Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

It is permitted to park, stop or stand a vehicle when the distance between the vehicle’s wheels and the road’s edge doesn’t exceed:

80 cm.

50 cm.

60 cm.

40 cm.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

You have reached a section where fast vehicles should drive on the right lane and slow vehicles should drive on the left lane.

You have reached the end of a special speed section.

You have reached a section where parking is permitted on both sides of the road.

You have reached a section where speed limit is temporarily changed from 50 k.p.h to 30 k.p.h.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No entry for vehicles transporting drink bottles.

No entry for vehicles transporting dangerous materials,..

Vehicles transporting hazardous materials are permitted to enter.

No entry for vehicles transporting marine containers.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

It is obligatory to fit Extremity (width) side lights:

On a 210cm-or-more wide vehicle.

Only on connected vehicles or semi-trailers.

On all commercial vehicles.

On vehicles with an all up width of 180cm or less.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of an authorized municipal inspector, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except in the case of a “stop” sign

No, it is not obligatory to obey

Yes, it is obligatory to obey, with full caution

Yes, except in the case of a “no-entry” sign

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

What is a driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight required to do when due to road conditions he cannot be overtaken by other drivers?

Drive until the nearest parking bay or bus station bay and stop to allow other vehicles to overtake him.

Turn on the four distress winkers, and continue driving on the right of the road way.

Swerve his vehicle as far to the right of the roadway as possible, but avoid pulling into the “hard shoulder” because the vehicle’s weight might cause the “shoulder” to collapse.

Slow down and, if necessary, pull into the “hard shoulder” and even stop, to allow the vehicles behind him to overtake safely.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is a driver required to do when one of his two headlights malfunctions during “light time”?

He must stop. It is forbidden to continue driving.

He should keep driving. It is permitted to continue driving slowly until the nearest garage.

It is forbidden to continue driving only if the high beam malfunctions.

It is forbidden to continue driving only if the low beam malfunctions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is the imminent danger in the following road section?

Limited field of vision while overtaking vehicles in front of you.

Engine overheating due to the steep climb.

The appearance of a vehicle coming from your opposite direction in your driving lane.

The crossing of a separation line and inability to return to the roadway’s right.

Category : Safety

Question:9

Is the Licensing Authority (Licensing Bureau) permitted to delay the renewal of a driving license for a person who has a pending fine?

The Licensing Bureau is only permitted to delay renewal if the fine was accompanied by the issuance of demerit points, based on the traffic point system.

Yes. It is permitted to delay renewal due to fines imposed by any governmental body.

No. The Licensing Bureau is not permitted to delay license renewal without the consent of the driving license holder.

Yes, but only if the fine was imposed due to a traffic offense.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

Are you required to give right-of-way when the following road sign is placed?

Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that continue driving straight.

No, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to public vehicles only.

No, you should only give right-of-way according to the lawful right-of-way rules or to the traffic signs that are placed in the intersection.

Yes, when the following road sign is placed in an intersection, right-of-way is given to vehicles that come from the right only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

Which of the following signs means: Barrier before a level crossing?

404

403

113

511

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Railway crossing with more than one track.

Railway crossing ahead.

Warning sign before a train station.

Warning sign, 500 meters before a railway crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

What should you do when approaching a pedestrian crossing that is being crossed by pedestrians?

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that cross the road from left to right only.

Slow down, honk and warn the pedestrians that you intend to continue driving.

Speed up and cross in front or behind them, without endangering them.

Always slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross the roadway safely.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What is the correct way for changing lanes?

Lane change should be done in two stages: First deviating and then signaling with the hand.

Lane change should be done in two stages: First deviating and then communicating with the other drivers.

You should pass to the other lane through the shortest diagonal distance and as quickly as possible.

First perform a check and glance at the mirrors, then check the lane you want to pass to, verify that you can pass to it and then deviate moderately (diagonally) to the other lane.

Category : Safety

Question:15

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:16

Which vehicles are obliged to have “safety shoes”?

Every motor vehicle with an all up weight of at least 5,000 kg, except for buses.

All commercial vehicles regardless of weigh, except for buses.

Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg, except for buses.

Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 4,000 kg, including buses.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

A fine of 80,000 NIS

6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.

None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days

Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

What is the maximum freight height (from the road’s surface) that may be carried by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500kg?

3.5 meters.

3.0 meters.

4.0 meters.

2.5 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

When you are driving behind another vehicle:

While driving uphill – keep a small distance; while driving downhill – keep double distance.

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, to prevent an accident.

Keep a smaller distance from the vehicle in front of you.

Keep a larger distance from the vehicle in front of you only when a “general danger” road sign is placed.

Category : Safety

Question:20

In case of a driver incurring 36 demerit points or more:

The Licensing Authority is not authorized to revoke his license based on the point system.

Only a court of law is allowed and authorized to revoke his license.

The Licensing Authority shall revoke his driver’s license for a period of three months and he will be required to undergo a theory exam..

The Licensing Authority may recommend a court of law to permanently revoke his license

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

A driver exiting a gas station must give right of way:

To vehicles approaching from his left only.

To vehicles driving fast.

To all approaching vehicles on the roadway, from all directions.

To vehicles approaching from his right only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

Which of the following road signs marks a "freeway"?

Sign 218.

Sign 216.

Sign 217.

Sign 219.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

Who is permitted to drive a “security vehicle” or a “rescue vehicle”?

Any person who received a permit from the Israel Fire and Rescue Commissioner.

Any person who received a permit to do so from the Licensing Authority.

Any person who received a permit from the Ministry of Health.

Any person who received a license from the Ministry of Defense.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What is the consequence of tyre pressure that is too low?

Increased driving noise at high speeds.

Increased wear and tear of the gear box.

Rapid wear and tear of the steering wheel.

Accelerated wear and tear of the tyres and reduced vehicle stability.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:25

What is a “path”?

Part of a road, designated for pedestrians only.

Road - paved or otherwise - designated for two-wheelers only.

Part of a road, designated for bicycles only.

part of a road that is not a roadway and designated for specific users.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Entry for bicycles only.

No entry for bicycles.

No entry for bicycles and motorcycles.

No entry for four-wheeled motor vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:27

What is the consequence of tyre pressure that is too low?

Low tire air pressure has no effect on driving.

Increased driving noise.

Increased fuel consumption and air pollution.

Easy-to-turn steering wheel.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:28

Define “play street”:

A main road joined by side roads.

A road designed for children’s games, pedestrians and vehicles, sign posted at the entrance with the “play street” sign.

A street designated for children’s games, into which only pedestrians and two wheeled vehicles are permitted to enter.

A street in which different types of vehicles may drive side by side

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

According to the following picture you are obliged to:

Stop.

Slow down.

Accelerate.

Honk.

Category : Safety

Question:30

Is a “restricted vehicle” permitted to use a road in which the following traffic sign is placed?

Yes, driving at a minimum speed of 55 k.p.h.

Yes, driving at a maximum speed of 55 k.p.h.

Yes, on a freeway only.

No.

Category : Traffic Signs

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