Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is the risk in braking while being forced to pull onto the “hard shoulder”?

The Vehicle may spin as a result of braking on different types of road surfaces that have different grades of friction.

Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive air pressure in the tires.

Loss of steering ability as a result of excessive brake use.

Vehicle spinning, because its front wheels become locked.

Category : Safety

Question:2

What is the meaning of the light appearing in the following traffic light?

If the intersection is clear, you may carefully cross it without stopping.

Red light: Stop.

Red light: Stop, unless you cannot stop safely.

Stop for a moment, give right-of-way and carefully continue.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

What is a “U-turn”?

Any turn not in a right angle is called a U-turn.

A turn in which the driver turns back to the direction he came from (turns and drives to the opposite direction)

Only a turn in which the driver drives in a roundabout and returns to the direction he came from.

A turn in which the driver makes a 360 degrees round.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What must a driver do when approaching a railway crossing barrier which is marked by a traffic light?

Turn off the vehicle’s radio only.

Act normally. The driver must drive carefully only when he sees or hears an approaching train.

Act normally. When a railway crossing is protected by a barrier, the driver is allowed to be less alert.

He must always slow down.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

The number of a regional road.

The distance to the nearest roadway (in k.p.h).

The number of a freeway. (Motorway)

The distance to the nearest intersection (in k.p.h).

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:6

Is it obligatory to install parking lights on a vehicle that also has Extremity (width) side lights?

Yes, the side lights have a different color and cannot replace the parking lights.

Yes, parking lights should be installed on all vehicles, regardless of side lights.

No.

Yes, it is obligatory - in case the side lights malfunction.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

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:8

Which traffic sign marks the final warning before a level crossing?

128

133

131

132

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

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:10

How is a driver required to conduct himself when a vehicle stops before him on approaching a pedestrian crossing?

He is prohibited from overtaking the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.

He is permitted to overtake if the pedestrian crossing has a traffic light.

He is permitted to overtake the vehicle that stopped before the crossing.

He is prohibited to overtake the other vehicle on an urban road only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

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:12

Is a public minibus without passengers permitted to use a designated bus lane?

Yes.

Yes, but only on Saturdays and holidays.

No.

Dotted lines mark the approach of a separation line. The driver should move to the left lane before the beginning of the separation line.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

Is it permitted to drive on a separation area?

Yes, but only in order to cross it.

No, unless otherwise marked by a traffic sign.

Yes, always.

Yes, when the separation area is paved.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

Where the following traffic sign is placed:

All vehicles are permitted to park and wait for passengers.

It is permitted to load a maximum of six passengers in each cab.

It is forbidden to unload passengers within the boundaries of this sign.

All vehicles are permitted to stop for the purpose of passenger unloading.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

When a vehicle stops before a level crossing:

It is permitted to overtake it, unless there is an unbroken separation line,

It is permitted to overtake it, unless the roadway’s width is less than 6 meters.

It is forbidden to overtake it.

It is only permitted to overtake it in case of a level crossing with a barrier.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

How can you reduce the effect of being blinded by a vehicle approaching from your opposite direction?

By properly adjusting the headlights beam, and flickering to the driver in front.

By not looking into the blinding light, and by slowing down and driving on the right of the road.

By turning on the windshield wipers.

By adjusting the inside mirror to "night" position.

Category : Safety

Question:17

When a “stop” sign is placed before a level crossing, the driver should:

Turn-off the radio, turn-on the headlights and listen and look along the tracks.

Stop the vehicle, turn-off the radio, open the window besides him and listen and look along the tracks.

Stop the vehicle, turn-off the engine, turn-off the radio and turn-on the headlights.

Shift into neutral gear, turn-off the radio and listen and look along the tracks.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

When should the taxi roof-sign give an “Available” signal?

Only during the winter and when there are passengers in the taxi.

Only during the day and when there are passengers in the taxi.

Only on holidays

Whenever there are no passengers in the taxi.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

What is a taxi sightseeing ride?

A taxi ride in service of the Ministry of Defense.

Only a route service ride.

An exclusive taxi ride for the person who ordered it, for the purpose of touring, traveling or sightseeing.

A taxi ride in service of the Ministries of Tourism and Sports together.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

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:21

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:22

What is the advantage of driving on the right side of the road?

It helps to escape quickly to the “hard shoulders” in case of danger.

It allows you to stay within the permitted distance of 40cm from the road’s edge.

There is no advantage in driving on the right side of the road, except for one-way roadways.

It reduces the response distance in case of immediate danger.

Category : Safety

Question:23

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:24

How should you behave at the following intersection?

Honk to warn the motor-cyclist and continue driving.

Keep driving. The motor-cyclist should yield.

Give right of way to the motorcyclist

Keep driving straight and blink with the high beam headlights to warn the motorcyclist.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

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:26

How should a driver conduct himself if one of his tires punctures while driving?

Release his grip of the steering wheel and gradually brake the vehicle.

Hold the steering wheel firmly and gradually brake the vehicle.

Release his grip of the steering wheel and strongly brake the vehicle.

Hold the steering wheel firmly and strongly brake the vehicle.

Category : Safety

Question:27

According to the law, while driving at night and in good weather conditions – what is the minimal distance that should be covered by the vehicle’s headlights?

The range of the headlights is not defined by law, and it is determined at the discretion of the vehicle’s manufacturer.

100 meters for the high beam, and 30 meters for the low(dipped) beam.

120 meters for the high beam, and 50 meters for the low beam.

150 meters for the high beam, and 60 meters for the low beam.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

Can a “blood alcohol test” by means of a breathalyzer device be considered admissible evidence in a court of law?

No, only a blood test is admissible evidence in a court of law.

No, only a saliva test is accepted as accurate evidence in a court of law.

Yes.

No, only an alcohol test which is performed in a hospital is admissible evidence.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Until where do the following road signs remain valid?

Until the nearest traffic light, provided that the light is green.

Until the nearest bus station.

The validity of the sign expires when approaching a densely populated area.

Until the nearest junction or until another “speed limit” or “end of speed limit” sign is placed.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:30

Where should a panoramic mirror be installed in a bus?

In the back of the bus, so that the driver can see all the passengers.

In the front of the bus, so that the driver can see all the passengers.

In the center of the bus, so that the driver can see all the passengers.

There is no need for a panoramic mirror, as the bus already has enough mirrors.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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Theory test for public Service Vehicles