Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What does it mean when a yellow arrow pointing straight ahead is marked on the road?

All vehicles are permitted to drive straight, but right-of-way should be given to buses.

Every vehicle carrying at least six passengers is permitted to continue straight forward.

Only public vehicles are permitted to continue driving straight ahead at the coming intersection.

Private vehicles are permitted to carefully drive straight.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Internal road in a Kibbutz or Moshav only.

End of urban area.

Entrance to an urban area.

Careful! public institutions.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

From which side should a driver approach his vehicle before entering it?

From the vehicle’s front and he should face the traffic.

The direction from which he approaches the vehicle is meaningless, because other drivers are forbidden to endanger a driver that enters his vehicle.

From behind the vehicle while his back is turned to the traffic, and from the right door, where there is no danger from traffic.

From behind the vehicle while his back is turned to the traffic.

Category : Safety

Question:4

Define “to dip the lights”:

Turning off the high beam and turning on the fog lights

Changing the height of the parking beam

Reverting from low beam to high beam.

Reverting from high beam to low beam.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

Is it obligatory for vehicles to have a properly functioning speedometer?

No. It is not obligatory to have it functioning properly. It is enough if you drive according to speed limit.

Not always, only when a Techograph is installed in the vehicle.

No, it depends on the driver’s own discretion.

Yes, always.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

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:7

Are cyclists permitted to enter a road, when the following traffic sign is placed at the entrance to the road?

No.

Yes, in inter-urban roads.

Yes, in an urban road only.

Yes, always.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:8

What are the rules concerning the transportation of children on a route service taxi?

Two children accompanied by an adult ride for the price of one.

Not more than two children under 5 years who sit on the knees of full-price paying adults are allowed to ride for free.

Every two children will pay 25% of tariff 2.

A child under 5 years accompanied by an adult will pay 25% of tariff 1.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

How can a cellular phone be operated whilst driving?

Only by means of a “hands free device” that is installed in the vehicle and can be used without being held.

When the driver holds the phone with the right hand

Only by using earphones that are connected to both ears

It is absolutely forbidden to use a phone while driving

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

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:11

A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

No, if lanes are not marked you may drive in any part of the road.

No, you cannot “deviate” from an unmarked lane.

No, you are permitted by law to deviate from your lane without any restriction.

Yes, a lane can be either marked or unmarked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Cab station. Entry to the street in which this sign is posted is prohibited.

Start of cab station designated area.

End of Taxi station (rank) designated area.

Cab station. Stopping or parking of other vehicles is prohibited.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

When you are driving inside a tunnel which is marked with traffic sign 633:

You should turn on the front lights.

You should turn on the fog lights.

You are permitted to change lanes.

You are permitted to overtake other vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

You are on a road that has right-of-way.

Police “speed trap” ahead.

You are on a roadway that has no right-of-way.

Public transportation roadway.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

The risk of skidding on a wet road is greater:

The slower you drive.

The faster you drive.

The risk of skidding on a wet road is identical to the risk of skidding on a dry road.

The newer are the tires.

Category : Safety

Question:16

What should a driver always do before making left a U-turn?

Make sure that the proper gear is shifted and that the headlights are turned on.

Make sure that the turn is permitted and that it doesn’t cause any traffic disturbance.

Alert about his intention by turning on the four direction indicators.

Position the vehicle on the right of the road from which he intends to turn.

Category : Safety

Question:17

What is the legal definition of a “road”

Any place that is open for public passage, except for city streets

Asphalt or concrete paved road ways only.

The term “road” has no legal definition

Any rail, street, alley, square, passage, bridge and any other open space in which the public has a right to pass through

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

While overtaking or passing by another vehicle:

It is permitted to pass the speed limit for a moment, if necessary.

You should drive precisely at the same speed as the overtaken vehicle.

It is prohibited to drive over the speed limit.

You should drive 10 k.p.h slower than the overtaken vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

Reverse lights:

Should not be installed in any vehicle other than a private passenger car.

Are only turned on when the driver shifts into reverse gear, and only for as long as the reverse gear is activated.

Are turned on by a separate switch, and should be accompanied by a warning buzz.

Are used during “light time” only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

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:21

What are you required to do when a traffic light displays a flashing yellow light?

Ignore the traffic light and keep driving. Everything is ok.

Proceed carefully and drive according to the traffic signs placed at the intersection.

Stop inside the intersection and wait for the green light.

Stop at the customary stopping place and wait for the green light.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

You arrived to an intersection that is not clear:(free)

Stop before the intersection and wait for traffic to clear.

You are permitted to turn left, even if the intersection is not clear.

If the traffic light is green you may enter the intersection, even when it is not clear.

Enter the intersection carefully and wait there for it to clear.

Category : Safety

Question:23

What is the most important principle when turning right in an intersection?

To start and to complete the turn close to the right edge of the road.

To stay away from the road’s right edge.

To turn as far as possible from the right sidewalk.

To enter and exit the intersection in a wide arc to the center of the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:24

What is the proven and recommended method for keeping proper distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

Drive as similarly as possible to the drivers in the adjacent right and left lanes,.

The “two-second count” method.

Vehicle length and engine volume method.

Estimating a reasonable distance between yourself and the vehicle driving in front.

Category : Safety

Question:25

What is required from a vehicle driver that passes the scene of a road accident with casualties?

He should stop at the side of the road and mark the site of the accident with a warning triangle to be seen to a distance of fifty meters.

If he was not involved in the accident, he should continue driving without stopping by.

He should stop at the side of the road, help to clear the vehicles away from the road and allow the traffic to flow freely and uninterruptedly. .

He should stop at the site of the accident, provide casualties with first-aid, to the best of his ability and training, and call the rescue forces.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Is it permitted to drive under the influence of sedatives?

Only if the driver tends to be influenced by a certain medication.

Yes, sedatives have no affect on driving.

It is permitted to take sedation pills half an hour before driving.

Not if it is specifically indicated in the prescription or by the doctor.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

When is a vehicle affected by centrifugal force?

While driving in a straight line, even when the road is horizontal.

While driving around curves and turns.

While driving straight in steep uphill climbs.

While driving straight in steep descents.

Category : Safety

Question:28

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Path for bicycles only.

Bicycle crossing.

Separate bicycle paths on a freeway.

Joint path for cyclists and pedestrians.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

A vehicle examiner or a policeman carrying a traffic examiner certificate who finds technical flaws in a vehicle, may:

Summon the vehicle owner for an inquiry at the Israel Garage Association.

Notify the driver that the vehicle is taken off the road and take away the vehicle’s registration documents.

He is not permitted to do anything. An examiner or a policeman is not authorized to examine a vehicle on the road.

Send the vehicle to a Licensing Facility to undergo an additional semiannual test.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

You are driving in vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles are you required to give right-of-way?

To the blue vehicle (1).

To the red vehicle (2).

To the red vehicle (2) first and then to the blue vehicle (1).

To neither of them: You have right-of-way over all the rest (3).

Category : Rules and Regulations

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