Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

It is permitted to make a left U-turn:

Only from the farthest left lane in which you are permitted to drive.

From a left-turn lane or from any other lane which doesn’t have a prohibiting sign.

From every lane that is marked with left or right-turn arrows.

From a left-turn lane only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.

To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.

To prevent tire wear.

To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

Category : Safety

Question:3

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:4

When are we required to keep a more-than-customary distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

When driving in low speed on an urban road.

When trucks or other heavy vehicles are in front of us.

Never: A distance of two seconds is always sufficient.

When visibility is poor, when driving on a slippery road or when we are tired.

Category : Safety

Question:5

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:6

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

804.

821.

720.

802.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

What is the maximum permitted height - above the road’s surface -for a loaded commercial vehicle with an all up weight of between 3,501 and 8,000 kg?

3.50 meters.

4.00 meters.

3.00 meters.

2.50 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What effective solution for tiredness is available to the driver?

Turning on the fog lights.

Stopping and resting.

Adjusting the speed to his level of tiredness (driving slower the more tired he is).

Turning on the wipers and solving a cryptic crossword.

Category : Safety

Question:9

What is the danger caused by fueling the vehicle while its engine is running?

There is no danger in keeping the engine running during vehicle fueling.

Combustion of fuel fumes by a spark.

When the engine is kept running, fuel consumption is increased.

Engine overheating might flare-up the fuel.

Category : Safety

Question:10

Before you is traffic sign 126. Which traffic sign should be placed in the road with which you are about to merge?

301

123

115

310

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

Is it permitted to drive through a railway crossing when the barrier is moving downwards or upwards?

It is permitted to drive through, as long as you drive carefully.

It is allowed for as long as the barrier doesn’t reach its bottom position and locks.

It is allowed when the barrier starts to rise.

No.It is prohibited for as long as the barrier is in movement to any direction or when it is horizontally positioned.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

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:13

How would you conduct yourself in a vehicle with automatic transmission, when driving down a continuous steep road?

Apply the brake pedal intermittently to slow the vehicle down and shift into a lower gear, depending on the slope.

Shift into high gear according to the slope and step continuously on the brake pedal to slow down.

On a steep and continuous downhill road, use the brake system only, without shifting into an adjusted gear.

On a steep and continuous downhill road, shift into an appropriate gear and continue driving.

Category : Safety

Question:14

When a driver gives “right of way”, it means that:

He merges with traffic without causing an accident

He allows other drivers to continue driving without causing them to change their speed or to stop

He barely manages to push into the traffic flow

He enters the traffic flow in the same speed as the other vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

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

From lane 2 to lane 4.

From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

From lane 1 to lane 4.

From lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What is the correct order of actions while changing a wheel?

Release two nuts, lift the vehicle with the jack stand and then release the nuts completely.

Loosen the retaining/screw nuts, lift the vehicle with the jack stand, and then completely release all the nuts.

Lift the vehicle with the jack stand and then release the nuts completely.

Release the nuts completely and lift the vehicle with the jack stand.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:17

For what reason do the following road signs have a different shape than other signs?

To enable pedestrians to notice road signs that are posted opposite their direction of walking.

Because these two road signs are less important than other signs.

To make them more recognisable to drivers, and so that they can also be seen and interpreted correctly even under poor visibility conditions.

Because these two road signs are more important than other signs.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

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

From lane 5 to lane 3.

From lane 5 to lane 4.

From lane 6 to lane 4.

From lane 5 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

Up to which height is it permitted to load loose materials?

Up to the height of the rear door of the freight trunk.

Up to the height of the walls of the truck, including the vehicle’s ladders.

Up to the height of the rear window of the driver’s compartment.

Up to the height of the walls of the freight trunk, excluding the vehicle’s ladders.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

Is it permitted to take one hand off the wheel or handlebar while driving?

Yes, only for tuning the vehicle’s radio or operating the lighter

No, except for changing gears and operating the direction indicator, or in order to assure the vehicles proper function.

Not for any reason

Yes, for using a cellular phone

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

You have reached a section where fast vehicles should drive on the right lane and slow vehicles should drive on the left lane.

You have reached the end of a special speed section.

You have reached a section where parking is permitted on both sides of the road.

You have reached a section where speed limit is temporarily changed from 50 k.p.h to 30 k.p.h.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?

Continue driving normally, while paying attention to the other vehicles in your direction of driving.

Slow down and allow vehicles to quickly bypass you from the left in order to merge into the left lane.

Drive on the right lane and prepare to move to the left lane as soon as the number of lanes increases.

Move to the left lane, because the right lane is about to terminate.

Category : Safety

Question:23

Is it permitted to make changes in the vehicle’s design or type?

The Owner of the vehicle is permitted to make changes in it as he pleases.

Yes, but provided that the owner of the vehicle notifies about it in advance and in writing to the vehicle’s manufacturer or agency.

Yes, but only if the change is made by a licensed garage.

Yes, but only with a written pre-approval of the Licensing Authority.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

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:25

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:26

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Left curve followed by a right curve.

Rough road.

Drive in the center of the road.

Danger of skidding.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:27

According to the following picture you are obliged to:

Stop.

Slow down.

Accelerate.

Honk.

Category : Safety

Question:28

Which warning sign alerts about two-way traffic ahead?

618

145

620

308

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

What is the main risk of approaching an intersection on a wet road?

When it rains, there are more pedestrians.

On a wet road, the road markings are concealed.

The vehicle might skid into the area of the intersection due to the wet road.

Vehicles face no risk on a wet road.

Category : Safety

Question:30

How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

The rule “first to come, first to go” should be exercised at an exit from a premises or from a gas station. The pedestrians will wait.

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

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

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

Category : Rules and Regulations

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