Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When are you obliged to stop before a railway crossing?

When a “railway crossing” sign is placed.

When a “right of way for crossing traffic” sign is placed.

You don’t have to stop. Stop at your own discretion when a train is seen and is approaching.

When the train is seen, heard or sounds a warning signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

The following road sign remains valid until:

Until the nearest intersection or until an urban area entry sign.

An “end of urban road” sign.

A road sign that cancels it.

Until the nearest intersection with traffic lights.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

How would you mark a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of more than 12,500 kg?

With two light-reflecting stripes on the rear bumper.

It is not obligatory to mark a vehicle that doesn’t have a rear wall with light reflectors.

With two light-reflecting plates in the rear.

With 4 light-reflecting stripes, 2 vertical and 2 horizontal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

How should you (vehicle no. 3) behave while you turn right in the following intersection?

Enter (3) the center of the intersection in order to prevent the blue vehicle from hitting the cyclist..

Allow the cyclist to continue riding and turn right behind him.

Overtake the cyclist, quickly and carefully, while he is waiting.

Honk loudly to the cyclist (1), so that he will allow you to complete the right turn.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

When a traffic light in a junction displays a flashing green light:

A blinking green light indicates the same as a regular green light; hence it shouldn’t be given any special attention.

It indicates that the green light is about to turn to yellow, in 3 seconds.

It indicates that the traffic light is out of order and you should follow the signs that are placed in the intersection.

It indicates that the light turned green a few moments ago and that you can continue driving.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

Select the correct sentence:

Keeping distance is only required to keep distance while driving in high speeds, and when a heavy vehicle or a bus drives in front.

Keeping distance is only required when the driver is very tired and his responses are not quick enough.

Keeping distance prevents traffic congestion which damages road infrastructures.

By keeping proper distance, an overtaking vehicle can enter the space in front.

Category : Safety

Question:7

What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.

To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.

The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.

To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:8

How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to cross the sidewalk (pavement)?

Stop always and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are come from the left and approaching the exit.

Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow pedestrians to cross safely.

Stop always and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the road.

The rule “first to come, first to go” applies to an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house. The pedestrians will wait.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Why should we avoid running the vehicle’s engine in a closed placed?

Because the emitted burnt gases (exhaust)are toxic.

To avoid engine over-heating due to poor ventilation.

There is no need to avoid it, because it is not important whether or not the engine is running in a closed or open place.

Because the engine cannot be operated in a closed place.

Category : Safety

Question:10

Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

Yes, it is a legitimate road sign.

No, because it was not authorized by the Road Safety Authority.

No, because its smaller in size than normal traffic signs

No, it is not a legitimate road sign, but merely a recommendation.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

What is the meaning of the following symbol?

Paid parking lot for buses only.

Bus-repair parking lot.

Night parking lot for buses only.

"Park and go".

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

What is the function of the vehicle’s Electronic Stability Program (ESP) System?

To control the engine’s fuel consumption.

To prevent the wheels from locking.

To reduce the danger of skidding.

To reduce the emission of burnt gases from the engine.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:13

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:14

It is prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Anywhere, neither in urban roads nor in inter-urban roads.

In any type of road, except in urban two-lane roads.

When a “pedestrian crossing” blue sign is at place.

Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” road sign is placed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What is the statutory obligation to slow down which applies to drivers?

To slow down when the vehicle is packed with passengers.

To slow down to a reasonable speed, at the driver’s discretion, without stopping.

To slow down before level crossings with a traffic light and with a barrier.

To slow down the vehicle and even stop whenever danger is anticipated.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?

A work vehicle or a tractor.

A vehicle engaged in selling fruits and vegetables to passersby.

A vehicle engaged in public works and an I.D.F vehicle - for the purpose of fulfilling their duties.

A towing vehicle and a trailer, a truck tractor and a semi-trailer, with a maximum width of three meters.

Category : Safety

Question:17

When there is fog, a part from fog lights.

preferble to drive slowly according to field of vision.

drive whith high beam.

obligatory to drive whith emergency lights.

drive fast whith main bean.

Category : Safety

Question:18

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:19

If traffic sign 118 is placed at an intersection, which sign should be placed about 150 meters before the intersection?

117

205

208

207

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

When you exit a dirt road on to a paved road.

There is no obligation to give right of way. It depends on the good will of the driver exiting the dirt road.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the roadway only when it is a two-way roadway.

Give right of way to vehicles coming from your right side only and then drive. Incoming traffic from your left side should yield.

Give right of way to vehicle traffic on the paved road from all directions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

How should a driver turn left from a two-way road (A) to a one-way road (B)?

From lanes 1 or 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 1 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

According to the picture, how are you required to conduct yourself when driving on the roadway?

Ignore the vehicle coming out of the dirt road and take right of way.

Pay attention to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.

Give right of way to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.

Continue driving without doing anything special.

Category : Safety

Question:23

When is it obligatory to operate the speed retarder while driving downhill?

Only when the slope rate is indicated in the “steep descent” sign.

In every downhill road section.

When the slope rate of the descent exceeds 6% and the length of the descent exceeds one kilometer.

When a “dangerous descent” sign is posted.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

One-way roadway ahead.

It is permitted to drive in this lane.

Driving in this lane is prohibited.

You have right-of-way on the road ahead

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

The Points system of the Licensing Authority:

Is additional to any other punishment that is imposed by a court of law on a driver that committed a traffic offense

Allows a police officer to disqualify a driver’s license following any traffic offense that is committed by the driver.

Can only be exercised by a court of law.

Is exercised only if no punishment was imposed on the driver by a court of law/

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

What is “preventive maintenance” of a vehicle?

Maintenance that prevents the vehicle from driving properly.

Intermittent and unplanned maintenance, at the driver’s own discretion only.

Regular and planned maintenance to ensure the proper function of the vehicle and its systems.

Maintenance of unexpected vehicle failures.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:27

Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

The vehicle’s driver.

The vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicles owner.

The garage that treats the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

Only by means of a “hands free device” that is installed in the vehicle and can be used without being held.

When the driver holds the phone with the right hand

Only by using earphones that are connected to both ears

It is absolutely forbidden to use a phone while driving

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

End of overtaking restriction.

From here on parking is prohibited.

End of urban area.

Stopping and parking is permitted.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

What is the significance of the head rests on the vehicle’s seats during an accident from behind?

They can prevent neck and back pains during long drives.

They reduce forward and backward head jolting (whiplash).

They can reduce and prevent passenger knee injuries during frontal collision.

They can reduce and prevent passenger leg injuries during vehicle roll-over.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

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