Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

Define “to dip the lights”:

Turning off the high beam and turning on the fog lights

Changing the height of the parking beam

Reverting from low beam to high beam.

Reverting from high beam to low beam.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What are you required to do when the following road sign is placed?

Drive! You have right-of-way in the intersection ahead.

Give right of way to vehicles crossing from all directions.

Make a complete stop, look to the right and to the left and evaluate the incoming traffic.

You should stop and then continue driving: You have right-of-way in the intersection.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:3

“Drinking a large quantity of alcohol disrupts the driver’s peripheral vision and field of vision”: Correct or incorrect?

Incorrect.

Correct.

Correct, but it depends on the type of vehicle driven.

It is correct for young drivers only.

Category : Safety

Question:4

The traffic light in your direction of driving is green. To what are you required to pay attention when approaching it?

Ignore the handicap vehicle parked on the right.

Pay attention only to the light shown in the traffic light.

Approach and cross the intersection quickly.

The sudden appearance of pedestrians emerging from between the parked vehicles.

Category : Safety

Question:5

What is the minimum distance that it is permitted to park near a fire hydrant?

Two meters in any direction from the fire hydrant.

Six meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twelve meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Twenty meters from either side of the fire hydrant.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:6

What is the first thing a driver should verify before driving an unfamiliar vehicle?

The identity of the vehicle’s owner and that the vehicle is not stolen.

That he is proficient in operating and using the controls of the vehicle.

That there are work tools, proper spare (reserve) tire, warning triangle and air compressor.

That the vehicle had gone through proper servicing on time.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:7

Within what distance of a bus stop is it forbidden to stop a vehicle?

Within a distance of twelve meters before the station’s signpost and twelve meters after the signpost, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters after the bus station’s signpost only.

Within twenty meters before and twenty meters after the bus stop’s sign, unless otherwise marked.

Within a distance of twenty meters before the bus station’s signpost only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

What should you do when your vehicle makes unreasonable noise?

A vehicle making unreasonable noise should not be driven.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise under the approval of the local authority.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise in a freeway.

It is permitted to drive a vehicle making unreasonable noise unrestrictedly.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

What is the maximum permitted speed for driving a private passenger vehicle on a freeway(motorway) (unless otherwise indicted)

110 KPH.

90 KPH.

80 KPH.

100 KPH.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:10

What is a meter-based tariff?

Tariff 2 on mid-holiday periods.

Tariff 1 plus 15% at night.

The tariff from the taxi’s location until the location of the person ordering the ride.

Tariff 1 on mid-holiday periods.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

A policeman wrote you a traffic report due to “deviation from your lane”, and there are no lanes marked on the roadway. Is it justified?

No, if lanes are not marked you may drive in any part of the road.

No, you cannot “deviate” from an unmarked lane.

No, you are permitted by law to deviate from your lane without any restriction.

Yes, a lane can be either marked or unmarked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:12

What does the following road sign signify?

A place in which taxi-passenger loading and unloading is prohibited.

A place in which taxi-passenger loading and unloading is permitted, without waiting.

A place in which the loading and unloading of public vehicle passengers is permitted, without waiting.

A place for loading and unloading, as well as for waiting, for taxi passengers.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:13

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:14

On a steep descent, when driving on a narrow roadway that doesn’t allow 2 vehicles to pass at the same time:

Both vehicles should pull into the “hard shoulders”.

Right of way should be given to commercial vehicles weighing more than 4 tons.

The vehicle driving uphill should stop.

The vehicle driving downhill should give way and stop if necessary.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

Can an owner of a valid driver’s license for a particular group of vehicle drive any vehicle of the same group?

Yes, provided that the driver can operate and use it proficiently

Yes, holder of a valid driver’s license can drive any vehicle, unconditionally

Yes, provided that he holds a police certificate, testifying that he can operate the vehicle proficiently

Yes, provided that he had not been found guilty of any traffic offence

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

When is it permitted to overtake another vehicle on its rights side?

When there are few lanes in your direction of driving .

When the right lane is clear and you are in a hurry, and the overtaken vehicle is driving slowly.

When you can complete the overtaking maneuver quickly..

When the other vehicle is driving in a left-turn lane and giving a left signal.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:17

What is the order of actions to be taken in order to stop or park?

Check if it is permitted; make a peripheral check and slow down carefully.

The order of actions before parking is of no significance.

Slow down, deviate, stop and signal.

The order of actions doesn’t matter. The important thing is to do it carefully.

Category : Safety

Question:18

What impossible situation is depicted in the following picture?

the road signs contradict each other.

A “one-way road” sign should be placed on both sides of the roadway.

A “right of way” sign must be placed on both sides of the roadway.

A “one-way road” sign should be placed on the left side of the roadway.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:19

Can a refreshment break whilst driving lessen the driver’s tiredness?

It can drive the tiredness away completely.

Yes, for a long time.

Absolutely yes, and it is even better, on the long run, than taking a rest outside the vehicle.

Yes, for a short time.

Category : Safety

Question:20

Which vehicles are permitted to enter a freeway?

Only private motor vehicles.

Every motor and non-motor vehicle.

A motor vehicle which is permitted and capable of driving at the speed that is indicated on the road sign.

Every motor vehicle, except for heavy trucks which might disturb traffic due to their low speed.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

When is it not obligatory to inform the police station about the hitting of another vehicle or property in the absence of its owners?

When the accident’s impact is mild and the damage caused to the vehicle or to the property is not serious.

When a car assessor, which is recognized for this purpose by the police, is called.

When the incident is informed to the insurance company within the lawfully stated date and time.

When a policeman happens to arrive to the scene and is informed about the incident’s details.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:22

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:23

What characterizes the roads that follow this road sign?

They pass through an urban area, including residential neighborhoods with pedestrian activity.

They pass through a Kibbutz or Moshav only.

They connect between main cities.

You are entering an area with road works.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

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:25

What should you check when purchasing a new tire for your vehicle?

Only that the air pressure of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.

Only that the size of the new tire is identical to that of the old tire.

Only that the shape of the tire’s sole (the tire’s surface) is identical to that of the old tire.

The tire’s manufacture date, to ensure it is not too old (over 6 years).

Category : Know Your Vehicle

Question:26

Define “path”:

Part of the width of the road designated for pedestrians only.

A part of the road, designed for motorcycle traffic only.

Lane or part of a lane that is not a road and designated for specific users.

A part of the road, which was marked by the “Israel’s Paths” Company.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

What is the duty of a driver of a vehicle with an all up weight of more than 3,500 kg, while standing his vehicle on a inter-urban road during lighting-up time?

He must always place a warning triangle, and also place a portable light or turn on the four winkers (distress lights).

He must turn on the four winkers and the side lights.

He must place a warning triangle and turn on the right winker.

He must turn on the four winkers and place a portable light.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

Which of the following sentences is correct as regards to the transportation of passengers carrying loaded weapons?

It is only permitted for soldiers wearing uniform.

It is absolutely forbidden to enter loaded weapons into buses.

It is prohibited to drive passengers carrying loaded weapons, except for personnel on official duty.

It is only permitted for policemen on duty.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

What does the law state about carrying wheelchairs on taxis?

It is permitted, but the price for carrying a wheelchair is half the fare of a regular ride.

No fee is to be charged for carrying the wheelchair. However, a taxi driver is permitted to refuse carrying more than one wheelchair.

The Controller of Road Transport determines the price and terms for carrying wheelchairs.

The service station determines the terms and price for carrying wheelchairs.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

The “hard shoulders” are not designed for vehicle traffic, except for:

Hand propelled vehicles, tractors and slow moving vehicles, which delay the traffic behind them.

Private vehicles and motorcycles, in order to give right of way to buses.

All vehicles are prohibited to drive on the “hard shoulders”.

Taxis, in order to overtake other vehicles.

Category : Rules and Regulations

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