Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

Start overtaking only when the road is clear in a sufficient distance, and verify while overtaking that the road is still clear.

Overtake only when a sign permitting overtaking is placed.

Overtake in a speed that exceeds speed limit, in order to clear the road way.

Always overtake at a slow speed and with patience.

Category : Safety

Question:2

What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

A suspended bridge or a tunnel designated for roadway crossing by pedestrians.

Every place on the roadway in which pedestrians usually cross.

A place in which school children cross.

A roadway section that is designated, by marking or by traffic sign, to permit pedestrian to cross the road. .

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

What is the correct way to check the road when starting to drive and merging with traffic?

Glance in the mirrors and turn our head in the direction to which we intend to drive.

Look as far as possible ahead.

Glance at the rear view mirror and make sure that there are no vehicles behind us.

Plan our merging with vehicle traffic near us.

Category : Safety

Question:4

How should you drive a child less than one year of age inside a vehicle?

In the front seat only, accompanied by an adult passenger.

In a safety seat for babies, and in the back seat only..

In a safety seat, with the back of the seat facing the front of the car.

On the knees of a passenger over twenty one years of age.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

When you are overtaking another vehicle on a two-lane two-way roadway:

Don’t worry: The overtaken vehicle should deviate to the right and allow you to overtake it easily.

You are commiting a traffic violation! This type of overtaking is illegal.

You take a risk of another vehicle appearing in the opposite lane.

This type of overtaking usually last 30 seconds.

Category : Safety

Question:6

What are you required to do when approaching the following marking on the road?

Stop before the stop-line, when it is obligatory to stop.

You should always stop during lighting-up time.

Always stop before the stop-line.

Stop only when the line is marked before a level crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

“Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front affects fuel consumption and vehicle wear and tear”. Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect: The distance has no influence on vehicle wear or fuel consumption.

Correct: Keeping distance prevents brake wear and excessive fuel consumption due to frequent acceleration and braking.

Incorrect: Using the breaks and the accelerator in order to regulate wind flow is important for increasing the driver’s alertness.

Incorrect: Keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front of you causes brake wear.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:8

The shape of warning signs are:

Usually triangular with its top pointing upwards.

Almost always round.

Square or rectangle.

Usually triangular with its top pointing downwards.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

When driving on a two-way road and visibility is poor:

You should horn while overtaking to warn the overtaken vehicle.

It is permitted to overtake, unless a “no overtaking” sign is placed.

You should turn on the parking lights while overtaking.

It is forbidden to overtake.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

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.

Category : Safety

Question:11

What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Drive fast in the right lane.

Slow down gently and refrain from sudden braking or sharp turns.

Shift into high gear.

Drive in the right lane and overtake quickly.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

What is a hybrid vehicle?

A vehicle which had two regular engines.

A vehicle which has an electric engine next to its regular engine.

A vehicle which has two electric engines instead of the regular engine.

A vehicle which has a solar engine (powered by the suns energy) besides its regular engine.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:13

How is the term “lighting up time” defined by law?

The night time or any other time when visibility is poor.

The night time or any other time in which visibility is normal.

The time period from sunset to sunrise only.

The time period from sunrise to sunset.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What is the statutory speed limit (in k.p.h) of a private minibus on a freeway (unless indicated otherwise by another road sign)?

110

100

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

When the other vehicle drives in the right lane and signals left.

When the other vehicle indicates and positions itself to turn left.

When there is an open lane to the right of the other vehicle.

When the other vehicle is in the central lane and signals right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What characterizes the roads that follow this road sign?

They pass through an urban area, including residential neighborhoods with pedestrian activity.

They pass through a Kibbutz or Moshav only.

They connect between main cities.

You are entering an area with road works.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Slow down and prepare for a possible stop if necessary, before the railway tracks.

Stop 2 meters before the railway tracks and check if a train is approaching.

Drive faster and quickly cross the railway tracks.

If you see the train’s lights, stop 30 meters before the railway tracks.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

Under what conditions will the Licensing Authority approve change of ownership of a vehicle?

After the seller pays and presents a certification from the Pledge Registrar.

After the Authority is satisfied that all fees and taxes are paid, that all foreclosures and liens are removed, and that there are no further restrictions.

After the buyer of the vehicle pays the lawful fee including property tax for the parking spot.

Only after the Pledge Registrar certifies that the vehicle is free of any foreclosure or encumbrance.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

You are approaching a train station.

Level-crossing with train traffic in both directions.

Careful! railway barrier.

Level crossing, more than one track.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

Keep to the right of the road and enter the curve with cautions.

Keep to the right without changing your driving speed.

Drive in high gear.

Slow down considerably and keep driving on the left side of the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:21

What is the risk in braking while being forced to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

The Vehicle may spin as a result of braking on different types of road surfaces that have different grades of friction.

Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive air pressure in the tires.

Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive brake use.

Vehicle spinning, because its front wheels become locked.

Category : Safety

Question:22

Under what conditions can a person be denied the right to obtain or renew his driver’s license?

If the applicant for a driver’s license is illiterate.

If he served a prison term of one year due to drunk driving prior to the submission of his license application.

If he is a new immigrant from a country which doesn’t have customary traffic rules.

If he is disqualified from driving or if he suffers from health problems which might endanger himself or others..

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

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:24

How would you conduct yourself in the following situation?

Honk and bypass the children as if you are overtaking a parked vehicle.

Slightly swerve to the right and bypass the children quickly.

Glance at the mirrors, slow down and stop if required..

Don’t disturb the children, you are driving in a play street.

Category : Safety

Question:25

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Entrance to a freeway. (Motorway)

Suspension bridge over a freeway.

Freeway interchange ahead.

Exit from a freeway.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Traffic directions for the lanes of the next intersection.

One-way road ahead.

Public transportation is prohibited to proceed forward.

Vehicles on the right lane are prohibited to deviate to another lane.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:27

Which of the following traffic signs prohibit a left U-turn?

All of the following signs prohibit a U-turn.

205

203

202

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

How can we lower the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

Make sure to drive in the lowest gear.

Fill up the vehicle with a lower octane fuel than required.

Make as many strong engine accelerations as possible.

Change gear according to the correct speed and road conditions and avoid high engine revolutions.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:29

Is it permitted to stop any vehicle other than a taxi where the following signpost is placed?

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except for stopping in order to unload passengers.

Yes, if there are no taxies parked there.

Yes, for the purpose of loading passengers only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle alongside a pedestrian guardrail?

No, unless there is a signpost indicating otherwise.

It is permitted within the area of a high school only.

It is allowed in an urban road.

It is permitted within the area of an elementary school only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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