Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

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:2

While driving on a road with two lanes in your direction of driving:

You are always permitted to drive on the left lane only.

You are obliged to drive in the right lane, unless you are overtaking or turning left.

You are permitted to drive on the right or left lane, according to the type of the vehicle.

You may drive on either lane, as long as you don’t cause any risk to traffic.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

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:4

What is a vehicle’s “stopping distance”?

The distance covered by the vehicle as of the moment in which the driver reacts to the risk until he steps on the brake pedal.

The required distance for stopping at a certain speed.

The distance covered by the vehicle from the beginning of braking until the vehicle stops.

The distance covered by the vehicle from the time that the driver identifies the risk ahead of him until the vehicle stops.

Category : Safety

Question:5

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:6

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:7

The ability to control the vehicle in order to prevent accidents:

Improves the faster you drive.

Is higher the slower you drive.

Depends on the size of the tires.

Is not dependent on speed at all.

Category : Safety

Question:8

What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

Give right-of-way on a narrow road.

The number of lanes on the road is decreasing.

Careful! One-way traffic ahead.

Entrance to a single lane one-way road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

Until where does the following road sign remain valid?

Until the next intersection.

Until a traffic sign that prohibits entry of vehicles with an all up weight of less than 10,000 kg.

Until the next traffic light.

Until a road sign that cancels it.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

In a hybrid vehicle:

Tire wear is greater than that of regular vehicles because of the second engine.

Braking is harder because of the second engine.

Fuel consumption is higher than that of regular vehicles, because of the second engine.

Fuel consumption is lower than that of regular vehicles.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:11

How would you respond to the indications in the following picture?

Swerve left and accelerate to avoid hitting passengers that are about to get out of the vehicle.

Continue driving normally.

Slow down and be prepared to stop, in order to avoid hitting the open door.

Honk loudly and continuously and swerve left, to avoid hitting the opening door.

Category : Safety

Question:12

Where would you stop when the traffic light in the intersection ahead displays a red light?

After the pedestrian crossing, and if there isn’t one - wherever you have the best field of view.

Before the stop line, and if there is a pedestrian crossing – stop before the crossing.

Always wherever you have the best field of view.

After the stop line, and if there is no stop line - before the intersection line.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

What is a reasonable speed on a freeway(Motorway)?

A speed that takes into account traffic conditions, and that doesn’t exceed the permitted speed limit on that road.

In any case, not less that the allowed speed limit.

A speed that gives you maximum drive range, provided that it doesn’t exceed the speed limit.

At the driver’s discretion, provided that it doesn’t exceed the allowed speed limit.

Category : Safety

Question:14

“Permitted load” on a commercial vehicle is:

The maximum weight of the cargo (in Kg) that is permitted to be loaded on the vehicle

The weight of the cargo plus the vehicle’s own weight

The all up weight of a transport vehicle

The vehicle’s own weight, including: water, oil, fuel and the weight of the driver

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What factors affect the stability of a freight-carrying commercial vehicle while driving in a curve?

The weight of the vehicle and of the engine.

The radius and length of the curve.

The vehicle’s speed, the radius of the curve and the height of the vehicle’s center of gravity.

Only the vehicle’s speed and weight.

Category : Safety

Question:16

When you see the following traffic sign before you:

Trucks are permitted to drive from your opposite direction.

You are entering a road with two lanes to each direction.

You are on a one-way road, which serves as a two-way road for vehicles with an overall weight of up to 3,500 kg.

You are entering a road section in which the traffic from the opposite direction is public transport only or any other vehicle permitted according to the sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

How can we reduce air pollution caused by the vehicle’s gas emissions?

By washing the vehicle’s fuel tank once a month.

By keeping the engine and its surroundings clean.

It is impossible to reduce air pollution. It is a constant factor in the vehicle.

By regular maintenance of the vehicle’s engine and other systems.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:18

In a vehicle that has an overall width of 210 centimeters or more and that is lawfully equipped with side lamps:

The driver must turn-on the side lamps during “light time”.

The driver must turn-on the side lamps in an inter-urban road only.

The driver doesn’t have to turn-on the side lamps during ‘light time”.

It is allowed to drive at any time, even if the side lamps are out of order.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

Is it permitted to transport cargo in a private vehicle?

Yes, inside the vehicle, in the trunk(boot) or on the roof-rack..

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, provided that the weight of the cargo is no more than 1,000 kg.

Yes, only on the rooftop cargo carrier.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

When pedestrians are forced to walk on the road way, on which side of it should they walk?

Next to the right “hard shoulder”.

Next to the left sidewalk.

Next to the road’s left edge, when they are facing the incoming traffic.

Next to the road’s right edge.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

You are approaching a train station.

Level-crossing with train traffic in both directions.

Careful! railway barrier.

Level crossing, more than one track.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

How would you drive on a wet road?

Accelerate until the end of the wet section – in order to enhance safety.

Step on the clutch pedal intermittently.

Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, according to the road conditions.

The same as on a dry road. There is no difference.

Category : Safety

Question:23

What are the components of the stopping distance?

The sum of the braking distance and the gap from the vehicle in front.

The average of the driver’s braking distance and reaction distance.

The sum of the reaction time and of the braking distance.

The sum of the decision distance and the execution distance of a reasonable driver.

Category : Safety

Question:24

What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

Keep driving straight or right only.

You may continue driving in the direction of the arrow only.

Only public vehicles are permitted to turn in the direction of the arrow.

Cross the intersection and clear it quickly, in every direction you want to go.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

Is a taxi permitted to stop and load or unload passengers within the limits of the following traffic sign?

Yes, but on an urban road only, and provided that no traffic disturbance is caused.

No.

No, except during the night.

Yes, when a “bus station” sign is placed.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

It is obligatory to install on the rear of a commercial vehicle with an all up weight of 12,000 kg or more:

Two white light reflecting strips.

Two rectangular tables colored in red/white.

Two triangular yellow-light reflectors colored in red/white.

Two round yellow-light reflectors, colored in red/white.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What is the normal pressure in a vehicle’s pneumatic (compressed air) braking system?

The maximum pressure the vehicle can generate.

As determined by the vehicle’s manufacturer.

The pressure in which the vehicle brakes efficiently.

As determined by local laws.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

Within which distance before and after a railway crossing is it allowed to stand or park a vehicle?

At least six meters from the crossing.

At least twenty meters from the crossing.

At least four meters from the crossing.

At least twelve meters from the crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

The following road sign remains valid until:

Until the nearest intersection or until an urban area entry sign.

An “end of urban road” sign.

A road sign that cancels it.

Until the nearest intersection with traffic lights.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

How would you (vehicle no. 2) conduct yourself in the following intersection?

Continue driving carefully, while keeping eye contact with the yellow vehicle (1) which should yield.

Wait and allow the yellow vehicle (1) to cross before you.

Stop (2) before entering the intersection and observe the condition of the traffic and of the traffic signs.

Give right of way to the yellow vehicle (1), because it is coming from your right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for trucks (lorry)