Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When is it permitted to use the “white reversing light”?

While driving in reverse, combined with the reverse gear only.

While parking in a roofed parking lot.

When visibility is poor for any given reason.

During fog or pouring rain.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

The road is becoming wider.

The number of lanes on the road is increasing.

Left or right turn ahead.

It is permitted to stop on the left side of the road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

Who has the authority to revoke a driving license?

A court of law, the Israel Police, the Road Safety Medical Institute.

A court of law and the Israel Police only.

The Licensing Authority, a court of law, the Israel Police.

The Licensing Authority and a court of law only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What is the driver required to check before starting to drive?

That none of the dashboard’s (control panel)warning lights are turned on.

Engine air pressure, cleanliness of windshields and proper function of the air-conditioning system.

The driver is only supposed to drive the vehicle. All checks should be performed in a garage only.

Level of windshield cleaning fluid and proper function of the lighting system only.

Category : Safety

Question:5

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:6

Which vehicle component (part) engages or disengages the rotational movement from the engine to the gear box?

The battery.

The wheels.

The fan.

The clutch.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:7

What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

It allows the driver to engage in other activities while driving straight.

It allows you to plan your drive according to the road’s condition and to avoid being surprised by other road users.

There are no advantages in looking far ahead. The important thing is what’s happening close to the vehicle.

It has no advantages. Only looking to the sides assists the driver.

Category : Safety

Question:8

When is it permitted to overtake, in one go, two vehicle that are driving before you on your lane

Only on highways.

When overtaking is not prohibited, and when the overtaking can be safely completed.

This type of overtaking is absolutely prohibited by law.

Only when overtaking two private passenger cars.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Is it permitted to make a U-turn to the left where the following road sign is placed?

It is permitted in an intersection with traffic lights, and prohibited in an intersection without traffic lights.

Yes, unless another sign is placed to restrict this.

It is always permitted, even when a “no U-turn” sign is placed.

It is always forbidden.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

End of overtaking restriction.

End of overtaking section.

End of urban road.

No overtaking for public vehicles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.

It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.

Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Road works - drive in the direction of the appropriate arrow.

Lane is closed. No driving in the lane under the traffic sign.

Merge with the traffic in the adjacent lane, from either right or left.

A hairpin turn, either left or right.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

What should you carefully check while purchasing a used tire for your vehicle?

Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.

Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.

The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 2 years).

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:14

What is instructed by the following traffic signs?

Weight restriction – 60 tons.

Special speed limit: It is prohibited to drive faster that the speed limit that is indicated on the sign (in k.p.h).

Special speed: It is prohibited to drive faster than the speed that is indicated in the sign under foggy or hazy conditions.

It is prohibited to drive faster than 60 k.p.h during the night. During the day, however, it is permitted.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

What is the first thing you need to do after entering the vehicle and before starting to drive?

Make sure the hand-brake is applied and adjust the driver’s seat.

Start the engine and adjust the seat for safe driving.

Adjust the seat besides the driver to allow the passenger coming-in from the right an easy entrance.

Make sure you have an extra set of keys (reserve set) for the vehicle.

Category : Safety

Question:16

It is prohibited to stop or park a vehicle before and after a level crossing, within a distance of:

At least 30 meters.

At least 50 meters.

At least 25 meters.

At least 20 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

When is it required to check the vehicle’s air polluting emissions?

Vehicles cause no pollution; hence there is no need to perform a check.

Once a month, in every garage specializing in car electronics only.

Once every half a year, at the treating garage.

In the vehicle’s annual test at a licensing facility.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:18

Is a taxi permitted to stop and load or unload passengers within the limits of the following traffic sign?

Yes, but on an urban road only, and provided that no traffic disturbance is caused.

No.

No, except during the night.

Yes, when a “bus station” sign is placed.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

Does a-can of beer have a lesser effect on a driver compared to a whisky shot?

No. They both have a more or less equal effect on the driver’s ability to drive safely.

No, beer is not regarded as a drink which affects one’s driving.

Yes, beer has more alcohol than whisky.

No, the quantity of beer is greater and therefore its effect is greater.

Category : Safety

Question:20

Can an owner of a valid driver’s license for a particular group of vehicle drive any vehicle of the same group?

Yes, provided that the driver can operate and use it proficiently

Yes, holder of a valid driver’s license can drive any vehicle, unconditionally

Yes, provided that he holds a police certificate, testifying that he can operate the vehicle proficiently

Yes, provided that he had not been found guilty of any traffic offence

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Where is an ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) (Quad bike) allowed to drive?

On dirt roads and on roadways within the limits of a Moshav or Kibbutz

Only on a pavement within the limits of a Moshav or Kibbutz

On a freeway only

On on a roadway and only on an urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

What is the definition of an “obsolete vehicle” in regard to private passenger cars?

A private passenger car is not included in the definition of an “obsolete vehicle”.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 19 years ago.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 15 years ago.

A vehicle that does not meet the compelling Israeli standard.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

In your opinion, is the white vehicle within the curve positioned correctly?

No, the vehicle is close to the middle of the roadway and it endangers vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).

When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.

When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.

Category : Safety

Question:24

When you see the following traffic sign before you:

Trucks are permitted to drive from your opposite direction.

You are entering a road with two lanes to each direction.

You are on a one-way road, which serves as a two-way road for vehicles with an overall weight of up to 3,500 kg.

You are entering a road section in which the traffic from the opposite direction is public transport only or any other vehicle permitted according to the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

Which of the following traffic signs alerts that another road is about to merge with the roadway in which you are driving?

124

145

620

725

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

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:27

When a driving license includes certain restrictions:

These restrictions concern the motorcycle’s standard and not the manner of riding it.

The driver must obey these restrictions.

The restriction is just a recommendation which doesn’t obligate the driver.

The driver shall decide at his own discretion which restrictions should be taken into consideration.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

Under which conditions is it advised to turn on the lights during the day?

When the sun is behind the driver.

When the sun is in front of the driver.

When the sun is to the left of the direction of driving.

When the sun is to the right of the direction of driving.

Category : Safety

Question:29

Can a temporary sign, which is posted under the direction of a police officer, be regarded as a legitimate traffic sign?

No, it is not a legitimate traffic sign

Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign

Yes, it is regarded as a legitimate traffic sign

Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What is a “U-turn”?

Any turn not in a right angle is called a U-turn.

A turn in which the driver turns back to the direction he came from (turns and drives to the opposite direction)

Only a turn in which the driver drives in a roundabout and returns to the direction he came from.

A turn in which the driver makes a 360 degrees round.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for trucks (lorry)