Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

When may a driver be in possession of only photocopies of his original vehicle documents?

Only a vehicle transport company is allowed to hold a photocopy of the vehicle registration

It is only permitted when the vehicle is owned by a corporation, and the photocopied documents’ validity is authorized by the safety officer’s signature and stamp on them.

When the vehicle is owned by a private person, and the photocopy is certified by the vehicle owner’s signature

Never. The driver must always be in possession of the original documents

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What is the meaning of the sign?

Portable flashing caution sign situated before a road works.

Portable flashing sign upon leaving an inter-urban road to enter a motorway (freeway).

Portable flashing sign for advertising to drivers.

Portable flashing sign before entering an airport.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No overtaking for buses

No overtaking of private vehicles.

No overtaking for commercial vehicles.

End of road section with an overtaking restriction.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:4

Where is the following road sign placed?

In the intersection.

After the intersection.

A reasonable before the intersection.

No importance as to where the sign is placed

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

How would you seat a child less than three years of age inside a vehicle?

Wearing a three-point safety belt.

In a safety seat that fits his height and weight.

Wearing any of the vehicle’s safety belts.

Wearing a waist belt.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

A “permanent crane” is:

A new fixture that is designed to elevate the axle while changing a punctured tire.

A fixture in the vehicle that prevent the vehicle from rolling-over during loading or unloading of an interchangeable box.

A fixture that is permanently installed in the vehicle and designed to lift or lower interchangeable crates..

A fixture that is permanently connected to the vehicle and designed to lift one side of a side-loading-platform.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is the function of the ABS system?

To prevent tire wear.

To prevent excessive use of the vehicle’s brakes.

To serve as an additional brake in case of danger.

To enable control and steering of the vehicle during braking.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:8

Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way

The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment

Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive

Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

For how long is it permitted to leave a broken-down vehicle on a road or in a public place?

It should be cleared away as soon as possible, no later than 48 hours.

Until the rescue vehicle arrives, provided that it doesn’t exceed a period of one week.

It should be moved away as soon as possible, no later than 24 hours.

For the period in which it is being repaired, provided that it doesn’t exceed 72 hours.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

Define “to dip the lights”:

Turning off the high beam and turning on the fog lights

Changing the height of the parking beam

Reverting from low beam to high beam.

Reverting from high beam to low beam.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

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:12

Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.

Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority

Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements

A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

You are driving a private vehicle with an all up weight of 1520kilos. What is the maximum trailer weight you are permitted to tow?

1,500 kg.

450 kg.

750 kg.

2,200 kg, provided that it doesn’t exceed the own weight of the towing vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Filling station.

Entrance to a military gas station with a refreshment spot.

Entrance to a gas station and a place for vehicle repair.

Trucks-only filling station.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

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:16

What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

The vehicle should be placed in a licensed garage.

The Local Authority should be informed.

The Police should be informed.

The Licensing Authority should be informed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

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

147

101

114

139

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

The auxiliary (parking/hand) brake may also be used:

To reduce wear and tear of the braking system.

As an emergency brake .

To prevent the vehicle from moving only.

To assist drivers while driving in reverse.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:19

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Path for bicycles and motorcycles.

Path for bicycles only.

One-way lane for bicycle.

No entrance for bicycles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

How should you behave in the situation described in the following picture?

Turn on all four winkers to alert the driver coming from the opposite direction.

Turn on the high beam to extend the range of your field of vision.

Turn on the high beam and stay at the center of the roadway, so that the vehicle coming in your direction can notice you.

Dip the lights, keep to the right and slow down to enable stopping if necessary.

Category : Safety

Question:21

What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.

The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.

A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle

Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

Within what distance of a bus stop is it forbidden to stop a vehicle?

Within a distance of twelve meters before the station’s signpost and twelve meters after the signpost, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters after the bus station’s signpost only.

Within twenty meters before and twenty meters after the bus stop’s sign, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters before the bus station’s signpost only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is instructed by the following road sign?

Give right-of-way. There is no need to stop.

Slow down and give right-of-way.

Stop for a moment, check the traffic and continue driving.

Stop and give right-of-way.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

Does the vehicle’s engine have an effect on safe driving?

No, the engine has no effect on safe driving.

Yes, but the engine’s affect on safety is reflected only when a vehicle starts driving and accelerates.

Yes, especially for escaping emergency situations.

No, the engine’s effect is only reflected while driving in reverse.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:25

What effect does driving whilst keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front has on the vehicle’s fuel consumption and wear?

It is required to keep a proper distance to prevent accidents only, and it has no effect on the vehicle’s wear or fuel consumption.

The shorter is the distance kept from the vehicle in front, the lower are both brake wear and fuel consumption.

In order to keep proper distance from the vehicle in front you are required to constantly use the brakes, and therefore it causes quick brake wear.

When proper distance is kept – brake wear and engine fuel consumption are reduced,

Category : Safety

Question:26

You may reduce your vehicle’s fuel consumption by:

Driving calmly within the speed limit and making sure that the tire pressure is correct.

Driving calmly within speed limit, using the lowest gear.

Driving as slow as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.

Driving as fast as possible and reducing the vehicle’s excess weight.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:27

It is obligatory to hold two safety shoes in commercial vehicles with an all up weight that exceeds:

4,000 kg.

2,500 kg.

3,000 kg.

5,000 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Passage for engine wheelchairs only.

Parking for vehicles of handicapped people who have the sticker that is indicated in the sign.

Stopping place for handicap vehicles only.

Parking for all handicap vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

Which of the following sentences is correct: The law prohibit drivers from making a left U-turn:

When a U-turn prohibiting sign is placed.

Where the vehicle cannot be observed by other drivers approaching from any direction.

All the answers are correct.

When he approaches a steep peak or a curve in the road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

How should you conduct yourself at an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house, when you are about to cross the sidewalk (pavement)?

Stop always and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are come from the left and approaching the exit.

Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow pedestrians to cross safely.

Stop always and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the road.

The rule “first to come, first to go” applies to an exit from a premises or from an access road to a house. The pedestrians will wait.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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