Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What does the law state about the non-use of a vehicle for a period of more than one month?

The vehicle should be placed in a licensed garage.

The Local Authority should be informed.

The Police should be informed.

The Licensing Authority should be informed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What should you do when facing a structure, post or closed area, while driving on a one-way roadway?

On an urban road - from either its right or left side; on a highway – always from its right side.

You should pass the place from its left side

You should pass the place from its right side only

You are permitted to pass the place from either its right or left side, unless otherwise marked

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

It prevents the vehicle behind you from overtaking you.

You create a safety distance between yourself and oncoming vehicle traffic.

There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roads only.

You Stay within the permitted distance of no more than 40cm from the road’s edge.

Category : Safety

Question:4

Which type of vehicle is allowed to stop or be left standing on the hard shoulder of an inter-urban road which is marked as a main road?

A work vehicle or a tractor.

A vehicle engaged in selling fruits and vegetables to passersby.

A vehicle engaged in public works and an I.D.F vehicle - for the purpose of fulfilling their duties.

A towing vehicle and a trailer, a truck tractor and a semi-trailer, with a maximum width of three meters.

Category : Safety

Question:5

Who is permitted to summon a vehicle to undergo a technical examination?

A Municipal Inspector, an employee of the Public Works Department, and a policeman carrying a policeman certificate.

An examiner of the Licensing Authority as well as a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate.

Any manager of a licensed garage.

The Director of the Standardization Department in the Israel Bureau of Standards.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

Under which conditions is it permitted to drive in reverse

Only with the condition that the driver is guided by a person that stands behind the car and is visible to him.

Only if the vehicle is close to the sidewalk.

Provided it is necessary and that no risk, interruption or disturbance is caused to any other road-user.

Driving in reverse is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No overtaking or passing of a restricted vehicle only.

No overtaking or passing of a motor vehicle with more than 2 wheels.

No overtaking or bypassing of a public vehicle only.

No overtaking or passing of a non-motor vehicle with more than six wheels.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

Is it permitted to stop any type of vehicle where the following signpost is placed?

Yes, during day time only.

Yes, when there are many available parking spaces.

It is forbidden, except for a vehicle with a tag, as stated on the sign.

Any vehicle having a regular handicapped pass is allowed to park there when the spot is available.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

A panoramic mirror:

Is hard to adjust.

Does not correctly reflect the distance of the objects seen in it.

Is very flexible.

Is very expensive.

Category : Safety

Question:10

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a policeman, even when a certain direction or signal is opposed to the traffic signs?

Yes, except for directions which contradict a stop sign.

Yes, it is obligatory to obey with full caution.

No, it is not obligatory to obey

Yes, except for directions which contradict a no-entry sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Is it permitted to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass a road obstacle?

Yes. It is permitted to bypass the obstacle only through the sidewalk, if it is simpler.

Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk very carefully and in first gear.

No. It is prohibited to drive on the sidewalk in order to pass an obstacle.

Yes. It is permitted to drive on the sidewalk, but only if the roadway is in a bad condition.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

When is it obligatory to operate the speed retarder while driving downhill?

Only when the slope rate is indicated in the “steep descent” sign.

In every downhill road section.

When the slope rate of the descent exceeds 6% and the length of the descent exceeds one kilometer.

When a “dangerous descent” sign is posted.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

The auxiliary (parking/hand) brake is used by the driver:

To reinforce the braking force of the service (foot) brake.

Only new drivers use the auxiliary brake.

To assist the driver when he begins driving on a steep uphill climb only.

To secure his vehicle from any movement.

Category : Safety

Question:14

What should you do if a vehicle suddenly approaches you while you are being overtaken by another vehicle?

Make a complete abrupt stop in the right lane.

Deviate as far as possible to the right and do not increase your speed.

Honk to warn the overtaking driver.

Drive faster to exit the danger area.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What are the advantages in looking far ahead?

It allows the driver to engage in other activities while driving straight.

It allows you to plan your drive according to the road’s condition and to avoid being surprised by other road users.

There are no advantages in looking far ahead. The important thing is what’s happening close to the vehicle.

It has no advantages. Only looking to the sides assists the driver.

Category : Safety

Question:16

How should you behave when approaching the road section described in the following picture?

Keep to the right of the road and enter the curve with cautions.

Keep to the right without changing your driving speed.

Drive in high gear.

Slow down considerably and keep driving on the left side of the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:17

Which of the following signs indicate a single track level crossing?

130

128

133

134

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

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:19

How would a strong side-wind affect the movement of the tall truck?

The wind pushes to divert the truck, and the truck driver would be forced to slow down and overcome the lateral force that pushes him to the side.

It would have no effect. A commercial vehicle carrying a heavy load is not affected at all by side winds.

Side winds do not affect heavy vehicles.

It would have no effect. The truck, without cargo, is not affected by the force of side winds.

Category : Safety

Question:20

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: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

A policeman may stop a vehicle and have it checked:

After the vehicle involuntarily swerved from its lane.

Due to the level of pollution emitted from the vehicle’s engine.

If he wants to esure that the vehicle’s oil consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.

If he wants to ensure that the vehicle’s fuel consumption corresponds to the vehicle manufacturer’s manual.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Is it permitted to stand or park a vehicle on the sidewalk (pavement)?

No, except in a regulated place marked with a sign..

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, it is permitted on an interlocking-stone-surface sidewalk.

Yes, it is permitted on a sidewalk with a minimum width of 3 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Proceed carefully (hand held sign).

Drive fast.

Drive without stopping. Stopping is prohibited.

Stop and wait for the instructions of the traffic flagger.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

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

Turn in a bigger radius to maintain reasonable speed.

Turn in a small radius and adjust your speed.

Slow down before entering the curve and accelerate when coming out of it.

Accelerate at the entry to the curve, and slow down within it and when coming out of it.

Category : Safety

Question:26

Is it permitted to park a vehicle within an intersection?

It is permitted to park two-wheelers only.

Yes, in an intersection of two lanes or more.

No, unless parking is permitted by a traffic sign.

It is permitted for no more than 5 minutes.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What characterizes the roads that follow this road sign?

They pass through an urban area, including residential neighborhoods with pedestrian activity.

They pass through a Kibbutz or Moshav only.

They connect between main cities.

You are entering an area with road works.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

a “new driver” that is convicted of excessive speed.

The Licensing Authority must renew his license as a regular driver, without the “new driver” restriction.

The Licensing Authority will renew his license like that of any other driver, provided that he was not convicted of more than one offense during his “new driver” period.

The Licensing Authority will renew his license like that of any other driver, and it is not permitted to set any condition for license renewal.

The Licensing Authority may require him to undergo a driving test, and if he passes the test, he will be once again regarded as a "New driver" for a further period of two years.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

How should one drive on a flooded road?

Drive fast on high gear.

Drive slowly in low gear.

Drive fast on low gear.

Drive slowly on high gear.

Category : Safety

Question:30

When is it allowed to leave a vehicle standing in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk (angular parking)?

It is absolutely forbidden.

In an urban road only.

When there is an angular marking on the roadway, and according to the marking.

In an urban road, on weekends only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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