Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Promenade ahead.

Path for cyclists only.

Path for cyclists and pedestrians only.

Crossing for cyclists and pedestrians.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

What is the maximum permitted speed for driving a private passenger vehicle (if not indicated otherwise by a traffic sign)?

In an urban road – up to 50 KPH and in a freeway – up to 70 KPH

In an urban area – up to 50 KPH and on an inter-urban road – up to 80 KPH

In an urban road – according to road conditions, and in a freeway – up to 100 KPH

In an urban road – up to 40 KPH and in a freeway – up to 80 KPH

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

Summon the vehicle owner for an inquiry at the Israel Garage Association.

Notify the driver that the vehicle is taken off the road and take away the vehicle’s registration documents.

He is not permitted to do anything. An examiner or a policeman is not authorized to examine a vehicle on the road.

Send the vehicle to a Licensing Facility to undergo an additional semiannual test.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What characterizes a state of driving in which proper distance from the vehicle in front is kept?

Driving that requires constant distance adjustments, according to the road’s conditions, and which is exhausting for the driver.

Less stressed and relaxed driving, which doesn’t cause tiredness, and prevents risks.

Keeping distance has no effect on the character of driving.

A state of driving which encourages other drivers to enter into the distance which is kept in front.

Category : Safety

Question:5

“You are allowed to drive under the influence of alcohol, as long as you do not mix different types of drinks”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. The determining factor is the level of alcohol in the blood in relation to the legally allowed level.

Correct. You can drink quite a lot of one type of intoxicating drink without becoming drunk.

Correct. Alcohol affects driving only when different drinks are mixed.

Correct. You should not mix different types of drinks before driving.

Category : Safety

Question:6

Being familiar with the different systems in the driver’s compartment whilst driving:

Only contributes in a theoretical level, and has no other advantage.

Allows the driver to operate them automatically, without thinking.

Allows the driver to fully concentrate on the traffic and the road.

Allows the driver to blindly operate the vehicle systems.

Category : Safety

Question:7

What is the correct way of driving downhill?

By shifting to neutral gear, to save on fuel.

By shifting to one of the gears and continuously stepping on the clutch pedal.

By shifting to high gear and continuously stepping on the brake pedal.

By driving in one of the gears.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

Which of the following sentences is correct, as regards to the behavior of pedestrian near an intersection:

When pedestrians are using a pedestrian crossing, they are not obliged to take account of drivers approaching the intersection.

Pedestrians are at no risk near an intersection.

An intersection is the most dangerous place on the roadway, as drivers take no sufficient note of pedestrians but only of traffic lights.

The safest place for pedestrians to cross is the pedestrian crossing next to the intersection, because drivers are obliged to slow down in the area of the intersection.

Category : Safety

Question:9

What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

The identity of the vehicle’s owner and that the vehicle is not stolen.

That he is proficient in operating and using the controls of the vehicle.

That there are work tools, proper spare (reserve) tire, warning triangle and air compressor.

That the vehicle had gone through proper servicing on time.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

What should you do when driving on a narrow roadway and you are suddenly approached by a vehicle from the opposite direction?

Honk and signal with your hands for the driver to return to his lane.

Slow down and swerve as far to the right as possible, but don’t pull off the road.

Slow down, move as far to the right as possible and, if necessary, pull off the road.

Turn on your high beam and signal the other driver to return to his lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.

The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.

A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle

Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a municipal inspector in uniform?

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to parking directions within city limits

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license

Usually not

Yes, if the directions are related to traffic control.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What conduct can be expected from the vehicles in the following picture?

To slow down at the entry to the sharp curve and keep driving on the far right of the roadway.

Only the dark vehicle is obliged to slow down before entering the curve.

The white vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and give right of way to the dark vehicle.

The dark vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and allow the white vehicle to proceed.

Category : Safety

Question:14

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:15

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Road closed in both directions for all vehicles.

No entry for motor vehicles (one-way street ahead).

No entry for non-motor vehicles (one-way street ahead).

No entry to the lane beneath the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:16

What is the meaning of the following road sign (the yellow colored left arrow)?

It is permitted to drive to the right of the yellow line on the road.

Follow the direction of the yellow arrow only.

Public transportation vehicles are prohibited to pass the signpost on its left.

Only public transportation vehicles are permitted to pass the signpost on its left.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

Is it permitted to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle?

Yes, if the malfunction doesn’t involve the vehicle’s brake system

It is forbidden to drive an un-roadworthy vehicle that cannot be fully controlled

Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s lighting system only

Yes, if the malfunction involves the vehicle’s steering system only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

It is only allowed to use an air horn.

It is always allowed to use the horn, provided that the signal is given in a continuous and uniform manner.

It is only allowed to use the horn in order to avoid imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.

It is always allowed to use the horn in an urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

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:20

You are driving a commercial vehicle and come across this traffic sign:

Pass only from the right. Only public transportation is allowed to pass from the left as well.

Pass only from the left. Public transportation is allowed to pass from the left as well.

Drive only straight (forward).

Pass from the right or from the left; whatever is comfortable for you.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

You are driving a heavy truck down a steep and long descent. When should you shift to an appropriate low gear?

The gears are insignificant for slowing down, but you must use the speed retarders intelligently.

There is no need to shift to low gear. You should shift to high gear and regulate your speed with the speed retarder, to increase safety.

You should shift to low gear towards the end of the descent.

You should shift to low gear at the beginning of the descent.

Category : Safety

Question:22

How would you (vehicle no. 3) conduct yourself in the following turn?

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

Drive, you have right of way in the intersection (3).

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

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

The white vehicle (1) and the silver vehicle (2) at the intersection, intend to enter the same road. Which of them is obliged to give right of way?

The first one to turn.

The white vehicle.

The first one to enter the road.

The silver vehicle (2) at the intersection.

Category : Safety

Question:24

Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

When a “warning sliding” sign is placed on the road.

When the slope rate of the decent exceeds 6% and the length of the decent is more than one kilometer.

When the vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder and a sign warning about a dangerous descent is placed on the road.

If a vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder, it should always be operated, also while driving on plane surfaces.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

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:26

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:27

How should one drive on a flooded road?

Drive fast on high gear.

Drive slowly in low gear.

Drive fast on low gear.

Drive slowly on high gear.

Category : Safety

Question:28

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:29

Which of the following sentences is correct: The law prohibit drivers from making a left U-turn:

When a U-turn prohibiting sign is placed.

Where the vehicle cannot be observed by other drivers approaching from any direction.

All the answers are correct.

When he approaches a steep peak or a curve in the road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

When is it permitted to overtake, in one go, two vehicle that are driving before you on your lane

Only on highways.

When overtaking is not prohibited, and when the overtaking can be safely completed.

This type of overtaking is absolutely prohibited by law.

Only when overtaking two private passenger cars.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for trucks (lorry)