Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What are you required to do when the following marking appears on the roadway?

You are prohibited to turn right on the roadway.

You are permitted to overtake very carefully on the left of the line.

No stopping in this road section, except for the “hard shoulders”.

Drive on the right side of the line, without crossing it.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:2

What should a driver do after parking his vehicle?

Turn off the engine, place a warning triangle and lock the vehicle’s doors.

Engage the parking brake,Turn off the engine, and remove the key from the ignition switch. .

Remove the key from the ignition switch, place a warning triangle and pull the handbrake.

Place the parking tag on the left side of the windshield, in a place that is clearly visible to the municipal inspector.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

Is it permitted to get on or off a moving vehicle?

It is absolutely forbidden.

No, except if it doesn’t cause any risk.

Yes, as part of a sports activity, and only for adults passengers.

Yes, with the approval of a police officer.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:4

What traffic sign will appear following traffic sign 708?

710

709

716

712

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:5

What is the most important principle when turning right in an intersection?

To start and to complete the turn close to the right edge of the road.

To stay away from the road’s right edge.

To turn as far as possible from the right sidewalk.

To enter and exit the intersection in a wide arc to the center of the roadway.

Category : Safety

Question:6

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:7

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:8

When a driver’s blood alcohol concentration exceeds lawful levels, will he be regarded as a drunk driver?

No, the term “drunk” was not defined by the law.

No, only someone behaving as a drunkard shall be regarded as a drunk driver.

Yes, he will be regarded as a drunk driver even if he has not committed any other violation.

No, a person who is not affected by a small quantity of alcohol shall not be regarded as a drunk driver, regardless of the amount of alcohol.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

Choose the only correct sentence:

The braking distance is always greater than the stopping distance.

The braking distance always equals the response distance.

The response distance is always longer than the braking distance

The stopping distance is always greater than the braking distance.

Category : Safety

Question:10

If a vehicle stops on a road without a pavement when is there an obligation to wear a reflective traffic vest?

If one of the passengers wore a vest and stepped out of the vehicle before the driver, then the driver is not required to wear a vest.

When the driver or a passenger alights from a vehicle on an inter-urban road.

If the vehicle has two vests, two persons are permitted to step out of the vehicle wearing vests.

The driver must wear a reflective vest upon stepping out of the vehicle.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:11

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

You may pass the marked place from either its right or left.

Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right.

No right or left turn.

It is prohibited to drive forward.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:12

Which of the following is an emergency vehicle?

A Red Magen David Ambulance, an Israel Police vehicle, IDF vehicle, Fire-fighting vehicle, integrated policing vehicle or any other vehicle approved by the Authority, when it sounds its emergency signals and operates flashing lights and sounds an alarm signal.

Any ambulance, IDF vehicle, fire-fighting vehicle or other commercial vehicle that was authorized to function as an emergency vehicle by the Licensing Authority

Every vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and vehicles that are used for regular security missions in borderline settlements

A vehicle of the Israel Police or the IDF and a fire-fighting vehicle only

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

No entry for freight-carrying vehicles, the height of which (vehicle and freight), exceeds the height that is indicated in the sign.

No entry for vehicles with a freight width exceeding the width that is indicated in the sign.

No entry for vehicles the height of which is less than the height that is indicated in the sign.

Entry is only permitted for non-motor vehicles with a minimum height of three meters.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:14

Is it permitted to drive through a railway crossing when the barrier is moving downwards or upwards?

It is permitted to drive through, as long as you drive carefully.

It is allowed for as long as the barrier doesn’t reach its bottom position and locks.

It is allowed when the barrier starts to rise.

No.It is prohibited for as long as the barrier is in movement to any direction or when it is horizontally positioned.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:15

Is it permitted to overtake, or to try overtaking, another vehicle within a distance of 100 meters before a railway crossing?

Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a motorcycle .

Yes, provided that a train is neither seen nor heard.

Yes, if the overtaken vehicle is a tractor.

It is absolutely forbidden.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Crossroad ahead.

Merging of a roadway having right-of-way with a side road to its right (turning to the side road is allowed).

You are approaching a side road merging from the right (turning right is prohibited). You have right-of-way over traffic coming from the side road.

Give right-of-way to traffic coming from the road that merges from the right.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

Keeping a safe distance from the vehicle in front of us is required:

Only when the driver is very tired and his responses are not quick enough.

In order to drive in the correct lane and at a proper speed.

In high speeds only and during stormy weather conditions.

In order to prevent a rear-end collision when the vehicle in front stops or slows down.

Category : Safety

Question:18

Define “built dividing area”:

A separation area which divides the road lengthwise by means of an elevated structure above the road way

The area along a roadway, in which road users can stop, park their vehicles or stand in for refreshment

Any area that is marked on the road on which it is forbidden to drive

Any part of the road (pavement, hard shoulder, traffic island) which is elevated above the road way.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:19

Which documents should a driver be in possession of whilst driving?

Valid driving license, vehicle registration, compulsory insurance certificate and any other lawfully issued certificate

Driving license and vehicle registration only

Identity card, driving license, comprehensive insurance certificate and a certification of a towing arrangement for the vehicle

Identity card, driving license and a certificate testifying about the vehicle’s proper functioning signed by a manager of a garage

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:20

How should a driver conduct himself when noticing a “security vehicle”?

Slow down, divert to the road’s right edge and continue driving normally.

Divert his vehicle to the right, as close as possible to the road’s edge, give right-of-way and stop if necessary a distance from an intersection.

Mount the sidewalk and stop there.

Drive closely behind the security vehicle and keep a constant distance of two seconds from it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

Is there any reference in the following road sign to the giving of right-of-way?

No. Only instruction signs refer to the giving of right-of-way.

No. The sign belongs to the instruction signs group and is not, as far as right-of-way rules are concerned, obligatory.

Yes. You should give right-of-way to vehicle traffic on the road ahead.

No. This is a warning sign which doesn’t come to replace any right-of-way sign.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

In an intersection without traffic lights, are you required to give right of way to vehicles coming from your opposite direction when you are about to turn left?

Only when these vehicles are turning right.

Always.

Only when these vehicles are turning left.

Only when theses vehicles continue driving straight.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

Is a taxi driver permitted to smoke while driving?

No.

Yes, provided that the air-conditioner is turned off and the windows are open.

Yes, but only if all passengers consent.

Yes - on special rides only.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:24

Is a taxi with passengers permitted to use a designated bus lane?

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

Yes, but only during traffic rush hour, from 06:00 until 09:00.

No.

Yes.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:25

Explain the term “independent brake”:

A device which causes the braking system to operate each wheel independently.

It is a device operated by the driver during continuous and steep descents.

A device within the braking system that brakes each wheel independently when the vehicle is slipping.

A spring loaded device that operates the braking system independently, and that starts operating when the air pressure in the braking system drops below its required level.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

When may a police officer revoke a driver’s license for a period of ninety days?

When the driver is involved in a car accident in which only property damage was caused

When the driver disobeys a stop sign

When a driver involved in an accident is reasonably suspected of causing the death of a person.

When the driver fails to give right of way.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

A driver’s license will not be renewed if it was expired for a period of more than:

Nine months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Four months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Six months, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

One year, unless the license holder passes the required examinations and tests, as directed by the Licensing Authority

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What is the responsibility of a vehicle owner as regards to an offence committed by his vehicle?

Absolute responsibility, unless he can prove that another person drove the vehicle at that time.

If he doesn’t drive the vehicle, he bears no responsibility.

The vehicle owner is only held responsible if he is present in the vehicle while another person is driving it.

The vehicle owner is responsible for it even if the vehicle is stolen.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

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:30

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

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