Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, provided that the sidewalk is wider than six meters.

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted for all vehicles, according to the sidewalk’s marking.

No parking on the sidewalk.

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, according to the sidewalk’s marking, for private and commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 2,200 kg.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

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:4

What does it mean when a yellow arrow pointing straight ahead is marked on the road?

All vehicles are permitted to drive straight, but right-of-way should be given to buses.

Every vehicle carrying at least six passengers is permitted to continue straight forward.

Only public vehicles are permitted to continue driving straight ahead at the coming intersection.

Private vehicles are permitted to carefully drive straight.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

How should you conduct yourself when exiting premises, a gas station or an access road to a house?

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the left only.

The “right-of-way” rules in such an exit are identical to those that apply to an intersection.

You should give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the right only.

Give right of way to any vehicles approaching the road you are entering and pedestrians on the pavement.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

What are you required to do when you notice the following traffic sign (in the picture) placed above your driving lane?

Slow down before the level crossing, and if a train is approaching - stop.

Do not enter this lane and do not continue driving in it.

Slow down before the level crossing and pass the tracks without delay or interruption.

Stop before the tracks until the train passes.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

How is a driver required to drive near a group of children?

Stop completely for as long as the children are near the road.

Continue driving in normal speed, provided that the pavements are wide.

Slow down, be prepared to stop and even stop if necessary..

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is considered as a proper vehicle maintenance frequency?

As required, and according to the pace in which malfunctions are detected in the vehicle.

At the discretion of the vehicle’s owner only.

The maintenance frequency recommended by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

As recommended by the insurance company.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:9

What regular vehicle maintenance check-ups should be performed by the driver?

Checking the vehicle’s recent mileage.

Fluid and oil check, tire air pressure check, and functional check of the lamps and wipers.

Checking the vehicle’s registrations.

Fluid check, trunk check, and functionality check of the lamps and wipers.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:10

According to the law, how should you (vehicle no. 3) behave at the following intersection?

Give right of way to the blue vehicle (1).

Cross carefully. The two other drivers should yield (3).

Give right of way to both vehicles (1,2).

Give right of way to the yellow vehicle (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

When is it permitted to turn on the “fog lights”?

Only while driving freeways.

Only when it is raining.

Only while driving in reverse.

In case of fog, heavy rain and snow only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

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:13

A license of a new driver shall be extended for two years as a new driver license, if the driver was convicted of the following offence:

Not stopping where a “right of way” signpost is placed.

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Not stopping before a level crossing, when stopping is imperative.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What are the advantages of looking far ahead?

Looking far ahead extends the braking distance and enhances safety.

Obtaining all the information required for planning the drive according to the road’s conditions and avoiding surprises.

Forward is the only important direction for drivers, and therefore they should look straight ahead.

It allows you to engage in other activities at the same time, such as searching for an address in the GPS.

Category : Safety

Question:15

What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.

Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.

A Red Magen David Ambulance only.

Any Israel Police vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What is the required conduct of a driver that exits a dirt road and intends to enter a paved road?

He should allow traffic from his right to continue driving undisturbed, and then enter the road.

He should enter the paved road: A vehicle exiting a dirt road has priority over vehicles driving on a paved road.

He should give way to all vehicles on the paved road, from right and left, and then enter the road.

He should honk, blink his lights and enter the paved road.

Category : Safety

Question:17

Define an “axle” of a vehicle:

The vehicle’s back beam to which the vehicle’s spare wheel is connected.

A shaft which transmits the rotary motion from the gearbox to the engine.

Shaft or system of shafts running the width of the vehicle attached to the wheels.

The vehicle’s front part, designed to absorb the impact of low-speed collisions

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

What are the tedious driving conditions described in the following picture?

Wet road, poor visibility and heavy traffic.

Due to the weather conditions the traffic sign is not clear.

A camera is installed in the intersection; therefore it is not permitted to cross when the light is red.

The traffic congestion in the intersection does not oblige us to be overly careful.

Category : Safety

Question:19

Whilst driving, it is permitted to take one hand off the wheel for the following purpose only:

Receiving a mobile phone call.

Change gears.

Reading or sending an SMS Message.

Adjusting the passenger seat besides the driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

How are you required to conduct yourself according to the occurrence that is depicted in the following picture?

Stop 12 meters before the pedestrian crossing and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.

The pedestrian noticed you and therefore he should stop and allow you to cross the intersection safely.

The pedestrian doesn’t notice you. Honk gently to signal him that you wish to continue driving.

Slow down and even stop if needed, and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing safely.

Category : Safety

Question:21

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:22

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Give right-of-way to the traffic that crosses ahead.

Non-specific danger.

Give right-of-way to any vehicles that approaches the intersection.

Stop and give right-of-way to approaching vehicles from your opposite direction.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

“Beer is not considered as an alcoholic drink”:

Correct. Beer is regarded as an alcoholic drink, but it doesn’t influence driving at all.

Incorrect. The influence of beer is similar to that of any other alcoholic drink.

Correct. Beer is not regarded as an alcoholic drink.

Correct, but the influence of beer is different than that of other alcoholic drinks.

Category : Safety

Question:24

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:25

The length of a commercial vehicles shall not exceed:

12.5 meters.

10 meters.

12 meters.

11 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Is it obligatory to use an appropriate lower gear on every steep descent?

No.

Only on steep descents of at least one kilometer.

Yes.

Only when a “descent ahead” sign is placed at the beginning of the descent.

Category : Safety

Question:27

According to the traffic sign placed on the right, How would you conduct yourself on the road ahead?

Pay special attention to vehicles merging from the right.

Carefully merge with the vehicles driving on your left.

Give right of way to vehicles merging from the right.

Give right of way to the vehicles on the right turn.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

How can we overcome the problem of tiredness whilst driving?

By driving faster to shorten your journey and arrive home early.

Black coffee is the solution for all problems.

A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.

By having adequate rest before driving and making rest and refreshment breaks during your journey.

Category : Safety

Question:29

The license of a “New driver” will not be renewed as a regular drivers license, if he is convicted of:

Not stopping where a “give right-of–way” signpost is placed.

Illegal overtaking

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear window.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

When would the following vehicles be able to continue driving?

Only when the barrier is completely opened and a green light is shown by the traffic light.

You should only refer to the barrier and not to the traffic light.

When the light in the traffic light changes to a steady yellow.

Immediately as the barrier starts to open and a flickering red light is shown by the traffic light.

Category : Safety

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