Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

How would you shift to a lower gear while driving uphill in an automatic transmission vehicle, without moving the gear handle?

By taking the foot off the brake pedal without giving gas, in order to get the right speed.

By a sharp and quick pressure (“kick down”) on the accelerator, or by applying a designated electric switch.

By stepping firmly on the brake pedal.

By gradually stepping on the accelerator, until getting the desired result.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:2

Under which conditions is it advised to turn on the lights during the day?

When the sun is behind the driver.

When the sun is in front of the driver.

When the sun is to the left of the direction of driving.

When the sun is to the right of the direction of driving.

Category : Safety

Question:3

A paraplegic is driving it the city and is in a hurry to a scheduled medical examination :

He is prohibited to use the bus lane as well as to exceed the speed limit.

He is permitted to exceed the speed limit.

He is permitted to exceed the speed limit while driving in a bus lane only.

He is permitted to use the bus lane, but is prohibited from exceeing the speed limit.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What is the meaning of the following road sign?

It is a direction sign to destinations on a freeway (motorway).

It is a warning sign on leaving a freeway.

It is a direction to destinations on an urban road.

It is a direction sign before an interchange on an inter-urban road.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

Why should we avoid running the vehicle’s engine in a closed placed?

Because the emitted burnt gases (exhaust)are toxic.

To avoid engine over-heating due to poor ventilation.

There is no need to avoid it, because it is not important whether or not the engine is running in a closed or open place.

Because the engine cannot be operated in a closed place.

Category : Safety

Question:6

What is the meaning of alternating blue colored curbstones?

To indicate and emphasize sidewalks and built traffic islands.

Parking space for vehicles according to conditions laid down by the local authority . usually for payment.

No parking or stopping besides the curbstones, except for taxis on an urban road.

Arranged parking space for public vehicles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

It is prohibited to pass to the adjacent left or right lane. You must continue in your curremt lane.

Only two-wheelers are permitted to drive in this lane.

4-way intersection ahead.

Lane closed. No driving in this lane.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

What is the meaning of the following road marking (where there is a lay-by and curbstones)?

A parking space for two-wheelers.

Stopping is permitted for certain types of vehicles, as indicated in the signpost in place.

Stopping in the marked area is permitted for all types of vehicles.

A place where stopping is permitted for non-motor vehicles only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

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:10

Is it permitted to take one hand off the wheel or handlebar while driving?

Yes, only for tuning the vehicle’s radio or operating the lighter

No, except for changing gears and operating the direction indicator, or in order to assure the vehicles proper function.

Not for any reason

Yes, for using a cellular phone

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Is any taxi driver permitted to make sightseeing / touring rides?

Yes, provided that he is listed in a travel agency.

Yes, any driver that is listed in a recognized taxi station may do so.

Yes, provided that he has a permit from the Ministry of Tourism.

Yes, every taxi driver is permitted to do so.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

Is a driver permitted to send an S.M.S message from his phone while driving?

The driver is permitted to send and read S.M.S messages, provided that he does it with care.

He is permitted to send S.M.S messages but not to read ones.

It is absolutely prohibited, and dangerous.

He is permitted to read S.M.S messages but not to send ones.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Bicycle traffic crossing ahead.

Careful! Two-wheeled motor vehicle.

Give right-of-way to bicyclists.

Bicycle path.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

What are you required to do when approaching the following marking on the road?

Stop before the stop-line, when it is obligatory to stop.

You should always stop during lighting-up time.

Always stop before the stop-line.

Stop only when the line is marked before a level crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

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:16

What should a driver of an overtaken vehicle do?

He should continue driving without changing his speed and driving lane.

An overtaken vehicle should take no interest in the overtaking vehicle, and should continue driving normally.

Deviate as much as possible to the road’s edge, without changing his speed.

Stop at the side of the road and allow the traffic to pass him.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

Within which distance from a tunnel is it prohibited to overtake?

Fifty meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to fifty meters after the exit from the tunnel.

There is no overtaking restriction around a tunnel.

100 meters before the entry to the tunnel and up to 100 meters after the exit from the tunnel.

From the entry until the exit of the tunnel.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

How should one change lanes?

Signal with the winker and make a short diagonal deviation to the intended lane.

After checking and taking account of the position and speed of other vehicles in the intended lane.

Drive as close as possible to the desired lane, and when no vehicle drives behind you – signal with the winker and make a short diagonal deviation to the intended lane.

Deviate quickly and fearlessly in a short diagonal, and verify that you are signaling with the winker.

Category : Safety

Question:19

When is it permitted to use the horn for giving a warning signal in an urban road?

It is only allowed to use an air horn.

It is always allowed to use the horn, provided that the signal is given in a continuous and uniform manner.

It is only allowed to use the horn in order to avoid imminent danger that cannot be prevented in any other way.

It is always allowed to use the horn in an urban road.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

You are driving vehicle no. 3 before an intersection without traffic signs. According to the rules of giving right-of-way, in what order should vehicles that arrived at the same time enter the intersection?

You enter first (3), the garbage truck comes second (1), and the private vehicle is last (2).

The garbage truck enters first (1), second is the private vehicle (2), and you go last (3).

You enter first (3), second is the private vehicle (2), and the garbage truck is last (1).

The private vehicle will go in first (2), you go second (3), and the garbage truck is last (1).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Which of the following types of vehicles is prohibited to cross a railroad?

A restricted vehicle with a maximum speed of 40 k.p.h.

A taxi carrying children on a special road trip ride, if there is no asphalt or cement road at a distance of 20 meters before the tracks.

All vehicles carrying, or designed to carry, at least 11 passengers besides the driver, if there is no asphalt or cement road at a distance of 20 meters before the tracks.

A commercial vehicle transporting, or designed to transport, hazardous materials, and vehicles in a length of 18 meters or more.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

“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:23

What is the meaning of the following road marking?

Warning, road works.

Slow down! Rough road ahead.

Parking zone for private passenger cars.

A stopping place for certain types of vehicles where lay-bys are absent.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Careful, danger of sliding.

Traffic congestion ahead (illuminated sign).

Careful, men at work.

Caution! Keep distance.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

Which seats on a route service bus are reserved for handicapped people?

It is not obligatory to reserve seats for handicapped people.

The two seats on the second row to the right of the driver.

The seat next to the bus exit.

One or two marked seats next to the bus entrance.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

The following illustration shows an intersection with traffic signs. What is the correct manner of making a turn from street A to street C?

From lane 2 to lane 4

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 1 to lane 3.

From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat:

Proper adjustment of the driver’s seat prevents the occurrence of “blind spots” while driving in reverse.

Is performed by the vehicle’s manufacturer during its manufacturing process, and additional adjustment of the seat is not needed.

Allows you to comfortably see the road and to have an easy and non-tiring drive.

Is an important action that should be applied during every periodic treatment of the vehicle.

Category : Safety

Question:28

At what distance from a pedestrian crossing is it prohibited to stand a vehicle?

Within twelve meters before the pedestrian crossing and twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.

Within twenty meters before and after the pedestrian crossing.

On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters after it.

On the pedestrian crossing and within twelve meters before it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What is a reasonable vehicle speed?

On paved roads – 80KpH; on dirt roads – 40KpH.

The maximum speed the vehicle can reach under the existing circumstances.

A reasonable speed which, considering all the road conditions, and road signs allows the driver to control the vehicle

Any speed, as long as the driver fully controls the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

When can reasonable speed exceed the maximum speed limit?

When overtaking a vehicle that is parked at the side of the road.

While overtaking a driving vehicle.

Never. It is against the law.

When overtaking a vehicle that is driving in the maximum permitted speed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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