Question:1

The auxiliary (parking/hand) brake is used by the driver:


  • To reinforce the braking force of the service (foot) brake.
  • Only new drivers use the auxiliary brake.
  • To assist the driver when he begins driving on a steep uphill climb only.
  • To secure his vehicle from any movement.
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Question:2

What are you required to do when during a night drive you are confronted with a vehicle that doesn’t dip its lights and blinds you?


  • Slow down and keep as much as possible to the right.
  • Turn on the high beam to overcome the blinding effect of the other vehicle.
  • Drive faster to shorten the duration of being blinded.
  • Keep driving with a low beam at your current course and speed
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Question:3

What are the risks in making a U-turn?

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  • Delaying vehicles that are coming from the opposite direction or from behind
  • Colliding with vehicles coming from the opposite direction or from behind.
  • All the answers are correct.
  • Causing an approaching vehicle to make a sudden brake.
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Question:4

Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?


  • A work vehicle or a tractor.
  • A vehicle engaged in selling fruits and vegetables to passersby.
  • A vehicle engaged in public works and an I.D.F vehicle - for the purpose of fulfilling their duties.
  • A towing vehicle and a trailer, a truck tractor and a semi-trailer, with a maximum width of three meters.
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Question:5

When is there a danger of vehicle skidding?


  • During fog only.
  • On a narrow road, during a steep uphill climb.
  • On a dry and hot road.
  • During the first rain or when there is mud or oil on the road.
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Question:6

In your opinion, is the white vehicle within the curve positioned correctly?

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  • No, the vehicle is close to the middle of the roadway and it endangers vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
  • In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).
  • When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.
  • When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.
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Question:7

What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?


  • Ease off the accelerator and shift to lower gear.
  • Check if there is a vehicle behind by glancing at the mirrors.
  • Step on the clutch pedal, to reduce the engine’s fuel consumption.
  • Signal and turn the wheel to the “hard shoulder”, to avoid rear-end collision.
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Question:8

What is the best way to reduce the dangers whilst driving in reverse?


  • By taking a proper and continuous all round view and by driving slowly.
  • By driving fast and finishing the drive backwards as quickly as possible.
  • By turning on the vehicle’s lights.
  • By letting all the passengers off the vehicle while driving backwards.
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Question:9

You arrived to an intersection that is not clear:(free)


  • Stop before the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.
  • You are permitted to turn left, even if the intersection is not clear.
  • If the traffic light is green you may enter the intersection, even when it is not clear.
  • Enter the intersection carefully and wait there for it to clear.
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Question:10

How does pedestrian behavior in the area of the intersection affect drivers?


  • Pedestrians have no significant effect on drivers.
  • The main complication in an intersection is created when pedestrians are crowded on the sidewalk.
  • Driver should anticipate in advance possible dangerous behavior from pedestrians in the area of the intersection.
  • Pedestrians occupy pedestrian crossings for significant time periods, thus causing traffic delays.
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Question:11

According to the following picture, is it permitted to deviate to the opposite lane?

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  • Yes, the driver already looked at the mirror and nobody came behind him.
  • Yes, you can deviate to the opposite lane after glancing at the mirror, because no one drives behind.
  • Yes, if the winker is turned on, there is no need to glance at the mirror.
  • No, due to the double continuous separation line on the roadway.
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Question:12

What is the most important principle when turning right in an intersection?


  • To start and to complete the turn close to the right edge of the road.
  • To stay away from the road’s right edge.
  • To turn as far as possible from the right sidewalk.
  • To enter and exit the intersection in a wide arc to the center of the roadway.
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Question:13

What are the most important conditions in order to safely pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

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  • The only important condition is that it is permitted to stop on the “hard shoulder”.
  • That the hard shoulder and the road are in the same height and that the hard shoulder is wide enough.
  • That the hard shoulder is paved with asphalt or concrete.
  • That there are no color markings on the hard shoulder.
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Question:14

How does driving on the right side of the road affect drivers field of vision?


  • Keeping to the right improves the field of vision of the drivers in the vehicles behind you.
  • Driving on the right reduces the view angle of those driving behind you.
  • There is no connection between driving on the right and the field of view.
  • The field of vision is not affected: A comfortable field of view can only be created by doubling the required distance between vehicles.
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Question:15

What vehicle features should be adjusted in order to ensure a comfortable and safe sitting position?


  • The side mirrors and the radio stations.
  • The seat’s position, the angle of the back rest, and the steering wheel position.
  • The head rests and the position of the pedals.
  • The seat’s position and the air flow direction from the vents.
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Question:16

According to the picture, what limitation is faced by the green (commercial) pick-up truck that wishes to turn right?

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  • The motor scooter intends to drive straight; hence there is no danger in turning right.
  • The pick-up truck is permitted to turn right even though the motorcycle is on his right because the law does not forbid it
  • The driver of the pick-up truck should be careful, because there is another vehicle driving in a “blind spot” to his right.
  • The pick-up truck is statutory prohibited to turn right.
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Question:17

How would you conduct yourself according to the situation depicted in the following picture?

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  • Drive faster and honk to keep the children away from the roadway so you don’t hit them.
  • A pedestrian crossing is not marked on the roadway and no “play street” sign is posted. Continue driving normally.
  • Continue driving. The children shall act responsibly and avoid crossing the road when noticing an approaching vehicle.
  • Glance at the mirrors, slow down, follow the children movement on both sides of the roadway and – if required – stop to avoid endangering them.
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Question:18

What is a driver required to do after driving through a puddle and dampening the brakes?


  • He shouldn’t do anything. There is no connection between water and the braking system.
  • Drive fast to dry the brakes.
  • Tow the vehicle to the nearest garage.
  • Drive very slowly until the brakes dry out and resume normal functioning.
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Question:19

How would you conduct yourself when approaching the intersection that is depicted in the following picture?

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  • Stop anyway.
  • Always accelerate when entering the intersection, in order to avoid traffic disturbance.
  • Cross it safely.
  • Slow down and even stop if necessary in order to give right-of-way.
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Question:20

What effect does the distance between vehicles have on the overtaking process?

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  • Short distance reduces the field of vision and increases the risk in overtaking.
  • The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the safer is the deviation while overtaking.
  • The distance between vehicles has no effect on the safety of overtaking.
  • The closer we are to the vehicle in front of us, the shorter and safer is the overtaking distance.
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Question:21

Assuming that the vehicles in the following picture are functioning properly – Which traffic offence was committed according to the picture?

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  • Standing and stopping between two lanes.
  • Not driving on the designated lane for your direction of driving.
  • Standing in a position that is unparallel to the separation area.
  • Standing and stopping on a traffic island and preventing the free flow of traffic.
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Question:22

You are driving in a two-lane one-way street and try to overtake the vehicle driving in front of you. The main risk in deviating to the left is:


  • The crossing of an unbroken separation line.
  • An incoming vehicle driving in your opposite direction might appear on the lane to your left.
  • Disturbing a vehicle driving in the left lane.
  • Disturbing a vehicle driving behind you on your lane.
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Question:23

What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?


  • It prevents the vehicle behind you from overtaking you.
  • You create a safety distance between yourself and oncoming vehicle traffic.
  • There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roads only.
  • You Stay within the permitted distance of no more than 40cm from the road’s edge.
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Question:24

How would you respond to the situation depicted in the following picture?

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  • Drive faster and pass the children before they start crossing the roadway.
  • Slow down, follow the children movement and prepare to stop.
  • Continue driving. The children would not cross the road when noticing an approaching vehicle.
  • Honk to the children and warn them that you are approaching and that they should not get on the roadway.
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Question:25

How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?


  • By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands, and by driving at a similar speed to that of other vehicles on the road.
  • By driving reasonably and using the brakes in a gentle manner.
  • By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.
  • By turning the steering wheel right, to stabilize the vehicle.
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Question:26

Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat:


  • Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat prevents the occurrence of “blind spots” while driving in reverse.
  • Is performed by the vehicle’s manufacturer during its manufacturing process, and additional adjustment of the seat is not needed.
  • Allows you to comfortably see the road and to have an easy and non-tiring drive.
  • Is an important action that should be applied during every periodic treatment of the vehicle.
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Question:27

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

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  • 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.
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Question:28

Select the correct sentence:


  • Keeping distance is only required to keep distance while driving in high speeds, and when a heavy vehicle or a bus drives in front.
  • Keeping distance is only required when the driver is very tired and his responses are not quick enough.
  • Keeping distance prevents traffic congestion which damages road infrastructures.
  • By keeping proper distance, an overtaking vehicle can enter the space in front.
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Question:29

A freeway is designated for:


  • Only Vehicles which are capable and permitted to drive at a speed of 55 k.p.h .
  • Motor vehicles which are able to drive at a speed of at least 90 k.p.h.
  • Private passenger cars, taxis and buses only.
  • Motor vehicles and bicycles.
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Question:30

How is it possible to reduce the centrifugal force applied to the vehicle whilst driving?


  • The effect of these force cannot be reduced – it depends on the vehicle’s size only.
  • By driving faster.
  • By driving lawfully and always giving right of way.
  • By reducing speed.on corners and curves
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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