Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the main function of the auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake)?

To assist new drivers in downhill braking.

To make sure that the vehicle doesn’t move while parked.

The auxiliary brake (hand/parking brake) has no function and it shouldn’t be used at all.

To enhance the braking capacity of the service/leg brake.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:2

How can we overcome the problem of tiredness while driving?

Have an adequate rest before driving and take rest breaks during the journey.

A short break and a heavy meal will drive the tiredness away for a long time.

Drive slowly until the tiredness passes away.

Physical exercise will drive the tiredness away for many hours.

Category : Safety

Question:3

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:4

How would you respond to the situation depicted in the following picture?

Drive faster and pass the children before they start crossing the roadway.

Slow down, follow the children movement and prepare to stop.

Continue driving. The children would not cross the road when noticing an approaching vehicle.

Honk to the children and warn them that you are approaching and that they should not get on the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:5

Why is it required to drive in low gear on a steep descent?

To save fuel and to reduce engine wear.

To use the engines compression in order to maintain a slow and constant driving speed without overusing the brakes.

To prevent tire wear.

To prevent overheating of the vehicle’s engine.

Category : Safety

Question:6

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:7

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 1 to lane 4.

From lane 1 or from lane 2 to lane 4.

From lane 2 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What is the meaning of the following road sign (the yellow colored left arrow)?

It is permitted to drive to the right of the yellow line on the road.

Follow the direction of the yellow arrow only.

Public transportation vehicles are prohibited to pass the signpost on its left.

Only public transportation vehicles are permitted to pass the signpost on its left.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

Who is held responsible for a vehicle causing excessive noise?

The vehicle’s driver.

The vehicle’s manufacturer.

The vehicles owner.

The garage that treats the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

What might be the consequence of excessive brake use?

Overcooling of the brakes and increase of braking efficiency.

Overheating of the brakes and decrease of braking efficiency.

Excessive use of the brakes should cause no concern.

The power of the engine might be decreased and it might even stop working.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:11

What should you do when the traffic sign in the picture appears before you?

Drive faster to prevent the car from shaking.

Adjust your speed to the road’s conditions. Dont ignore an uneven road..

You are driving on a mountain road. Drive in low gear.

Obey the instructions of Public Works Department employees.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

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:13

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Maintain your current speed.

Drive faster in order to clear the intersection.

Portable traffic sign ahead.

Caution, traffic light ahead.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

In a student transport minibus, student boarding and dropping is performed:

From the front right door or from another door at the vehicle’s front.

From the rear door only.

From any door.

When there are 2 doors at the vehicle’s front – from the front right door only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

What are you (vehicle no. 3) required to do when approaching the following intersection (the red vehicle is not an emergency vehicle)?

You have right of way because you are crossing in a straight line (3).

Enter the intersection before the garbage truck (2), as it must yield (you [3] are coming from its right).

Give right of way to the tractor coming from the right only (1).

Give right of way to the crossing tractor (1) and truck (2).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

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 3.

From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3.

From lane 2 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

From lane 2 or from lane 1 to lane 3 or to lane 4.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

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:18

What is a “pedestrian crossing”?

A part of the pavement that is marked for pedestrian crossing

A part of the road designated and marked for pedestrians to cross.

A part of the road edge that is marked for pedestrian crossing

A part of the road that is marked for pedestrian crossing, including the pavement

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Narrow bridge. Give right-of-way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction.

You have right-of-way on the narrow road.over oncoming traffic

One-way traffic ahead.

Driving backwards is prohibited.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:20

In a school bus, it is prohibited to:

Carry students without an escorting adult.

Carry students without at least one escorting adult.

Carry adults standing up.

Carry children standing up.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

For what reason do the following road signs have a different shape than other signs?

To enable pedestrians to notice road signs that are posted opposite their direction of walking.

Because these two road signs are less important than other signs.

To make them more recognisable to drivers, and so that they can also be seen and interpreted correctly even under poor visibility conditions.

Because these two road signs are more important than other signs.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

What is the driver obliged to do according to the following picture?

Pull into the “hard shoulder” and slow down.

Slow down and keep to the right.

He is not obliged to do anything special.

Honk and flash his lights.

Category : Safety

Question:23

How should you behave on the road ahead of you?

Drive on the right lane only.

After the signposts, you may use all the lanes.

Use one of the two right hand lanes.

Stop under the green arrow.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

How would you drive on a wet road?

Accelerate until the end of the wet section – in order to enhance safety.

Step on the clutch pedal intermittently.

Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, according to the road conditions.

The same as on a dry road. There is no difference.

Category : Safety

Question:25

What is the maximum permitted distance for standing a vehicle parallel to the kerb?

seventy centimeters.

fifty centimeters.

forty centimeters.

sixty centimeters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

What effect does driving whilst keeping proper distance from the vehicle in front has on the vehicle’s fuel consumption and wear?

It is required to keep a proper distance to prevent accidents only, and it has no effect on the vehicle’s wear or fuel consumption.

The shorter is the distance kept from the vehicle in front, the lower are both brake wear and fuel consumption.

In order to keep proper distance from the vehicle in front you are required to constantly use the brakes, and therefore it causes quick brake wear.

When proper distance is kept – brake wear and engine fuel consumption are reduced,

Category : Safety

Question:27

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, provided that the sidewalk is wider than six meters.

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted for all vehicles, according to the sidewalk’s marking.

No parking on the sidewalk.

Parking on the sidewalk is permitted, according to the sidewalk’s marking, for private and commercial vehicles with an all up weight of up to 2,200 kg.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:28

Who is authorized to repair or set a taxi meter?

A person authorized by the Authority as a certified service provider.

Only the manufacturer of the meter is authorized to repair it.

A certified electrician.

Only the vehicle’s manufacturer.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

When and where are you required to turn on the direction indicator?

You should signal with the winker when you are 150 meters before the turn.

You should only signal before making right-hand and left-hand turns.

You should only signal when other passersby are near.

In such place and time that other road users can notice the given signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What is the meaning of this sign?

Taxi rank. No entry to the street in which the sign is placed.

The end of the Taxi Rank.

The beginning of a public bus station.

Taxi rank. Parking and stopping is forbidden to all other vehicles.

Category : Traffic Signs

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