Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the meaning of alternating red-white colored curbstones?

It is permitted to stop but prohibited to park along the red-white marked area.

The marking is intended to emphasize separation areas, sidewalks and traffic islands, and it has no restrictive meaning.

Arranged parking space by means of parking tickets.

No stopping besides the curbstones, except for public transport that load or unload passengers.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

How would a tractor and its trailer maintain low speed during a long and steep descent?

By driving in low gear and relying on the engine’s compression braking .

By regulating the speed with the brakes.

By using the trailer’s brakes and locking the differential.

By operating the engine brake and driving in low gear.

Category : Safety

Question:3

How can we moderate a situation in which our vehicle skids on the road?

Through correct speed ,steering and a correct and early use of the brakes.

By strongly turning the wheel left and right, to stabilize the vehicle.

By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands.

By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.

Category : Safety

Question:4

What limitations does a driver experience while driving in reverse?

Limited field of vision and uncomfortable vehicle operation.

An experienced driver has no limitations while driving in reverse.

It is hard to control the braking system while driving fast and needing to operate many systems.

Driving in reverse takes more time.

Category : Safety

Question:5

When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

After signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you only.

In order to prevent a road accident that cannot be prevented in any other way.

When the driving speed doesn’t fit with the road conditions.

When the road is distorted.

Category : Safety

Question:6

In a vehicle that has an overall width of 210 centimeters or more and that is lawfully equipped with side lamps:

The driver must turn-on the side lamps during “light time”.

The driver must turn-on the side lamps in an inter-urban road only.

The driver doesn’t have to turn-on the side lamps during ‘light time”.

It is allowed to drive at any time, even if the side lamps are out of order.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

You are on a road that has right-of-way.

Police “speed trap” ahead.

You are on a roadway that has no right-of-way.

Public transportation roadway.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Parking line (parking space for vehicles or animals).

Waiting line (in a place where there is no traffic sign).

Vehicle parking-space ahead.

Stop line, a place for stopping a vehicle when it is necessary to do so..

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Bicycle traffic crossing ahead.

Careful! Two-wheeled motor vehicle.

Give right-of-way to bicyclists.

Bicycle path.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

When driving behind a slow vehicle on a roadway while a continuous centre white line is marked to your left:

You are only permitted to overtake if the slow vehicle is a non-motor one.

You are permitted to overtake if the vehicle in front drives slow for a long time

You are permitted to overtake, unless a prohibitory sign is placed.

You are permitted to overtake, providing you do not cross the continuous centre line..

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

T- junction to the right and then T-junction to the left

Warning sign before a sharp right turn followed by a sharp left turn.

Left T-Intersection followed by right T-Intersection ahead.

Give right-of-way to vehicles from your right and then from your left.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

What is the meaning of the following symbol?

Paid parking lot for buses only.

Bus-repair parking lot.

Night parking lot for buses only.

"Park and go".

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.

The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.

A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle

Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

When a driver is approaching a high point or a place in which his field of vision is obstructed, he should:

Continue driving in normal speed.

Turn on the four winkers (distress lights) to warn other drivers.

Drive faster and use the road’s “hard shoulders”.

Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, which corresponds with his field of vision.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What is the proper way of checking engine oil level?

By using the engine’s dipstick, when the engine is cold and turned off.

There is no need to check the engine’s oil, but only to change it in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements.

It can only be checked in a licensed garage.

Only before the vehicle’s annual test.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:16

What is a reasonable speed on a freeway(Motorway)?

A speed that takes into account traffic conditions, and that doesn’t exceed the permitted speed limit on that road.

In any case, not less that the allowed speed limit.

A speed that gives you maximum drive range, provided that it doesn’t exceed the speed limit.

At the driver’s discretion, provided that it doesn’t exceed the allowed speed limit.

Category : Safety

Question:17

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

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.

Category : Safety

Question:18

How should you behave in the situation described in the following picture?

Turn on all four winkers to alert the driver coming from the opposite direction.

Turn on the high beam to extend the range of your field of vision.

Turn on the high beam and stay at the center of the roadway, so that the vehicle coming in your direction can notice you.

Dip the lights, keep to the right and slow down to enable stopping if necessary.

Category : Safety

Question:19

Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.

Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority

Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements

A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

A “central divider” is:

An area in which parking is prohibited, unless a traffic sign only directs otherwise

An area allowing escape at a time of danger, marked by a specific traffic sign

An area intended for two-wheeler parking on an urban way, without requiring any specific traffic sign

An area intended for parking on an urban way

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Define level crossing:

A place where a road and a railroad meet on a freeway.

A place where a road and a railroad meet at different levels.

A place where a road and a railroad meet or cross at the same level.

Any place where a railroad can be crossed

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

A fine of 80,000 NIS

6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.

None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days

Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

No. Only instruction signs refer to the giving of right-of-way.

No. The sign belongs to the instruction signs group and is not, as far as right-of-way rules are concerned, obligatory.

Yes. You should give right-of-way to vehicle traffic on the road ahead.

No. This is a warning sign which doesn’t come to replace any right-of-way sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

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

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.

Category : Safety

Question:25

What should you do when your driving lane is blocked by the double-parked silver vehicle (marked with a circle)?

Slow down, allow the vehicle coming from the opposite direction to pass undisturbed, and then overtake the parked vehicle.

Signal with your headlight to the vehicle coming from the opposite direction and swerve quickly to the opposite lane, before it arrives

Stop behind the silver vehicle and wait for a policeman or an inspector.

Overtake the silver vehicle through the gap between it and the vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:26

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.

Category : Safety

Question:27

When is it obligatory to place a warning triangle?

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left unsupervised.

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing for more than 24 hours.

Whenever it is necessary to abandon a vehicle on the road.

Only when a malfunctioning vehicle is left standing on an urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What is the meaning of the sign?

Move to the next lane on the right when traffic conditions allow.

Pass the obstacle on the right side.

Go to the right only.

Special lane for public transport.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

When another vehicle drives in the turning left only lane:

It is permited to pass it from its right side only if it is a slow vehicle

It is permitted to pass it on its rights side.

It is allowed to pass it from its right side with a private passenger car only.

It is prohibited to pass it from its right side.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What is the correct order of actions while reducing the vehicle’s speed?

Slowing down by stepping on the clutch pedal and shifting to higher gear.

Slowing down and shifting to lower gear.

The order of actions is of no importance during vehicle deceleration.

Shifting to lower gear and stepping on the clutch pedal.

Category : Safety

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