There is no need to do anything special.
  • Tighten the wheel’s retaining nuts after removing the jack stand, and repeat this procedure after driving 50km.
  • Make a general check (of tire properness and your kicking ability) by lightly kicking the tire.
  • Check the temperature of the tire before the next drive.
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Question:26

Does the vehicle’s engine have an effect on safe driving?


  • No, the engine has no effect on safe driving.
  • Yes, but the engine’s affect on safety is reflected only when a vehicle starts driving and accelerates.
  • Yes, especially for escaping emergency situations.
  • No, the engine’s effect is only reflected while driving in reverse.
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Question:27

What safety measures should be taken before lifting the vehicle with a jack stand?


  • You should prevent vehicle movement (by putting on the hand brake and placing blocks under the wheels) and loosen wheel retaining/screw nuts.
  • You should verify that the vehicle stands on a straight and horizontal surface.
  • You should shift the gear handle to neutral and release the parking brake.
  • You should first lift the vehicle from another corner, to verify that the jack stand is functioning properly.
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Question:28

What is the function of the ABS system?


  • To prevent tire wear.
  • To prevent excessive use of the vehicle’s brakes.
  • To serve as an additional brake in case of danger.
  • To enable control and steering of the vehicle during braking.
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Question:29

Which of the following warning indicators does not require the driver to stop driving when it lights-up?


  • Engine temperature.
  • The fuel level indicator.
  • Brakes failure.
  • Engine oil pressure.
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Question:30

Which vehicle component (part) engages or disengages the rotational movement from the engine to the gear box?


  • The battery.
  • The wheels.
  • The fan.
  • The clutch.
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Theory test for private Vehicles

There are 30 questions you have 40 minutes to answer, at the end of the exam time The test result will be displayed