Question:1

What causes a vehicle to skid on the roadway?


  • Quick wear of the clutch and of the gearbox.
  • When the braking forces or the vehicles inertia exceed the tire’s ability to grip of the roadway.
  • Excessive change of gears.
  • When the engine is worn out and cannot stabilize the vehicle.
Category : Safety

Question:2

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:3

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:4

Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to other drivers?


  • You should assume that other drivers would always give you right of way.
  • You shouldn’t assume that other drivers will always give you right of way.
  • Truck drivers are professional drivers; hence they are less of a danger.
  • Drivers who turn-on the winker, always turn to the direction they signal to.
Category : Safety

Question:5

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:6

You are driving a heavy truck down a steep and long descent. When should you shift to an appropriate low gear?


  • The gears are insignificant for slowing down, but you must use the speed retarders intelligently.
  • There is no need to shift to low gear. You should shift to high gear and regulate your speed with the speed retarder, to increase safety.
  • You should shift to low gear towards the end of the descent.
  • You should shift to low gear at the beginning of the descent.
Category : Safety

Question:7

What is the first action taken by drivers before crossing an intersection?


  • Checking and identifying the lanes after crossing the intersection, mainly in our direction of driving.
  • Looking beyond the intersection to identify the entry lanes to the opposite directions and the traffic in them
  • Making sure that the intersection is clear and that it can be crossed safely.
  • Entering the intersection.
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Question:8

Being familiar with the different systems in the driver’s compartment whilst driving:


  • Only contributes in a theoretical level, and has no other advantage.
  • Allows the driver to operate them automatically, without thinking.
  • Allows the driver to fully concentrate on the traffic and the road.
  • Allows the driver to blindly operate the vehicle systems.
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Question:9

What is the proven and recommended method for keeping proper distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?


  • Drive as similarly as possible to the drivers in the adjacent right and left lanes,.
  • The “two-second count” method.
  • Vehicle length and engine volume method.
  • Estimating a reasonable distance between yourself and the vehicle driving in front.
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Question:10

What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?


  • Driving at a speed that allows the driver to perform other actions, which are not essential to driving.
  • Driving in a similar speed to that of the other drivers around you.
  • Taking account of road and traffic conditions, in a manner that the driver maintains absolute control of the vehicle and can stop safely at all times.
  • When the driving speed is determined at the driver’s own discretion, and provided that it doesn’t exceed the statutory speed limit.
Category : Safety

Question:11

Traffic changes are taking place ahead, how would you prepare for these changes?

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  • You are driving on the right lane, pay attention to the vehicles merging into your lane from the right only.
  • The number of lanes is decreasing; move to the left lane without interrupting the vehicles in that lane.
  • The number of lanes is increasing; stay on the right lane and keep to your right.
  • You are driving in the right lane, pay attention to the vehicles merging into your lane, from left and right.
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Question:12

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:13

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.
Category : Safety

Question:14

How does a multitude of traffic signs before an intersection affect the driver’s response?

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  • The driver is forced to slow down in order to identify the signs and obey their demands.
  • A multitude of traffic signs always confuses the driver.
  • A multitude of traffic signs will cause the driver to think faster in the intersection.
  • A multitude of traffic signs should not affect the driver’s conduct when approaching an intersection.
Category : Safety

Question:15

What is the correct way for pulling onto a “hard shoulder” which is lower than the road?


  • Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and quickly stopping after a very short distance.
  • Slowing down to a low speed and gradually moving onto the “hard shoulder”.
  • There is no "correct way": It is prohibited to pull onto a lower hard shoulder.
  • Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and then slowing down gradually.
Category : Safety

Question:16

How would you drive on a wet road?


  • Accelerate until the end of the wet section – in order to enhance safety.
  • Step on the clutch pedal intermittently.
  • Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, according to the road conditions.
  • The same as on a dry road. There is no difference.
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Question:17

What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?


  • The old age of the vehicle.
  • Road visibility conditions.
  • Every element that prevents direct contact between the tire and the roadway, such as: water, oil, mud, gravel, etc.
  • Any element which affects the drivers alertness.
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Question:18

How would you avoid hitting the pedestrian in the picture?

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  • Warn him by honking loudly and continuously.
  • In the given situation there is no way to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
  • Brake strongly and honk early to drive the pedestrian away to the sidewalk.
  • Drive slowly and identify the pedestrian as early as possible on the road.
Category : Safety

Question:19

How can we avoid danger when we start driving and when we merge with traffic?


  • Danger can be prevented by turning on all the distress signals and warn other drivers while merging with traffic.
  • Danger can be prevented by driving diagonally and at a higher speed while merging with traffic.
  • By quickly entering the lane in which traffic is flowing.
  • By giving an appropriate signal with the winker, looking in all directions and waiting until no one is obstructed.before driving.
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Question:20

According to the picture, who of those involved should take measures to prevent an accident?

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  • The vehicle and the pedestrian are far from each other; hence no measures should be taken.
  • The pedestrian should stop and allow the vehicle to continue driving.
  • The driver should slow down and even stop if necessary.
  • The pedestrian should walk faster and finish crossing.
Category : Safety

Question:21

Non adjusted headlights:


  • Do not affect driving in the dark.
  • Cause self-blinding when driving in the dark.
  • Do not iluminate the road as required by law.
  • Increase the driver’s alertness – especially during the night.
Category : Safety

Question:22

How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?


  • Dirt might damage the safety systems.
  • A clean vehicle helps to improve the driver’s concentration and general feeling.
  • A dirty vehicle endangers and pollutes its close environment.
  • They impair the driver’s vision.
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Question:23

“Drinking alcohol has an adverse effect on eyesight”: Correct or incorrect?


  • Correct.
  • Incorrect.
  • It is only correct for drivers wearing eyeglasses.
  • It is only correct during the night.
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Question:24

A driver approaches a pedestrian crossing marked on the road.Although ther are no pedestrians on the crossing. The driver should,


  • Slow down to ensure that there no pedestrians in the vicinity.
  • Pass with caution but no need to slow down.
  • Accelerate before pedestrians arrive
  • Sound the horn and accelerate to clear the crossing
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Question:25

What is the first stage in getting back on the road from the “hard shoulder”?


  • Signaling with the indicator.
  • Getting closer from the hard shoulder to the roads edge.
  • Accelerating the vehicle up to the speed of the vehicles on the road.
  • Turning the wheel in order to get on the road in a 45 degree angle.
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Question:26

While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?


  • No force of nature affects the vehicle while it is braking or slowing down.
  • The force of inertia, i.e. the force which causes the vehicle to continue moving.
  • The centrifugal force, i.e. the force applied on the vehicle when it is turning.
  • The lift force, i.e. the force that pulls the vehicle upwards.
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Question:27

How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?

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  • Continue driving normally, while paying attention to the other vehicles in your direction of driving.
  • Slow down and allow vehicles to quickly bypass you from the left in order to merge into the left lane.
  • Drive on the right lane and prepare to move to the left lane as soon as the number of lanes increases.
  • Move to the left lane, because the right lane is about to terminate.
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Question:28

What should be the initial actions taken by a driver after entering the vehicle and before starting to drive?


  • Checking the position of the gear handle.
  • Buckling the seatbelt.
  • Starting-up and warming the vehicle.
  • Adjusting the seat, steering wheel, mirrors and head rests.
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Question:29

In a vehicle with a manual (regular) gearbox, it is important to adjust the gears:


  • In old vehicles only.
  • In order to protect the tires.
  • In long descents.
  • In order to determine the driving speed.without strain on the engine.
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Question:30

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.
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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