Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.

An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.

Any manager of a licensed garage.

The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Who is responsible for keeping the vehicle roadworthy at all times?

The insurance company.

The vehicle’s manufacturer or importer.

The registered owner of the vehicle and the driver.

The Licensing Office.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

How would you avoid hitting the pedestrian in the picture?

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.

Category : Safety

Question:4

You are driving a heavy truck down a steep and long descent. When should you shift to an appropriate low gear?

The gears are insignificant for slowing down, but you must use the speed retarders intelligently.

There is no need to shift to low gear. You should shift to high gear and regulate your speed with the speed retarder, to increase safety.

You should shift to low gear towards the end of the descent.

You should shift to low gear at the beginning of the descent.

Category : Safety

Question:5

What is the meaning of “permitted load” on a commercial vehicle?

The vehicle’s weight plus the weight of the freight.

The vehicle’s own weight.

The maximum weight in Kg that is permitted to be loaded on the vehicle.

The vehicle’s all up weight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Is it permitted to transport a freight container on a vehicle that is not equipped with twist locks?

Yes, but only with a permit from the Licensing Authority.

No.

Yes, it is permitted to transport freight containers in every vehicle equipped with cables to safely attach the container to the vehicle.

Yes, containers can be transported in every vehicle that has a high front wall.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

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:8

One of the conditions justifying an overtaking of a driving vehicle is:

That the overtaking vehicle is delayed as a result of the slow driving of the vehicle in front.

There are no conditions that justify an overtaking.

That the difference in speed between the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles is sufficient to complete the manouver.

That the overtaken vehicle drives slower than the maximum statutory speed.

Category : Safety

Question:9

How would you conduct yourself according to the situation depicted in the following picture?

Drive faster and honk to keep the children away from the roadway so you don’t hit them.

A pedestrian crossing is not marked on the roadway and no “play street” sign is posted. Continue driving normally.

Continue driving. The children shall act responsibly and avoid crossing the road when noticing an approaching vehicle.

Glance at the mirrors, slow down, follow the children movement on both sides of the roadway and – if required – stop to avoid endangering them.

Category : Safety

Question:10

What is the main risk of driving in reverse?

Causing damage to the vehicle’s tires, when approaching the sidewalk or sharp objects.

The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.

Lack of control over a slow and steady driving speed due to gear restrictions.

Causing damage to the steering system, because the wheel is used oppositely to its normal use while driving forward.

Category : Safety

Question:11

When a white unbroken separation line is marked on the roadway, is it permitted to overtake a vehicle that is lawfully driving on the road’s “hard shoulders”?

Yes, but provided that the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle.

No, it is prohibited to overtake.

Yes, but provided that the overtaking vehicle doesn’t cross the unbroken white line with any of its wheels.

Yes, but only if the overtaking vehicle is slow.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

You (3) have right of way over the other vehicles.

The first one to arrive at the intersection enters it.

Give right of way to the motorcyclist (1)

Give right of way to the red vehicle (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

Under which circumstances should you slow down your driving?

When your vehicle or any passerby and property are at risk.

When passing under a bridge.

In a two-way roadway having 4 lanes.

When entering an acceleration lane.

Category : Safety

Question:14

Within which distance before and after a railway crossing is it allowed to stand or park a vehicle?

At least six meters from the crossing.

At least twenty meters from the crossing.

At least four meters from the crossing.

At least twelve meters from the crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

Driving on a wet road creates:

A danger of skidding and turning-over, as speed increases

A danger of sliding and rolling-over, which can be prevented by driving faster.

A longer response distance.

Vehicle roll-over due to slow speed.

Category : Safety

Question:16

On which of the following commercial vehicles is it obligatory to install an ABS wheel-locking prevention system?

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of 8,000 kg or less.

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of 4,000 kg or less.

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of 12,000 kg or more.

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of 10,000 kg or less.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

Is a policeman permitted to instruct the driver of a freight carrying vehicle to bring the vehicle to a weighing station?

Yes, but only if the driver doesn’t have a bill of lading.

Yes, a policeman is permitted to instruct the driver of a freight carrying vehicle to bring the vehicle for weighing at the closest possible place.

Yes, provided that the weighing station is less than 3km away.

Yes, provided that the instructions are of a traffic policeman.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

What is instructed by the following road sign?

Give right-of-way. There is no need to stop.

Slow down and give right-of-way.

Stop for a moment, check the traffic and continue driving.

Stop and give right-of-way.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

What are the advantages of looking far ahead?

Looking far ahead extends the braking distance and enhances safety.

Obtaining all the information required for planning the drive according to the road’s conditions and avoiding surprises.

Forward is the only important direction for drivers, and therefore they should look straight ahead.

It allows you to engage in other activities at the same time, such as searching for an address in the GPS.

Category : Safety

Question:20

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

Slow down and even stop if necessary - according to the surrounding traffic.

In any case – stop before the pedestrian crossing.

Speed up before the light turns red.

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

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

It is permitted to make a U-turn:

Only in intersections with traffic lights.

Only in intersections without traffic lights.

From all lanes, unless prohibited by a road sign.

When there is a white unbroken line.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

When a vehicle is forced to stop on an inter-urban road and the driver or one of the passengers is about to exit the vehicle:

The driver must wear a vest when exiting the vehicle, only if other vehicles are on the road.

The first person to get out of the vehicle must wear a standard fluorescent vest when exiting the vehicle or stepping out of it.

No obligation applies to this situation. Wearing a vest is obligatory on an urban road only.

Only the driver is obliged to wear a vest, and not any other person exiting the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

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:24

Which vehicles must be equipped with chains or cables and lamps during lighting up time?

Every vehicle which carries oversize freight and which requires the approval of a police officer.

A more than 120cm wide trailer or semi-trailer, without floor and walls, which is designed to carry long freights.

Vehicles in which the freight sticks out of the loading platform.

Vehicles with an overall length of more than 20 meters and a width of more than 3 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Is it permitted to drive a heavy vehicle when the air pressure in the braking system is below the required minimum?

Yes, but only under permission of a policeman or an officer.

Yes, but only if the vehicle properly brakes.

Yes, if definitely no leak is detected.

No.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

What is the duty of a person who owns or has control of a vehicle?

Not to permit to anyone to drive, who doesn’t have a valid license for the type of vehicle.

To register any person who drives his vehicle in the vehicle travel log

To allow any person who asks him to drive his vehicle.

To make sure that photocopies of the driver’s license and insurance policy only are carried in the vehicle

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

You are driving in the left lane of a one-way road. The driver in the right lane before you slowed down due to a pedestrian crossing the road from right to left. You are close to the pedestrian crossing, and therefore:

You should accelerate and quickly pass the crossing before the pedestrian arrives.

Use the horn to warn the passenger and quickly pass before him.

Continue driving normally; the pedestrian should make sure not to do anything risky and not to disturb you.

You should slow down and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

How would you respond to the situation depicted in the following picture?

Drive faster and pass the children before they start crossing the roadway.

Slow down, follow the children movement and prepare to stop.

Continue driving. The children would not cross the road when noticing an approaching vehicle.

Honk to the children and warn them that you are approaching and that they should not get on the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:29

What are the components of the stopping distance?

The sum of the braking distance and the gap from the vehicle in front.

The average of the driver’s braking distance and reaction distance.

The sum of the reaction time and of the braking distance.

The sum of the decision distance and the execution distance of a reasonable driver.

Category : Safety

Question:30

Is it specified by the following road sign which rules for giving right-of-way should be applied?

Yes. You have right-of-way since you are driving in the main road.

No. Right-of-way is determined according to lawful right-of-way rules or according to the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.

Yes. According to this sign, right-of-way should be given to vehicles that come from the right only.

Yes. Right-of-way should be given to vehicles that come from the right and from the left.

Category : Traffic Signs

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Theory test for heavy trucks

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Theory test for heavy trucks