Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Two-way traffic ahead.

One-way traffic ahead.

Traffic islands (in different shapes), marked on the road in white.

Arrows for driving through the intersection – you may cross the intersection in the direction of the arrow only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

What does it mean when a “stop” sign is placed on the left side of the roadway only?

That it only applies to those turning left or making a u-turn. To the left

Stop and give right-of-way to incoming traffic from your opposite direction only.

Stop and give right of way to traffic coming from your left only.

Stop and give right of way to traffic coming from your right only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing barrier which is marked by a traffic light?

Turn off the vehicle’s radio only.

Act normally. The driver must drive carefully only when he sees or hears an approaching train.

Act normally. When a railway crossing is protected by a barrier, the driver is allowed to be less alert.

He must always slow down.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

A driver of a vehicle carrying oversize freight that cannot be overtaken by other drivers is obliged to:

Continue driving at normal speed, on the right side of the road. He is prohibited to pull down to the “hard shoulders”.

Slow down, if possible, cross the road’s edge and even stop on the “hard shoulder”.

Drive faster, so he doesn’t disturb the vehicles behind him.

Stop his vehicle and signal to the other vehicles to pass him by.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

In an automatic gearbox, what is a driver required to do before shifting from the P gear to any other gear?

Apply the brakes firmly.

Step firmly on the accelerator.

Step firmly on the clutch pedal.

Step on the brake and the clutch pedals simultaneously. And then shift to the required gear.

Category : Safety

Question:6

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

Question:7

Which types of vehicles must operate distress lights, or place a flashing yellow lamp, if forced to stand on a non-urban road during “light time”?

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 12,000 kg.

All vehicles, except for private vehicles and passenger transportation vehicles.

Commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,000 kg and buses only.

All motor vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, buses and working vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

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:9

Under which conditions is it permitted to make a U-turn?

Making a U-turn is only allowed in a roadway that has at least three lanes.

It is permitted everywhere, but the turn must be made without any maneuvering.

When no traffic disturbance is caused and no passerby is at risk, provided that there is no road sign that prohibits making a U-turn.

A U-turn is permitted in an intersection only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

The speed limit of private passenger cars on urban roads (unless indicated otherwise on any traffic sign) is:

50 k.p.h.

80 k.p.h.

Up to 40 k.p.h.

50 k.p.h on a one-way road and 60 k.p.h on a two-way road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What are the actions you are required to take, before intentionally pulling onto the “hard shoulder” of a non-urban road?

Apart from giving a right signal on time, nothing else is required.

Slowing down and turning on the four winkers.

Good observations mainly to the rear, signaling appropriately and slowing down.

Slowig down and turning the steering wheel towards the “hard shoulder” as quickly as possible.

Category : Safety

Question:12

The law allows driving in summer:

All the answers are incorrect.

When the lights dont work.

With no windscreen wipers.

When the treads of the tires are less than 1 mm deep.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

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

When you approach railway tracks – honk, open a window and listen to the train’s noise.

Always stop before railway tracks, look to the right and to the left and continue driving.

Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary before the railway tracks.

Cross the railway tracks quickly.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

Are cyclists permitted to enter a road, when the following traffic sign is placed at the entrance to the road?

No.

Yes, in inter-urban roads.

Yes, in an urban road only.

Yes, always.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

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

Slow down and follow the right-of-way rules at the crossing area.

Stop and give right-of-way to a light rail.

Continue driving normally. You have right-of-way in the crossing area.

Drive carefully and do not cross any light-rail track.

Category : Traffic Signs

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

What might be the consequence of excessive brake use?

Overcooling of the brakes and increase of braking efficiency.

Overheating of the brakes and decrease of braking efficiency.

Excessive use of the brakes should cause no concern.

The power of the engine might be decreased and it might even stop working.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:18

How does a multitude of traffic signs before an intersection affect the driver’s response?

The driver is forced to slow down in order to identify the signs and obey their demands.

A multitude of traffic signs always confuses the driver.

A multitude of traffic signs will cause the driver to think faster in the intersection.

A multitude of traffic signs should not affect the driver’s conduct when approaching an intersection.

Category : Safety

Question:19

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:20

You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right of way, who should enter the intersection first?

The vehicle you are driving (3).

The motorcyclist (2).

The law offers no solution to the given situation.

The cyclist (1).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Traffic directions for the lanes of the next intersection.

One-way road ahead.

Public transportation is prohibited to proceed forward.

Vehicles on the right lane are prohibited to deviate to another lane.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

Is it obligatory to install wastebaskets in a private passenger car?

Yes, it is obligatory to install a wastebasket type that was approved by the Licensing Authority.

Yes, it is obligatory in a commercial vehicle only.

No, it is obligatory in a public vehicle only.

There is no such obligation.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Is it permitted to drive a vehicle while one of the doors is open?

No, unless the air-conditioning is out of order.

Yes, when there are no passengers in the vehicle.

Yes, when carrying oversized cargo.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

First aid station.

Old age home.

Five star hotel

Hospital.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

Which vehicles must be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

Only private passenger cars.

All motor vehicles, except for private passenger cars, tractors and motorcycles.

All motor vehicles.

Only two-wheelers.

Category : Safety

Question:26

Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

The vehicle’s driver.

The vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicles owner.

The garage that treats the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

A back seat passenger must wear a seatbelt. Who is held responsible if a back seat passenger doesn’t wear his seat-belt?

The driver only

The driver and the passenger

The passenger only

The owner of the vehicle

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

How can we lower the vehicle’s fuel consumption?

Make sure to drive in the lowest gear.

Fill up the vehicle with a lower octane fuel than required.

Make as many strong engine accelerations as possible.

Change gear according to the correct speed and road conditions and avoid high engine revolutions.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:29

During the vehicle’s annual test, the licensing facility shall register:

The number of kilometers traveled by the vehicle, as indicated on its odometer.

The number of traffic offenses perpetrated within the vehicle.

The number of seatbelts in the vehicle.

The number of head-rests in the vehicle.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:30

What is a “commercial vehicle”:

Any vehicle that carries passengers or any type of freight.

A vehicle used alternatively for carrying freights and for transporting passengers for hire.

A vehicle used or designed to carry freight for hire or to serve for the purpose of the vehicle owner’s occupation.

Any freight transporting vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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