Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Internal road in a Kibbutz or Moshav only.

End of urban area.

Entrance to an urban area.

Careful! public institutions.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

When is it permitted to use floodlights?

Only when the vehicle stops, provided that they are not directed at another vehicle or along the length of the road.

For security purposes only and during “light time”.

Only by a security vehicle during fence patrol.

It is forbidden to use floodlights on the road, except for fire fighting vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

According to the law, what is the validity period of demerit points incurred by a driver?

When the driver has up to 20 demerit points: Two years from the date of the offence.

When the driver has less than 12 demerit points: Six years from the date of the offence.

There is no determined period of time. The point-accumulation period is not mentioned in the regulations.

It is unlimited. According to the new “point system”, accumulated demerit points are not erased.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

How would you avoid colliding with a vehicle that drives in the same direction you?

These collisions cannot be avoided.

Always turn on the distress lights (the four winkers).

Keep a sufficient distance from the vehicle in the front. and at the side

Always drive with your headlight turned on.

Category : Safety

Question:5

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Parking lot and bicycle parking arrangements.

Authorized parking lot for public vehicles ahead.

Pedestrian crossing.

Crossing for cyclists.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

What is a reasonable speed on a freeway(Motorway)?

A speed that takes into account traffic conditions, and that doesn’t exceed the permitted speed limit on that road.

In any case, not less that the allowed speed limit.

A speed that gives you maximum drive range, provided that it doesn’t exceed the speed limit.

At the driver’s discretion, provided that it doesn’t exceed the allowed speed limit.

Category : Safety

Question:7

When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.

No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.

Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.

No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

How many passengers are permitted to travel in a commercial vehicle with an overall permissible weight of more than 3,500kg?

According to the specifications of the driver’s license.

Only one passenger, sitting besides the driver.

According to the number of seats in the driver’s compartment only.

Up to 6 passengers, not including those sitting besides the driver.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

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:10

What should you do when approaching a railway crossing and a warning signal is given before you reached the crossing:

Stop and don’t continue driving.

Slow down only when a signaler turns on a warning signal.

Slow down only if you see an approaching train.

Ignore the signal and continue driving. You were there before the signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Until where does the following road sign remain valid?

Until the next intersection.

Until an “entrance to an urban road” road sign.

Until 150 meters following the place of the sign.

Until the nearest pedestrian crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

What sign does not forbid parking a vehicle that weighs over 10,000kg at night?

433

436

432

435

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

You are merging with a roadway from the left. Give right-of-way and don’t turn left.

T-Intersection. It is allowed to turn to the side road.

Dead-end road ahead. Entry to this road is forbidden.

It is always required to make a complete stop and give right-of-way to merging traffic from the right.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

What road sign permits entry to pedetrians?

226

413

All the signs.

414

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

How is a driver required to adjust the vehicle’s head rest?

The upper edge of the head-rest should be aligned with the bottom line of the driver’s neck.

The lower edge of the head-rest should be aligned with the upper tip of the driver’s head.

The upper edge of the head-rest should be aligned with the upper tip of the driver’s head.

Proper adjustment of the driver’s head-rest is of no significance.

Category : Safety

Question:16

The following road sign remains valid:

Until the nearest intersection or until a road sign that cancels it or until a “vehicle parking” sign.

Until a speed limit sign.

Until the nearest intersection with traffic lights.

Until a bus station sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

Which accessories reduce the severity of injury in a road accident?

Rear wipers and head rests.

Seat-belts, head-rests and air bags.

Fog lights and orthopedic seats.

The brake and clutch pedals.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:18

What are you required to do if you detect a malfunction in the braking system while driving?

Slow down and try to accustom yourself to the situation and complete your drive safely.

Slow down and rely on the ABS System.

Continue driving very carefully and use the parking brake.

Stop driving immediately and ensure that the vehicle is towed to a garage and checked there.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:19

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:20

What is the statutory length limit of the vehicle in the picture?

14.10 meters.

13.75 meters.

18.75 meters.

15.50 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Explain the term “independent brake”:

A device which causes the braking system to operate each wheel independently.

It is a device operated by the driver during continuous and steep descents.

A device within the braking system that brakes each wheel independently when the vehicle is slipping.

A spring loaded device that operates the braking system independently, and that starts operating when the air pressure in the braking system drops below its required level.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

What are the characteristics of a mountain road?

Many pedestrians and animals.

Wide and unmarked roadways.

Mountain roads are never paved.

Narrow and winding roadway, sharp curves, bends and sudden slopes.

Category : Safety

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

When you arrive with your vehicle to the place that is illustrated in the following picture, you must:

Slow down.

Honk.

Accelerate.

Stop.

Category : Safety

Question:25

Which of the following traffic signs requires driving according to the road’s condition?

147

101

114

139

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 1 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

From lanes 1 or 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

While turning, what natural force pushes the vehicle against the direction of the turn?

Gravity.

Centrifugal force.

The force of inertia.

None of the natural forces affect the vehicle while turning.

Category : Safety

Question:28

How should you conduct yourself from the place of the following sign until after the railway tracks?

Cross the railway tracks quickly.

Slow down and stop before the railway tracks, until the train passes.

Slow down, check and verify that you can cross the railway tracks in a constant and uninterrupted drive. Don’t stop on the tracks.

Stop and wait for the instructions of a signaler/flagman.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

In order to start driving, what is the action the driver has to take before releasing the hand-brake in a vehicle with automatic transmission?

Apply the foot brake pedal, to prevent the vehicle from moving.

Shifting the gear handle from parking (P) to neutral (N).

Pushing the gearbox’s lock button while in parking (P).

Shifting the gear handle to neutral (N).

Category : Safety

Question:30

Until where does the following road sign remain valid?

Until the next intersection.

Until a traffic sign that prohibits entry of vehicles with an all up weight of less than 10,000 kg.

Until the next traffic light.

Until a road sign that cancels it.

Category : Traffic Signs

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