Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

How should you behave in the situation described in the following picture?

Turn on all four winkers to alert the driver coming from the opposite direction.

Turn on the high beam to extend the range of your field of vision.

Turn on the high beam and stay at the center of the roadway, so that the vehicle coming in your direction can notice you.

Dip the lights, keep to the right and slow down to enable stopping if necessary.

Category : Safety

Question:2

It is prohibited to park a vehicle less than a distance of:

15 meters after a stop sign.

15 meters after the intersection.

12 meters before a pedestrian crossing.

30 meters after a level crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Where would you stand your vehicle after being required to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

Across the canal that is adjacent to the road’s edge.

No more than 40cm from the road’s edge.

With its two left wheels on the road.

As far as possible from the edge of the road.

Category : Safety

Question:4

What are the elements that contribute to vehicle skidding?

The old age of the vehicle.

Road visibility conditions.

Every element that prevents direct contact between the tire and the roadway, such as: water, oil, mud, gravel, etc.

Any element which affects the drivers alertness.

Category : Safety

Question:5

What are the “blind spots”?

Elements obstructing the driver’s rear view.

The areas around a vehicle in which its driver cannot notice other road users – neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors.

The area in front of the vehicle only in which the driver can spot pedestrians.

The area behind the vehicle only in which the driver cannot notice other vehicles - neither by looking nor by glancing at the mirrors or by any other means.

Category : Safety

Question:6

Where is it permitted to park LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) fuelled vehicles?

In LPG-Vehicle permitted parking lots, according to the directions of the Ministry of Environmental Protection.

In regular parking lots designated for gasoline vehicles.

In parking lots designated for private passenger cars only.

In LPG-Vehicle permitted parking lots, according to the directions of the Vehicle’s importer.

Category : Safety

Question:7

To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

The Ministry of the Interior.

The Ministry of transportation.

The Israel Police.

The court.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is a driver always required to do when another vehicle “sits on his tail”?

Step on the brake pedal abruptly and continuously.

Verify that the distance he keeps from the vehicle driving in front will allow him to brake moderately and avoid the risk of a collision from behind.

You have nothing to do. The one driving behind is always found guilty in case of an accident.

Accelerate immediately and increase the distance from the vehicle behind.

Category : Safety

Question:9

What is the meaning of the sign?

Move to the next lane on the right when traffic conditions allow.

Pass the obstacle on the right side.

Go to the right only.

Special lane for public transport.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

Who is required to certify that the meter is properly functioning if its seal is disconnected?

Only a qualified service provider.

The taxi owner, who is required to sign the certification.

The Licensing Office near the driver’s place of residence.

The Controller of Road Traffic.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

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:12

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:13

“restricted (Calm) zone” is a zone:

With a sign posted speed limit of 25 k.p.h.

With a sign posted speed limit of 40 k.p.h.

Designed for slow vehicles only.

With a sign posted speed limit of 30 k.p.h.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

Under what condition would a bus driver permit a passenger to carry luggage on the bus?

That it is one unit, not longer than 3 meters.

That the freight is packed in a safety wrapping.

That the freight is related to the passenger’s livelihood.

That it doesn’t disturb or harm the passengers.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

Is it permitted to smoke in a bus?

Yes – within the limits of urban roads only.

Yes – but only in the back of the bus.

No – and it is even obligatory to place a “no smoking” sign inside the bus.

Yes – but only when the air-conditioning system doesn’t work.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

In your opinion, is the truck positioned correctly within the curve?

When driving on a sharp curve, it is required to stay in it as shortly as possible; hence his position is correct.

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.

No, the truck driver is not keeping to the right of the road and his position presents a risk to any vehicle coming from the opposite direction.

Category : Safety

Question:17

What should you do when driving on a narrow roadway and you are suddenly approached by a vehicle from the opposite direction?

Honk and signal with your hands for the driver to return to his lane.

Slow down and swerve as far to the right as possible, but don’t pull off the road.

Slow down, move as far to the right as possible and, if necessary, pull off the road.

Turn on your high beam and signal the other driver to return to his lane.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

When approaching a vehicle that unloads children, you should:

Slow down and drive cautiously at a low speed.

Honk and overtake the vehicle from its left side.

Pull into the “hard shoulders” and pass the vehicle from its right side.

Overtake it quickly to reduce danger.

Category : Safety

Question:19

What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?

Driving too fast and not wearing seatbelts.

Driving too fast, lack of vigilance and being unfamiliar with the vehicle.

Driving too fast and having non-functional head rests.

Driving at a reasonable speed and being unfamiliar with the vehicle’s mechanisms only.

Category : Safety

Question:20

It is prohibited to stop, park or stand a vehicle on or before a pedestrian crossing, within a distance of:

20 meters from the crossing.

15 meters from the crossing.

12 meters from the crossing.

24 meters from the crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

You are driving vehicle no. 2. What should you do in the following situation?

Enter the intersection together with the red vehicle.

Give right of way to the red vehicle (1).

Continue driving (2), since you are on the main road

Continue driving normally - The red vehicle (1) is turning left and therefore it has to yield.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

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

Slow down, rough road ahead.

Slow down because of road-works.

Slow down and cross the speed bumps With caution.

Slow down and prepare to bypass obstacles on the road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:23

When the roadway is divided by a broken line?

You are permitted to overtake restricted vehicles only.

You are permitted to overtake when the road is clear.

No overtaking until where the dotted line turns to an unbroken line.

No overtaking until where an “end of overtaking restriction” sign is placed.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

The all up weight of a minibus:

The law doesn’t restrict the all up weight of a minibus.

Should not exceed 5,000 kg.

Should not exceed 4,000 kg.

Should not exceed 6,000 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

It is prohibited to start overtaking without verifying

Is it permitted? Will I manage to complete it safely, without any doubt?.

Does the road have a “hard shoulder”.

Does the insurance cover the damages in case of an accident?

What is the penalty for prohibited overtaking?

Category : Safety

Question:26

What should a driver do when the road has bumps and cracks?

Slow down and adjust his drving speed to the road’s conditions.

Drive faster and on the “hard shoulder”

Continue driving normally.

Drive as much as possible in the middle of the road.

Category : Safety

Question:27

How would you mark a bus that needs to be left standing at night on an Inter-urban road?

Same as any other vehicle.

Marking is not obligatory, but it must be immediately towed away from the place.

By placing a warning triangle seen by approaching vehicles from a distance of at least 100 meters, as well as by operating the distress flashers (double indicators).

By placing a warning triangle seen by approaching vehicles from a distance of at least 50 meters, accompanied by a flickering yellow light seen from a distance of 100 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

Can a driver refuse to undergo a Breathalyzer test after being requested to do so by a policeman?

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the policeman represents the health care system and not the law.

A driver is forbidden to refuse a policeman’s request to undergo a “breath test” or to give a blood/urine/saliva sample for testing.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because the test contradicts the Basic Law: Human Dignity and Liberty.

Yes, he is allowed to refuse, because of the Protection of Privacy Law.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What are you required to do when the truck in the picture enters your driving lane?

Allow it to enter the lane without disturbance.

You should stay on the left lane and drive faster.

You should drive faster and prevent it from entering.

You should move to the right lane in order to continue driving.

Category : Safety

Question:30

What should be displayed on the taxi’s meter when the taxi is available to carry passengers?

Its light should be turned on and it should read “Available”.

Its light should be extinguished and it should read “Occupied”.

Its light should be turned on and it should read “Occupied”.

Its light should be extinguished and it should read “Available”.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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