Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When is it lawfully required to perform a vehicle license test?

Every two years, for all vehicle types.

Every two years for commercial vehicles and every year for motorcycles.

Every two years for all types of private passenger vehicles, without any restriction on the vehicle’s age.

Every year or any other lawfully defined period.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What should a driver do when there’s a change in his health condition?

Report it to the Licensing Authority.

Report it to the Licensing Office if it is a result of a road accident only.

Report it immediately to the Ministry of Health.

Report about it to the Licensing Office within 20 days.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

How would you avoid danger when starting to drive?

By observing correctly the road and the traffic on it, before starting to drive.

By giving a signal immediately as you start to drive.

By starting to drive in high speed and quickly merging into traffic.

By driving fast in reverse.

Category : Safety

Question:4

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:5

What is a “vehicle non-use notice” (taking a vehicle off the road)?

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a manager of an authorized garage, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle

A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman, a car assessor or a driving examiner due to a malfunction of the vehicle or damage caused by an accident.

A vehicle non-use notice given to the vehicle owner by a driving examiner, following the detection of a malfunction in the vehicle

A vehicle non-use notice given to the driver by a policeman when the driver commits a traffic offence

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

How is a driver required to adjust the vehicle’s head rest?

The upper edge of the head-rest should be aligned with the bottom line of the driver’s neck.

The lower edge of the head-rest should be aligned with the upper tip of the driver’s head.

The upper edge of the head-rest should be aligned with the upper tip of the driver’s head.

Proper adjustment of the driver’s head-rest is of no significance.

Category : Safety

Question:7

“Drinking alcohol disrupts the driver’s judgment and as a result he takes more risks”: Correct or incorrect?

Correct.

It is rarely correct.

It is only correct for women drivers.

Incorrect. Alcohol improves the ability to drive.

Category : Safety

Question:8

Which traffic sign should be placed about 300 meters before a level crossing?

128

130

133

131

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

Give right-of-way on a narrow road.

The number of lanes on the road is decreasing.

Careful! One-way traffic ahead.

Entrance to a single lane one-way road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

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:11

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:12

Under which conditions is the driver of a utility vehicle (mule) allowed to carry a passenger with him?

It is allowed, without any condition

It is allowed, provided that the driver’s minimum age is 21 years

It is allowed on a farm utility vehicle (mule) only

When he has a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Tunnel entrance.

Barrier ahead.

Vehicle height restriction. No entry for a vehicle that exceeds, with its cargo, the height that is indicated in the sign.

Narrow and low roadway.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

Which traffic sign should be placed at an intersection, after passing traffic sign 139 that is displayed in the following picture?

303

307

302

301

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

How can you manage to keep your braking distance within the range of your vehicle’s lights while driving at night?

By using an additional spot light to detect road hazards.

By using the rear fog light to reinforce your head lights beam.

By turning on the long-distance high beam and driving at a high speed accordingly.

By adjusting your driving speed to your field of vision at all times.

Category : Safety

Question:16

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:17

What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets

Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.

The term “road” has no legal definition

Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Is it permitted for any person, apart from the driver, to be inside a vehicle while being towed?

Passengers who were inside the car when it broke are allowed to stay inside.

No.

Yes, provided that they wear seat belts.

One accompanying person is allowed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

When is it required to operate the parking (hand) brake whilst parking?

Only when the vehicle is parked on a steep descent.

Always.

Only when the vehicle is parked uphill.

Only on a wet road.

Category : Safety

Question:20

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:21

Which of the roads in the following illustration is a one-way road?

Street A and street C.

Street B and street C.

Only street C.

Street A.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

You should use the horn and cross the obstacle in front.

Go! You have “right of way” in the road that is in front of you.

You should pass through the sidewalk, if it is free.

You should give right-of-way to vehicles that are coming from the opposite side.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

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:24

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:25

When entering a curve and driving through it a driver is required to:

Accelerate at the entry to the curve and slow down in the middle of it.

Accelerate to ensure smooth turning.

Slow down and maintain a constant speed

Stay close to the middle of the roadway to ensure vehicle stability.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

For how long should a driver place a “new driver” sign on his rear window?

For a period of two years or for as long as he is a new driver

For a period of nine months

For a period of six months

For a period of three months

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

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:28

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

The number of a regional road.

The distance to the nearest roadway (in k.p.h).

The number of a freeway. (Motorway)

The distance to the nearest intersection (in k.p.h).

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

When parking a vehicle, is it necessary to operate the parking brake (handbrake)?

Only when the vehicle is parked in a steep descent.

Only when the vehicle is parked uphill.

Always.

Only on a wet road.

Category : Safety

Question:30

What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

Slow down and try to accustom yourself to the situation and complete your drive safely.

Slow down and rely on the ABS System.

Continue driving very carefully and use the parking brake.

Stop driving immediately and ensure that the vehicle is towed to a garage and checked there.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

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