Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.

To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.

To prevent tire wear.

To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

Category : Safety

Question:2

You may reduce your vehicle’s fuel consumption by:

Driving calmly within the speed limit and making sure that the tire pressure is correct.

Driving calmly within speed limit, using the lowest gear.

Driving as slow as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.

Driving as fast as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:3

How can you reduce the effect of being blinded by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

By properly adjusting the headlights beam, and flickering to the driver in front.

By not looking into the blinding light, and by slowing down and driving on the right of the road.

By turning on the windshield wipers.

By adjusting the inside mirror to "night" position.

Category : Safety

Question:4

A “new driver” that has not yet completed 2years or has not yet turned 21 years will not carry in a private passenger car:

More than one passenger besides himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.

Any passengers for as long as he is a “new driver”.

More than two passengers apart from himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.

More than four passengers besides himself, unless sitting beside him is a qualified escort.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Follow the direction of the white arrow. Traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.

You have right of way over on-coming traffic

Driving backwards is prohibited.

Give right-of-way in a narrow road to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

Under which conditions is it permitted to cross railway tracks?

You are only permitted to cross after giving right-of-way to the vehicles that drive away from the crossing, and without causing any disturbance to them.

When a “stop” sign or a “red” traffic light are placed in your direction of driving.

When the barrier starts to lift..

When the railway-crossing is free, with its barrier lifted, and you can be cross it safely.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

When you are driving a truck down a steep descent:

Drive down on high gear and stop the vehicle every few kilometers.

Drive down on neutral gear and use the brakes according to need.

Drive in an appropriate low gear and make sure that the vehicle’s special deceleration mechanisms are operating.

The use of gears to brake the vehicle is of no significance.

Category : Safety

Question:8

Is it permitted to tow more than one trailer?

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

Yes, but only with a permit of the Controller of Road Transport.

Yes, but only with a permit of a policeman.

Yes, when carrying long freights it is permitted to tow more than one trailer, but it requires the approval of the safety officer.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

On an urban road - from either its right or left side; on a highway – always from its right side.

You should pass the place from its left side

You should pass the place from its right side only

You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side, unless otherwise marked

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

Nine months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Four months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Six months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

One year, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

The speed limit in that road section.

The vehicle’s speed, considering traffic condition, road condition and visibility.

When driving uphill, there is no consideration whether to shift to higher or lower gear.

The only affecting factor is the cumulative driving distance.

Category : Safety

Question:12

Is it obligatory to mark oversize freight on a vehicle?

No. A vehicle with oversize freight should only be marked if the freight sticks out from the vehicle’s rear side.

Yes, it is obligatory to mark the oversize freight, but only during “light time”.

No. When a vehicle is standing on the road, its oversize freight doesn’t cause any risk; hence, it is not obligatory to mark it.

Yes, it is always obligatory to mark oversize freight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is the correct way for pulling onto a “hard shoulder” which is lower than the road?

Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and quickly stopping after a very short distance.

Slowing down to a low speed and gradually moving onto the “hard shoulder”.

There is no "correct way": It is prohibited to pull onto a lower hard shoulder.

Quickly pulling onto the “hard shoulder” and then slowing down gradually.

Category : Safety

Question:14

How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?

Slow down and continue driving. It seems, from the looks of the pedestrians, that they noticed your intention to continue driving.

The pedestrians almost finished crossing. Continue driving and pass them carefully.

Honk continuously to the pedestrians so that they allow you to continue driving.

Stop, pedestrians are crossing the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:15

A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

No, if lanes are not marked you may drive in any part of the road.

No, you cannot “deviate” from an unmarked lane.

No, you are permitted by law to deviate from your lane without any restriction.

Yes, a lane can be either marked or unmarked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

Where is the following road sign placed?

In the intersection.

After the intersection.

A reasonable before the intersection.

No importance as to where the sign is placed

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

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:18

Head lights which are not properly adjusted:

Make the driver more alert.

Cause self-blinding of the driver.

Have no effect on driving and on vehicle control.

Do not illuminate the road properly.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:19

When crossing an intersection with one lane in each driving direction:

You are allowed to overtake, but you must finish the overtaking after the intersection.

You are allowed to overtake carefully vehicles with more than two wheels.

You are only allowed to overtake a slow vehicle.

It is prohibited to overtake and it is prohibited to try to overtake within the intersection’s boundaries, except if you are overtaking a two-wheeler.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

Make a complete abrupt stop in the right lane.

Deviate as far as possible to the right and do not increase your speed.

Honk to warn the overtaking driver.

Drive faster to exit the danger area.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What is the maximum freight height (from the road’s surface) that may be carried by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500kg?

3.5 meters.

3.0 meters.

4.0 meters.

2.5 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

The risk of skidding on a wet road is greater:

The slower you drive.

The faster you drive.

The risk of skidding on a wet road is identical to the risk of skidding on a dry road.

The newer are the tires.

Category : Safety

Question:23

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No entry for vehicles the width of which is less than the width indicated in the sign.

No entry for freight-carrying vehicles the width of which (vehicle and freight) exceeds the width indicated in the sign.

No entry only for commercial vehicles the width of which exceeds the width indicated in the sign.

No entry for non-motor vehicles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

Under what conditions can a person drive a motor vehicle?

The driver must have a valid license for the same class of vehicle.

According to the conditions, laid down in the annual test.

The driver should be the registered owner or have legal control.

According to the conditions laid down in the Manufacturer’s manual.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Which of the following road sign prohibits making a left U-turn?

212

209

208

207

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

What should you do when the electric signaling system is out of order?

Signal with your left hand, as stated by law.

You may continue driving until the closest garage without giving signals - even where signaling is obligatory.

You may continue driving during “light time”. At any other time you may not.

Stop driving.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s tires?

The tire air pressure is not so important.

According to the instructions of the garage or licensing facility.

A pressure that provides for the most comfortable driving.

The pressure should be according to the manufacturer’s manual.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:28

How will you stand a vehicle on a downhill road?

Engage the parking brake, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear (manual car only).

Turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into forward gear (In an automatic car – P).

Engage the handbrake and turn the front wheels towards the center of the road.

Turn on the parking lights, turn the front wheels towards the road’s edge and shift into reverse gear.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No parking of vehicles, except for the purpose of passenger unloading.

End of cab rank.

No stopping and parking for any other vehicle.

Cabs are prohibited to stop and unload passengers beyond this point.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

The reaction distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment the driver eases off his step on the accelerator until the vehicle stops.

From the moment the driver notices the danger until he starts to apply the action he decided to take.

From the moment the driver steps on the brakes until the vehicle stops.

From the moment the driver notices the danger until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

Category : Safety

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Theory test for trucks (lorry)