Question:1

How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

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  • Through the braking of the front wheels only.
  • Through the pressure created between the engine and the clutch.
  • By turning the engine opposite to its normal direction of turning.
  • Through the friction between the brake disc and the brake pads.
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Question:2

What system helps to stabilize the vehicle when it is skidding or in danger of rolling over?


  • The Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System
  • The engine’s fuel consumption control system.
  • The signaling system.
  • The speed control system.
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Question:3

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:4

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:5

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:6

Which accessories reduce the severity of injury in a road accident?


  • Rear wipers and head rests.
  • Seat-belts, head-rests and air bags.
  • Fog lights and orthopedic seats.
  • The brake and clutch pedals.
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Question:7

Wheels that are installed on the same axle must be:


  • Of the same manufacture date always.
  • Of the same size and in compliance with the manufacturer’s manual.
  • Of the same color.
  • Of the same manufacturer.
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Question:8

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:9

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: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

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: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

When is it required to check the vehicle’s air polluting emissions?


  • Vehicles cause no pollution; hence there is no need to perform a check.
  • Once a month, in every garage specializing in car electronics only.
  • Once every half a year, at the treating garage.
  • In the vehicle’s annual test at a licensing facility.
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Question:14

When are you required to check engine oil level?


  • After starting-up the engine in the morning.
  • Before starting-up the engine and on a straight surface.
  • At the end of a drive and on a straight surface.
  • After starting-up the engine and on a straight surface.
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Question:15

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:16

You may reduce your vehicle’s fuel consumption by:


  • Driving calmly within the speed limit and making sure that the tire pressure is correct.
  • Driving calmly within speed limit, using the lowest gear.
  • Driving as slow as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.
  • Driving as fast as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.
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Question:17

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:18

Regular vehicle maintenance, in accordance with the manufacturer’s manual, will:


  • Annuls the need for an annual test.
  • Reduce fuel consumption as well as wear and tear of vehicle parts.
  • Is only required if the vehicle is frequently used.
  • In a new model vehicle, maintenance is not required at all.
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Question:19

How would you ensure economic fuel consumption?


  • By shifting to the appropriate gear and maintaining a moderate driving speed of up to 90 k.p.h.
  • By driving in low gear and maintaining a driving speed of more than 120 k.p.h, without any aggressive accelerations or decelerations.
  • By shifting as much as possible to neutral gear while driving downhill.
  • By driving in low gear and maintaining a driving speed of more than 90 k.p.h.
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Question:20

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:21

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:22

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:23

“Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?


  • Incorrect: The distance has no influence on vehicle wear or fuel consumption.
  • Correct: Keeping distance prevents brake wear and excessive fuel consumption due to frequent acceleration and braking.
  • Incorrect: Using the breaks and the accelerator in order to regulate wind flow is important for increasing the driver’s alertness.
  • Incorrect: Keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front of you causes brake wear.
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Question:24

To disconnect the engine from the wheels, you should:


  • Press the clutch pedal.
  • Step on the brake pedal and on the accelerator.
  • Shut-off the engine.
  • Press on the starter switch.
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Question:25

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:26

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:27

In a hybrid vehicle:


  • Tire wear is greater than that of regular vehicles because of the second engine.
  • Braking is harder because of the second engine.
  • Fuel consumption is higher than that of regular vehicles, because of the second engine.
  • Fuel consumption is lower than that of regular vehicles.
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Question:28

The correct vehicle tire size is:


  • The size that was determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.
  • The size recommended by the tire professional in the garage (the tire repairman).
  • The size that was determined by the tire manufacturer.
  • The size that appears to be most suitable for the vehicle.
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Question:29

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:30

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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Theory test for trucks (lorry)

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