Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the meaning of the term “driving at a reasonable speed”?

Driving at a speed that allows the driver to perform other actions, which are not essential to driving.

Driving in a similar speed to that of the other drivers around you.

Taking account of road and traffic conditions, in a manner that the driver maintains absolute control of the vehicle and can stop safely at all times.

When the driving speed is determined at the driver’s own discretion, and provided that it doesn’t exceed the statutory speed limit.

Category : Safety

Question:2

When is it obligatory to operate the vehicle speed retarders?

When driving in a road section before which a “hairpin curve” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section before which a “danger of sliding” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section where a “dangerous descent” sign is placed.

When driving in a road section before which a “sharp curve” sign is placed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

The level of which types of fluids is a driver required to check in his vehicle?

Clutch oil and engine oil.

Steering wheel oil and clutch oil.

Brake fluid and air-condition gas.

Engine oil, coolant, brake fluid and windshield cleaning fluid.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:4

Is it obligatory to wear safety belts in a utility vehicle?

Yes, it is obligatory on freeways only, for both the driver and the passengers

Yes, it is obligatory on any type of road, for both the driver and all the passengers

Yes, but it is only obligatory on dirt roads, for both the driver and the passengers

No, it is not obligatory to wear safety belts

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

What are you (vehicle no. 3) required to do when approaching the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

You have right of way because you are crossing in a straight line (3).

Enter the intersection before the garbage truck (2), as it must yield (you [3] are coming from its right).

Give right of way to the tractor coming from the right only (1).

Give right of way to the crossing tractor (1) and truck (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

The vehicle’s braking distance is the distance covered by the vehicle:

From the moment of identifying the risk until the vehicle starts to brake.

From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until the vehicle makes a complete stop.

From the moment the driver identifies the risk ahead until he starts stepping on the brake pedal.

From the moment the driver steps on the brake pedal until the vehicle comes to a complete stop.

Category : Safety

Question:7

To which of the following should you give right-of-way when making a left turn in an intersection where no road sign is placed?

To a vehicle coming from the left only.

To a vehicle coming from in front of you only.

To the fastest vehicle.

To a vehicle coming from the front and from the right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

When a driver is blinded by the sun, he should:

Look as low as possible to the roadway, to avoid blinding.

Overtake the vehicle in front because it is better to drive on an open roadway.

Stay close to the vehicle in front, so it can block the sun for him.

Slow down in accordance with his range of vision and use the sunshade.

Category : Safety

Question:9

Which vehicles are required to be equipped with a reflective traffic vest?

All motor vehicles except for motorcycles.

All motor vehicles except for tractors.

All motor vehicles.

All motor and non-motor vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

Who is required to hold the vehicle’s registration papers?

The driver while driving, even if he’s not the vehicle’s owner.

The garage that conducts regular treatments of the vehicle.

The vehicle’s owner, even when he’s not driving it.

The vehicle’s insurance company.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing and don’t try to overtake.

Overtaking is prohibited, from the signpost until after the level crossing.

Stop at a distance of one meter at least before the tracks and check whether another vehicle is trying to overtake you.

Drive faster and cross the railway tracks as quickly as possible. Complete the overtaking maneuver after the crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

What is the risk in shifting gears while driving a heavy vehicle down a steep descent?

There is no risk in shifting gears, and gears are not so important, as long as one of them is operated.

Shifting gears while driving down a steep descent is not dangerous.

There is no danger. By shifting from low gear to high gear while driving on a steep descent, the vehicle can drive faster.

There is a risk that the gear would not shift and the vehicle would stay in neutral gear.

Category : Safety

Question:13

What should the driver verify before starting-up the engine?

That the hand (parking) brake is released.

That the hand (parking) brake is on.

There is nothing the driver must do before starting-up the engine.

That the vehicle has a sufficient amount of windshield cleaning fluid in the appropriate compartment.

Category : Safety

Question:14

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:15

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Level crossing 300 meters ahead.

Direction and warning posts at the side of the road.

Guardrail marking.

Railway barrier ahead at a work-site

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:16

How are you required to conduct yourself in the following road section?

Drive in low gear, steep climb ahead.

Drive in high gear, to prevent engine overheating.

Slow down, drive in low gear and maintain the engine’s temperature.

Slow down and keep to the right of the roadway, due to the limited field of vision.

Category : Safety

Question:17

According to the “point system”, when a driver incurs 12 to 22 points:

He shall be summoned to attend a corrective driving course and to undergo an exam.

He shall be required to undergo a medical check-up and a theory examination.

His driver’s license shall be revoked for a period of thirty days.

He shall be required to undergo a theory examination and his driver’s license shall be revoked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

When is it permitted to perform an emergency stop?

After signaling a distress sign to the vehicle behind you only.

In order to prevent a road accident that cannot be prevented in any other way.

When the driving speed doesn’t fit with the road conditions.

When the road is distorted.

Category : Safety

Question:19

Safety shoes are obligatory:

In every motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000 kg, except for buses.

In semi-trailer trucks and connected vehicles only.

In every motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg, except for buses and integral commercial vehicles.

In every motor vehicle with an all up weight of more than 5,000 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

A vehicle driver must slow down when he:

Overtakes on a two-way road.

Arrives to the beginning of a steep uphill climb.

Overtakes on a one-way road.

Drives down a steep or long descent.

Category : Safety

Question:21

For what period is a carrier license given?

One year.

Five years.

The length of time depends on the type of freight.

Until the vehicle registration document is renewed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

When a no stopping sign (433) is placed on the right side of a two-way highway:

Stopping is prohibited on both sides of the vehicle.

Stopping is prohibited on the right side of the roadway and on the hard shoulder.

Stopping is prohibited on the roadway only.

Stopping is prohibited on the hard shoulder only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

When is it permitted to overtake a vehicle on its right side?

When the other vehicle drives in the right lane and signals left.

When the other vehicle indicates and positions itself to turn left.

When there is an open lane to the right of the other vehicle.

When the other vehicle is in the central lane and signals right.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

“The law doesn’t prohibit driving under the influence of (prohibited) intoxicating drugs”:

Correct, since the law doesn’t prohibit the use of intoxicating drugs.

Incorrect. The law explicitly mentions that it is prohibited to drive under the influence of a certain quantity of intoxicating drugs in the driver’s blood.

Incorrect. It is explicitly prohibited by the law to drive under the influence of intoxicating drugs.

Correct. The law only prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

What is the meaning of the following road sign (the yellow colored left arrow)?

It is permitted to drive to the right of the yellow line on the road.

Follow the direction of the yellow arrow only.

Public transportation vehicles are prohibited to pass the signpost on its left.

Only public transportation vehicles are permitted to pass the signpost on its left.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Drive! You have right-of-way in the intersection ahead.

Give right of way to vehicles crossing from all directions.

Make a complete stop, look to the right and to the left and evaluate the incoming traffic.

You should stop and then continue driving: You have right-of-way in the intersection.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:27

Is it permitted to stand a vehicle less than twelve meters from a junction?

Yes, provided that the vehicle stands opposite to the direction of traffic.

Yes, in a two-lane road.

No, unless it is permitted by the Local Traffic Sign Authority, by means of an appropriate signpost or marking.

Yes, unless otherwise marked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

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:29

What is the meaning of red-yellow painted curbstones?

A marking to emphasize and indicate sidewalks of different heights,

Absolutely no stopping, except for the vehicle types that are permitted by the sign.

Parking is permitted with parking tickets.

Unrestricted parking for public vehicles is permitted.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

How would you handle the following situation?

Slow down and overtake the cyclist, whilst maintaining proper lateral distance from him and observing his movements.

Drive behind the cyclist until after the intersection and then honk and pass him quickly.

Honk to the cyclist until he clears away from your driving lane, and pass him as quickly as possible.

Drive faster and overtake the cyclist before entering the intersection in which overtaking is prohibited.

Category : Safety

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