Israel Driving Theory Test

Question:1

What is a taxi cab roof-sign?

A box in which the taxi meter is placed, and which must be lighted while the taxi is driving.

A device that registers the details of the bus ride on a disc.

A box used for storing a first aid bag.

A device installed on the roof of a taxi cab, which can be lighted, and is used for identification purposes.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:2

What is the maximum number of passengers a minibus driver with a taxi driver’s license is permitted to carry

Up to eight passengers and two children under 5 years.

Up to sixteen passengers besides the driver.

According to the number of seats in the taxi.

Up to seven passengers and two children under 5 years.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:3

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:4

Which of the following vehicles must be equipped with a reverse-drive buzzer?

All commercial vehicles must be equipped with this buzzer.

Vehicles with an all up weight of 12,000 kg or less.

Vehicles with an all up weight of more than 4,000 kg.

Commercial vehicles and work vehicles with an all up weight of more than 15,000 kg, tractors and buses.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:5

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:6

How would you conduct yourself when approaching an intersection with a yellow flashing traffic light?

Slow down and even stop if necessary - according to the surrounding traffic.

In any case – stop before the pedestrian crossing.

Speed up before the light turns red.

Slow down and give right-of-way to vehicles coming from your left only.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:7

When you are driving behind a “security vehicle”, you should:

Drive at a distance of at least 50 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 100 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 200 meters behind it.

Drive at a distance of at least 150 meters behind it.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:8

The rear fog lamp:

It is obligatory to install fog lights in buses only.

Is turned-on automatically when it is foggy.

the rear fog lights can only be turned on if the front lights are on.

Is turned-on only while driving in reverse.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:9

When a continuous separation line is marked to your left, accompanied by a broken line to its left:

You are permitted to cross the lines. However, vehicle traffic from the opposite direction is not permitted to cross them.

You are permitted to cross the lines. However, vehicle traffic from the opposite direction has right of way.

You are permitted to cross the lines because the driver has right of way.

You are forbidden to cross the lines. However, a vehicle from the opposite direction is permitted to cross them when the road is clear.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:10

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:11

What is the order of actions the driver needs to take before slowing down?

Step firmly on the brake pedal, to inform the driver behind you began to slow down.

Give a hand signal to the driver behind, glance at the mirror to see his response and slow down.

Turn your head backwards, step on the brake pedal to slow down and finally take a quick look at the mirrors.

Glance at the mirrors, ease off the accelerator pedal and use the brakes or gears.

Category : Safety

Question:12

Is it obligatory to obey the directions of a Public Works Department employee in uniform?

No, unless he directs you to stop on the road’s “hard shoulders” only.

Yes, but on urban roads only.

Yes, wherever road pavement or maintenance works are conducted.

No, it is only obligatory to obey a policeman in uniform,

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:13

What is a driver obliged to do when an emergency vehicle on duty appears behind him?

Slow down and deviate to the right if the road has only one lane.

Stop on the right side of the road, away from the intersection, and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

Slow down and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

No action is required when an emergency vehicle approaches from behind.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:14

Is a public minibus weighing 3300kilos all up weight permitted to park within the limits of the following road sign?

Yes, but only on weekdays from 21:00 until 05:30.

No.

Only on weekends.

Yes.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:15

When is it permitted to drive in reverse?

When it is required from a traffic-related point of view.

When it is required for personal reasons, even if driving in reverse is not essential.

Only when the roadway is wider than 4 meters.

It is always permitted, as long as we are always seen by other drivers.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:16

What is a driver required to do when approaching the following traffic sign?

Slow down before the intersection and proceed in the directions indicated by the Chevrons in the sign only.

Slow down in the place where road works take place and continue driving.

Stop before the sign and turn right or left.

Overtake the sign from left or right and continue driving.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:17

To whom should a holder of a driver’s license or vehicle registration report a change of address within 15 days?

The Ministry of the Interior.

The Ministry of transportation.

The Israel Police.

The court.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:18

What are the reasons for a vehicle skidding on a road?

Late and sudden braking and the presence of elements that prevent traction on the road’s surface.

Roads with a high coefficient of friction.

Driver tiredness.

Tires that are not worn out cause vehicle skidding.

Category : Safety

Question:19

What risk is a driver facing while making a right turn?

There is no risk because all road users are aware of the law and know that it is prohibited to be on the right side of a vehicle that makes a right turn.

There is no problem because pedestrians and two-wheeler drivers should not enter into a gap created on the right of a vehicle that makes a right turn.

There is no risk during the turn, because the law permits two-wheelers and other vehicles to turn at the same time.

Two-wheelers might enter the gap to his right during the turn.

Category : Safety

Question:20

When is it prohibited to stop or park a vehicle?

Besides blue-white painted curbstones?.

When the vehicle is parked in the left lane of a one-way urban road.

When the vehicle obstructs the traffic or blocks a road sign.

When the vehicle is not locked.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:21

What is the meaning of the following traffic light (intermittently flashing red light)?

Prepare to stop before the intersection with the traffic lights.

It is a special traffic light before a level crossing. Stop before the crossing and don’t proceed for as long as the light is flashing.

Stop before the intersection with the traffic lights.

Drive faster before the crossing.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:22

You are driving vehicle no. 3. To which of the following vehicles would you give right-of-way?

To none of them. You have right-of-way on the straight road (3).

To the motorcyclist (1) and to the cyclist (2).

To the cyclist only (2).

To the motorcyclist only (1).

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:23

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Taxi stand in airports.

Designated waiting place for a taxi service route.

Designated waiting place for taxis.

Place for loading and unloading of taxi passengers only. Waiting for passengers is prohibited.

Category : Traffic Signs

Question:24

What is “night time”?

The period of time in which it is required to turn on the vehicle’s parking lights

A period of heavy fog only

The period of time that starts 15 minutes following sunset and ends 15 minutes before sunrise

The period of time between sunset and the following sunrise.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:25

Define “stop line”:

A line drawn on either full or half width across the road marking a stopping point for vehicles.

A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, in junctions with traffic lights only.

A line along the road, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop, before a railway crossing

A junction-line along the road, either full or partial, marking the point in which a vehicle must stop near a pavement

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:26

Which of the following types of vehicles is prohibited to cross a railroad?

A restricted vehicle with a maximum speed of 40 k.p.h.

A taxi carrying children on a special road trip ride, if there is no asphalt or cement road at a distance of 20 meters before the tracks.

All vehicles carrying, or designed to carry, at least 11 passengers besides the driver, if there is no asphalt or cement road at a distance of 20 meters before the tracks.

A commercial vehicle transporting, or designed to transport, hazardous materials, and vehicles in a length of 18 meters or more.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:27

In the following illustration you can see a wide road. Which of the numbers within the illustration marks a lane?

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:28

What is the penalty for driving whilst disqualified?

A fine of 80,000 NIS

6 yrs in jail and 2 yrs on probation.

None, if the driver presents a valid driver’s license within 7 days

Up to 3 years in jail, plus other penalties.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:29

Where is a route service bus driver required to stop in order to load and unload passengers?

On roads that are at least 12 meters wide.

Only at the stations that are indicated in the route license.

On roads wider than 12 meters.

At a place that can be seen by other road users from all directions.

Category : Rules and Regulations

Question:30

What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?

Brief stopping is permitted but parking is prohibited.

A barrier before a level crossing.

Parking is allowed with parking tickets.

No Stopping and parking, except for buses.

Category : Traffic Signs

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Theory test for public Service Vehicles