Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When a vehicle is forced to stop on an inter-urban road and the driver or one of the passengers is about to exit the vehicle:

The driver must wear a vest when exiting the vehicle, only if other vehicles are on the road.

The first person to get out of the vehicle must wear a standard fluorescent vest when exiting the vehicle or stepping out of it.

No obligation applies to this situation. Wearing a vest is obligatory on an urban road only.

Only the driver is obliged to wear a vest, and not any other person exiting the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

When are you required to turn on the direction indicators and signal?

When you approach a railway crossing or a pedestrian crossing.

Only before a sharp curve.

Only when you make left hand turns in intersections.

When you are about to start driving or to turn your vehicle, or to deviate from your lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

End of overtaking restriction.

End of overtaking section.

End of urban road.

No overtaking for public vehicles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

What is the meaning of this road sign?

Parking in the section following the traffic sign is prohibited for all commercial vehicles.

Parking is prohibited for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 8,000 kg.

Parking in the section following the traffic sign is prohibited for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.

Parking in the area following the traffic sign is prohibited for commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 10,000 kg.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

When traffic sign 401 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

618

307

401

402

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

How would you handle the following situation?

Slow down and overtake the cyclist, whilst maintaining proper lateral distance from him and observing his movements.

Drive behind the cyclist until after the intersection and then honk and pass him quickly.

Honk to the cyclist until he clears away from your driving lane, and pass him as quickly as possible.

Drive faster and overtake the cyclist before entering the intersection in which overtaking is prohibited.

Category : Safety

Question:7

Is it obligatory to obey a portable traffic sign held by a member of the road safety guards?

Yes, it is a legitimate road sign.

No, because it was not authorized by the Road Safety Authority.

No, because its smaller in size than normal traffic signs

No, it is not a legitimate road sign, but merely a recommendation.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Entrance to a one-way street.

Freeway ahead.

Follow the direction of the arrow. No entry for bicycles.

One-lane roadway ahead.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

You should use the horn and cross the obstacle in front.

Go! You have “right of way” in the road that is in front of you.

You should pass through the sidewalk, if it is free.

You should give right-of-way to vehicles that are coming from the opposite side.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

It is obligatory to stop for customs inspection

Slow down for passport control.

It is obligatory to stop if you have somrthing to declare only.

No need to stop for custom controls (This is a duty-free facility).

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

What might be the effect of sand scattered on the road?

Vehicle skidding, due to reduced friction between the tires and the road.

Tire overheating, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.

Better braking force, due to increased friction between the tires and the road.

It might conceal important road signs.

Category : Safety

Question:12

Which sign denotes a lane for Cyclists only. Cycle in the direction of the arrow?

804.

821.

720.

802.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

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:14

What is a “security vehicle”?

A fire-fighting vehicle only.

Any ambulance, police vehicle, fire fighting vehicle, or any other security vehicle that gives a red or blue light and makes a siren sound.

A Red Magen David Ambulance only.

Any Israel Police vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

Are passengers permitted to get in or out of the off side of a vehicle?

Yes, if it doesn’t disturb the passengers.

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except for the driver and except for the passenger sitting next to him when the vehicle is parked on the left of the road.

Yes, if it doesn’t put the passengers and the driver at risk.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What measure is it important to take before stepping on the brake pedal in order to slow down or to stop?

Ease off the accelerator and shift to lower gear.

Check if there is a vehicle behind by glancing at the mirrors.

Step on the clutch pedal, to reduce the engine’s fuel consumption.

Signal and turn the wheel to the “hard shoulder”, to avoid rear-end collision.

Category : Safety

Question:17

Is it permitted to stop or park a vehicle after a pedestrian crossing?

It is only allowed at night.

No.

Yes.

It is forbidden within a distance of twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

When is it recommended to check the tire air pressure?

When the tires are hot.

When the tires are cold.

Once a year.

Before every periodic treatment.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:19

What are you required to do when the engine temperature lamp indicates engine overheating?

Continue driving in high speed to achieve strong ventilation that would help to cool down the engine.

Continue driving slowly to achieve strong ventilation that would help to cool down the engine.

Shut off the engine, clear passengers away from the place and call for help.

Stop the vehicle and leave the engine working on medium RPM in order to cool down. If it doesn’t cool down, shut-off the engine.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:20

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Road closed in both directions for all vehicles.

No entry for motor vehicles (one-way street ahead).

No entry for non-motor vehicles (one-way street ahead).

No entry to the lane beneath the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

When a no stopping sign (433) is placed on the right side of a two-way highway:

Stopping is prohibited on both sides of the vehicle.

Stopping is prohibited on the right side of the roadway and on the hard shoulder.

Stopping is prohibited on the roadway only.

Stopping is prohibited on the hard shoulder only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

When can reasonable speed exceed the maximum speed limit?

When overtaking a vehicle that is parked at the side of the road.

While overtaking a driving vehicle.

Never. It is against the law.

When overtaking a vehicle that is driving in the maximum permitted speed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is the most important principle when turning right in an intersection?

To start and to complete the turn close to the right edge of the road.

To stay away from the road’s right edge.

To turn as far as possible from the right sidewalk.

To enter and exit the intersection in a wide arc to the center of the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:24

What impossible situation is depicted in the following picture?

the road signs contradict each other.

A “one-way road” sign should be placed on both sides of the roadway.

A “right of way” sign must be placed on both sides of the roadway.

A “one-way road” sign should be placed on the left side of the roadway.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

When is it forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle?

In a distance of 300 meters before a railway crossing.

When visibility is poor or when the field of vision is obstructed or limited.

During night time.

When driving uphill.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

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:27

When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

When the other vehicle drives in the right lane and signals left.

When the other vehicle indicates and positions itself to turn left.

When there is an open lane to the right of the other vehicle.

When the other vehicle is in the central lane and signals right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What problem faces a vehicle driver who is driving at a high speed?

His response time is decreased, and thus his driving becomes more dangerous.

There is no problem at all: Research work has proven that in high speeds driving is more calm and relaxed.

The driver has very little time to properly respond to road events.

The drivers response time is significantly lengthened.

Category : Safety

Question:29

How would you behave on the road ahead?

The number of lanes is decreasing; stay on your driving lane.

The number of lanes is decreasing; move to the right lane and keep to your right.

The number of lanes is increasing; choose the middle lane.

The number of lanes is increasing; choose the left lane.

Category : Safety

Question:30

Is a bus used for driving instruction purposes permitted to enter where the following road sign is placed?

No, except if it belongs to a bus company that won permission.

Yes.

No.

Yes, except for vehicles with an all up weight that exceeds 10,000 kg.

Category : Traffic Signs

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