Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

Slow down before the level crossing, and if a train is approaching - stop.

Do not enter this lane and do not continue driving in it.

Slow down before the level crossing and pass the tracks without delay or interruption.

Stop before the tracks until the train passes.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

What is the meaning of the PTO power transfer “standard operating speed’?

It is the RPM of the power transfer exit and of its drive shaft.

The RPM in which the gearbox exit shaft rotates.

The RPM of the oil pump that moves the power transfer.

The RPM of the engine itself (the “fly wheel” exit).

Category : Safety

Question:3

What are you required to do when you see that the overtaking silver vehicle intends to return to the right lane?

Deviate to the left lane and overtake the vehicle in front.

Allow it to return safely and without disturbance.

Drive faster in the right lane and overtake the driver before he deviates to the right.

Honk to warn and deter the driver who deviates to the right.

Category : Safety

Question:4

How should you behave when approaching the sign in the picture?

Cross the place quickly and merge with traffic.

Stop and give right-of-way.

Give right-of-way to the traffic on the roadway that is to your left.

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your right.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

The law requires a trailer with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg to have:

An "additional license plate" to be installed on the trailers rear.

License plates which are twice the size of regular plates.

A trailer in such a weight doesnt require license plates at all.

An "additional license plate" to be installed on the trailers front.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

According to the law, what is the validity period of demerit points incurred by a driver?

When the driver has up to 20 demerit points: Two years from the date of the offence.

When the driver has less than 12 demerit points: Six years from the date of the offence.

There is no determined period of time. The point-accumulation period is not mentioned in the regulations.

It is unlimited. According to the new “point system”, accumulated demerit points are not erased.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is the function of the tractor’s PTO (“Power Take Off”) power transfer?

To operate the oil pump of the hydraulic system.

To operate the front axle in tractors with four wheel drive.

To tow special equipment that requires smart and delicate support.

To move attachments and additional equipment operated by the tractor.

Category : Safety

Question:8

What type of vehicle is obliged to have its inside lights turned-on during “light time”?

Taxis.

None: Inside lights in vehicles should not be turned-on. The light reflects in the front windshield and disturbs the driver.

Any commercial vehicle transporting passengers for hire.

Buses.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Whoever drives straight shall continue driving and make sure that vehicles approaching the straight roadway give him right-of-way.

Always stop before the intersection and give right-of-way to vehicles which come from the right and intend to turn left.

Give right-of-way according to the accepted right-of-way rules and to the traffic signs that are placed at the junction.

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching the intersection from your front.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

Apart from legal demand, why should a motorcyclist avoid driving in the center of the lane?

Because it annoys car drivers

Because the center of the lane is the dirtiest and most greasy part of a road.

He is not prohibited from driving in the center of a two-way roadway, or in the center of a marked lane within a two way roadway.

Because he should keep to the left and take account of other riders.

Category : Safety

Question:11

What is the meaning of a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

It is permitted to drive the vehicle up to one week after it is taken off the road.

It is prohibited to drive the vehicle without an authorization from the insurance company.

The vehicle is prohibited from driving, unless it is permitted, according to the non-use form, to drive to a nearby garage.

It is permitted to drive the vehicle unlimitedly (if it doesn’t cause any traffic safety risk) but not on road ways.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Which action should be taken after the tool is harnessed to the hydraulic lift arms?

Lifting the tool a few times to maximum height in order to ensure that the tool is properly harnessed.

Preventing vertical freedom of movement of the arms and of the tool.

Preventing horizontal freedom of movement of the arms and of the tool.

Securing the harnessed tool with special security chains.

Category : Safety

Question:13

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

It is forbidden to exceed the speed indicated in the sign (in k.p.h).

Road for motor vehicles that are permitted and capable of driving at least the speed indicated in the sign (in k.p.h).

Speed limit of 55 k.p.h.

It is forbidden to drive slower than the speed indicated in the sign (in k.p.h).

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

What safety measures should be taken before lifting the vehicle with a jack stand?

You should prevent vehicle movement (by putting on the hand brake and placing blocks under the wheels) and loosen wheel retaining/screw nuts.

You should verify that the vehicle stands on a straight and horizontal surface.

You should shift the gear handle to neutral and release the parking brake.

You should first lift the vehicle from another corner, to verify that the jack stand is functioning properly.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:15

When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle on its rights side?

When there are few lanes in your direction of driving .

When the right lane is clear and you are in a hurry, and the overtaken vehicle is driving slowly.

When you can complete the overtaking maneuver quickly..

When the other vehicle is driving in a left-turn lane and giving a left signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction.

Stop until the traffic light turns green.

Slow down and follow the “right-of-way” rules and the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.

You have right-of-way towards the pedestrians on the zebra crossing, and therefore you should proceed normally to the intersection.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

815

512

819

513

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

Is it obligatory for taxis to have air-condition installed?

Yes.

No.

Only on a taxi which is not operated as a share-taxi.

Only on a share-taxi van.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Cab station. Entry to the street in which this sign is posted is prohibited.

Start of cab station designated area.

End of Taxi station (rank) designated area.

Cab station. Stopping or parking of other vehicles is prohibited.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

What is the maximum cargo height, from the road’s surface, that is allowed to be transported in a vehicle of an overall permissible weight of 8000kg – 15,000kg?

Four meters.

4.80 meters.

There is no height limit.

Three meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

The ability to control the vehicle in order to prevent accidents:

Improves the faster you drive.

Is higher the slower you drive.

Depends on the size of the tires.

Is not dependent on speed at all.

Category : Safety

Question:22

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.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:23

Where is a proper place to install plates with the details of the taxi owner and of the driver?

On the frame-head between the doors, on the right side only.

On the inner part of the taxi’s left and right door frame-heads.

Both of them should be installed to the right of the dashboard, in front of the glove compartment.

From both sides of the dashboard.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Vehicles of handicapped people (paraplegic handicap tag holders) are permitted to use a bus lane:

Only in order to get to the garage.

Even when the handicapped person is not in the vehicle.

Also when an escort is driving the vehicle for the handicapped person.

Only when the handicapped person is the driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Which vehicles can you drive with class B ?

Private vehicles and commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 4,500 kg.

Private vehicles and commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg.

Public vehicles, including minibuses.

Motorcycles with an engine power of up to 14.6 horse-powers.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Is a driver obliged to show a policeman the vehicle’s original documents?

Yes, at a time and place to be determined by the policeman

No, a certified photocopy is sufficient

No, a photocopy signed by the vehicle’s owner is sufficient

Yes, at the time determined by the vehicle’s driver

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

Serve as an alternative to the service brakes (foot brake), in order to stop the vehicle when it is under imminent danger during an emergency.

Assist the parking brake (hand brake) while parking on a steep descent.

Balance the engine’s function and regulate the motor rotations,

To reduce the vehicle speed, without using the vehicle’s braking system, e.g. during a long descent.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

How should we react to the centrifugal force created while the motorcycle turns?

Accelerate upon entering the turn and slowing down when coming out of it.

Accelerate strongly before the turn, in order to cancel the centrifugal force.

Lean the motorcycle into the turn.

Brake intermittently.

Category : Safety

Question:29

Is it permitted to load suitcases onto the passenger deck of a bus?

Yes, but only when there is no more space in the luggage compartment of the bus.

Yes, at the driver’s discretion, and only in a place that will not cause disturbance and allow clear passage for passengers.

No.

Yes, it is obligatory to load suitcases onto the passenger deck.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

A bus lane may also be used by vehicles of:

Holders of a handicap tag issued by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

Handicapped people, even when they are not inside the vehicle.

Paraplegic (wheel chair) tag holders.

Any handicapped person having a regular handicap tag.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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