Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

On all of them, regardless of weight.

On a vehicle weighing at 8,000 kg or more.

On a vehicle weighing at least 12,000 kg.

On a vehicle weighing weighing 4,500 kg or more.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

On which part of the street is a private passenger car allowed to drive?

During heavy traffic – on the road edge and the separation area

On the roadway and the separation area always.

On a roadway only - wherever a roadway exists

On any part of the road

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Is a taxi permitted to park within the limits of the following road sign?

Yes.

Yes, but only on weekdays from 21:00 until 05:30.

No.

Yes, but only on weekends.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

What is a “speed retarder”?

An electric or hydraulic mechanism, independent of the vehicle’s braking system, which decelerates the vehicle when operated.

An electronic system which automatically operates the brakes while driving on a steep decent, thus preventing brake overheating and brake loss.

A system installed in the vehicle that assists in emergency braking and stops the vehicle on the spot.

An electric mechanism installed in the braking system that shuts-off the engine and helps the vehicle to maintain constant speed on all roads.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

What is the meaning of the sign?

Portable flashing caution sign situated before a road works.

Portable flashing sign upon leaving an inter-urban road to enter a motorway (freeway).

Portable flashing sign for advertising to drivers.

Portable flashing sign before entering an airport.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle with a malfunctioning lighting system?

Yes, if one light is not functioning.

Yes, when the parking lights are malfunctioning.

No.

Yes, during day time only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Is a motorcyclist permitted to park in a bus station?

It is prohibited to park within a distance of 12 meters before the station and 15 meters after it.

Yes, if he parks the motorcycle on the sidewalk.

It is prohibited to park within the limits of a marked bus station.

Yes, if he parks the motorcycle in parallel to the sidewalk.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What do the two following traffic signs have in common?

They both belong to the information-signs group and alert about the road’s condition.

They both advise the driver to slow down and be more alert.

Traffic sign 101 is always placed before traffic sign 144.

Traffic sign 144 is always placed before traffic sign 101.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

How would you conduct yourself in a vehicle with automatic transmission, when driving down a continuous steep road?

Apply the brake pedal intermittently to slow the vehicle down and shift into a lower gear, depending on the slope.

Shift into high gear according to the slope and step continuously on the brake pedal to slow down.

On a steep and continuous downhill road, use the brake system only, without shifting into an adjusted gear.

On a steep and continuous downhill road, shift into an appropriate gear and continue driving.

Category : Safety

Question:10

Who is authorized to repair or set a taxi meter?

A person authorized by the Authority as a certified service provider.

Only the manufacturer of the meter is authorized to repair it.

A certified electrician.

Only the vehicle’s manufacturer.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Is it permitted to ride a motorcycle in which the silencer was removed from the exhaust?

Yes, but only on a non-urban road.

Absolutely not.

Yes, but only on a freeway.

Yes,

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Why is it important to drive on the right side of the road?

It allows you to be assisted by the yellow line for driving in a straight line.

It qllows vehicle passengers to easily exit the vehicle.

Driving on the right side of the road is of no significance, except for one-way roadways.

In order to keep a distance from incoming traffic from the opposite direction, and reducing the risk of “head on” collision.

Category : Safety

Question:13

In order to start driving, what is the action the driver has to take before releasing the hand-brake in a vehicle with automatic transmission?

Apply the foot brake pedal, to prevent the vehicle from moving.

Shifting the gear handle from parking (P) to neutral (N).

Pushing the gearbox’s lock button while in parking (P).

Shifting the gear handle to neutral (N).

Category : Safety

Question:14

What are you required to do when the signal in the picture displays a flashing red light?

Always stop before the level crossing, and don’t continue driving until the flashing stops.

You may continue driving straight carefully after stopping first.

Proceed – it is permitted to drive straight when the road is clear.

Drive slowly while passing the crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

How would you handle the following situation?

Slow down and overtake the cyclist, whilst maintaining proper lateral distance from him and observing his movements.

Drive behind the cyclist until after the intersection and then honk and pass him quickly.

Honk to the cyclist until he clears away from your driving lane, and pass him as quickly as possible.

Drive faster and overtake the cyclist before entering the intersection in which overtaking is prohibited.

Category : Safety

Question:16

Which road sign would follow road sign 710?

708

716

709

711

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

What is indicated by the following traffic sign?

Roundabout ahead.

Active fountain.

It is also permitted to drive against the direction of traffic.

The driver must make a U-turn.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Path for bicycles and motorcycles.

Path for bicycles only.

One-way lane for bicycle.

No entrance for bicycles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

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

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.

Category : Safety

Question:20

What is the correct sentence?

A driver must conduct himself in a way that doesn’t interfere with the right of any other person to fully use the road.

A vehicle owner is permitted to reserve for himself a parking space next to his place of work.

A driver approaching a pedestrian crossing is not always required to slow down.

The duty of care always requires slow driving.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

“Student transport” in a bus is:

Any transportation of children on a bus, including on a route service.

Student transport to school or to a schools organized activity, other than on a route service.

Any transportation of children or the transportation of students.

The transportation of children under 16 yrs.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

How would you, while driving a motorcycle, evade an obstacle – such as an object that is laid on the road – that suddenly appears in front of you?

Brake before the obstacle and while on it. This way you ensure maximum braking time.

Substantially accelerate the motorcycle to maintain balance.

Brake before the obstacle and then ease-off the brakes just before it and evade it.

Drive faster and pass the obstacle without any delay.

Category : Safety

Question:23

It is prohibited to start overtaking without verifying

Is it permitted? Will I manage to complete it safely, without any doubt?.

Does the road have a “hard shoulder”.

Does the insurance cover the damages in case of an accident?

What is the penalty for prohibited overtaking?

Category : Safety

Question:24

What is the effect of driving at a high speed during an accident?

The driver’s response time is significantly shortened, and safety is enhanced.

High speed does not influence the outcome of the accident.

It causes greater force of collision and a more severe impact on humans and damage to property.

The driver’s response time is lengthened, and safety is thus enhanced.

Category : Safety

Question:25

Who is responsible for arranging the freight on the vehicle and ensuring that it is intact?

The driver’s employer.

Only the driver.

The person loading the freight.

The registered vehicle owner.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Continuous braking on a winding descent can cause:

Over heating and weaker braking than normal.

Over heating and stronger braking than normal.

Cooling of the breaks and weak braking.

Continuous braking has no negative affect.

Category : Safety

Question:27

What effect does driving whilst keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front has on the vehicle’s fuel consumption and wear?

It is required to keep a proper distance to prevent accidents only, and it has no effect on the vehicle’s wear or fuel consumption.

The shorter is the distance kept from the vehicle in front, the lower are both brake wear and fuel consumption.

In order to keep proper distance from the vehicle in front you are required to constantly use the brakes, and therefore it causes quick brake wear.

When proper distance is kept – brake wear and engine fuel consumption are reduced,

Category : Safety

Question:28

What does it mean when a yellow arrow pointing straight ahead is marked on the road?

All vehicles are permitted to drive straight, but right-of-way should be given to buses.

Every vehicle carrying at least six passengers is permitted to continue straight forward.

Only public vehicles are permitted to continue driving straight ahead at the coming intersection.

Private vehicles are permitted to carefully drive straight.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

What is the normal pressure in a vehicle’s pneumatic (compressed air) braking system?

The maximum pressure the vehicle can generate.

As determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The pressure in which the vehicle brakes efficiently.

As determined by local laws.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

The following picture shows a pavement. Which of the following sentences is correct?

Motorcycles are permitted to use the pavement instead of the road.

The pavement is designed for pedestrians only.

Private passenger vehicles are always permitted to park temporarily on the pavement, when there is no parking space on the road.

Bicyclists are permitted to ride on the pavement as well.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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