Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

Serve as an alternative to the service brakes (foot brake), in order to stop the vehicle when it is under imminent danger during an emergency.

Assist the parking brake (hand brake) while parking on a steep descent.

Balance the engine’s function and regulate the motor rotations,

To reduce the vehicle speed, without using the vehicle’s braking system, e.g. during a long descent.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle or driver’s documentation?

It is permitted only to highlight writings that were erased or made unclear over time

It is permitted only to add or change an address, in the main post office branch

It is permitted only to add the zip code of a residence address, in the main post office branch

No. Only the Licensing Authority is allowed to change details in these documents.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, only during day light and for the purpose of loading passengers.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twenty meters.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twelve meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following road signs?

It is prohibited to drive slower than the speed indicated in the sign.

Slow down and keep to the right before entering the curve.

The last road sign is the determining one; drive 90 k.p.h.

Drive normally. The placement of the road signs is unlawful.

Category : Safety

Question:5

Is a driver permitted to cross an unbroken separation line in order to make a U-turn?

Yes, when the roadway has at least two lanes in each driving direction.

Yes, provided that the traffic is not disturbed.

Yes, when the intersection ahead is blocked.

No.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

What is the distance we are required to keep from the vehicle in front of us while driving?

Any distance that allows us to see the back wheels of the vehicle in front of us while driving.

Any distance that always allows us to see well what’s happening ahead of the vehicle that is driving in front of us.

The required statutory distance in which accident may always be prevented, while taking all the relevant elements into consideration.

A distance which prevents entry of other vehicles in it.

Category : Safety

Question:7

What is required in order to change lanes without causing any disturbance or risk?

The driver should only verify that he gives a signal with the winker while changing lanes.

The driver should give a timely signal from a sufficient distance, perform a peripheral check in all directions, and glance at the mirrors, before starting to change lanes.

The driver should communicate with other drivers and give a signal 3km before changing lanes.

The driver should give a signal with the winker and with the headlights while changing lanes.

Category : Safety

Question:8

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:9

What limitations does a driver experience while driving in reverse?

Limited field of vision and uncomfortable vehicle operation.

An experienced driver has no limitations while driving in reverse.

It is hard to control the braking system while driving fast and needing to operate many systems.

Driving in reverse takes more time.

Category : Safety

Question:10

What are the provisions for driving in a straight line, without swerving?

Glancing at the separation line and keeping a constant distance from it.

Focusing on the furthest possible object you can see.

Driving while constantly following the roadway’s delineating yellow line.

Keeping to the right of the road, while maintaining a constant distance from the right yellow line.

Category : Safety

Question:11

How many vehicles is it permitted to tow by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 2,200 kg?

Two vehicles.

One vehicle, unless approved otherwise by the Licensing Authority.

Only a tractor is permitted to tow another vehicle. A small commercial vehicle is prohibited to do so.

There is no restriction on the number of vehicles that can be towed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Is it obligatory to wear a helmet while driving an ATV?

It is obligatory to wear a helmet when the ATV doesn’t have a safety frame

No, it is not obligatory to wear a helmet

Yes, the driver and all passengers must wear a helmet while driving

It is obligatory to wear a helmet on a roadway only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

In your opinion, is the white vehicle within the curve positioned correctly?

No, the vehicle is close to the middle of the roadway and it endangers vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

In sharp curves it is necessary to “cut” through the curve, in order to reduce the centrifugal force (the force that acts on the vehicle while it turns).

When there is no other vehicle in the curve it is possible to be positioned anywhere within it.

When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.

Category : Safety

Question:14

What is the imminent danger when a vehicle skids whilst driving?

Loss of steering ability and loss of control over the vehicle.

That the clutch and the driving wheels stop to function.

Heating and wear of the vehicle’s brakes.

Heating and wear of the vehicle’s tires.

Category : Safety

Question:15

Under what conditions is it obligatory to operate a “speed retarder” while driving downhill?

When a “warning sliding” sign is placed on the road.

When the slope rate of the decent exceeds 6% and the length of the decent is more than one kilometer.

When the vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder and a sign warning about a dangerous descent is placed on the road.

If a vehicle is equipped with a speed retarder, it should always be operated, also while driving on plane surfaces.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

When is it recommended to check tire pressure?

After driving, when the tires are hot.

Only before the vehicle’s annual test.

The manner of checking air pressure is of no significance.

Before driving, when the tires are cold.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:17

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:18

Which vehicles are required to be equipped with a reflective traffic vest?

All motor vehicles except for motorcycles.

All motor vehicles except for tractors.

All motor vehicles.

All motor and non-motor vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

Use the engine’s braking power by shifting to a lower gear and make only partial use of the brakes

It is not recommended to drive in a sharp descent for a long time.

You should rely solely on the engine’s braking power.

You should step on the brake pedal firmly and continuously to maintain the desirable speed.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:20

How would a strong side-wind affect the movement of the tall truck?

The wind pushes to divert the truck, and the truck driver would be forced to slow down and overcome the lateral force that pushes him to the side.

It would have no effect. A commercial vehicle carrying a heavy load is not affected at all by side winds.

Side winds do not affect heavy vehicles.

It would have no effect. The truck, without cargo, is not affected by the force of side winds.

Category : Safety

Question:21

When is it permitted to turn on the fog lights?

Only in the dark.

Only in a condition of pouring rain, fog or snow.

Only during the winter.

Whenever the driver deems it fit.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

When you are driving a truck down a steep descent:

Drive down on high gear and stop the vehicle every few kilometers.

Drive down on neutral gear and use the brakes according to need.

Drive in an appropriate low gear and make sure that the vehicle’s special deceleration mechanisms are operating.

The use of gears to brake the vehicle is of no significance.

Category : Safety

Question:23

What will be the result of moderate driving, without performing heavy engine accelerations?

Savings in the vehicle’s electricity consumption.

Engine fuel consumption savings.

Driving becomes longer than necessary.

Engine oil consumption savings.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:24

What is a “speed retarder”?

An electric or hydraulic mechanism, independent of the vehicle’s braking system, which decelerates the vehicle when operated.

An electronic system which automatically operates the brakes while driving on a steep decent, thus preventing brake overheating and brake loss.

A system installed in the vehicle that assists in emergency braking and stops the vehicle on the spot.

An electric mechanism installed in the braking system that shuts-off the engine and helps the vehicle to maintain constant speed on all roads.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Who is responsible for the stability and weight distribution of the cargo that is carried on a vehicle?

The vehicle’s owner only.

The driver and the vehicle’s owner.

The driver and the forklift operator.

The forklift operator only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

What should you do when your driving lane is blocked by the double-parked silver vehicle (marked with a circle)?

Slow down, allow the vehicle coming from the opposite direction to pass undisturbed, and then overtake the parked vehicle.

Signal with your headlight to the vehicle coming from the opposite direction and swerve quickly to the opposite lane, before it arrives

Stop behind the silver vehicle and wait for a policeman or an inspector.

Overtake the silver vehicle through the gap between it and the vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:27

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:28

What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.

To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.

The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.

To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:29

What would you do when driving at night and you are dazzled )blinded) by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

Slow down, keep to the right and look at the yellow line or at the right edge of the road.

Honk strongly to alert the other driver that he is blinding you.

Stop on the right of the road and turn on the parking lights until the blinding vehicle passes.

Turn on the high beam to improve your field of vision.

Category : Safety

Question:30

What is the difference between the two signs?

Both signs belong to the group of obligatory signs and warn the driver of animals on the road.

Sign 146 warns of wild animals in the area. Sign 411 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed.

Both signs belong to the information group and warn the driver of animals on the road.

Sign 146 forbids the entry of animals harnessed or un-harnessed. 411 warns of wild animals on the road.

Category : Traffic Signs

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