Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

At what speed are we required to drive in reverse?

Heavy vehicles – slow; light vehicles – fast.

During the day – fast; during the night – slow.

When driving downhill – slow, and when driving uphill – fast.

Always slow.

Category : Safety

Question:2

How does the braking system of a vehicle work?

Through the braking of the front wheels only.

Through the pressure created between the engine and the clutch.

By turning the engine opposite to its normal direction of turning.

Through the friction between the brake disc and the brake pads.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:3

When a vehicle is disqualified from use on the road:

It is forbidden to be on the road without authorization from the licensing authority.

It is forbidden to get back on the road without authorization of the insurance company

It is allowed to stay on the road for a period of up to seven days after being taken off the road.

It is allowed to stay on the road unlimitedly, as long as it doesn’t pose any traffic safety risk

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

You are approaching a road section with traffic sign 308 posted before it. A vehicle approaching from the opposite direction already entered the road section . What should you do?

Turn on the lights and enter into the section. You have right of way.

Honk continuously and enter the section.

Wait for it to exit the section and only then drive through.

Enter the section normally and try to pass the opposite vehicle.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

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:6

What is the maximum permitted length of a dual axle bus?

There is no length restriction, but the length of its rear extension should not exceed 3.5 meters.

13 meters; and for an articulated bus – 18 meters.

15.5 meters; and for an articulated bus – 18.75 meters.

13.5 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

When you are standing with your vehicle before an intersection while the red light is on, and you notice a security vehicle behind you, with its siren on and its lights flashing:

You should get on the sidewalk (pavement) in order to clear the way for the security vehicle.

You are permitted to enter the intersection while the red light is on as well.

You are not allowed to enter the intersection while the red light is on.

You should enter the intersection while the red light is on.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is “overall length”:

The general length of the vehicle, from the rear bumper until the center of the front wheel.

The distance between the front and rear edges of the chassis.

The distance between the vehicle’s most frontal point and the vehicle’s rear point.

The distance between the center of the most rear axle and the center of the most frontal axle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

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:10

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

End of overtaking-restricted section.

Private passenger vehicles should not overtake trucks.

Buses should not be overtaken.

Trucks should not overtake private passenger vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:11

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

Drive fast in the right lane.

Slow down gently and refrain from sudden braking or sharp turns.

Shift into high gear.

Drive in the right lane and overtake quickly.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

What is the meaning of the following traffic signs?

You are merging with a roadway from the left. Give right-of-way and don’t turn left.

T-Intersection. It is allowed to turn to the side road.

Dead-end road ahead. Entry to this road is forbidden.

It is always required to make a complete stop and give right-of-way to merging traffic from the right.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

Is a minibus permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

Yes, under its definition as a bus and according to the provisions of the sign.

Yes, because all vehicles are permitted to drive on that road.

No, because it doesn’t carry the number of passengers required by the sign.

No, because a minibus without passengers does not serve as a bus.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

Is it permitted to stop a vehicle opposite to a bus stop?

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, only during day light and for the purpose of loading passengers.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twenty meters.

Yes, provided that the roadway’s width is at least twelve meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

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:16

What warning measures are installed in the driver’s compartment of a vehicle with a pneumatic braking system (air pressure)?

Warning lamp, warning buzzer, and air pressure gauge.

Red warning lamp in the middle of the dashboard.

Warning lamp and emergency braking handle.

Warning lamp and independent brake.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Brief stopping is permitted but parking is prohibited.

A barrier before a level crossing.

Parking is allowed with parking tickets.

No Stopping and parking, except for buses.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

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

Slow down and obey the instructions of the workers and of all the road signs in the area.

Drive carefully, rough road ahead.

Cross the place quickly without disturbing passersby.

Driving permit should be obtained from the operating contractor.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

What class of license is required for driving buses or commercial vehicles with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg?

A2.

A1.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

Define “path”:

Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.

A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.

Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.

A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Which is the correct lane for turning left?

It doesn’t matter which lane.

Always the right lane.

The left hand lane.

The lane that is more open.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

When is it permitted to make a left U-turn in an intersection without traffic lights?

Only vehicles driving on more than two wheels are permitted to make the U-turn.

Only when the turn can be made from the right side of the road, and can be completed without stopping.

Only when the vehicle is directed by another person.

When no obstruction to traffic is caused, field of vision is clear and there is no prohibiting road sign.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Is a public vehicle permitted to drive on all the marked lanes?

No, it may only drive on bus lanes.

No, it may only drive on the right lane.

No, only on the left side of the road.

Yes, it may also drive on lanes that are not marked as bus lanes.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Which vehicle should be equipped with a fire extinguisher?

All vehicles, except for private vehicles, tractors, motorcycles and tri-motorcycles.

Every private vehicle.

A tractor.

Every vehicle with an overall weight of up to 3,500 kg.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

The shape of warning signs are:

Usually triangular with its top pointing upwards.

Almost always round.

Square or rectangle.

Usually triangular with its top pointing downwards.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

A panoramic mirror:

Causes the objects that reflect in it to look smaller and farther.

Is very expensive and therefore used only in buses.

Increases the size of reflecting objects.

Precisely reflects the objects mirrored in it (without increasing or decreasing their size).

Category : Safety

Question:27

Which of the following traffic signs warn about an intersection with traffic lights ahead?

122

114

702

705

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

What is the main risk of driving in reverse?

Causing damage to the vehicle’s tires, when approaching the sidewalk or sharp objects.

The presence of road users in the driver’s “blind spots” and the chance of hitting them.

Lack of control over a slow and steady driving speed due to gear restrictions.

Causing damage to the steering system, because the wheel is used oppositely to its normal use while driving forward.

Category : Safety

Question:29

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:30

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

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