Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the problem in the following picture?

The bus cannot enter the bay and will disturb traffic when stopping.

The presence of the florist in the station makes the passengers’ stay in it more pleasant and it causes no problem.

The presence of the florist causes the bus to linger too much time in the station.

The flowers placed at the station block the view of the passengers waiting in it.

Category : Safety

Question:2

Who is required to hold the vehicle’s registration papers?

The driver while driving, even if he’s not the vehicle’s owner.

The garage that conducts regular treatments of the vehicle.

The vehicle’s owner, even when he’s not driving it.

The vehicle’s insurance company.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Turn leftt- turn before the sign.

Entry to a one-way road.

Drive left only. U-turn is prohibited.

Turn left behind the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

What are the permitted driving directions according to the traffic signs in the following intersection?

Straight and left for busses only.

Straight in the direction of the arrow only for non-public vehicles.

All vehicles approaching will continue in the direction of the arrow.

Straight, for public transport only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

When the following traffic sign is placed at the intersection:

You are only permitted to drive straight ahead from the left lane only.

The road after the intersection is a one-way road.

You are only permitted to drive straight ahead.

Steep ascent ahead.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

How should a vehicle driver conduct himself after hitting another vehicle or property in the absence of its owner?

Report about the incident to the nearest police station and wait for the arrival of a police investigator.

Leave his identifying details in a clearly visible place and report to the nearest police station within 24 hours.

Leave the place quickly and report about the incident’s details at a later stage.

Leave his vehicle at the site of the accident without moving it and wait for the arrival of a police examiner.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

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:8

Is it permitted to overtake according to the situation described in the picture?

Yes, provided that we take all the required precautions to avoid hitting children that might run into the roadway.

Yes, provided that we make warning honks during overtaking, before and while we pass the bus.

Overtaking is absolutely prohibited.

It is prohibited to overtake a bus which stops to load children.

Category : Safety

Question:9

How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

By taking the foot off the brake pedal without giving gas, in order to get the right speed.

By a sharp and quick pressure (“kick down”) on the accelerator, or by applying a designated electric switch.

By stepping firmly on the brake pedal.

By gradually stepping on the accelerator, until getting the desired result.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:10

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No left turn.

No U-turn to the left during night time only.

A "u" turn at the nearest left turn is forbidden.

No U-turn to the left and no left turn.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

What should the driver verify before starting-up the engine?

That the hand (parking) brake is released.

That the hand (parking) brake is on.

There is nothing the driver must do before starting-up the engine.

That the vehicle has a sufficient amount of windshield cleaning fluid in the appropriate compartment.

Category : Safety

Question:12

What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

Driving at a speed that allows the driver to perform other actions, which are not essential to driving.

Driving in a similar speed to that of the other drivers around you.

Taking account of road and traffic conditions, in a manner that the driver maintains absolute control of the vehicle and can stop safely at all times.

When the driving speed is determined at the driver’s own discretion, and provided that it doesn’t exceed the statutory speed limit.

Category : Safety

Question:13

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Brief stopping is permitted but parking is prohibited.

A barrier before a level crossing.

Parking is allowed with parking tickets.

No Stopping and parking, except for buses.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

You are driving a vehicle that approaches the cyclist in the picture from behind. What risk might be posed by the cyclist ?

There is no risk. Pass the cyclist quickly.

The cyclist might pull onto the roadway or otherwise trip and fall into it.

The cyclist rides on the sidewalk (pavement) and therefore the bicycles pose no risk.

The cyclist is an adult and poses no risk.

Category : Safety

Question:15

How should you behave on the road ahead of you?

Drive on the right lane only.

After the signposts, you may use all the lanes.

Use one of the two right hand lanes.

Stop under the green arrow.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

Is a policeman permitted to instruct the driver of a freight carrying vehicle to bring the vehicle to a weighing station?

Yes, but only if the driver doesn’t have a bill of lading.

Yes, a policeman is permitted to instruct the driver of a freight carrying vehicle to bring the vehicle for weighing at the closest possible place.

Yes, provided that the weighing station is less than 3km away.

Yes, provided that the instructions are of a traffic policeman.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

Which of the following traffic signs prohibit a left U-turn?

All of the following signs prohibit a U-turn.

205

203

202

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

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

Honk and signal drivers coming from the opposite direction that you intend to yield.

Stop and allow vehicles coming from the opposite direction to continue driving.

Reduce speed and check if the vehicle coming from the opposite direction yields as required.

Continue driving, take right of way, and you are not obliged to slow down.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

You are driving in the left lane of a one-way road. The driver in the right lane before you slowed down due to a pedestrian crossing the road from right to left. You are close to the pedestrian crossing, and therefore:

You should accelerate and quickly pass the crossing before the pedestrian arrives.

Use the horn to warn the passenger and quickly pass before him.

Continue driving normally; the pedestrian should make sure not to do anything risky and not to disturb you.

You should slow down and allow the pedestrian to finish crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

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:21

Is it permitted to drive on a separation area?

Yes, but only in order to cross it.

No, unless otherwise marked by a traffic sign.

Yes, always.

Yes, when the separation area is paved.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

The “Overall height” of a vehicle is measured:

From the floor of the box until the highest point of the truck.

From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is loaded)..

From the road’s surface until the vehicle’s highest point (including all its fixtures, and when it is not loaded).

From the road’s surface until the roof of the drivers compartment.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

If the roadway is marked with an unbroken separation line accompanied by a dotted line to its left:

An unbroken line with a dotted line to its left mark a separation area.

It is forbidden to cross these lines.

A dotted line may only appear on the right side of a white separation line.

It is permitted to cross the unbroken line for overtaking only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What is the maximum permitted distance for standing a vehicle parallel to the kerb?

seventy centimeters.

fifty centimeters.

forty centimeters.

sixty centimeters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

What is the definition of an “obsolete vehicle” in regard to private passenger cars?

A private passenger car is not included in the definition of an “obsolete vehicle”.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 19 years ago.

A private passenger car that was manufactured more than 15 years ago.

A vehicle that does not meet the compelling Israeli standard.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection that is preceded by a “stop” sign?

Stop and give right-of-way to any other vehicle that is entering or approaching the intersection from a different roadway.

Give right-of-way to any other vehicle that is entering or approaching the intersection from a different roadway.

You are only obliged to stop when vehicle traffic on the crossing road is approaching from your right.

You are only obliged to stop when a policeman instructs you to do so.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:27

Define “own weight”:

The vehicle’s weight including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, excluding driver and freight.

The vehicle’s weight with freight and with the driver, including the weight of the all accessories plus fuel.

The vehicle’s volume including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, excluding driver and freight.

The vehicle’s weight including all accessories plus fuel, water and oil, including driver and freight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

In a roadway having at least two lanes in the same direction of driving, which of the following vehicles must enter an intersection from the right of the two lanes?

Commercial vehicles with an all-up weight of 10,000 kg or less.

Commercial vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 4,000 kg.

Motor commercial vehicles with an all-up weight of 6,000 kg or more.

Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all-up weight of more than 10,000 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

The one of the functions of the grooves in the tyre tread

To facilitate water drainage between the road and the tire and to prevent engine wear.

To facilitate water drainage between the road and the tire and to maintain tire air pressure,

To facilitate water drainage between the road and the tire and to prevent tire wear.

Is too allow water drainage from the tire on wet roads and greater friction and contact with the road..

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:30

Define “motor vehicle”:

A vehicle propelled by a diesel engine only

A vehicle propelled by a gasoline engine only.

A vehicle, propelled by any power or mechanical means.

A vehicle with at least two wheels.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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