Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Can a short refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

Yes, after a break of a few minutes you can drive continuously for many hours.

Yes, a short break would drive the tiredness away completely.

No, a short break is an ineffective way to fight tiredness.

Yes, for a short time.

Category : Safety

Question:2

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:3

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

Slow down and obey the instructions of the workers and of all the road signs in the area.

Drive carefully, rough road ahead.

Cross the place quickly without disturbing passersby.

Driving permit should be obtained from the operating contractor.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

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:5

When are we not obligated to drive in the right lane?

Whilst overtaking another vehicle.

When another vehicle overtakes us from the left on a two-lane roadway.

When we pass another vehicle from its right side.

When another vehicle in front of us signals about its intention to start driving on the roadway’s left side.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

The use of which safety restraints is obligatory when driving children less than eight years of age?

A three-point safety belt only.

A safety seat or a booster.

A safety belt only.

A waist belt only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.

An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.

Any manager of a licensed garage.

The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

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:9

In a vehicle with a manual (regular) gearbox, it is important to adjust the gears:

In old vehicles only.

In order to protect the tires.

In long descents.

In order to determine the driving speed.without strain on the engine.

Category : Safety

Question:10

What is the order of actions the driver needs to take before slowing down?

Step firmly on the brake pedal, to inform the driver behind you began to slow down.

Give a hand signal to the driver behind, glance at the mirror to see his response and slow down.

Turn your head backwards, step on the brake pedal to slow down and finally take a quick look at the mirrors.

Glance at the mirrors, ease off the accelerator pedal and use the brakes or gears.

Category : Safety

Question:11

Define “path”:

Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.

A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.

Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.

A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Define “commercial vehicle”:

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods.

A motor commercial vehicle designed to transport people or carry goods for hire, provided that it is indicated in its registration document.

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry passengers and goods.

A motor vehicle used or designed to carry goods, and weighing over 8,000 kg only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

Is it obligatory to install parking lights on a vehicle that also has Extremity (width) side lights?

Yes, the side lights have a different color and cannot replace the parking lights.

Yes, parking lights should be installed on all vehicles, regardless of side lights.

No.

Yes, it is obligatory - in case the side lights malfunction.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

Why is it necessary to use the handbrake for parking only?

The parking brake cannot be used as an emergency brake.

Because its handle or lever is not convenient to operate.

Because its life span is short and shouldn’t be wasted on regular braking.

Because the parking brake doesn’t work on all the wheels and it doesn’t have much power.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:15

What might be causing the steering wheel to be pulled, in a non voluntary manner, to either side whilst driving?

A malfunction in the braking system only.

A malfunction in the vehicle’s engine.

Low air pressure in one of the back wheels.

Low air pressure in one of the front wheels.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:16

What characterizes the following road?

It is a play street. You should adjust your speed appropriately, up to a maximum of 40 k.p.h.

The absence of pedestrians on the roadway; hence there is no risk of being surprised by them. All is in order.

It is an urban road with parked vehicles, and pedestrians might emerge from between the parked vehicles.

The roadway looks very wide and no surprises are expected.

Category : Safety

Question:17

On which of the following trailers and semi-trailers is it obligatory to install an independent brake?

Trailers and semi-trailers with an all up weight of 8,000 kg or more.

Trailers and semi-trailers with an all up weight that exceeds 19,000 kg.

It is obligatory to install an independent brake on every trailer and semi-trailer, regardless of weight.

Trailers and semi-trailers with an all up weight that exceeds 3,000 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Do traffic light instructions have priority over “right-of-way giving” signs?

No, In legal terms, the instructions of a traffic light and the instructions of traffic signs are of equal effect

No, but a stop sign has priority over a green light for traffic moving in the same direction

Yes, traffic light instructions have priority over any type of traffic sign, except for a flashing yellow light

Sometimes. Traffic light instructions have priority in an urban way only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

Where would you stop when the traffic light in the intersection ahead displays a red light?

After the pedestrian crossing, and if there isn’t one - wherever you have the best field of view.

Before the stop line, and if there is a pedestrian crossing – stop before the crossing.

Always wherever you have the best field of view.

After the stop line, and if there is no stop line - before the intersection line.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

A warning triangle must be carried by:

Commercial vehicles only.

All motor vehicles, including trailers and semi-trailers, but excluding motorcycles.

Buses only.

Two-wheelers only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

How should you use the gearbox while driving on a continuous descent?

The gearbox should be in high gear.

The gearbox selector should be in a low gear.

The gear used while driving on a continuous descent is of no importance, as long as the brakes function properly.

The gearbox handle should be in neutral gear.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:22

How do dirty mirrors affect vehicle safety?

Dirt might damage the safety systems.

A clean vehicle helps to improve the driver’s concentration and general feeling.

A dirty vehicle endangers and pollutes its close environment.

They impair the driver’s vision.

Category : Safety

Question:23

What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

The old age of the vehicle.

Road visibility conditions.

Every element that prevents direct contact between the tire and the roadway, such as: water, oil, mud, gravel, etc.

Any element which affects the drivers alertness.

Category : Safety

Question:24

What is the required air pressure of the vehicle’s spare tire?

The average air pressure of all the vehicle’s tires.

The pressure stated by the manufacturer

The air pressure of the spare tire is of no importance.

A pressure equaling the lowest pressure in the vehicle’s tires.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:25

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:26

What would you do if your driving lane is obstructed?

Quickly cross the obstruction from either its right or left.

Drive slowly and disregard the road signs that are posted in the place.

Cross the obstruction from the right only, and vehicles approaching from your front are supposed to give you right-of-way.

Obey the signals that are given by a policeman, a signaler or a road sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

Until where do the following road signs remain valid?

Until the nearest traffic light, provided that the light is green.

Until the nearest bus station.

The validity of the sign expires when approaching a densely populated area.

Until the nearest junction or until another “speed limit” or “end of speed limit” sign is placed.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front of us is required:

Only when the driver is very tired and his responses are not quick enough.

In order to drive in the correct lane and at a proper speed.

In high speeds only and during stormy weather conditions.

In order to prevent a rear-end collision when the vehicle in front stops or slows down.

Category : Safety

Question:29

What is the relation between the vehicles speed and the vehicle’s stopping distance?

The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the shorter is its stopping distance.

There is no relation between them. The stopping distance is constant and does not depend on the vehicle’s speed.

The slower the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is the braking distance.

The higher the vehicle’s speed is, the longer is its stopping distance.

Category : Safety

Question:30

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

Continue driving, pay attention to vehicles merging from your left.

Change lane and allow approaching vehicles from the right to merge.

Give right-of-way to vehicles merging from your right.

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles merging from your right.

Category : Traffic Signs

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