Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

When the driver approaches speed limit.

Before completing an overtaking maneuver in a two-way road.

Reduction of speed is required when there is imminent danger to life or property.

When the driver is tired.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

How should you conduct yourself, from the place of the following sign until after the railway tracks?

Stop after the signpost and look left and right.

Slow down and cross the railway tracks at a constant speed. Don’t stop whilst on the tracks.

Give right-of-way to traffic coming from your opposite direction.

Cross the railway tracks quickly.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

What is required in order to change lanes without causing any disturbance or risk?

The driver should only verify that he gives a signal with the winker while changing lanes.

The driver should give a timely signal from a sufficient distance, perform a peripheral check in all directions, and glance at the mirrors, before starting to change lanes.

The driver should communicate with other drivers and give a signal 3km before changing lanes.

The driver should give a signal with the winker and with the headlights while changing lanes.

Category : Safety

Question:4

Is it obligatory to install wastebaskets in a private passenger car?

Yes, it is obligatory to install a wastebasket type that was approved by the Licensing Authority.

Yes, it is obligatory in a commercial vehicle only.

No, it is obligatory in a public vehicle only.

There is no such obligation.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

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:6

How would you get the attention of the overtaken vehicle’s driver while overtaking on a freeway (motorway)?

Use the horn for as long as you are passing him. It is important that he doesnt ignore you.

You are permitted, if it is necessary, to use the horn briefly before passing, .

During day light, turn on the vehicle’s parking lights.

If required, signal to him with the vehicle’s four direction indicators.

Category : Safety

Question:7

What is the duty of a driver of a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, while standing his vehicle on a inter-urban road during lighting-up time?

He must always place a warning triangle, and also place a portable light or turn on the four winkers (distress lights).

He must turn on the four winkers and the side lights.

He must place a warning triangle and turn on the right winker.

He must turn on the four winkers and place a portable light.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What are you required to do according to the following traffic signs?

Turn leftt. Turn after the sign.

Drive left. Turn after the sign. A yellow arrow shows the direction of driving for restricted vehicles only.

Drive left. Turn after the sign.. A yellow arrow shows the direction of driving for private passenger cars only.

Drive right. Turn before the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

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:10

How would you conduct yourself on the following road section?

Stop before the container in case pedestrians are crossing from its other side.

Drive faster to avoid a possibility of pedestrians crossing after the container.

Slow down and honk a few times before passing the line of the container.

The close garbage container obstructs your field of vision; hence you have to slow down.

Category : Safety

Question:11

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

Honk continuously to warn the tractor drivers.

Give right-of-way to an agricultural vehicle on a freeway.

Turn-on the lights and stay on the right of the road.

Slow down as you may encounter a heavy and slow agricultural vehicle.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

You step on the brake pedal and feel that the service brake (foot brake) is not working. What will you do?

Try to brake using the hand break.

Turn the stirring wheel quickly to the right to break by changing the direction of the wheels.

Use the horn and turn-on the lights to warn the driver in front of me.

Try to break by stepping on the clutch pedal.

Category : Safety

Question:13

Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

The parking brake cannot be used as an emergency brake.

Because its handle or lever is not convenient to operate.

Because its life span is short and shouldn’t be wasted on regular braking.

Because the parking brake doesn’t work on all the wheels and it doesn’t have much power.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:14

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:15

When driving near a group of children, the driver is required to:

Slow down and, if needed, stop the vehicle.

Make a complete stop for as long as the children are close to the roadway.

Continue driving in normal speed, provided that he uses the horn to warn them.

Continue driving in normal speed, if the group of children is accompanied by a teacher or a guide.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

Where inside a vehicle should the reflective traffic vest be placed?

In the trunk.

The law doesn’t refer to the vest’s holding place.

In the driver’s compartment, except for motorcycles.

Only on the driver’s seat rest.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

How should the driver of the silver vehicle respond, when the driver of the dark vehicle wants to park his vehicle in reverse between two vehicles next to the sidewalk?

Enter the parking by himself and prevent the driver of the dark vehicle from parking.

Slow down or even stop and allow the driver of the dark vehicle to finish parking.

Continue driving normally, as if he did not identify the intentions of the other driver.

Drive closer to the dark vehicle, honk, and overtake it quickly.

Category : Safety

Question:18

Is it permitted to stop, stand or park a vehicle on a freeway (motorway)?

Yes, provided that the road edge is wide enough.

No, unless otherwise specifically sign-posted.

No, except for two-wheelers.

No, except for a public vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

Serve as an alternative to the service brakes (foot brake), in order to stop the vehicle when it is under imminent danger during an emergency.

Assist the parking brake (hand brake) while parking on a steep descent.

Balance the engine’s function and regulate the motor rotations,

To reduce the vehicle speed, without using the vehicle’s braking system, e.g. during a long descent.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

What is the correct way to stand or leave an over-210-centimeters-wide motor vehicle during “light time”?

The four indicator lights and the portable lamp should be turned on and a warning triangle should be placed.

The vehicle’s side and width projection light should be turned on, unless the road’s lighting is sufficient for observing the vehicle.

The vehicle’s side light should be turned on, and the portable lamp should be flickering.

There is no provision of law for this type of vehicle, but only for over-280-centimeters-wide vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

When is it forbidden for a person to drive any type of vehicle?

When he did not rest at least 8 hours before driving

When his physical or mental state might endanger other road-users

Before taking a medication and during the following 24 consecutive hours

As long as the driver holds a valid driver’s license, there is no law that prohibits him from driving

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

How should cargo be transported in a vehicle that has no separate driver’s compartment?

It is prohibited to transport freight in a vehicle that doesn’t have a separate driver’s compartment.

The vehicle must have a partition that separates and protects the passengers from being hit by the cargo.

It is only permitted to transport freights on platforms.

It is only permitted to transport freight in bulk.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

How should a driver conduct himself when noticing a “security vehicle”?

Slow down, divert to the road’s right edge and continue driving normally.

Divert his vehicle to the right, as close as possible to the road’s edge, give right-of-way and stop if necessary a distance from an intersection.

Mount the sidewalk and stop there.

Drive closely behind the security vehicle and keep a constant distance of two seconds from it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What should a driver verify (according to the law) before making a U-turn on a straight road section?

That the vehicle doesnt carry any hazardous material.

That he starts turning from the farthest right lane.

That the turn is not made before a hill on the road.

That he starts turning from the farthest left lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

How would you (vehicle no. 2) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Continue driving carefully, while keeping eye contact with the yellow vehicle (1) which should yield.

Wait and allow the yellow vehicle (1) to cross before you.

Stop (2) before entering the intersection and observe the condition of the traffic and of the traffic signs.

Give right of way to the yellow vehicle (1), because it is coming from your right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

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:27

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

First aid station.

Old age home.

Five star hotel

Hospital.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Cab rank; no stopping and parking of other vehicles, except for unloading passengers.

Pick-up stop; no stopping and parking of other vehicles.

No stopping and parking for any vehicle within a distance of 20 meters.

Route service station for special cabs and busses.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Crossroad ahead.

T-junction to the left.

Driving is permitted to the right only.

No through road (cul-de-sac) on the right.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

What is the meaning of red-yellow painted curbstones?

A marking to emphasize and indicate sidewalks of different heights,

Absolutely no stopping, except for the vehicle types that are permitted by the sign.

Parking is permitted with parking tickets.

Unrestricted parking for public vehicles is permitted.

Category : Traffic Signs

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