Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

“Stop” sign ahead.

“Right-of-way” sign ahead.

Give right-of-way in the roundabout before you.

A distance of about 150 meters to an approaching roundabout.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

How should a driver turn left from a two-way road (A) to a one-way road (B)?

From lanes 1 or 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 2 to lanes 5, 6 or 7..

From lane 1 to lane 5.

From lane 2 to lane 5.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

What might be the cause of loss of control of a vehicle?

Driving too fast and not wearing seatbelts.

Driving too fast, lack of vigilance and being unfamiliar with the vehicle.

Driving too fast and having non-functional head rests.

Driving at a reasonable speed and being unfamiliar with the vehicle’s mechanisms only.

Category : Safety

Question:4

When there is heavy rain,

You are entitled to put on the emergency yellow indicators..

You are permitted to turn on the fog lights.

You should drive at a speed half the speed limit

You are permitted to turn on the main(high) beam

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

What would you do to achieve safe driving down a continuous steep slope?

Use the engine’s braking power by shifting to a lower gear and make only partial use of the brakes

It is not recommended to drive in a sharp descent for a long time.

You should rely solely on the engine’s braking power.

You should step on the brake pedal firmly and continuously to maintain the desirable speed.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:6

You are driving a commercial vehicle and come across this traffic sign:

Pass only from the right. Only public transportation is allowed to pass from the left as well.

Pass only from the left. Public transportation is allowed to pass from the left as well.

Drive only straight (forward).

Pass from the right or from the left; whatever is comfortable for you.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

When a driver is approaching a high point or a place in which his field of vision is obstructed, he should:

Continue driving in normal speed.

Turn on the four winkers (distress lights) to warn other drivers.

Drive faster and use the road’s “hard shoulders”.

Slow down and drive at a reasonable speed, which corresponds with his field of vision.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What are you required to do when you come across this traffic sign?

Pass the signpost on the left only.

You are permitted to pass the place marked by the signpost on the right or left.

Pass the signpost from the right. Only public transportation drivers are permitted to pass the signpost on the left.

Give right-of-way to crossing traffic in the roundabout.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

What is the meaning of the green arrow in the traffic light?

Keep driving straight or right only.

You may continue driving in the direction of the arrow only.

Only public vehicles are permitted to turn in the direction of the arrow.

Cross the intersection and clear it quickly, in every direction you want to go.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

It is prohibited to stop, park or stand a vehicle on or before a pedestrian crossing, within a distance of:

20 meters from the crossing.

15 meters from the crossing.

12 meters from the crossing.

24 meters from the crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

Is it obligatory to obey the directions and signals of a municipal inspector in uniform?

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to parking directions within city limits

No. It is only obligatory to obey as regards to the presentation of a driver’s license

Usually not

Yes, if the directions are related to traffic control.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

What should be the initial actions taken by a driver after entering the vehicle and before starting to drive?

Checking the position of the gear handle.

Buckling the seatbelt.

Starting-up and warming the vehicle.

Adjusting the seat, steering wheel, mirrors and head rests.

Category : Safety

Question:13

What is a driver required to do after driving through a puddle and dampening the brakes?

He shouldn’t do anything. There is no connection between water and the braking system.

Drive fast to dry the brakes.

Tow the vehicle to the nearest garage.

Drive very slowly until the brakes dry out and resume normal functioning.

Category : Safety

Question:14

If traffic sign 618 is placed at an entry to a road, which traffic sign should be placed at the entry from the opposite side of the same road?

308

401

307

402

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

What is the consequence of tyre pressure that is too high?

Uneven tire wear and shortened of tyre life.

It is harder to turn the steering wheel.

Rapid wear and tear of the steering wheel.

Longer tire life span and reduced fuel consumption.

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:16

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:17

When are we not obligated to drive on the far right side of the right lane?

When turning right.

When approaching an intersection.

When turning left from a single-lane, two-way road.

Before a roundabout.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

Which of the following traffic signs allows parking in a position that is not parallel to the sidewalk?

815

512

819

513

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

What is the effect of driving at a high speed during an accident?

The driver’s response time is significantly shortened, and safety is enhanced.

High speed does not influence the outcome of the accident.

It causes greater force of collision and a more severe impact on humans and damage to property.

The driver’s response time is lengthened, and safety is thus enhanced.

Category : Safety

Question:20

What is the meaning of the sign?

Portable flashing caution sign situated before a road works.

Portable flashing sign upon leaving an inter-urban road to enter a motorway (freeway).

Portable flashing sign for advertising to drivers.

Portable flashing sign before entering an airport.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

When a bus driver obeys a stop sign and stops before a level crossing, he is also obliged:

To use the horn and turn off the radio.

To open the front door.

To open the rear door to enable passenger escape.

To wait until at least one train passes.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

Is a bus driver permitted to stop at a place other than a station in order to disembark the Inspector?

Yes, in designated bus parking places.

He is only permitted to stop at a station that is indicated within the route service license.

Yes, where stopping is permitted for all other types of vehicles.

No, he should only stop at a station.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

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:24

How should you make a left turn according to the following marking?

From each of the marked lanes.

Absolutely no turning left.

From the right lane only.

From the left lane in your direction of driving.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

How should you behave when leaving a private yard a petrol station or an entrance to a properity or a house ?

The rule “first to come, first to go” should be exercised at an exit from a premises or from a gas station. The pedestrians will wait.

Slow down and even stop if required, in order to allow the pedestrians to cross safely.

Stop and give right-of-way to the pedestrians that are crossing the intersection.

Stop and give right-of-way to the vehicles that are coming from the left and approaching the exit.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

One of the conditions justifying an overtaking of a driving vehicle is:

That the overtaking vehicle is delayed as a result of the slow driving of the vehicle in front.

There are no conditions that justify an overtaking.

That the difference in speed between the overtaking and the overtaken vehicles is sufficient to complete the manouver.

That the overtaken vehicle drives slower than the maximum statutory speed.

Category : Safety

Question:27

When are we required to keep a more-than-customary distance from the vehicle driving in front of us?

When driving in low speed on an urban road.

When trucks or other heavy vehicles are in front of us.

Never: A distance of two seconds is always sufficient.

When visibility is poor, when driving on a slippery road or when we are tired.

Category : Safety

Question:28

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

A distance of about 250 meters to an approaching level crossing.

It is prohibited to stop within a distance of 120 meters before the railway tracks.

A distance of about 70 meters to an approaching level crossing.

Approach to a level crossing. Approx 200metres before the crossing

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:29

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:30

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

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Theory test for public Service Vehicles