Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Define “commercial vehicle”:

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods.

A motor commercial vehicle designed to transport people or carry goods for hire, provided that it is indicated in its registration document.

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry passengers and goods.

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods, and weighing over 8,000 kg only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What is the permitted tyre size for a vehicle?

As determined by the tire manufacturer.

Any size of tire, as long as all the vehicle tires are of the same size.

As approved by a licensed garage.

As determined by the manufacturer and noted in the vehicle’s registration document.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:3

Which of the following traffic signs requires drivers to stop and give right-of-way to other approaching vehicles from either direction?

309

308

302

303

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

What is the meaning of the following road marking (a continuous separation line)?

Separation area on a one-way roadway.

Separation between motor and non-motor vehicles.

Driving on the left of the line is prohibited.

Separation between a public transportation lane and other lanes.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

Is it permitted to drive passengers for hire in a private passenger car?

Yes, if a contract is signed between the driver and the passengers

Yes, if the vehicle is equipped with a standard chassis, approved by the Licensing Authority

No, except with a permission of the Tax Authorities

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Which of the following three vehicles is not in the correct lane, according to the traffic sign?

All three are driving according to the law.

The light (private) vehicle (1).

The fire-engine (2).

The purple pickup truck (3).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is the main problem a driver faces when he approaches an intersection?

Many tasks he needs to perform simultaneously, in a short period of time.

The speed limit changes in an intersection.

Part of the intersection is always designated for public transportation.

The driver’s main problem is how to cross the intersection quickly.

Category : Safety

Question:8

What is “night time”?

The period of time in which it is required to turn on the vehicle’s parking lights

A period of heavy fog only

The period of time that starts 15 minutes following sunset and ends 15 minutes before sunrise

The period of time between sunset and the following sunrise.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle while one of the doors is open?

No, unless the air-conditioning is out of order.

Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.

Yes, when carrying oversized cargo.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

A vehicle which emits oil or smoke above normal levels:

May be driven at a low speed of less than 40 Kmh.

Is prohibited from carrying passengers.

Is prohibited to be driven..

Is prohibited from carrying cargo.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is the function of the vehicle’s auxiliary (parking/hand) brake?

To secure the vehicle from moving or going downhill..

To assist the driver during a “hill start” only.

Its use prevents wear of the service brakes (foot brake)?

To enhance the braking force of the vehicle’s brakes.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:12

For what reason might the indicator warning light on the dashboard flash too quickly?

When one of the indicator bulbs is not working or malfunctioning.

Malfunction of the dashboard.

Low battery voltage.

When the signal stick is not positioned properly.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:13

What is a driver always required to do when another vehicle “sits on his tail”?

Step on the brake pedal abruptly and continuously.

Verify that the distance he keeps from the vehicle driving in front will allow him to brake moderately and avoid the risk of a collision from behind.

You have nothing to do. The one driving behind is always found guilty in case of an accident.

Accelerate immediately and increase the distance from the vehicle behind.

Category : Safety

Question:14

The following arrow is marked on the road, inside your lane. What does the arrow mean?

Overtaking from the left is permitted.

From this lane you will have to turn left at the next intersection.

Deviate now to the left lane.

You should deviate to the lane on your left.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

How would you seat a child less than three years of age inside a vehicle?

Wearing a three-point safety belt.

In a safety seat that fits his height and weight.

Wearing any of the vehicle’s safety belts.

Wearing a waist belt.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What are you required to check when one of the vehicle’s lamps is not working?

The bulb and the fuse connected to it.

The intactness of the lamp’s lens.

The functionality of the lights handle.

The battery’s voltage.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:17

What should you do when approaching a railway crossing and a warning signal is given before you reached the crossing:

Stop and don’t continue driving.

Slow down only when a signaler turns on a warning signal.

Slow down only if you see an approaching train.

Ignore the signal and continue driving. You were there before the signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

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

Slow down and follow the right-of-way rules at the crossing area.

Stop and give right-of-way to a light rail.

Continue driving normally. You have right-of-way in the crossing area.

Drive carefully and do not cross any light-rail track.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

What is the responsibility of the controller of the vehicle as regards to the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver?

The controller of the vehicle must not permit the vehicle’s driver to exceed statutory work hours.

The controller of the vehicle is not responsible for the work and rest hours of the vehicle’s driver. The driver is solely responsible for it.

The controller of the vehicle may, under the approval of the safety officer, instruct the driver to exceed statutory driving hours.

The controller of the vehicle is responsible, yet the safety officer of a vehicle fleet may adjust the work and rest hours to meet the requirements, regardless of the law.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

When is it permitted to drive on a pavement?

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when one wants to cross it in order to enter/exit a yard or building.

It is absolutely prohibited to drive on the sidewalk.

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when it is free of pedestrians.

It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk when the road is blocked or obstructed

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

During “lighting up time”, when weather conditions are good – from which distance is the yellow flashing light of the portable lamp supposed to be seen?

150 meters.

30 meters.

100 meters.

75 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

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

Keep driving routinely when the road is clear.

Pass quickly next to the road sign.

Slow down and keep to the right; winding road ahead.

Honk before entering the curve.

Category : Safety

Question:23

If a vehicle stops on a road without a pavement when is there an obligation to wear a reflective traffic vest?

If one of the passengers wore a vest and stepped out of the vehicle before the driver, then the driver is not required to wear a vest.

When the driver or a passenger alights from a vehicle on an inter-urban road.

If the vehicle has two vests, two persons are permitted to step out of the vehicle wearing vests.

The driver must wear a reflective vest upon stepping out of the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Explain the term “axle” in a vehicle:

Shaft or system of drive shafts running the width of the vehicle, on which the wheels are installed.

The drive shaft that transmits the rotary motion from the gearbox to the differential.

A line along the vehicle, from bumper to bumper, which runs parallel to the vehicles longitudinal axis.

The back beam of the chassis, to which the towing pin of the truck tractor is connected.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

With is the maximum permitted length of a two-axle commercial vehicle?

11.30 meters.

11.00 meters.

12.00 meters.

15.30 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following road signs?

It is prohibited to drive slower than the speed indicated in the sign.

Slow down and keep to the right before entering the curve.

The last road sign is the determining one; drive 90 k.p.h.

Drive normally. The placement of the road signs is unlawful.

Category : Safety

Question:27

Which of the following vehicles is allowed to drive against traffic on a one-way road?

Only security vehicles

Only private vehicles

Only vehicles with at least four passengers

Only bicycles and motorcycles

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What does the law state as regards to a vehicle driver refusing to undergo a Breathalyzer test at the request of a policeman?

He shall not be allowed to continue holding a driver’s license without performing an alcohol test.

Actual revocation of his driver’s license for a period of at least five years.

Actual revocation of his driver’s license for a period of at least two years and a permanent suspended revocation.

He shall be considered a drunk driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What are the side effects of using malfunctioning windshield wipers?

Damaging the vehicle’s engine.

Causing noises in the sound system within the driver’s compartment.

Impaired windshield visibility, as well as windshield damage.

Damaging the windshield’s sealing.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:30

While braking and slowing down, what force of nature is applied on the vehicle?

No force of nature affects the vehicle while it is braking or slowing down.

The force of inertia, i.e. the force which causes the vehicle to continue moving.

The centrifugal force, i.e. the force applied on the vehicle when it is turning.

The lift force, i.e. the force that pulls the vehicle upwards.

Category : Safety

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