Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

In order to overtake safely, the overtaking driver should:

Start overtaking only when the road is clear in a sufficient distance, and verify while overtaking that the road is still clear.

Overtake only when a sign permitting overtaking is placed.

Overtake in a speed that exceeds speed limit, in order to clear the road way.

Always overtake at a slow speed and with patience.

Category : Safety

Question:2

What problem faces a vehicle driver who is driving at a high speed?

His response time is decreased, and thus his driving becomes more dangerous.

There is no problem at all: Research work has proven that in high speeds driving is more calm and relaxed.

The driver has very little time to properly respond to road events.

The drivers response time is significantly lengthened.

Category : Safety

Question:3

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:4

The following picture shows a pavement. Which of the following sentences is correct?

Motorcycles are permitted to use the pavement instead of the road.

The pavement is designed for pedestrians only.

Private passenger vehicles are always permitted to park temporarily on the pavement, when there is no parking space on the road.

Bicyclists are permitted to ride on the pavement as well.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

How are you required to conduct yourself according to the following picture?

Slow down and continue driving. It seems, from the looks of the pedestrians, that they noticed your intention to continue driving.

The pedestrians almost finished crossing. Continue driving and pass them carefully.

Honk continuously to the pedestrians so that they allow you to continue driving.

Stop, pedestrians are crossing the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:6

If a vehicle stops on a road without a pavement when is there an obligation to wear a reflective traffic vest?

If one of the passengers wore a vest and stepped out of the vehicle before the driver, then the driver is not required to wear a vest.

When the driver or a passenger alights from a vehicle on an inter-urban road.

If the vehicle has two vests, two persons are permitted to step out of the vehicle wearing vests.

The driver must wear a reflective vest upon stepping out of the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Is a policeman permitted to demand of a vehicle driver to perform a “Breathalyzer test”?

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform an “alcohol test”, except under a court order.

Yes, a policeman may ask a driver to perform a "Breathalyzer test" at any time.

No. A policeman is not entitled to require a vehicle driver to perform any type of tests, except for an alcohol breath test.

Yes, but only if the policeman reasonably suspects that the vehicle driver’s health condition is not well.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

Can a person drive a vehicle immediately after taking medications which have effect on his fitness to drive?

No, unless 4 hours pass from the time he takes the medication

Yes, if these medications do not affect his level of driving

No.

Yes, when the medication has a lasting harmful effect

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Is a taxi without passengers permitted to enter a road on which the following road sign is placed?

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

Yes, on an urban road providing no obstruction iis caused.

No, because a taxi without passengers does not serve as a taxi.

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

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

On which of the following commercial vehicles and work vehicles is it obligatory to have a compression brake (retarder)?

On all of them, regardless of weight.

On a vehicle weighing at 8,000 kg or more.

On a vehicle weighing at least 12,000 kg.

On a vehicle weighing weighing 4,500 kg or more.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is the statutory speed limit (in k.p.h) of a private minibus on a freeway (unless indicated otherwise by another road sign)?

110

100

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

When traffic signs or road marking have an orange color:

They mark that you are in a road works site.

These are traffic signs or markings on hazardous road sections for which no specific traffic sign was determined.

These are temporary traffic signs on a non-urban road only, which are valid for a maximum period of three months.

They are painted with special colors, designed to emphasize the signs during special weather conditions.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

What is the correct way for changing lanes?

Lane change should be done in two stages: First deviating and then signaling with the hand.

Lane change should be done in two stages: First deviating and then communicating with the other drivers.

You should pass to the other lane through the shortest diagonal distance and as quickly as possible.

First perform a check and glance at the mirrors, then check the lane you want to pass to, verify that you can pass to it and then deviate moderately (diagonally) to the other lane.

Category : Safety

Question:14

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:15

What is required in order to change lanes without causing any disturbance or risk?

The driver should only verify that he gives a signal with the winker while changing lanes.

The driver should give a timely signal from a sufficient distance, perform a peripheral check in all directions, and glance at the mirrors, before starting to change lanes.

The driver should communicate with other drivers and give a signal 3km before changing lanes.

The driver should give a signal with the winker and with the headlights while changing lanes.

Category : Safety

Question:16

Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front of us is required:

Only when the driver is very tired and his responses are not quick enough.

In order to drive in the correct lane and at a proper speed.

In high speeds only and during stormy weather conditions.

In order to prevent a rear-end collision when the vehicle in front stops or slows down.

Category : Safety

Question:17

Before you is traffic sign 126. Which traffic sign should be placed in the road with which you are about to merge?

301

123

115

310

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:18

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:19

Which sign warns of the presence of wild animals ahead?

146.

411.

414.

635.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

What conduct can be expected from the vehicles in the following picture?

To slow down at the entry to the sharp curve and keep driving on the far right of the roadway.

Only the dark vehicle is obliged to slow down before entering the curve.

The white vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and give right of way to the dark vehicle.

The dark vehicle shall stop on the right side of the road and allow the white vehicle to proceed.

Category : Safety

Question:21

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:22

What is a bus driver obliged to do once he reaches his final destination?

Once the destination stop is announced he is permitted to leave the bus immediately, .without waiting.

He should stay on the bus until the last passenger comes off.

He may leave the bus, provided that he leaves the air-conditioning on.

He should leave the bus straight after shutting off the engine.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

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:24

Which road sign informs about a change in the number of road lanes?

145

111

109

622

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

Can unprescribed medications have a negative effect on driving?

Yes, but only in the summer.

Yes, but only in the winter.

Yes.

No.

Category : Safety

Question:26

When there is a “no left turn” sign in an intersection:

It is permitted to make a U-turn when there is an arrow pointing to the right only.

It is permitted to make a U-turn from any lane.

It is permitted to make a U-turn when no traffic disturbance is caused and when the U-turn is not prohibited by any traffic sign or marking.

It is permitted to make a U-turn for private vehicles only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

No. Only instruction signs refer to the giving of right-of-way.

No. The sign belongs to the instruction signs group and is not, as far as right-of-way rules are concerned, obligatory.

Yes. You should give right-of-way to vehicle traffic on the road ahead.

No. This is a warning sign which doesn’t come to replace any right-of-way sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

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

Prepare to slow down, if necessary. Pay attention to traffic congestion and adjust your driving to the traffic and to the road’s conditions.

Continue driving and be alert about the conduct of other vehicles from your right.

Obey the instructions of road workers and proceed according to the markings.

Drive faster and overtake slow vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

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

When you approach railway tracks – honk, open a window and listen to the train’s noise.

Always stop before railway tracks, look to the right and to the left and continue driving.

Slow down and prepare to stop if necessary before the railway tracks.

Cross the railway tracks quickly.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

When is a blue warning light displayed on the dashboard?

All answers are correct.

When the high beam is turned on.

When the low beam is turned on.

When the parking lights are turned on.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

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