Question:1

When parking a vehicle, is it necessary to operate the parking brake (handbrake)?


  • Only when the vehicle is parked in a steep descent.
  • Only when the vehicle is parked uphill.
  • Always.
  • Only on a wet road.
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Question:2

In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

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  • When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.
  • 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.
  • No, the truck driver is not keeping to the right of the road and his position presents a risk to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.
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Question:3

When you are driving behind another vehicle:


  • While driving uphill – keep a small distance; while driving downhill – keep double distance.
  • Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, to prevent an accident.
  • Keep a smaller distance from the vehicle in front of you.
  • Keep a larger distance from the vehicle in front of you only when a “general danger” road sign is placed.
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Question:4

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:5

Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front of us is required:


  • Only when the driver is very tired and his responses are not quick enough.
  • In order to drive in the correct lane and at a proper speed.
  • In high speeds only and during stormy weather conditions.
  • In order to prevent a rear-end collision when the vehicle in front stops or slows down.
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Question:6

When visibility on the road is poor, the driver should:


  • Slow down, adjust his speed to the visibility conditions and turn-on his dipped beam.
  • On a two-way road – slow down; and on a one-way road – continue driving normally.
  • Accelerate and turn-on the rear lights, to prevent collision with the vehicle driving behind.
  • Turn-on the high beam to extend the field of vision and warn the incoming traffic from your opposite direction.
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Question:7

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.
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Question:8

Whilst driving on a rough road, you should:


  • Slow down and increase your alertness.
  • Hold your foot on the clutch pedal continuously to ensure smooth driving.
  • Hold your foot on the brake pedal, to be instantly prepared for any occurrence.
  • Drive faster to avoid shakings and pits.
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Question:9

What are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?


  • Late and sudden braking and the presence of elements that prevent traction on the road’s surface.
  • Roads with a high coefficient of friction.
  • Driver tiredness.
  • Tires that are not worn out cause vehicle skidding.
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Question:10

How can you be safe while driving on a congested road?

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  • By sticking close to the vehicle in front.
  • By keeping distance from your front only.
  • When driving on a congested road, no special attention should be given to the issue of safety.
  • Make sure to make a peripheral check, keep a safe distance in all directions and drive at a reasonable speed.
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Question:11

What are the risks of driving in high speeds?


  • Serious damage to the vehicles front tires and steering system.
  • Fast wear and tear of the engine.
  • There is risk in driving in high speeds.
  • Reduced ability of stopping the vehicle in time in order to prevent an accident, and even loss of control over the vehicle.
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Question:12

What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?


  • Vehicle skidding, due to reduced friction between the tires and the road.
  • Tire overheating, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
  • Better braking force, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.
  • It might conceal important road signs.
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Question:13

What risks are expected whilst driving on a mountain road?


  • Engine heating due to excessive use of the brakes.
  • Loss of braking ability and head-on collision. Difficulty yo pull off the road.
  • Tire overheating.
  • Loosening of a wheel due to the roads steep slope.
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Question:14

What is the correct sentence according to the following picture?

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  • The road tanker driver doesn’t keep to the right of the roadway, even though he can not see the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
  • The road tanker driver is driving far from the “soft shoulders” and in this way avoids risks.
  • The marking on the roadway is not clear enough.
  • The road tanker driver is driving correctly in the middle of the road, so that he can see better the vehicles coming from the opposite direction.
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Question:15

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:16

How would you conduct yourself when approaching a vehicle standing on the “hard shoulder”?

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  • Honk to the driver of the parked vehicle.
  • Slow down.
  • Drive faster.
  • Signal and move to the left lane.
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Question:17

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.
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Question:18

What are we required to see in the outer side mirrors of the vehicle?


  • The tip of the vehicle’s side body and the road at the sides of the vehicle.
  • Any moving vehicle to the right of our vehicle.
  • Any vehicle to the left of our vehicle, including pedestrians.
  • The back wheel and the area in front of it.
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Question:19

How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

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  • Turn in a bigger radius to maintain reasonable speed.
  • Turn in a small radius and adjust your speed.
  • Slow down before entering the curve and accelerate when coming out of it.
  • Accelerate at the entry to the curve, and slow down within it and when coming out of it.
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Question:20

When driving in reverse:


  • You must use another person to guide you.
  • You must use another person to guide you on highways..
  • You must use another person to guide you during "lighting up time".
  • You are permitted to use another person to guide you.
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Question:21

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:22

Is it obligatory to use an appropriate lower gear on every steep descent?


  • No.
  • Only on steep descents of at least one kilometer.
  • Yes.
  • Only when a “descent ahead” sign is placed at the beginning of the descent.
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Question:23

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

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  • It helps to escape quickly to the “hard shoulders” in case of danger.
  • It allows you to stay within the permitted distance of 40cm from the road’s edge.
  • There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roadways.
  • It reduces the response distance in case of immediate danger.
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Question:24

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:25

How should a driver conduct himself if one of his tires punctures while driving?


  • Release his grip of the steering wheel and gradually brake the vehicle.
  • Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually brake the vehicle.
  • Release his grip of the steering wheel and strongly brake the vehicle.
  • Hold the steering wheel firmly and strongly brake the vehicle.
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Question:26

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:27

On a sharp curve, slow down:

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  • When you exit the curve.
  • Straight after entering the curve.
  • All along the curve.
  • Before entering the curve.
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Question:28

In the following picture, the response of the drivers to the vehicle that comes out of parking is unclear. How is the truck driver required to respond to this situation?

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  • Slow down and stop if necessary, to verify that the drivers in front of him conduct themselves safely.
  • Stop his vehicle and allow the other vehicle to continue driving.
  • Continue driving and ignore the other exiting vehicle, because the truck has right of passage.
  • Continue driving while honking continuously to alert about an approaching truck.
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Question:29

What shoukd a driver check after driving through deep water on the road?


  • If the brakes work efficiently.
  • If the lights work.
  • If the engine works.
  • No need of any of the cheks.
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Question:30

Braking distance is the distance the vehicle passes?


  • From the moment the driver notices danger until he starts to brake.
  • During the driver’s response time.
  • From the moment of applying the brakes until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.
  • From the moment the driver notices danger until the vehicle reaches a complete stop.
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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