Question:1

How can we reduce air pollution caused by the vehicle’s gas emissions?


  • By washing the vehicle’s fuel tank once a month.
  • By keeping the engine and its surroundings clean.
  • It is impossible to reduce air pollution. It is a constant factor in the vehicle.
  • By regular maintenance of the vehicle’s engine and other systems.
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Question:2

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:3

What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s spare tire?


  • The average air pressure of all the vehicle’s tires.
  • The pressure stated by the manufacturer
  • The air pressure of the spare tire is of no importance.
  • A pressure equaling the lowest pressure in the vehicle’s tires.
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Question:4

What will be the result of moderate driving, without performing heavy engine accelerations?


  • Savings in the vehicle’s electricity consumption.
  • Engine fuel consumption savings.
  • Driving becomes longer than necessary.
  • Engine oil consumption savings.
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Question:5

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:6

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:7

The required air pressure in the vehicle’s tires:


  • Is written on a sticker inside the vehicle.
  • Is written in the insurance policy.
  • Is written in the vehicle’s registration documents.
  • Is written in the insurance certificate.
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Question:8

What is the relation between the vehicle’s air bags and safety belts during an accident?


  • If seat belts are not buckled, the passengers will be severely struck by the air bags.
  • There is no relation between the air bags and the seat belts.
  • The air bag only operates when the seat belt is not.
  • It is not obligatory to wear seat belts when air bags are installed in the vehicle.
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Question:9

For what reason might the indicator warning light on the dashboard flash too quickly?


  • When one of the indicator bulbs is not working or malfunctioning.
  • Malfunction of the dashboard.
  • Low battery voltage.
  • When the signal stick is not positioned properly.
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Question:10

How does the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System function during dangerous driving conditions?


  • It checks the tires’ air pressure and activates the hand-brake in order to slow down the vehicle’s speed.
  • It controls the engine’s power only.
  • It controls the steering wheel.
  • It activates the brakes on on all weels seperately and controls the engine’s power.
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Question:11

When the tire air pressure is too low, it might cause:


  • Quick wear and tear of the braking system.
  • Easy wheel manipulation.
  • Tire overheating.
  • Low fuel consumption.
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Question:12

How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?


  • By taking the foot off the brake pedal without giving gas, in order to get the right speed.
  • By a sharp and quick pressure (“kick down”) on the accelerator, or by applying a designated electric switch.
  • By stepping firmly on the brake pedal.
  • By gradually stepping on the accelerator, until getting the desired result.
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Question:13

When the hand (parking) brake light on the dashboard is turned on while driving:


  • It means that the handbrake is operated and should be released, because it activates the brakes.
  • It means that the handbrake is not operated and should be activated.
  • It means that the handbrake is ok. The light indicator is malfunctioning and should be replaced.
  • Everything is ok. It is a check light that should be on for as long as the handbrake is properly functioning.
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Question:14

What is the implication of driving a vehicle with a broken headlamp lens?


  • The light beam is not properly focused and other drivers are blinded by it.
  • Over-cooling of the lamp bulb.
  • Accelerated emptying of the battery.
  • Self-blinding of the driver.
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Question:15

When the oil pressure check lamp lights-up while driving, you should:


  • Continue driving, provided that there is enough oil in the oil sump.
  • Continue driving in low gear until the garage (provided that it doesn’t take more than half an hour)
  • Stop the vehicle immediately and shut-off the engine.
  • Continue driving if the engine’s thermometer indicates normal engine temperature.
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Question:16

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:17

An efficient Braking System with ABS:


  • How braking cancels the ABS.
  • Hard braking will cut out the engine.
  • Hard braking causes stopping on the spot.
  • Hard braking causes vibrations and noise.
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Question:18

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:19

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:20

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:21

The auxiliary (parking/hand) brake may also be used:


  • To reduce wear and tear of the braking system.
  • As an emergency brake .
  • To prevent the vehicle from moving only.
  • To assist drivers while driving in reverse.
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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

Which type of bulb would you use when required to change a bulb in the vehicle?


  • It is permitted to change a bulb in a certified licensing facility only.
  • A bulb, stipulated in the manufacturer’s manual.
  • It is prohibited to change a bulb without the permission of the treating garage.
  • The type of the bulb is unimportant, as long as it works.
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Question:24

What might be causing the steering wheel to be pulled, in a non voluntary manner, to either side whilst driving?


  • A malfunction in the braking system only.
  • A malfunction in the vehicle’s engine.
  • Low air pressure in one of the back wheels.
  • Low air pressure in one of the front wheels.
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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

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:27

By driving correctly and moderately, and maintaining proper tire air pressure:


  • The tires’ life span is prolonged.
  • The engine’s fuel consumption is increased.
  • The vehicle can drive faster.
  • The engine’s oil consumption is increased.
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Question:28

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:29

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:30

What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s tires?


  • The tire air pressure is not so important.
  • According to the instructions of the garage or licensing facility.
  • A pressure that provides for the most comfortable driving.
  • The pressure should be according to the manufacturer’s manual.
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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