Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Is the Licensing Authority allowed to revoke or suspend an existing driver’s license?

No, only the Israel Police is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to do so, on the grounds of driving competence and medical fitness.

No, only a court of law is allowed to do so.

Yes, the Authority is allowed to revoke a driver’s license at its own discretion and for any reason.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

Which vehicles are obliged to have “safety shoes”?

Every motor vehicle with an all up weight of at least 5,000 kg, except for buses.

All commercial vehicles regardless of weigh, except for buses.

Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 3,500 kg, except for buses.

Every vehicle with an all up weight of up to 4,000 kg, including buses.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

“Drinking alcohol has a negative effect on the driver’s ability to react”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect. Alcohol has a positive effect.

Incorrect. Alcohol improves your mood and your ability to drive.

Correct. Alcohol is a suppressive drug.

Incorrect. The driver feels that he cannot drive when he’s drunk.

Category : Safety

Question:4

When does the law require a driver to “reduce the speed of a vehicle”?

When the driver approaches speed limit.

Before completing an overtaking maneuver in a two-way road.

Reduction of speed is required when there is imminent danger to life or property.

When the driver is tired.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

How should those involved in a road accident, which resulted in property damage only, conduct themselves?

Exchange identifying details and wait for the rescue forces without moving any of the involved vehicles.

Clear their vehicles away from the roadway, without delay, and exchange identifying details.

Report to the police and wait for its instructions.

Call the rescue forces and wait at the place of the accident without moving any of the involved vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

How is a pedestrian crossing marked?

306, 811

135, 136

901, 707

413, 226

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

Is it permitted to stop or park a vehicle after a pedestrian crossing?

It is only allowed at night.

No.

Yes.

It is forbidden within a distance of twelve meters after the pedestrian crossing.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

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

If you see the train’s lights, stop 20 meters before the crossing.

Slow down and prepare to stop before the crossing, if necessary.

Drive faster and cross the railway tracks.

Stop at a distance of 12 meters from the railway tracks to check if a train is approaching.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:9

When you use the vehicle’s horn for signaling:

The signal shall be given at a fast and unchanging pace.

You are lawfully required to honk at least three times.

The signal should not be longer than needed.

The signal shall be given in a long and continuous manner.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

What is the function of a vehicle’s retarder?

Serve as an alternative to the service brakes (foot brake), in order to stop the vehicle when it is under imminent danger during an emergency.

Assist the parking brake (hand brake) while parking on a steep descent.

Balance the engine’s function and regulate the motor rotations,

To reduce the vehicle speed, without using the vehicle’s braking system, e.g. during a long descent.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

It is prohibited to pass to the adjacent left or right lane. You must continue in your curremt lane.

Only two-wheelers are permitted to drive in this lane.

4-way intersection ahead.

Lane closed. No driving in this lane.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

It prohibited to overtake before a pedestrian crossing:

Always.

Only on a non-urban road.

Only on a two-way urban road.

Only when a “pedestrian crossing ahead” sign is placed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

Which factors affect the driver’s decision to shift to higher or lower gear?

The speed limit in that road section.

The vehicle’s speed, considering traffic condition, road condition and visibility.

When driving uphill, there is no consideration whether to shift to higher or lower gear.

The only affecting factor is the cumulative driving distance.

Category : Safety

Question:14

How would you conduct yourself in the following situation?

Honk and bypass the children as if you are overtaking a parked vehicle.

Slightly swerve to the right and bypass the children quickly.

Glance at the mirrors, slow down and stop if required..

Don’t disturb the children, you are driving in a play street.

Category : Safety

Question:15

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

End of 30 k.p.h zone.

Recommended speed of at least 50 k.p.h.

Beginning of 30 k.p.h zone.

An area of at least 30 k.p.h.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:16

What type of vehicle is obliged to have its inside lights turned-on during “light time”?

Taxis.

None: Inside lights in vehicles should not be turned-on. The light reflects in the front windshield and disturbs the driver.

Any commercial vehicle transporting passengers for hire.

Buses.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

According to the following picture, is it permitted to deviate to the opposite lane?

Yes, the driver already looked at the mirror and nobody came behind him.

Yes, you can deviate to the opposite lane after glancing at the mirror, because no one drives behind.

Yes, if the winker is turned on, there is no need to glance at the mirror.

No, due to the double continuous separation line on the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:18

Is a bus driver required to hold in the vehicle an extra pair of glasses / contact lenses?

Yes.

Yes, even if he is not the acting driver at that time.

Yes, every driver of a commercial vehicle must hold an extra pair, even when he doesn’t carry any passengers.

Yes, every acting driver of a commercial vehicle that carries up to 6 passengers must hold an extra pair.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

In your opinion, why was a continuous line marked on the roadway?

Because of the limited field of vision ahead.

Because of the tree lines on both sides of the roadway.

Because there is a bus-stop bay on the right side of the roadway.

Because the roadway is narrow.

Category : Safety

Question:20

What do the following traffic signs have in common?

They are posted in freeways only.

They are posted in work sites only.

They are posted in inter-urban roads only.

They are posted in urban roads only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:21

You are approaching a tunnel with a road sign displayed in front of you and want to overtake a slow vehicle driving ahead of you:

It is forbidden to overtake, or to try overtaking, within a distance of 100 meters before the tunnel.

If the tunnel is sufficiently lit, it is also permitted to overtake inside the tunnel.

It is forbidden to overtake,inside the tunnel or to try overtaking, within a distance of 50 meters before or after the tunnell

It is forbidden to overtake, and to try overtaking, within a distance of 250 meters before the tunnel.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

What should you do when your driving lane is obstructed?

You should use the horn and cross the obstacle in front.

Go! You have “right of way” in the road that is in front of you.

You should pass through the sidewalk, if it is free.

You should give right-of-way to vehicles that are coming from the opposite side.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Play street. No parking.

End of play street.

An area in which children are allowed to play when accompanied by an adult only.

Speed limit beyond this point is 30 k.p.h.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

Who is responsible for displaying information and fare lists in a taxi?

The dispatcher and the driver.

The owner should display the route map, briefing and fare, as instructed by the Licensing Authority.

The driver should display the route map, briefing and fare, as instructed by the Licensing Authority.

The owner and the driver are responsible to display the route map, and fare, as instructed by the Controller of Road Transport.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Road for motor vehicles only.

You have right of way in the road that crosses.

No through road (cul-de-sac) to your right.

Special entrance to schools or kindergartens.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:26

Which measures would you take in the following situation?

Slow down and stop if necessary.

Slow down and honk, to make the pedestrian stop.

There is no need to do anything special, because the pedestrian is far away from you.

Drive faster and move to the left lane.

Category : Safety

Question:27

You step on the brake pedal and feel that the service brake (foot brake) is not working. What will you do?

Try to brake using the hand break.

Turn the stirring wheel quickly to the right to break by changing the direction of the wheels.

Use the horn and turn-on the lights to warn the driver in front of me.

Try to break by stepping on the clutch pedal.

Category : Safety

Question:28

What limitations does a driver experience while driving in reverse?

Limited field of vision and uncomfortable vehicle operation.

An experienced driver has no limitations while driving in reverse.

It is hard to control the braking system while driving fast and needing to operate many systems.

Driving in reverse takes more time.

Category : Safety

Question:29

Is it permissible to stop a vehicle next to another vehicle that is parking at the side of the road?

Yes, in an urban road only.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Yes, during “light time” only.

Yes, when the lane’s width exceeds 2.5 meters.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What are the permitted driving directions according to the traffic signs in the following intersection?

Straight and left for busses only.

Straight in the direction of the arrow only for non-public vehicles.

All vehicles approaching will continue in the direction of the arrow.

Straight, for public transport only.

Category : Traffic Signs

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