Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Is it obligatory to use an appropriate lower gear on every steep descent?

No.

Only on steep descents of at least one kilometer.

Yes.

Only when a “descent ahead” sign is placed at the beginning of the descent.

Category : Safety

Question:2

Which of the following traffic signs instructs to pass a given place from its left side only?

123

214

215

213

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

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:4

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Follow the direction of the white arrow. Traffic in the opposite direction is prohibited.

You have right of way over on-coming traffic

Driving backwards is prohibited.

Give right-of-way in a narrow road to incoming traffic from the opposite direction.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

Which of the following road signs does not terminate at the nearest intersection?

432

424

427

504

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

What are we required to check and verify before starting-up the vehicle’s engine?

That the foot brake is pressed, the parking brake secured, the gear handle is in Neutral (N) and the clutch is pressed (in automatic vehicles – Parking (P))

The parking brake is released, the gear handle is in first gear and the clutch is pressed.

The parking brake is released, the gear handle is on Neutral (in automatic vehicles – N) and the clutch is pressed.

The parking brake is secured, the gear handle is on first gear (in automatic vehicles – D) and the clutch is pressed.

Category : Safety

Question:7

Define “motor vehicle”:

A vehicle propelled by a diesel engine only

A vehicle propelled by a gasoline engine only.

A vehicle, propelled by any power or mechanical means.

A vehicle with at least two wheels.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

When traffic sign 308 is placed at an entry to a section,of the road which traffic sign should be placed in the opposite side of that section?

504

145

307

622

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

What is the relation between the vehicle’s air bags and safety belts during an accident?

If seat belts are not buckled, the passengers will be severely struck by the air bags.

There is no relation between the air bags and the seat belts.

The air bag only operates when the seat belt is not.

It is not obligatory to wear seat belts when air bags are installed in the vehicle.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:10

What is the validity period of a “new driver” driver’s license?

Ten years.

Five years.

Only one year.

Two years.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

According to the picture, how are you required to conduct yourself when driving on the roadway?

Ignore the vehicle coming out of the dirt road and take right of way.

Pay attention to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.

Give right of way to the vehicle coming out of the dirt road.

Continue driving without doing anything special.

Category : Safety

Question:12

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle with a malfunctioning lighting system?

Yes, if one light is not functioning.

Yes, when the parking lights are malfunctioning.

No.

Yes, during day time only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Winding road in both directions at the next intersection.

Turn right or left.

No U-turn to the left.

Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

In which cases are you obliged to slow down?

You are only obliged to slow down in case of busy traffic.

When encountering or overtaking an animal.

There is no obligation to slow down. There is an obligation to drive carefully.

You are obliged to slow down in an urban road only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

How does pedestrian behavior in the area of the intersection affect drivers?

Pedestrians have no significant effect on drivers.

The main complication in an intersection is created when pedestrians are crowded on the sidewalk.

Driver should anticipate in advance possible dangerous behavior from pedestrians in the area of the intersection.

Pedestrians occupy pedestrian crossings for significant time periods, thus causing traffic delays.

Category : Safety

Question:16

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:17

Is it obligatory to mark oversize freight on a vehicle?

No. A vehicle with oversize freight should only be marked if the freight sticks out from the vehicle’s rear side.

Yes, it is obligatory to mark the oversize freight, but only during “light time”.

No. When a vehicle is standing on the road, its oversize freight doesn’t cause any risk; hence, it is not obligatory to mark it.

Yes, it is always obligatory to mark oversize freight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

How would you conduct yourself according to the content of the following traffic sign?

The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escaping in case of danger; drive in the middle of the road.

The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escaping in case of danger; drive on the left side of your lane.

The road is narrow and has no “hard shoulders” used for escape in case of danger; slow down and stay alert to what occurs on the road.

You are required to drive as fast as possible to help the vehicle stay stable.

Category : Safety

Question:19

What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Enter curve in high speed and exit it slowly.

Drive normally. The speed at the curve’s entry and exit is insignificant.

Reduce speed before entering the curve and gradually increase speed coming out of it.

Honk before entering the curve.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

In the following picture – where is it forbidden to stop or park a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the stop line.

Within twenty meters before the stop line.

Within fifteen meters after the stop line.

Within twenty meters after the stop line.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What are you required to do according to the following road sign?

Prepare for a possible braking, deviation or stopping due to falling rocks.

Dangerous descent, shift to low gear.

Stop and take another (alternative) road.

Drive faster to avoid falling rocks.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

As of November 1st each year, every commercial vehicle with an all up weight exceeding 10,000 kg should carry:

A certification that the lights system functions properly.

A certificate that it had passed a winter check or an annual test that was conducted on August or afterwards.

A certification that the steering system functions properly.

A spedometer calibration certification.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

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:24

Which traffic sign should be placed about 300 meters before a level crossing?

128

130

133

131

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

What is the maximum freight height (from the road’s surface) that may be carried by a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500kg?

3.5 meters.

3.0 meters.

4.0 meters.

2.5 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Are cyclists and pedestrians permitted to enter according to the following traffic signs?

Yes, provided that they act very carefully.

No.

Yes.

Yes, on the “hard shoulders” only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:27

Which of the following road signs marks a "freeway"?

Sign 218.

Sign 216.

Sign 217.

Sign 219.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

The shape of warning signs are:

Usually triangular with its top pointing upwards.

Almost always round.

Square or rectangle.

Usually triangular with its top pointing downwards.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

Upon completion of the two year “new driver” period, a regular driver’s license will not be given to a “new driver” who was convicted of:

Not placing a “new driver” sign on the vehicle’s rear windshield.

Driving a motor vehicle without valid insurance.

Driving without an escort.

Not stopping next to a “falling rocks” sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What do the two following traffic signs have in common?

They both belong to the information-signs group and alert about the road’s condition.

They both advise the driver to slow down and be more alert.

Traffic sign 101 is always placed before traffic sign 144.

Traffic sign 144 is always placed before traffic sign 101.

Category : Traffic Signs

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