Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

How should you continue driving according to the following marking?

You are permitted to drive straight (ahead) or left.

You are permitted to drive left only.

You are permitted to turn left from all lanes.

You are permitted to drive right only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

Is it permitted to drive through a railway crossing when the barrier is moving downwards or upwards?

It is permitted to drive through, as long as you drive carefully.

It is allowed for as long as the barrier doesn’t reach its bottom position and locks.

It is allowed when the barrier starts to rise.

No.It is prohibited for as long as the barrier is in movement to any direction or when it is horizontally positioned.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

According to the law, what is the validity period of demerit points incurred by a driver?

When the driver has up to 20 demerit points: Two years from the date of the offence.

When the driver has less than 12 demerit points: Six years from the date of the offence.

There is no determined period of time. The point-accumulation period is not mentioned in the regulations.

It is unlimited. According to the new “point system”, accumulated demerit points are not erased.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

Is an escort of a new driver allowed to be under the influence of alcohol?

Yes, provided that one hour passes from the time of drinking.

Yes, provided that he is over 26 years of age.

Yes. An escort of a new driver does not drive the vehicle and it is therefore not important whether he is drunk or not.

No. A person under the influence of alcohol is not allowed to escort a new driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

From the answers before you, where especially should a driver slow down?

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road with a built centre divider.

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road without a built centre divider.

At the entrance to and whilst driving through a tunnel.

Whilst driving on an inter-urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

What is a “pedestrian crossing”:

A suspended bridge or a tunnel designated for roadway crossing by pedestrians.

Every place on the roadway in which pedestrians usually cross.

A place in which school children cross.

A roadway section that is designated, by marking or by traffic sign, to permit pedestrian to cross the road. .

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

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:8

On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

On all of them, regardless of weight.

On a vehicle weighing at 8,000 kg or more.

On a vehicle weighing at least 12,000 kg.

On a vehicle weighing weighing 4,500 kg or more.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

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:10

Is it obligatory to mark oversize freight on a moving vehicle at all times?

Yes, but only during light time.

Yes, but it is only obligatory to mark a vehicle with an oversize weight on its front side.

No, It is obligatory to mark oversize freight from the front and from the rear of the vehicle, but only if the freight exceeds the vehicle by 150 cm.

Yes, it is always obligatory to mark oversize freight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Two-way traffic on the road ahead.

Entry to the boundaries of an urban road/s.

Give right-of-way to drivers approaching from the opposite direction.

You have right-of-way over traffic from the opposite direction.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

How would you conduct yourself when approaching a place, as described in the picture?

Hoot to those standing by the vehicle, and make it clear that you intend on continuing driving without interruption.

Slow down and pull into the right “hard shoulder” until the opposite lane is cleared.

Stop at the right side of the road and wait for the rescue forces to arrive.

Slow down and stop if necessary, and give right of way to the traffic coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:13

Define “parking”

Stopping a vehicle for a defined period of time, in order to unload cargo, intermittently

Stopping the vehicle for more than thirty seconds

Standing a vehicle in order to load it with cargo only, intermittently

Standing a vehicle for an uninterrupted period of time, not for the purpose of immediate loading or unloading of passengers or loading or unloading of goods.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

Driving behind the heavy vehicle in the given road conditions, obligate you to:

The road conditions do not require any special conduct.

Drive closely behind the heavy vehicle ahead.

Keeping distance is not necessary because the speed is anyway slow.

Keep your distance, drive slowly and patiently.

Category : Safety

Question:15

After parking your car besides the pavement, on the right side of an urban road:

You should verify that the passenger sitting in the left back seat gets out very carefully from the car to the road.

You should verify that the maximal distance between the car and the pavement is one meter.

Before getting out of the car, you should verify that this will not disturb any road user.

If the street is not lit, you should turn on the parking lights.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right of way, who should enter the intersection first?

The vehicle you are driving (3).

The motorcyclist (2).

The law offers no solution to the given situation.

The cyclist (1).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

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:18

Is it permitted to stop any vehicle other than a taxi where the following signpost is placed?

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except for stopping in order to unload passengers.

Yes, if there are no taxies parked there.

Yes, for the purpose of loading passengers only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

How can we prevent our vehicle from skidding?

By holding the steering wheel firmly with both hands, and by driving at a similar speed to that of other vehicles on the road.

By driving reasonably and using the brakes in a gentle manner.

By stepping firmly and continuously on the brake pedal.

By turning the steering wheel right, to stabilize the vehicle.

Category : Safety

Question:20

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:21

What is the relation between the vehicles speed and the vehicle’s stopping distance?

The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the shorter is its stopping distance.

There is no relation between them. The stopping distance is constant and does not depend on the vehicle’s speed.

The slower the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is the braking distance.

The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is its stopping distance.

Category : Safety

Question:22

Which of the following traffic signs requires a vehicle to stop?

102

302

124

301

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

How will you recognize brakes overheating?

Irregular shaking of the vehicle.

The engine will lose its pulling ability.

The engine’s oil pressure indicator will light up.

By a lessening of braking efficiency and a smell of burned material.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:24

Accidents that are a result of driver fatigue might occur:

On narrow and winding roads only, and not in straight, wide and comfortable road sections.

On roads with long and steep descents only.

When the driver’s level of alertness decreases.

On roads with long and steep uphill sections only.

Category : Safety

Question:25

How many vehicles is it permitted to tow by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 2,200 kg?

Two vehicles.

One vehicle, unless approved otherwise by the Licensing Authority.

Only a tractor is permitted to tow another vehicle. A small commercial vehicle is prohibited to do so.

There is no restriction on the number of vehicles that can be towed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

When is a driver required to drive on an asphalt paved hard shoulder?

When driving a commercial motor vehicle with an overall permissible weight of more than 10,000 Kg.

When driving a motor vehicle that is forced to drive at a slow speed due to the cargo it is carrying or to the slope of the road.

When driving a bus with an overall permissible weight of more than 10,000 Kg.

Never. The law prohibits driving on the road’s edges.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

When are we required to keep a more-than-customary distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

When driving in low speed on an urban road.

When trucks or other heavy vehicles are in front of us.

Never: A distance of two seconds is always sufficient.

When visibility is poor, when driving on a slippery road or when we are tired.

Category : Safety

Question:28

What should be the initial actions taken by a driver after entering the vehicle and before starting to drive?

Checking the position of the gear handle.

Buckling the seatbelt.

Starting-up and warming the vehicle.

Adjusting the seat, steering wheel, mirrors and head rests.

Category : Safety

Question:29

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:30

What is the SRS (Supplemental Restraint System) airbag system?

It is a system of external airbags that inflate after collision.

It is an airbag system that balances the vehicle during dangerous turns.

It is a system that cools the brakes during emergency braking.

It is a system designed to reduce passenger impact, through the inflation of airbags during collision.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

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