Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or intoxicating drugs.

Not stopping next to a “stop” sign before an intersection.

Not placing a warning triangle while his malfunctioning vehicle was left standing on the road.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

When you approach railway tracks – honk, open a window and listen to the train’s noise.

Always stop before railway tracks, look to the right and to the left and continue driving.

Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary before the railway tracks.

Cross the railway tracks quickly.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

What is the meaning of the traffic sign in the following picture?

It is a speed restriction that is intended for private vehicles only.

The vehicle’s driving speed should not be lesser than 40 KPH.

It is a speed restriction that is intended for two-wheelers and trolleys.

The vehicle’s driving speed should not exceed 40 KPH.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

What is the maximum allowed speed for a utility vehicle?

40 Km/h

70 Km/h

50 Km/h on an urban road

60 Km/h on a freeway

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

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:6

Who is responsible for a vehicle emitting smoke above statutory levels?

The vehicle’s treating garage.

The driver and the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicle’s driver.

The owner of the gas station that sold the fuel.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

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:8

What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Give right-of-way in a narrow road.

Continue driving normally. You have right-of-way over opposing traffic.

Give a left signal and carefully cross to the left lane while glancing in the mirrors.

Slow down, keep to the right, and stay alert for oncoming traffic.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

What is a “Tachograph”?

A device installed by the vehicle’s owner under in accordance with the importer’s instructions, and traces the number of rounds of the wheels.

A device in a vehicle which has a disc that traces and records time, distance, driving speed and driver work hours.

A device that is installed in a vehicle in accordance with the importer’s instructions and that traces the vehicle’s speed in order to save on fuel.

A device that is installed in a vehicle and that registers vehicle-related technical data and allows the detection of technical malfunctions while driving.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

It is permitted to make a U-turn:

Only in intersections with traffic lights.

Only in intersections without traffic lights.

From all lanes, unless prohibited by a road sign.

When there is a white unbroken line.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

You are driving in vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles are you required to give right-of-way?

To the blue vehicle (1).

To the red vehicle (2).

To the red vehicle (2) first and then to the blue vehicle (1).

To neither of them: You have right-of-way over all the rest (3).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

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:13

What risks are expected whilst driving on a mountain road?

Engine heating due to excessive use of the brakes.

Loss of braking ability and head-on collision. Difficulty yo pull off the road.

Tire overheating.

Loosening of a wheel due to the roads steep slope.

Category : Safety

Question:14

Under which conditions is it permitted to drive in reverse

Only with the condition that the driver is guided by a person that stands behind the car and is visible to him.

Only if the vehicle is close to the sidewalk.

Provided it is necessary and that no risk, interruption or disturbance is caused to any other road-user.

Driving in reverse is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What limitations occur on the road ahead of you?

Driving is on an urban road.

(1) Road works ahead (2) a speed limit and (3) no overtaking.

Limited field of vision.

Congested traffic on the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:16

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:17

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:18

“The law doesn’t prohibit driving under the influence of (prohibited) intoxicating drugs”:

Correct, since the law doesn’t prohibit the use of intoxicating drugs.

Incorrect. The law explicitly mentions that it is prohibited to drive under the influence of a certain quantity of intoxicating drugs in the driver’s blood.

Incorrect. It is explicitly prohibited by the law to drive under the influence of intoxicating drugs.

Correct. The law only prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

An area in which parking is prohibited for all vehicles.

Vehicle parking spaces – parking is permitted according to the markings only.

Parking and stopping places for two-wheelers.

Stopping places for non-motor vehicles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

It is permitted to drive in this lane.

Driving in this lane is permitted during the night only.

Driving in this lane is prohibited.

Pass to the adjacent left lane.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

Is a vehicle driver allowed to exceed the speed limit while overtaking?

Yes, in a non-urban road only.

No.

Yes, in a freeway only.

Yes, when overtaking a motorcycle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing barrier which is marked by a traffic light?

Turn off the vehicle’s radio only.

Act normally. The driver must drive carefully only when he sees or hears an approaching train.

Act normally. When a railway crossing is protected by a barrier, the driver is allowed to be less alert.

He must always slow down.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Is it permitted to change the size of tires on a vehicle?

Only if it is approved in advance by the Licensing Authority in the Ministry of Transportation.

Yes, to any size the driver wants, provided that all the vehicle’s wheels are replaced with new ones.

Yes, if the change is approved by the insurance company.

Absolutely not.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:24

From which side should a driver approach his vehicle before entering it?

From the vehicle’s front and he should face the traffic.

The direction from which he approaches the vehicle is meaningless, because other drivers are forbidden to endanger a driver that enters his vehicle.

From behind the vehicle while his back is turned to the traffic, and from the right door, where there is no danger from traffic.

From behind the vehicle while his back is turned to the traffic.

Category : Safety

Question:25

How is a driver required to conduct himself when approaching schools or playgrounds?

Avoid entering the street, except at night time.

Continue driving normally and pay attention to the pedestrian crossings only.

Honk continuously to warn children not to jump to the road.

Slow down and become more alert.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

What is the speed limit on an urban road for a private passenger car (if not indicated otherwise by any road sign)?

40 k.p.h.

70 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h.

60 k.p.h.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

When you are driving behind a “security vehicle”, you should:

Drive at a distance of at least 50 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 100 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 200 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 150 meters behind it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

Where would you stand your vehicle after being required to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

Across the canal that is adjacent to the road’s edge.

No more than 40cm from the road’s edge.

With its two left wheels on the road.

As far as possible from the edge of the road.

Category : Safety

Question:29

Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

Yes, in an urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, during “light time” only.

Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Mountain road.

Road-works ahead.

Uneven road surface

Speed bumps ahead.

Category : Traffic Signs

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